St. Thomas

St. John to St. Thomas Ferry Schedule

St. John → St. Thomas · Multiple terminals and operators · ~45 minutes

Route Overview

This page shows the current ferry schedule, operators, and fares for travel from St. John to St. Thomas. It combines the active terminal pairs on this island-to-island route, so use the route sections below to confirm the exact departure and arrival terminals for each operator. The crossing typically takes about 45 minutes, though trip time can vary slightly by operator, sea conditions, and the exact departure and arrival terminals. No passport is normally required for this domestic route, but travelers should still confirm any operator-specific check-in requirements before departure.

Operators
4
Adult fares from
$13
Border crossing
Domestic route
Typical crossing
45 min

Routes on this page

Cruz Bay → Red Hook

Transportation of St. John Big Red Barge (Car) Love City Car Ferries
Departure Operator
6:00 AM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
7:00 AM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
7:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car Ferry) Car barge Visit site
8:00 AM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
8:00 AM Love City Car Ferries Car barge Visit site
8:30 AM Love City Car Ferries Car barge Visit site
9:00 AM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
9:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car Ferry) Car barge Visit site
9:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car Ferry) Car barge Visit site
10:00 AM Love City Car Ferries Car barge Visit site
10:00 AM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
10:30 AM Love City Car Ferries Car barge Visit site
11:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car Ferry) Car barge Visit site
11:00 AM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
11:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car Ferry) Car barge Visit site
12:00 PM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
12:00 PM Love City Car Ferries Car barge Visit site
12:30 PM Love City Car Ferries Car barge Visit site
1:00 PM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
1:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car Ferry) Car barge Visit site
1:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car Ferry) Car barge Visit site
2:00 PM Love City Car Ferries Car barge Visit site
2:00 PM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
2:30 PM Love City Car Ferries Car barge Visit site
3:00 PM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
3:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car Ferry) Car barge Visit site
3:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car Ferry) Car barge Visit site
4:00 PM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
4:00 PM Love City Car Ferries Car barge Visit site
4:30 PM Love City Car Ferries Car barge Visit site
5:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car Ferry) Car barge Visit site
5:00 PM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
5:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car Ferry) Car barge Visit site
6:00 PM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
6:15 PM Love City Car Ferries Car barge Visit site
6:30 PM Love City Car Ferries Car barge Visit site
7:00 PM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
8:00 PM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
9:00 PM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
10:00 PM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site
11:00 PM Transportation Services of St. John Visit site

Common Questions

How long is the ferry from St. John to St. Thomas?

The crossing typically takes about 45 minutes, though trip time can vary slightly by operator, sea conditions, and the exact departure and arrival terminals.

How much does the ferry from St. John to St. Thomas cost?

Adult one-way fares currently range from $13 to $65, with round-trip fares from $80. Always confirm taxes, customs fees, and operator-specific pricing before travel.

Do you need a passport for the St. John to St. Thomas ferry?

No passport is normally required for this domestic route, but travelers should still confirm any operator-specific check-in requirements before departure.

Which ferry operators run the St. John to St. Thomas route?

The current operators on this route are Big Red Barge (Car Ferry), Inter Island Boat Services, Love City Car Ferries, and Transportation Services of St. John. Operators can vary by date, so check the schedule table and upcoming departure notes on this page before booking.

Can I buy St. John to St. Thomas ferry tickets online?

Some operators on this route offer online booking through their websites. Check each operator's website or call ahead to confirm availability. You can also purchase tickets at the terminal before departure.

How much luggage can I bring on the ferry?

Luggage policies vary by operator. Most ferries allow at least one carry-on bag, with fees for additional or oversized luggage. Check your operator's baggage policy before traveling — fees typically range from $4 to $25 per bag depending on the operator and bag size.

Do I need ID to take the St. John to St. Thomas ferry?

No passport is required — this is a domestic US Virgin Islands route. However, some operators may ask for a government-issued photo ID at check-in.

Can I take my car on the ferry from St. John to St. Thomas?

Passenger ferries do not carry vehicles. If you need to bring a car, use the Big Red Barge car barge service between Red Hook, St. Thomas, and Cruz Bay, St. John.

Weekly Schedule — Cruz Bay → Charlotte Amalie

Transportation Services of St. John
Friday Today Aug 21 4 departures
8:45 AM Transportation of St. John
11:15 AM Transportation of St. John
1:15 PM Transportation of St. John
3:45 PM Transportation of St. John
Saturday Aug 22 4 departures
8:45 AM Transportation of St. John
11:15 AM Transportation of St. John
1:15 PM Transportation of St. John
3:45 PM Transportation of St. John
Sunday Aug 23 4 departures
8:45 AM Transportation of St. John
11:15 AM Transportation of St. John
1:15 PM Transportation of St. John
3:45 PM Transportation of St. John
Monday Aug 24 4 departures
8:45 AM Transportation of St. John
11:15 AM Transportation of St. John
1:15 PM Transportation of St. John
3:45 PM Transportation of St. John
Tuesday Aug 25 4 departures
8:45 AM Transportation of St. John
11:15 AM Transportation of St. John
1:15 PM Transportation of St. John
3:45 PM Transportation of St. John
Wednesday Aug 26 4 departures
8:45 AM Transportation of St. John
11:15 AM Transportation of St. John
1:15 PM Transportation of St. John
3:45 PM Transportation of St. John
Thursday Aug 27 4 departures
8:45 AM Transportation of St. John
11:15 AM Transportation of St. John
1:15 PM Transportation of St. John
3:45 PM Transportation of St. John

Weekly Schedule — Cruz Bay → Red Hook

Big Red Barge (Car Ferry) Transportation Services of St. John Love City Car Ferries
Friday Today Aug 21 48 departures
5:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:00 AM Transportation of St. John
6:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:15 AM Love City Car Ferries
6:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 AM Transportation of St. John
7:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
7:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
7:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
8:00 AM Transportation of St. John
8:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
8:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
9:00 AM Transportation of St. John
9:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
9:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
10:00 AM Transportation of St. John
10:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
10:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
11:00 AM Transportation of St. John
11:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
11:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
12:00 PM Transportation of St. John
12:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
12:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
1:00 PM Transportation of St. John
1:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
1:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
2:00 PM Transportation of St. John
2:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
2:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
3:00 PM Transportation of St. John
3:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
3:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
4:00 PM Transportation of St. John
4:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
4:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
5:00 PM Transportation of St. John
5:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
5:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:00 PM Transportation of St. John
6:15 PM Love City Car Ferries
6:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 PM Transportation of St. John
8:00 PM Transportation of St. John
9:00 PM Transportation of St. John
10:00 PM Transportation of St. John
11:00 PM Transportation of St. John
Saturday Aug 22 44 departures
5:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:00 AM Transportation of St. John
6:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
7:00 AM Transportation of St. John
7:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
7:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
8:00 AM Transportation of St. John
8:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
8:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
9:00 AM Transportation of St. John
9:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
9:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
10:00 AM Transportation of St. John
10:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
10:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
11:00 AM Transportation of St. John
11:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
11:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
12:00 PM Transportation of St. John
12:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
12:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
1:00 PM Transportation of St. John
1:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
1:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
2:00 PM Transportation of St. John
2:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
2:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
3:00 PM Transportation of St. John
3:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
3:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
4:00 PM Transportation of St. John
4:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
4:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
5:00 PM Transportation of St. John
5:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
5:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:00 PM Transportation of St. John
6:15 PM Love City Car Ferries
6:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 PM Transportation of St. John
8:00 PM Transportation of St. John
9:00 PM Transportation of St. John
10:00 PM Transportation of St. John
11:00 PM Transportation of St. John
Sunday Aug 23 41 departures
6:00 AM Transportation of St. John
7:00 AM Transportation of St. John
7:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
8:00 AM Transportation of St. John
8:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
8:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
9:00 AM Transportation of St. John
9:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
9:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
10:00 AM Transportation of St. John
10:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
10:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
11:00 AM Transportation of St. John
11:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
11:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
12:00 PM Transportation of St. John
12:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
12:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
1:00 PM Transportation of St. John
1:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
1:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
2:00 PM Transportation of St. John
2:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
2:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
3:00 PM Transportation of St. John
3:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
3:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
4:00 PM Transportation of St. John
4:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
4:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
5:00 PM Transportation of St. John
5:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
5:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:00 PM Transportation of St. John
6:15 PM Love City Car Ferries
6:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 PM Transportation of St. John
8:00 PM Transportation of St. John
9:00 PM Transportation of St. John
10:00 PM Transportation of St. John
11:00 PM Transportation of St. John
Monday Aug 24 48 departures
5:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:00 AM Transportation of St. John
6:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:15 AM Love City Car Ferries
6:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 AM Transportation of St. John
7:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
7:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
7:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
8:00 AM Transportation of St. John
8:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
8:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
9:00 AM Transportation of St. John
9:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
9:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
10:00 AM Transportation of St. John
10:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
10:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
11:00 AM Transportation of St. John
11:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
11:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
12:00 PM Transportation of St. John
12:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
12:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
1:00 PM Transportation of St. John
1:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
1:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
2:00 PM Transportation of St. John
2:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
2:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
3:00 PM Transportation of St. John
3:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
3:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
4:00 PM Transportation of St. John
4:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
4:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
5:00 PM Transportation of St. John
5:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
5:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:00 PM Transportation of St. John
6:15 PM Love City Car Ferries
6:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 PM Transportation of St. John
8:00 PM Transportation of St. John
9:00 PM Transportation of St. John
10:00 PM Transportation of St. John
11:00 PM Transportation of St. John
Tuesday Aug 25 48 departures
5:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:00 AM Transportation of St. John
6:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:15 AM Love City Car Ferries
6:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 AM Transportation of St. John
7:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
7:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
7:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
8:00 AM Transportation of St. John
8:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
8:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
9:00 AM Transportation of St. John
9:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
9:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
10:00 AM Transportation of St. John
10:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
10:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
11:00 AM Transportation of St. John
11:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
11:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
12:00 PM Transportation of St. John
12:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
12:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
1:00 PM Transportation of St. John
1:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
1:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
2:00 PM Transportation of St. John
2:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
2:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
3:00 PM Transportation of St. John
3:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
3:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
4:00 PM Transportation of St. John
4:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
4:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
5:00 PM Transportation of St. John
5:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
5:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:00 PM Transportation of St. John
6:15 PM Love City Car Ferries
6:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 PM Transportation of St. John
8:00 PM Transportation of St. John
9:00 PM Transportation of St. John
10:00 PM Transportation of St. John
11:00 PM Transportation of St. John
Wednesday Aug 26 48 departures
5:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:00 AM Transportation of St. John
6:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:15 AM Love City Car Ferries
6:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 AM Transportation of St. John
7:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
7:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
7:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
8:00 AM Transportation of St. John
8:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
8:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
9:00 AM Transportation of St. John
9:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
9:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
10:00 AM Transportation of St. John
10:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
10:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
11:00 AM Transportation of St. John
11:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
11:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
12:00 PM Transportation of St. John
12:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
12:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
1:00 PM Transportation of St. John
1:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
1:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
2:00 PM Transportation of St. John
2:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
2:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
3:00 PM Transportation of St. John
3:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
3:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
4:00 PM Transportation of St. John
4:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
4:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
5:00 PM Transportation of St. John
5:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
5:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:00 PM Transportation of St. John
6:15 PM Love City Car Ferries
6:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 PM Transportation of St. John
8:00 PM Transportation of St. John
9:00 PM Transportation of St. John
10:00 PM Transportation of St. John
11:00 PM Transportation of St. John
Thursday Aug 27 48 departures
5:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:00 AM Transportation of St. John
6:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:15 AM Love City Car Ferries
6:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 AM Transportation of St. John
7:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
7:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
7:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
8:00 AM Transportation of St. John
8:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
8:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
9:00 AM Transportation of St. John
9:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
9:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
10:00 AM Transportation of St. John
10:00 AM Love City Car Ferries
10:30 AM Love City Car Ferries
11:00 AM Transportation of St. John
11:00 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
11:30 AM Big Red Barge (Car)
12:00 PM Transportation of St. John
12:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
12:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
1:00 PM Transportation of St. John
1:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
1:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
2:00 PM Transportation of St. John
2:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
2:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
3:00 PM Transportation of St. John
3:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
3:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
4:00 PM Transportation of St. John
4:00 PM Love City Car Ferries
4:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
5:00 PM Transportation of St. John
5:00 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
5:30 PM Big Red Barge (Car)
6:00 PM Transportation of St. John
6:15 PM Love City Car Ferries
6:30 PM Love City Car Ferries
7:00 PM Transportation of St. John
8:00 PM Transportation of St. John
9:00 PM Transportation of St. John
10:00 PM Transportation of St. John
11:00 PM Transportation of St. John

Weekly Schedule — Cruz Bay → Crown Bay

Inter Island Boat Services
Friday Today Aug 21 4 departures
8:30 AM Inter Island Boat
11:00 AM Inter Island Boat
1:15 PM Inter Island Boat
4:15 PM Inter Island Boat
Saturday Aug 22 4 departures
8:30 AM Inter Island Boat
11:00 AM Inter Island Boat
1:15 PM Inter Island Boat
4:15 PM Inter Island Boat
Sunday Aug 23 4 departures
8:30 AM Inter Island Boat
11:00 AM Inter Island Boat
1:15 PM Inter Island Boat
4:15 PM Inter Island Boat
Monday Aug 24 2 departures
11:00 AM Inter Island Boat
4:15 PM Inter Island Boat
Tuesday Aug 25 2 departures
11:00 AM Inter Island Boat
4:15 PM Inter Island Boat
Wednesday Aug 26 2 departures
11:00 AM Inter Island Boat
4:15 PM Inter Island Boat
Thursday Aug 27 2 departures
11:00 AM Inter Island Boat
4:15 PM Inter Island Boat

Fares

Cruz Bay → Charlotte Amalie

Transportation Services of St. John

Passenger One Way Round Trip
adult $13
child (under 12) $3

Cruz Bay → Red Hook

Transportation Services of St. John

Passenger One Way Round Trip
adult $13
child (under 12) $3

Big Red Barge (Car Ferry)

Passenger One Way Round Trip
adult (car / small truck / SUV) $65 $80

Cruz Bay → Crown Bay

Inter Island Boat Services

Passenger One Way Round Trip
adult $20
child $10
infant

Baggage Fees

Transportation Services of St. John: Bag fee $4
Big Red Barge (Car Ferry): Vehicle ferry. Port Authority fee applies per vehicle.
Inter Island Boat Services: $5/checked item; backpacks/carry-on free. Customs/immigration fees ~$30 pp additional.

Traveler's Guide

What to know before you sail

Terminals, Crossing & Arrival

The ferry from Cruz Bay to Charlotte Amalie takes approximately 45 minutes — longer than the Red Hook route because it traverses more of St. Thomas's southern coast. Departures from Cruz Bay's main dock (Loredon L. Boynes, Sr. Dock) operate several times daily, though less frequently than the Red Hook ferry.

The Cruz Bay dock is right in town — restaurants, shops, and the National Park Visitor Center are within walking distance of the waiting area. If you're coming from beaches or resorts elsewhere on St. John, taxis to Cruz Bay run regularly. Allow about 15 minutes from Trunk Bay or Cinnamon Bay.

This is a good option if you're heading to the airport or staying near Charlotte Amalie — the Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV Marine Terminal is about 10 minutes from Cyril E. King Airport by taxi, compared to 25 minutes from Red Hook. If you're catching a flight, this route can save you meaningful time and taxi fare.

No passport required for this domestic USVI route. Tickets are available at the terminal window or online at stjohnticketing.com. You'll arrive at the Blyden Marine Terminal on Veterans Drive in Charlotte Amalie. Taxis are available outside the terminal, and downtown Charlotte Amalie shopping is within walking distance.

Quick facts

Crossing time
~45 minutes
Departure terminal
Cruz Bay, St. John
Arrival terminal
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Passport
Not required — domestic route

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