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Traveling to the BVI

Your Journey to Paradise: Effortless Travel Options

Forget the bustling crowds and long transfers. The British Virgin Islands, a serene escape, is surprisingly accessible. We pride ourselves on being just one stop away from where the masses disembark, yet effortlessly within reach.

Take to the Skies: Direct and Connecting Flights

As of June 2023, American Airlines offers a new direct flight from Miami to Beef Island (BVI), making your journey smoother than ever.

For those connecting, numerous airlines provide seamless routes via San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Beef Island (BVI):

  • Cape Air: Offering convenient regional connections, Cape Air provides a reliable link to the BVI via San Juan, ensuring a smooth continuation of your journey.
  • interCaribbean Airways: This regional carrier specializes in connecting islands across the Caribbean, providing a robust network for reaching the BVI from various hubs.
  • Silver Airways: Known for its comprehensive service in the Caribbean, Silver Airways offers efficient connections via San Juan, bringing you closer to your island retreat.

Alternatively, you can connect through Antigua or St. Maarten with:

  • Winair Airlines: A trusted regional airline, Winair offers connections through St. Maarten, providing another gateway to the BVI.
  • interCaribbean Airways: As mentioned, their extensive Caribbean network also includes routes via Antigua or St. Maarten, giving you more flexibility.
A More Personal Touch: Chartered Flights

Imagine starting and ending your vacation directly in the BVI, maximizing your time for relaxation and play. Opt for a chartered flight for a truly personal and efficient experience. These services get you to paradise on your schedule, often offering VIP service through customs and immigration, allowing you to bypass long lines and truly begin your vacation the moment you land.

  • Fly BVI: Experience the freedom to fly when and where you want. Fly BVI provides on-demand private air charter services throughout the Caribbean, focusing on comfort, privacy, and security, ensuring you avoid lengthy stop-overs.
  • Island Birds: Known for providing a superior arrival experience, Island Birds offers VIP air charters to Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Anegada. Their service includes expedited customs and immigration, often getting you "wheels up" within minutes of luggage retrieval.
  • Tradewind Aviation: Offering both private charter and scheduled shared-plane services, Tradewind Aviation provides luxurious travel on their Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. They are renowned for their premium service and comfortable cabins, ensuring a refined journey.
By Sea: Ferry and Water Taxi Services

For a scenic and relaxed arrival, consider traveling by sea.

Ferries from St. Thomas (USVI) to Road Town (BVI)

Several reliable ferry services offer regular schedules, providing a smooth transition from the USVI to the BVI. You can view all ferry schedules in one convenient place at the BVI Ports Authority website.

Popular ferry operators include:

  • Aquatic Rentals VI: Providing professional ferry travel, Aquatic Rentals offers reliable and enjoyable services, including VIP seating options, for a comfortable journey between the islands.
  • Native Son: As a pioneer of professional ferry services in the Virgin Islands for nearly 40 years, Native Son offers frequent and efficient transfers with high-speed vessels, featuring both air-conditioned cabins and outdoor sun decks.
  • Smith's Ferry Service: While also offering private and group excursions, Smith's Ferry Service provides scheduled ferry connections, offering a consistent and dependable option for your inter-island travel.
  • Road Town Fast Ferry: Dedicated to swift and efficient service, the Road Town Fast Ferry focuses on getting you to your destination in Road Town, BVI, quickly and comfortably.
Water Taxis from St. Thomas to Tortola

For a more private and direct sea transfer, a water taxi offers flexibility and speed, often dropping you directly at your yacht, hotel, or villa.

  • Island Time Water Taxi: Experience flexible, fast, and stylish transfers across the Virgin Islands. Island Time Water Taxi prides itself on seamless, comfortable journeys, taking you to various BVI destinations including Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke. Call: 1-284-495-9993 / 1-284-346-0356.
  • Chillout Charters BVI: More than just a charter company, Chillout Charters specializes in premium water taxi services, making you feel like a VIP. They offer comfortable and stylish transfers, often arranging ground transport upon arrival in St. Thomas. Call: 1-284-340-1122.
  • Shaddy's Water Taxi: While information for a BVI-specific "Shaddy's Water Taxi" is limited, generally, water taxi services like this offer personalized, direct transfers, allowing you to bypass larger ferry crowds and enjoy a more private journey. Call: 1-284-440-7997.
  • Ocean Dreams Water Taxi: This family-owned and operated business ensures a comfortable, stylish, and speedy journey to any destination in the US or British Virgin Islands. With over 50 years of combined experience, their captains prioritize a stress-free and memorable trip. Call: 1-284-345-1242.
  • DEG BVI Water Taxi: A rapidly growing local business, DEG BVI offers seamless inter-island water taxi services. They streamline the customs process and often arrange private land taxis for a complete, hassle-free transfer from airport to your final destination. Call: 1-284-340-5170.

Whether you prefer the swift convenience of a direct flight, the personalized luxury of a charter, or the serene journey by sea, your escape to the British Virgin Islands is closer and easier than you think. Which travel option best suits your dream vacation?