Is it easy to travel between the Virgin Islands?

Virgin Islands Ferry services make it easy to island hop. There are 7 main islands in the Virgin Islands: St Thomas, St John and St Croix in the USVI and Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost van Dyke in the BVI.



In 2026, traveling between the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix) is a seamless and high-value experience thanks to an extensive network of ferries and local charters. The most common "island-hop" is between St. Thomas and St. John, which is a premier 20-minute ferry ride that runs frequently throughout the day. Reaching St. Croix is slightly more complex, requiring a longer 2.5-hour seasonal ferry or a high-quality 25-minute seaplane flight, which offers spectacular aerial views of the Caribbean. For those seeking the ultimate premier experience, private charters provide total flexibility for day trips. It is a high-value "pro-tip" to book your ferry tickets in advance during the peak winter season (December–April) to avoid sell-outs, ensuring your tropical itinerary remains frictionless and filled with the diverse beauty each unique island has to offer.

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Public Transportation The Vitran Bus System services various areas of the island and usually runs Monday - Friday. Vitran buses run along Centerline Road. The buses travel from the Cruz Bay ferry dock, through to Coral Bay, Salt Pond Bay and back to Cruz Bay.

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Taking a ferry boat is an affordable way to travel among the U.S. Virgin Islands and to the British Virgin Islands for a daytrip. Boats frequently leave from the Red Hook dock in St. Thomas heading to Cruz Bay, St. John or Tortola, BVI, and there are usually charters that shuttle between St.

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Enjoy an exclusive smooth ride to St. John with Dolphin. We will take care of you from baggage claim to Cruz Bay or The Westin. A flat rate of $390 one way with each additional person $78.

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No Uber or Lyft, but there are regular taxis that can take you to anywhere you'd like to go. The taxi fares are based on destination and the charge is per person each way. The safari is actually a $1/$2 ride depending on where you get on or off.

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If you plan to visit St. Thomas and St. John, I recommend spending one week in the US Virgin Islands. With 7 days, you have 2 days for travel time plus 5 days on the islands, which is plenty of time to visit the beaches, go snorkeling or take a boat cruise, and do a little hiking.

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If you're a budget traveler, you can expect to spend around $50 to $100 per day in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This includes accommodation, food, transportation, and some activities. On the other hand, if you're a mid-range traveler, you can expect to spend around $150 to $250 per day.

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Food in St. Thomas is EXPENSIVE as all food is imported and very little, if anything is grown locally.

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Additionally, if you're planning a trip during the off season and traveling alone, ask for the hotel's occupancy rate -- you may want crowds. The social scene in both the B.V.I. and the U.S.V.I. is intense from mid-December to mid-April. After that, it slumbers a bit.

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