Cruz Bay to Great Harbour Ferry: Schedule, Times & Fares
The Cruz Bay to Great Harbour ferry is operated by Inter Island Boat Services, running on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. The Cruz Bay to Great Harbour ferry costs $100 per adult one-way or $120 round trip. The crossing takes about 30 min. A valid passport is required — this is an international BVI crossing.
$100
adult one-way
$120
round trip
$80
child
⛴ Ferry crossing · about 30 min · ~8.2 mi across the water
Ferry schedule & departure times
Runs Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays
Departs Cruz Bay
8:00am
Departs Great Harbour
3:30pm
Sunday, Tuesday & Friday only. Arrive at dock by 2:45pm for return. Minimum 15 passengers required.
RouteCruz Bay (St. John) ↔ Great Harbour (Jost Van Dyke)
Crossing time30 min
Distance~8.2 mi across the water
OperatorsInter Island Boat Services
Adult one-way$100
Round trip$120
RunsSundays, Tuesdays and Fridays
Departures from Cruz Bay8:00am
PassportRequired (BVI crossing)
Schedule statusVerified as of August 8, 2026
Are these fares & times current?
These fares and departure times are the current published schedule as verified on August 8, 2026, drawn directly from the ferry operators (Inter Island Boat Services). Ferry schedules do change seasonally and by day of week — always confirm departure times with the operator before you travel.
Good to know
International crossing — passport required
Direct from St. John — no need to go back to Red Hook
Round trip is an 8-hour day trip — return departs Great Harbour at 3:30pm
Sunday, Tuesday & Friday service only
Minimum 15 passengers required — operator may cancel and offer refund/date change
Check-in 45 minutes before departure
Customs/immigration fees not included — additional $30/person
BVI entry: complete online e-card at bviedcard.gov.vg before travel
Schedule notes
Sunday, Tuesday & Friday only. Arrive at dock by 2:45pm for return. Minimum 15 passengers required.
Entry requirements (international crossing)
A valid passport is required for every traveler — this ferry crosses into the British Virgin Islands.
Complete the online BVI e-card at bviedcard.gov.vg before you travel.
Budget for BVI entry/departure fees on top of the ferry ticket (roughly $30–40 per person in port fees, departure tax, and tourism levy).
Arrive 60–90 minutes early to clear customs and immigration.