St. Kitts to Nevis ferry: fares, times and how it works
Everything you need to ride the ferry between St. Kitts and Nevis: what it costs, how long it takes, where it leaves from, and how to buy a ticket. For today’s departure times, see the live schedule.
Work out your fare
Fares are set by the operator of each boat, so two vessels on the same crossing can charge different amounts on the same day. Pick your crossing and party below for the real number, including pier tax.
$0 ECD
Fares come from the operators' own published sailings and include the pier tax where one is charged. Tickets are bought at the terminal before boarding. Check the schedule for your day, because not every boat runs every crossing.
Every fare, by boat
Basseterre - Charlestown
| Boat | Adult | Child | Pier tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Syder | $40 ECD | $20 ECD | $1 ECD |
| Lady B | $35 ECD | $25 ECD | $1 ECD |
| Next Edition | $40 ECD | $35 ECD | $1 ECD |
| Passion | $40 ECD | $30 ECD | $1 ECD |
Charlestown - Basseterre
| Boat | Adult | Child | Pier tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Syder | $40 ECD | $20 ECD | $1 ECD |
| Lady B | $35 ECD | $25 ECD | $1 ECD |
| Next Edition | $40 ECD | $35 ECD | $1 ECD |
| Passion | $40 ECD | $30 ECD | $1 ECD |
Charlestown - Majors Bay
| Boat | Adult | Child | Pier tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| iConnect | $25 ECD | $15 ECD | None |
Majors Bay - Charlestown
| Boat | Adult | Child | Pier tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| iConnect | $25 ECD | $15 ECD | None |
Oualie Beach - Reggae Beach
| Boat | Adult | Child | Pier tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blu Waves | $40 ECD | $20 ECD | None |
| Islander | $40 ECD | $20 ECD | None |
Reggae Beach - Oualie Beach
| Boat | Adult | Child | Pier tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blu Waves | $40 ECD | $20 ECD | None |
| Islander | $40 ECD | $20 ECD | None |
Tickets are bought at the terminal before you board. Cash, card and cheques are all taken.
The vehicle ferry to Majors Bay is priced separately by the size of the vehicle. For a day trip it is often simpler to travel on foot and arrange transport on the other side.
Times and how long it takes
The Basseterre to Charlestown passenger crossing takes about 30 minutes; the MV iConnect car ferry to Majors Bay takes around 40. Departure times change by day and by vessel, so check the live ferry schedule for the day you are travelling, and follow the boats on the live map while you wait.
Where it leaves from
Passenger ferries run between Basseterre Ferry Terminal in St. Kitts and Charlestown Pier in Nevis, in the centre of each town. The exact terminal for each sailing is shown on its schedule card. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure, as boarding closes before the posted time.
How to buy a ticket
Tickets are bought at the terminal before you board, with cash, card or cheque accepted. There is no advance booking for the scheduled passenger ferry, so on busy days, around cruise calls and public holidays, arrive early.
Public holidays
Service on St. Kitts and Nevis public holidays can differ from the weekly timetable. Any holiday schedule appears on the schedule page automatically once the operator publishes it.
Prefer to go on your own time?
If the scheduled ferry does not suit, a private water taxi takes the whole boat on your own schedule, door to door between beaches and resorts. For a full comparison of every way across, see our guide to getting from St. Kitts to Nevis.