Country Information




Getting Around by Water

Ferries leave from Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook Dock on St Thomas, for Cruz Bay on St John. The Virgin Islands Fast Ferry operates a service from St Croix to St Thomas from November to May. Booking is advised (tel: 1 877 733 9425; website: www.virginislandsfastferry.com).


Getting Around by Road

Traffic drives on the left. Well-maintained roads connect all main towns.

Bus:
Public services operate on St Thomas from Charlotte Amalie to Red Hook and Bordeaux, and St Croix has a taxi-van service between Christiansted and Frederiksted. St John has a bus service running from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay.

Taxi:
Available on all the islands. These follow standard routes between various points, and the fares for these are published. Sharing taxis is a common practice.

Car hire:
There are several international car hire agencies at the airports and in the main towns on St Croix, St John and St Thomas. Jeeps or mini-mokes are popular modes of travel and these too can be hired.

Regulations: The speed limit is 35kph (20mph) in towns and 55kph (35mph) elsewhere.

Documentation: National licences are accepted; an International Driving Permit is not required.


Journey Times

The following chart gives approximate journey times (in hours and minutes) from Charlotte Amalie to other major cities/towns in the US Virgin Islands.

AirRoadSea
Chris’sted, SC0.25--
Cruz Bay, SJ--0.45
Magens Bay-0.20-
Coral World-0.40-