St. John to St. Thomas Ferry Schedule

The passenger ferry from Cruz Bay to Red Hook runs roughly every hour throughout the day, with the first departure typically around 6:00 AM and the last around 11:00 PM. The crossing takes about 20 minutes. Varlack Ventures and Transportation Services alternate departures from the main dock.

The main ferry dock (Loredon L. Boynes, Sr. Dock) in Cruz Bay is right in town — you can walk to restaurants, shops, and the National Park Visitor Center from the waiting area. There's free two-hour parking at the terminal if you're dropping someone off, but no long-term parking is available. Taxis from beaches and resorts elsewhere on St. John run to Cruz Bay regularly — from Trunk Bay or Cinnamon Bay, expect about a 15-minute ride.

Tickets are available at the terminal window or online at stjohnticketing.com (via FareHarbor). Baggage costs $4 per bag. No passport is needed — this is a domestic USVI route.

You'll arrive at the Urman Victor Frederick (UVF) Marine Terminal in Red Hook, on the east end of St. Thomas. If you're heading to the airport, Red Hook is about 25 minutes by taxi from Cyril E. King Airport — plan your departure accordingly if you're catching a flight. Taxis are available at the terminal. The Red Hook area also has restaurants, bars, shops, and the American Yacht Harbor if you have time to spare before moving on. If you're continuing to the BVI, cross-border ferries to Tortola depart from the same terminal complex.