US Virgin Islands Getting Around

By BoatGetting 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).

By CarGetting 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.

Travel TimesJourney 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-
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