Road Town to Red Hook Ferry: Schedule, Times & Fares
The Road Town to Red Hook ferry is operated by Road Town Fast Ferry, running on a limited schedule. The Road Town to Red Hook 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 · ~17.2 mi across the water
Ferry schedule & departure times
Runs daily
Departs Road Town
6:45am
Departs Red Hook
5:45pm
Road Town Fast Ferry 6:45am goes via West End (Road Town → West End → Red Hook). The 5:45pm return from Red Hook is a special run that continues to Road Town via West End; for other times, connect via West End. Aquatic Rentals' 7:45am / 5:00pm service ended Aug 31, 2026.
RouteRoad Town (Tortola) ↔ Red Hook (St. Thomas)
Crossing time45 min
Distance~17.2 mi across the water
OperatorsRoad Town Fast Ferry
Adult one-way$65
Round trip$95
Runsdaily
Departures from Road Town6:45am
PassportRequired (BVI crossing)
Schedule statusVerified as of September 22, 2026
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
Aquatic Rentals Ferry Service suspended all ferry operations effective Aug 31, 2026 — the direct Road Town ↔ Red Hook run they operated (7:45am out / 5:00pm return) no longer exists
Road Town Fast Ferry's 6:45am departure goes Road Town → West End, then West End → Red Hook — the only Road Town → Red Hook departure
RTFF's 5:45pm departure from Red Hook is the only direct return to Road Town — it stops at West End, then continues on to Road Town
For other times, connect via West End (Red Hook → West End, then a separate West End → Road Town leg)
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
Road Town Fast Ferry 6:45am goes via West End (Road Town → West End → Red Hook). The 5:45pm return from Red Hook is a special run that continues to Road Town via West End; for other times, connect via West End. Aquatic Rentals' 7:45am / 5:00pm service ended Aug 31, 2026.
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.