How do you get to the British Virgin Islands for a yacht charter?

The fastest way to the BVI is fly to St. Thomas (STT), USVI, then cross to Tortola by private water taxi or ferry. STT has direct flights from JFK, Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte, Newark, and a handful of other US hubs. A private water taxi leaves when you are ready; the captain clears customs for you and runs straight to your yacht. It is the crossing we recommend when you board the day you land, with published rates starting near $950 per boat one way for up to 8 guests, plus government fees. The public ferry costs less: about 30 minutes from Red Hook to West End, or 50 to 60 minutes from Charlotte Amalie to Road Town, at about $80 to $100 per adult round trip plus about $40 per person in government charges, which are paid in cash. The alternative is a connection through San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) onto a small Cape Air flight directly into Tortola’s Beef Island airport (EIS): faster but more expensive. A handful of private charter flights connect Antigua and St. Maarten to EIS for guests routing through other Caribbean hubs. Our USVI to BVI ferry and water taxi guide has current schedules, fees and a route map.