Getting to Virgin Gorda BVI
With Direct Flights and Options in Ferrys, Water Taxis and Private Charters,
Travelling to Virgin Gorda is Easier Than You Think.
Anyone who is lucky enough to visit beautiful Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands will tell you it’s a destination well worth the journey from anywhere in the world. Come, disconnect, relax and enjoy this treasure of a Caribbean island in one of our luxury villa rentals along the bays of Leverick, Mahoe and Nail, The Baths and Princess Quarters.
We can’t wait to see you here. Use the following guide to identify the best routes and resources to ensure the quickest, most convenient, and pleasant trip.
*Please note; schedules, routes and other travel details are subject to change without notice.
By Air
While non-stop flights to Virgin Gorda are not available, there are many direct flights to the British Virgin Islands (Beef Island - EIS) connecting through San Juan, Saint Maarten and Antigua. Visitors to the BVI have several travel options.
Via St. Thomas (STT) & San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) – Popular route coming from North America (Flights operated by most major US carriers available)
Via St. Maarten (SXM) - Popular for Europeans and potential route for North Americans
Via Antigua (ANU) - Convenient route from many European counties
Click here for samples of various possible flight schedules.
Once you get to these convenient travel hubs, Virgin Gorda is just a short flight, helicopter, ferry or water taxi away.
The airports in the British Virgin Islands are (EIS) Beef Island, Tortola, and (VIJ) Taddy Bay Airport in Virgin Gorda. All flights currently come into Beef Island, Tortola (EIS).
From San Juan (SJU)
Airlines: Air Sunshine, Cape Air, InterCaribbean Airways, and Silver Airways.
Note: Silver Airways and Cape Air have code share or interline agreements with many of the major US carriers, including American, Delta, Jet Blue, United and Vieques Air Link. These partnerships mean luggage is tagged directly to the BVI and is easily transferred to the connecting flight in San Juan on route to the BVI.
** From December 2022, Cape Air will offer flights from San Juan to Virgin Gorda directly.
From St. Maarten (STT)
Airlines: LIAT, Winair
Note: Winair has interline or code share agreements with most of the major (US and European) carriers into St. Maarten.
From Antigua (ANU)
Airlines: InterCaribbean Airways, LIAT, Winair
Note: LIAT has a code share agreement with Virgin Atlantic and Interline agreement with Jet Blue Airways. InterCaribbean has an interline agreement with British Airways.
Flying to Virgin Gorda, BVI connecting from Santo Dominica (SDQ)
Airlines: Connect on InterCaribbean Airways
Private Flight Charters
You can also take a private charter on Tradewind or Island Birds, VGVR’s preferred charter operators from San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and Antigua, directly to Virgin Gorda.
BVI Ferry Service & Private Water Taxis
Taking the ferry or a private water taxi to Virgin Gorda is one of the most pleasurable ways to travel between islands. There are plenty of options depending on your itinerary. Please consult ferry schedules prior to arrival, and feel free to utilize your complimentary VGVR concierge service for assistance guiding you to our destination.
Ferry Service Between St. Thomas (STT) and BVI
Road Town Fast Ferry - roadtownfastferry.com - service between Road Town BVI and Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas.
Smithsferry - smithsferry.com - Service between Road Town BVI and Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Native Son - nativesonferry.com - Service between Road Town BVI and Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas
Aquatic Rentals VI - aquaticrentalsvi.com - Service between BVI and Red Hook, St Thomas (daily, except Wednesdays)
Note: The first ferry leaves the BVI for St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie) at 7:30am from Road Town. The last ferries leave for the BVI from St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie) at 5:30 pm and from St. Thomas (Red Hook) at 6:00 pm.
Below is a list of our preferred water taxi operators:
From St. Thomas to Virgin Gorda:
C and D Charters: www.cdpowerboats.com
Island Time – www.islandtimebvi.com
From Beef Island, Tortola to Virgin Gorda;
Captain Benu, Tel: 284-541-2257
Captain Shaggy, Tel: 284-541-3622
Ferry Service Between Virgin Gorda and Tortola and Beef Island
Speedy’s - Service between Virgin Gorda and Tortola (Road Town and Beef Island): Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda to Beef Island, Tortola
Note: The first ferry departs at 6 am, and the last ferry departs at 8 pm. From Beef Island, Tortola to Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda: 6:30 am /9:00 pm.
Other:
There is an environmental levy of $10 per person payable in USD at the port of entry upon arrival.
For those travelling to the BVI by private charter, there is an airport departure tax of $50.00 pp in Beef Island and $35 pp in Virgin Gorda payable at the airport.
Virgin Gorda, BVI Travel Resources
Use the following links to find additional information to help in planning your trip to the British Virgin Islands. Feel free to contact us at any time with your questions or to request assistance prior to or during your travels. Our concierge team is on island and standing by to help you. BVItourism.com, BVI Customs and Immigration
