Road Town to Cruz Bay Ferry: Schedule, Times & Fares
The Road Town to Cruz Bay ferry is operated by Road Town Fast Ferry and Aquatic Rentals Ferry Service, running daily. The Road Town to Cruz Bay ferry costs $65 per adult one-way or $95 round trip. The crossing takes about 45 min. A valid passport is required — this is an international BVI crossing.
$65
adult one-way
$95
round trip
$45
child
⛴ Ferry crossing · about 45 min · ~13.3 mi across the water
Ferry schedule & departure times
Runs daily
Departs Road Town
6:45am7:45am
Departs Cruz Bay
5:00pm
ⓡ = Road Town Fast Ferry (daily), ⓐ = Aquatic Rentals (Thu–Mon only). RTFF 6:45am goes via West End.
RouteRoad Town (Tortola) ↔ Cruz Bay (St. John)
Crossing time45 min
Distance~13.3 mi across the water
OperatorsRoad Town Fast Ferry, Aquatic Rentals Ferry Service
Adult one-way$65
Round trip$95
Runsdaily
Departures from Road Town6:45am – 7:45am (2/day)
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 (Road Town Fast Ferry and Aquatic Rentals Ferry Service). Ferry schedules do change seasonally and by day of week — always confirm departure times with the operator before you travel.
Good to know
Ferry continues to Red Hook after Cruz Bay stop
Aquatic Rentals (ⓐ) no service Tuesdays or Wednesdays — operates Thu–Mon only
RTFF 6:45am departure goes Road Town → West End, then West End → Red Hook (stops at Cruz Bay en route)
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 (RTFF)
Port fee: $10/pp (STT→BVI) — not included in ticket
Schedule notes
ⓡ = Road Town Fast Ferry (daily), ⓐ = Aquatic Rentals (Thu–Mon only). RTFF 6:45am goes via West End.
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.