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The Caribbean’s Makana Ferry Is Expanding to St Kitts
One of the Caribbean’s best island-hopping options is adding another new destination. The popular Makana Ferry is expanding to the island of St Kitts, Caribbean Journal has learned. The ferry is already sailing across Statia, St Maarten and Saba, is …

Taking the Ferry to Statia Just Got Easier
Statia’s new ferry service has now launched e-ticket service, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Makana ferry, which now operates between St Maarten and Statia, launched operations in December. And now you can make a reservation online right on the Makana …

St Martin-Anguilla Ferry Service Is Back
Daily public ferry service has resumed between Anguilla and the Marigot Ferry Terminal in St Martin. The move follows a collective effort between authorities in Anguilla, ferry owners and operators and the Prefecture of Saint Martin. The service has relaunched …
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Top Caribbean Ferry Returns to Dominica
The Eastern Caribbean’s top ferry operator has made its long-awaited return to the island of Dominica. France-based L’Express des Iles made its first trip to Dominica this week since the onset of the pandemic. “What a pleasure to make our …
New Ferry to Operate Between St Maarten, Statia and Saba
A new ferry service is coming to the St Maarten-Statia-Saba triangle, Caribbean Journal has learned. Anguilla-based Blues and Blues has won the tender for the inter-island maritime route between the three islands. The company will operating the service on a …
More Ferry Service to the British Virgin Islands
It’s getting easier to visit the British Virgin Islands. Ferry service has increased to the British Virgin Islands, in a boost for tourism to the destination. There will now be two daily roundtrip ferry services between St Thomas and Tortola, …
Saba Is Reopening for Tourism on May 1
The tiny Dutch Caribbean island of Saba is set to broadly reopen its tourism sector on May 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. That move will be headlined by the elimination of quarantine requirements for all fully vaccinated travelers. Non-vaccinated travelers …
British Virgin Islands Reopens Seaports to Ferry Service
Ferry service is back in the Virgin Islands. The British Virgin Islands has officially reopened its seaports to scheduled ferry service, the destination announced Thursday. That means regular ferry service will now be operating between Road Town, Tortola and St …
St Thomas-Tortola Ferry Service Is Relaunching
The British Virgin Islands is reopening its seaport to ferry service, Caribbean Journal has learned. There will be one daily round-trip ferry service between Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas and Road Town, Tortola. Ferry passengers must reserve a ticket with the …
The Grand Bahama Ferry Is Back
Balearia Caribbean has relaunched its ferry service between Fort Lauderdale and the island of Grand Bahama in The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned. The ferry is operating twice weekly from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama, with service on Sundays and …
Fort Lauderdale-Grand Bahama Ferry Service Is Returning
Ferry service between Florida and Grand Bahama is returning, Caribbean Journal has learned. Ferry operator Balearia Caribbean will be relaunching its ferry service between Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades and Freeport, Grand Bahama on Feb. 11. During the first phase, the …
Balearia Planning to Relaunch Bahamas Ferry
Balearia Caribbean is planning to relaunch its Bahamas ferry service on Feb. 10, according to the company. The service will operate between Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale and the island of Bimini. Service will run on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, …
New Ferry Between St Thomas, St Croix
Popular Virgin Islands-based ferry operator Native Son has launched a new ferry service between St Thomas and St Croix. The high-speed service will be operating two days per week, according to the company. The trip takes around two hours, according …
BVI Closes Ports to International Travel Amid Coronavirus
The British Virgin Islands has closed all of its international ports to inbound travel, the British Overseas Territory announced. The move, which went into effect on March 22 at 11:59 PM, will last for a period of 14 days “in …
Balearia Resumes Grand Bahama Ferry Service
Spanish firm Balearia has resumed its regular sailings to Grand Bahama, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism confirmed this week. The fast ferry service has has also increased service with an additional Saturday sailing, officials said. The company operates two ferry …
Bermuda Tourism Says It’s “Open For Business”
By the Caribbean Journal staff Bermuda tourism officials say the island destination is “open for business” following last week’s Hurricane Humberto. The storm passed about 75 miles north of Bermuda, with what officials called “minimal” damage as a result. Bermuda’s …
An Aruba-Curaçao Ferry?
By the Caribbean Journal staff While it’s just about 70 miles between the Dutch Caribbean islands of Aruba and Curaçao, there’s traditionally been only one way to get between the two islands: by air. But after decades of talk, it’s …
The Bahamas Eyes a Rebirth in Grand Bahama
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Bahamas is looking to spur a rebirth on the island of Grand Bahama. The plan, according to Bahamas Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar, is to position Grand Bahama as a multi-destination vacation paradise “catering to …
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