Red Hook to West End Ferry: Schedule, Times & Fares
The Red Hook to West End ferry is operated by Road Town Fast Ferry, running with several departures a day. The Red Hook to West End ferry costs $65 per adult one-way or $95 round trip. The crossing takes about 30 min. A valid passport is required — this is an international BVI crossing.
$65
adult one-way
$95
round trip
$45
child
⛴ Ferry crossing · about 30 min · ~10.9 mi across the water
Ferry schedule & departure times
Runs daily
Departs Red Hook
8:30am1:45pm5:45pm
Departs West End
7:15am10:00am4:00pm
All departures are Road Town Fast Ferry (daily). Counter closes 15 min before departure. The 5:45pm departure from Red Hook continues to Road Town after West End. Aquatic Rentals departures were dropped on Aug 31, 2026 when the operator ceased service.
Are these fares & times current?
- These fares and departure times are the current published schedule as verified on September 22, 2026, drawn directly from the ferry operators (Road Town Fast Ferry). Ferry schedules do change seasonally and by day of week — always confirm departure times with the operator before you travel.
Good to know
- Fastest USVI–BVI crossing (30 min)
- Aquatic Rentals Ferry Service suspended all ferry operations effective Aug 31, 2026 — Road Town Fast Ferry is now the sole operator on this route
- RTFF also has a 6:45am departure from Road Town → West End before the 7:15am West End → Red Hook run
- RTFF's 5:45pm departure from Red Hook is a special run that continues on to Road Town after stopping at West End
- International crossing — passport required
- BVI entry: complete online e-card at bviedcard.gov.vg before travel (as of Jan 2025)
- Arrive 60–90 minutes before departure for customs/immigration
- Counter closes 15 minutes before departure
Schedule notes
- All departures are Road Town Fast Ferry (daily). Counter closes 15 min before departure. The 5:45pm departure from Red Hook continues to Road Town after West End. Aquatic Rentals departures were dropped on Aug 31, 2026 when the operator ceased service.
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.
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Fares and schedules verified current as of September 22, 2026. They change seasonally and by operator — confirm departure times before you travel.