What ferry should I take to St John?

How nice is it that we have choices when it comes to getting to our beautiful island of St John? Once you land in St Thomas, you have 3 different departure locations to consider for your ferry ride to St John:

Crown Bay- the closest to airport-about 5 min taxi ride

Charlotte Amalie- the next closest to airport-about 7 min taxi ride

Redhook- the farthest from airport-about 40-50 min taxi ride depending on traffic and other stops

How do you decide?

-Timing: what time do each of these ferries leave

-Location: how long of a cab ride to you want

-Duration: do you want a short or longer ride on the ferry

-Cost: what is the total cost of cab and ferry ride

Crown Bay ferry departure times (about 35 min trip):

Monday – Thursday: 3:30pm & 5:30pm (Reverse direction to STT 11:00am & 4:15pm)

Friday- Sunday: 9:45, 2:15, 3:30pm & 5:30pm (Reverse direction to STT 8:30am, 11:00am, 1:15pm & 4:15pm)

Rates: $20/ adult, $15 Seniors (65 & older), $10 ages 3-11, $5 per pc luggage

Local tip: Even though there is a schedule for this boat- buy your tickets online and/or check with the ferry company to make sure the boat is actually running at your desired time. “Things” happen and they change their schedule without notice.

Interisland Boat Services- 340-201-6311. https://www.interislandboatservices.com/

(FYI this company also offers trips to Jost Van Dyke, Anegada & Virgin Gorda)

Taxi Rate from airport to Crown Bay: $8 adult, $3 per pc luggage (2 or more people in the same group is $6/pp)

Charlotte Amalie ferry departure times (about 35 min trip):

Daily: 10am, 3pm & 5:30pm (Reverse trip: 8:45am, 11:15am & 3:45pm)

Rates: $13/pp adult, $3.50 ages 2-11, $4 per pc luggage

Varlack Ventures: 340-776-6412

https://www.varlack-ventures.com/ferryservices

Local tip: This ferry does not run all year long. Check with them for schedule.

Taxi Rate from airport to Charlotte Amalie harbor: $11 adult, $3 per pc luggage (2 or more people in the same group is $9/pp)

Redhook Ferry departure times (about 12 min trip)

Mon-Fri: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 then on the top of the hour, every hour until 11pm

Sat/Sun: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 then on the top of the hour, every hour until 11pm

(Reverse schedule is the top of the hour every hour from 6am to 11pm)

Rates: $8.15 adults, $1 ages 2-11, $4/pc luggage

Taxi Rate from airport to Redhook Ferry: $23 adult, $3 per pc luggage (2 or more people in the same group is $17/pp)

Varlack Ventures: 340-776-6412

https://www.varlack-ventures.com/ferryservices

Local tip: You can buy your tickets online to save time at the ferry dock in the ticket line. Tickets are good for any hourly trip so you do not have to commit to a certain time.

Lastly: If your taxi driver was helpful, warm and welcoming please consider giving them a tip. Same thing goes for the guys on the boats handling your luggage.