St John to Jost Van Dyke Ferry Route
The St John to Jost Van Dyke ferry links Cruz Bay on St John, in the US Virgin Islands, with Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. It is a day crossing that takes about 30 minutes. The ferry runs 1 sailing a day on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
What makes this route special:
- You enter the British Virgin Islands directly at Great Harbour, one of its official sea ports of entry.
- The boat back leaves Jost Van Dyke at 15:30, so you can return to St John the same day.
- The boat carries passengers only, so you walk on in Cruz Bay and step off on Jost Van Dyke.
St John to Jost Van Dyke Ferry Schedule
St John to Jost Van Dyke Ferry Tickets
The ferry from St John sails 1 sailing a day on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, and the crossing takes about 30 minutes. The return boat from Jost Van Dyke runs on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday and usually leaves at 15:30. That timing makes a St John to Jost Van Dyke day trip possible on each sailing day.
This route is for foot passengers only. There are no vehicles, cabins or pets to book. Onboard facilities vary by operator and vessel, so check what your booking includes.
On arrival on Jost Van Dyke, you walk off the boat with your luggage. Every passenger entering the British Virgin Islands must clear BVI Customs and Immigration straight away, and Great Harbour has a Customs and Immigration office for this.
This is an international crossing. Every passenger needs a valid passport, and some nationalities also need a visa for the British Virgin Islands. Entry rules depend on your nationality, so check them before you travel. When you come back to St John, ferries arriving from abroad clear US Customs and Border Protection at the CBP terminal in Cruz Bay.
St John to Jost Van Dyke Ferry Companies
St John to Jost Van Dyke Route Map
- St John86J4+VM6, N Shore Rd, St John 00830, US Virgin IslandsVIR
- Jost Van DykeC6VW+FH3, Belle Vue, British Virgin IslandsVGB
Departing from the Cruz Bay Ferry Dock on St John
Finding the ferry dock in Cruz Bay
Ferries to Jost Van Dyke leave from the Cruz Bay ferry dock on St John. The Victor William Sewer Marine Facility, known locally as The Creek, sits in Cruz Bay and is used by passenger ferries, charters and tenders. It is also the US Customs and Border Protection port of entry for vessels that need federal inspection. Parking at The Creek is free for up to two hours, and overnight or reserved parking is not allowed.
Passports and check-in before departure
Bring a valid passport for this international crossing. The BVI no longer uses a paper entry form: fill in the online immigration and customs form instead, choosing arrival by sea and Cruz Bay as your port of embarkation. You can complete it from 36 hours before you arrive. Always check your booking confirmation for the check-in time.
Arriving in Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
As a ferry to the British Virgin Islands, this boat brings you to Jost Van Dyke, where Great Harbour is one of the territory's sea ports of entry.
Clearing BVI customs and immigration
All arrivals must clear BVI Customs and Immigration as soon as they reach the territory. The Customs and Immigration office at Great Harbour is open every day. Have your passport ready, together with a copy of your online entry form, which must be shown on entry.
If this crossing does not suit you, ferries also sail daily between Great Harbour and West End on Tortola. For flights, the main airport of the British Virgin Islands is Terrence B. Lettsome Airport (EIS), which airlines list under Tortola. On the way back to St John, you clear US Customs and Border Protection at the CBP terminal in Cruz Bay.