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UPDATE: Controlled re-entry for International Ferry Passengers through Road Town Jetty

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) advises the public that the current international ferry passenger schedule and passenger limit remains. Photo: VINO/File
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) advises the public that the current international ferry passenger schedule and passenger limit remains.

There continues to be only one daily round trip service for this initial period with a maximum of 50 passengers per trip. Ferry passengers arriving and departing the [British] Virgin Islands must reserve a ticket with the scheduled ferry operator through their booking portal.

The international ferry passenger schedule is as follows:

       •      All ferries will depart Road Town, Tortola for Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas

               at 8:00 a.m.

       •      All ferries will depart Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas for Road Town, Tortola

               at 4:00 p.m.

  •     Sundays alternate between operators and the BVIPA will issue updates, as necessary.

Travellers are reminded to obtain their entry approval via bvigateway.bviaa.com.

The BVIPA thanks all visitors, residents and stakeholders for their understanding, cooperation, and support. The authority also looks forward to continued engagement with stakeholders, as it works toward further streamlining the entry system, for greater efficiency and effectiveness, to help keep the Virgin Islands moving.

12 Responses to “UPDATE: Controlled re-entry for International Ferry Passengers through Road Town Jetty”

  • omg (17/05/2021, 08:05) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    À oder joke
    We were over 120 Saturday, and stock at customs for more than 4 hrs
    Ridiculous
    • Fixing it (17/05/2021, 09:50) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      I'm assuming this update was released as a response to the extra passengers who arrived over the weekend to make sure future arrivals don't get stuck for that long again.
  • Logic?! (17/05/2021, 09:59) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    This seems like a misplaced announcement to me. Should we be relying on the public to ensure that this is followed? The persons operating the portal and approving entry should be the ones policing this. In other words, do not approve more than 50 ferry entries per day! Not rocket science.
  • trevor (17/05/2021, 10:10) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Non-caring public workers will stymie our regrowing with their inability to manage themselves.
  • vi (17/05/2021, 10:46) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Open in full mr premier
  • VI Gyal (17/05/2021, 11:20) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The BVIPA and the Ferry Operators should have some kind of communication once the max has been reached. The Public should not be aware as we have to pay our money in advance.
  • jobs (17/05/2021, 12:32) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Everyone know them customs people unhappy with them job, leave and get passionate people there
  • 1st District (17/05/2021, 13:12) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    So how in die kingdom done are we to generate previous mismanaged funds from the stimulus? Why not run two scattered ferry service daily. There are people out there wanting to come to pristine weather and water before their summer begin up north. No, but the math teacher holding back the GDP of the territory. Shame and heartless!!
  • get it together (17/05/2021, 15:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Full ferry schedule and start using rapid testing. WTF!
    • 2cents (17/05/2021, 18:41) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      And they can do the testing on the ferry ride to alleviate the bottleneck
  • Why (17/05/2021, 15:38) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    The 50 person limit was publicized from the beginning. How did it get to be 150 people? Why has the Premier and Health Minister remained quiet??? Don't blame the staff - they were overwhelmed and did not make this issue.
  • Fools (17/05/2021, 19:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So how how passengers coming on the cruise ship from next month u cant control the flow of traffic without kill a leg of the enocomy and you talking about rise in crime when its your stupid ideas creating job lost and you dont see your the problem its either you wanna be open or close. Let the people move or your vaccine doesnt work. Jokers


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