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Getting to the British Virgin Islands

What is the easiest way to get to my charter destination?

This is one of our most frequently asked questions when booking a charter vacation in the British Virgin Islands. There are a few options to consider. When you know where your crewed yacht charter will start, choose the best airport to fly to. Most charters begin in the British Virgin Islands.

Please contact us for guidance so that you can make the best decision for you and your group.

Flying To Tortola, BVI

Fly direct from Miami (MIA) to Tortola (EIS). American Airlines have 3 flights a day doing the 3 hour flight direct to Tortola.

Fly from the USA to San Juan (SJU), Puerto Rico. From here you can take a 45 minute connecting flight to (EIS) Tortola with Cape Air, Caribbean Airlines, Inter Caribbean Airways, Silver Airways or Jet Blue.

Getting To Tortola via St Thomas

Fly from the USA to St Thomas (STT), USVI. American, Delta, JetBlue and United run regular flights from many US airports.

Once you arrive in St Thomas you can either get a ferry from Charlotte Amalie or a private water taxi from Red Hook to take you to Tortola, BVI.

Ferry

You can check the latest ferry schedules on the official BVI Ports Authority website at bviports.org/ferry. Ferry times can vary by season and company, so it’s always good to verify the current schedule before your trip. We always recommend buying your tickets online in advance.

The ferry crossing itself takes approximately 50 minutes. However, be sure to budget extra time for immigration and customs upon arrival in Tortola. During busy periods (especially high season or when multiple ferries arrive simultaneously), the immigration and customs process can take up to an additional 50 minutes. Ferry Guide: St. Thomas to Tortola Ferry

Private Water Taxi

We strongly recommend using a private water taxi to get you straight to your crewed yacht charter. The water taxi will pick up at whatever time you need and take you straight to your crewed yacht, via customs and immigration. Your water taxi captain will take care of your customs and immigration clearance, which means you won’t have to stand in lengthy lines – instead you can sip on a cold drink while that’s all done!

The companies we would recommend are:

Island Time Water Taxi Tel: BVI (284) 495-9993, (284) 340-0357 [email protected]

Chillout Charters Tel: BVI (284) 340 1122 [email protected]

MUST-SEES IN BVI

There are a few things not to be missed. Take a look at our favorite anchorages, restaurants, beach bars and shore excursions.

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SAMPLE ITINERARY

Having a hard time visualizing your crewed yacht vacation? Take a look at a sample itinerary to get the ideas flowing and plan your trip.

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