St. Kitts Ferries and Boats | stkitts-guide.info

Popular ferry routes run daily between St. Kitts and Nevis, making it easy to experience both islands in one vacation.

Ferry journeys are an easy way to combine boating and touring. They are also inexpensive modes of transportation between both islands. The port charge is always EC$1, approximately $0.40(USD).

Ferries between Basseterre and Charlestown take approximately 45 minutes. Travelers may wish to call the ferry information line provided by St. Kitts and Nevis before making plans to be sure that rates and times have not changed. This information line is 869-466-INFO (466-4636).

The schedules differ on a day to day basis, and by ferry service:

MV Caribe Queen

This is a government-operated ferry service between St. Kitts and Nevis. Fares for adults are EC$10, about $3.75(USD), and children ride for EC$5, just under $2(USD).

Day	From St. Kitts	From Nevis
Monday	8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.	7:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.	7:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.	7:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.	7:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Friday	8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.	7:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Saturday	8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 11:00 p.m.	7:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 11:15 p.m.
Sunday	8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.	7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Caribe Breeze/Caribe Surf

These ferries cost $16(USD) for adults, $10(USD) for children ages 5-12, and $5(USD) for children ages 2-5. Travelers can reach these ferries directly by phone at 869-466-6734, fax at 869-466-6734, and by e-mail at: mmts@hotmail.com.

Day	From St. Kitts	From Nevis
Monday	7:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.	8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday	7:15 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.	8:15 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday	7:15 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.	8:15 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Thursday	7:15 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.	8:15 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Friday	7:15 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.	8:15 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Saturday	7:15 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.	8:15 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 8:45 p.m.
Sunday	8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.	8:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Sea Hustler and the MV Mark Twain

These two ferries offer services at a rate of $4(USD) per adult and $2(USD) per child, while children under 5 ride free. To contact them directly travelers may call 869-469-0403 or fax 869-469-0602.

Day	From St. Kitts	From Nevis
Monday	8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.	7:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday	8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.	7:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday	8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.	7:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Thursday	8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.	7:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
Friday	8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.	7:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Saturday	8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.	7:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Sunday	9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.	8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

Geronimo and Geronimo Express

This pair of ferries carries travelers between the islands for EC$10, about $3.75(USD), for adults and EC$4, about $1.50(USD), for children. They can be reached by phone at 869-662-8930, by fax at 869-465-1802, or via e-mail at bentels@caribsurf.com.

Day	From St. Kitts	From Nevis
Monday	7:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.	8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.	8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.	8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.	8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Friday	7:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.	8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Saturday	7:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.	8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Sunday	None	None

Remember, when visiting St. Kitts and Nevis, it's easy to stop in at both islands. Make your vacation an adventure by experiencing two islands in one vacation.

Bikes and Mopeds

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