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Water taxis are a popular way of transportation in the Virgin Islands. More comfortable and flexible than the ferries (don’t forget that we’re talking about islands here!), the water taxis are an upgrade between the ferry and a helicopter. Convenient, time flexible and “adventurous,” larger groups (4 and more people) often find that the ferry is not the cheapest alternative. Water taxis also tend to be more reliable than the ferries (sad but true), so if you can’t afford to miss a ferry, the water taxi is something you just might want to keep as a back up. For a quick quote from St. Thomas to Tortola, see this VI water taxi site.
There are the locations in the BVI with no ferry service. For locations like the famous Willy-T, a water taxi is more cost oriented alternative to chartering a boat.
Generally, the BVI water taxi price is applicable for 4 passengers, expect to pay extra for each additional passenger. Note that you can expect BVI international processing fees of $35-40pp each way, fuel surcharges and taxes (with USVI providers, no tax in the BVI).
Newbie’s Tip: Islands don’t move! (yes, this is a frequent question, people are worried that the islands will go away…)
The most popular water taxi trips are:
The USVI taxi locations:
Note that when traveling in either direction, customs are a mandatory stop and can incur further expenses. For example, when arriving from the USVI to Jost Van Dyke, you will need to stop in customs at Great Harbour. Similarly, you will need to stop in West End or Road Town on Tortola, or in St. Thomas Bay and Gun Creek in Virgin Gorda.
If you are planning to go to a BVI destination different than the point of entry, you must use a BVI based water taxi provider (just fill out the form on the right). USVI based water taxis can’t take you past a point of entry.
Water Taxi Location from/to | Water Taxi Location to/from | approximate price |
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North Sound, Virgin Gorda, BVI | Norman Island - Willy T, BVI | $550 |
North Sound, Virgin Gorda, BVI | Peter Island, BVI | $450 |
North Sound, Virgin Gorda, BVI | Anegada, BVI | $1,100 |
North Sound, Virgin Gorda, BVI | Jost Van Dyke, BVI | $650 |
North Sound, Virgin Gorda, BVI | Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI | $950 |
North Sound, Virgin Gorda, BVI | Red Hook, St Thomas, USVI | $800-$1100 |
Reed Hook St Thomas USVI | Guana Island, BVI | $800 |
Reed Hook St Thomas USVI | Peter Island, BVI | $480-$750 |
Reed Hook St Thomas USVI | Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, BVI | $850 |
Reed Hook St Thomas USVI | Sandy Ground Jost Van Dyke, BVI | $360-$600 |
Reed Hook St Thomas USVI | Sandy Ground Jost Van Dyke, BVI | $390-$600 |
Reed Hook St Thomas USVI | Road Town, Tortola, BVI | $400-$750 |
Reed Hook St Thomas USVI | North Sound, Virgin Gorda, BVI | $800-$1100 |
Reed Hook St Thomas USVI | Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, BVI | $750-$1100 |
Reed Hook St Thomas USVI | Scrub Island, BVI | $500-$800 |
Road Town, Tortola BVI | Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI | $700 |
Road Town, Tortola BVI | Red Hook, St Thomas, USVI | $400-$750 |
Road Town, Tortola BVI | Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, BVI | $550 |
Road Town, Tortola BVI | North Sound, Virgin Gorda, BVI | $750 |
Road Town, Tortola BVI | Jost Van Dyke, BVI | $550 |
Road Town, Tortola BVI | Anegada, BVI | $550 |
Jost van Dyke | West End, Tortola, BVI | $200 |
Jost van Dyke | Cane Garden Bay, BVI | $200 |
Beef Island, EIS airport, BVI | North Sound, Virgin Gorda, BVI | $750 |
Beef Island, EIS airport, BVI | Anegada, BVI | $1,200 |
Beef Island, EIS airport, BVI | Jost Van Dyke, BVI | $550 |
Beef Island, EIS airport, BVI | Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, BVI | $600 |
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