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Red Hook, St. Thomas → Cruz Bay, St. John

Red Hook to Cruz Bay Ferry Guide

This record identifies the named passenger-ferry direction only. It does not establish current operation, capacity, boarding details, onward transport, activity fit, return service, or deadline feasibility. Confirm every required dependency with the responsible source for the specific travel date.

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Passenger ferry · Atlantic Standard Time

Red Hook → Cruz Bay

Sep 22, 2026

Published departures · Monday–Friday

  • 5:30 AM
  • 6:00 AM
  • 7:00 AM
  • 8:00 AM
  • 9:00 AM
  • 10:00 AM
  • 11:00 AM
  • 12:00 PM
  • 1:00 PM
  • 2:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM
  • 4:00 PM
  • 5:00 PM
  • 6:00 PM
  • 7:00 PM
  • 8:00 PM
  • 10:00 PM
  • 11:30 PM

Temporary off-season timetable. Operator’s stated dates: Jul 26, 2026–Oct 31, 2026.

Source checked Sep 7, 2026. Our next source review is due Oct 7, 2026; this is not an operator validity date.

The 5:30 AM departure is published for Monday–Friday only. The dated joint notice and Transportation Services timetable include it; Varlack’s text omits it. Confirm this early crossing directly.

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Transportation Services of St. JohnVarlack VenturesVirgin Islands Port Authority · dated off-season notice
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Reviewed 2026-08-25

This page does not confirm live service. Check with the operator whether a boat is running on your date, when the last return leaves, and how early to arrive at the dock.

Source

Varlack Ventures — Ferry Services

Responsible source for checking whether the named passenger-ferry direction from Red Hook, St. Thomas to Cruz Bay, St. John currently operates and, if so, its trip-specific details. The route record does not treat this source as proof of current operation.

Source reviewed
2026-08-25
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Airport to St. John

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St. John without a car

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Cruz Bay guide

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Virgin Islands National Park

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St. John dining directory

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St. John charters

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Ferry questions

Does this Red Hook → Cruz Bay record prove the ferry is operating now?
No. The record identifies the named direction only. It does not establish current operation, capacity, boarding details, or departure timing. Check the responsible source for the specific travel date.
Can this record establish onward travel, an activity plan, a return, or a fixed deadline?
No. Confirm outbound and return service, onward transport, boarding requirements, fallback options, and every fixed deadline directly before travel. If any required dependency is unknown, treat feasibility as unknown.
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