Question 1

Where are the ferry terminals in St. Thomas?

Accepted Answer

St. Thomas has three passenger ferry terminals: Red Hook (east end) for the frequent St. John service and West End Tortola ferry; Charlotte Amalie Waterfront (Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV Marine Terminal) for BVI ferries and the seasonal Charlotte Amalie–Cruz Bay route; and Crown Bay Marina (near the airport and cruise pier) for the Inter Island Boat Services St. John service.

Question 2

Where is the car barge dock on St. Thomas?

Accepted Answer

The car barge from St. Thomas to St. John departs from Vessup Bay in Red Hook, just east of the passenger ferry terminal. The barge arrives at Enighed Pond in Cruz Bay, St. John — a short drive from the main Cruz Bay ferry dock.

Question 3

Where is Magens Bay on St. Thomas?

Accepted Answer

Magens Bay is on the north shore of St. Thomas, about 20–25 minutes by car from the airport (STT) or Charlotte Amalie. It is accessible via Crown Mountain Road or Skyline Drive. Parking and a beach entry fee of $5 per adult apply.

Question 4

Where is Cruz Bay on St. John?

Accepted Answer

Cruz Bay is the main town and ferry terminal on St. John, located on the western end of the island. Ferries arrive here from Red Hook (20 min), Charlotte Amalie (45 min), and Crown Bay (35 min) on St. Thomas. Most restaurants, shops, and taxi stands on St. John are within walking distance of the Cruz Bay ferry dock.

Question 5

How far is it between St. Thomas and St. John?

Accepted Answer

St. Thomas and St. John are about 4 miles apart at the closest point (Red Hook to Cruz Bay). The ferry crossing takes 20 minutes. By car from Charlotte Amalie to the Red Hook ferry dock is about 30–40 minutes depending on traffic.

Question 6

How far is it between St. Thomas and Tortola?

Accepted Answer

St. Thomas and Tortola (British Virgin Islands) are about 20 miles apart. The fastest ferry route (Red Hook to West End) takes 30 minutes. The Charlotte Amalie to Road Town route takes about 45 minutes.

Question 7

Where is The Baths on Virgin Gorda?

Accepted Answer

The Baths National Park is on the southwest coast of Virgin Gorda, about 1.5 miles south of Spanish Town (the main ferry dock and town). By taxi from the ferry dock it is $10 (1 person) or $5 per person for groups of 3+. The Baths are famous for their massive granite boulders forming pools and grottos.