BASICS ABOUT GETTING THERE:
Tortola, your final destination, is the main island of the BVI's and is where the yachts are located. The airport is called Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (code EIS), formerly Beef Island Airport.
There are no direct flights to Tortola from the EU or the US.
You can fly to any other island in the Caribbean and get to the BVI's easily by plane or boat.
- San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU)
- St. Thomas (STT)
- St. Croix (STX)
- St. Martin (SXM)
- Antigua (ANU)
Just scan the web for the best prices to any of the islands close to the BVI.
We recommend US citizens fly directly to St. Thomas, which is very close and only a 45min boat ride to the BVI - see details below!
- Best option is to fly to St. Thomas (code STT) and take a ferry to Tortola
- Fly to Puerto Rico, San Juan (code SJU) and take a flight to Tortola (SJU-EIS)
- Fly to Antigua (code ANU) and take a flight to Tortola(ANU-EIS)
Recommended search engines to find the best flight prices:
We have found the best flight prices from Europe to Puerto Rico and all connecting boats and planes. We suggest that you stay on Tortola or go directly to Puerto Rico and spend a few days there before heading home. There are basically 3 alternatives if flying from Europe:
- Fly to Puerto Rico, San Juan (code SJU) and take a flight to Tortola (SJU-EIS)
- Fly to St. Thomas (code STT) and take a ferry to Tortola
- Fly to Antigua (code ANU) and take a flight (ANU-EIS). From the UK there are flights with British Airways from London Gatwick (GTW) to Tortola (EIS).
Recommended search engines to find the best flight prices:
Travel within the Caribbean - SOME DETAILS and GOOD ADVICE
Flights
Price is about $150-300 for a 2-way ticket.
The follow 4 airlines serve most of the Caribbean islands:
- Cape Air - www.flycapeair.com
- American Airlines - www.aa.com
- Air Sunshine - www.airsunshine.com
- Liat Airline - www.liatairline.com
Ferry
Price is about $55
If you fly in to St. Thomas (USVI) then a short ferry ride is needed to get to Tortola. St. Thomas is very close and the ferry to Tortola goes on a regular basis, taking 45 minutes.
- The best option is to take a ferry to Roadtown, which drops you off a short taxi ride or about a 15 minute walk to the Footloose marina. For a ferry schedule check out the website: www.roadtownfastferry.com
- Alternatively, you can take a ferry to West End, Tortola which is about a 30 minute taxi to Roadtown and our marina. For a ferry schedule check out the website: www.bestofbvi.com
Staying an extra night or two?
Looking for a place to stay before you go sailing or maybe just want to continue enjoying the Caribbean sun and get some rest after your trip? Here is a list of hotels you can choose from on the islands close to and on Tortola.
Tortola & St. Thomas
Mafolie Hotel
From $170/night
This hotel is situated about 5 km from the airport on St. Thomas. It is on a hill in Charlotte Amalie. From your room you can see one of the best views of St. Thomas and the Caribbean. You can spend the day relaxing at the pool and drinking at the pool bar.
Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas
From $185/night
If you want to go directly to Tortola you should choose to this hotel, which offers a terraced pool complex with a swim-up bar and panoramic ocean views. This resort sits along a mile-long sand beach on the western tip of Tortola. The ferry to St. Thomas is less than two miles away.
Windward Passage Hotel
From $250/night
This is a beautiful hotel with 151 air-conditioned rooms, outdoor pool and fitness facilities. It is located in the centre of Charlotte Amalie which is only 5km from the airport and walking distance to the ferry that will take you over to Tortola. The hotel will offer you 15% discount if you refer to The Yacht Week when you make your booking.
Best Western Plus Emerald Beach Resort
From $370/night
Need a hotel close to the airport? This is the place to stay. It’s a luxurious, romantic hotel and located directly on the beach in Lindbergh Bay. You will be just a few minutes away from the airport and two miles from downtown with duty free shopping and 4km from the ferry terminal.
Marriott Frenchman's Reef and Morning Star Beach Resort
From $530/night
This is an exclusive hotel that promises you an unspoiled beach paradise. Here you can relax in the sun at the private beach, enjoy the outdoor pools or unwind in the spa. It is located 12km from the airport and about 5km from the ferry terminal.
San Juan
If you stay in San Juan there are several big resorts, we recommend staying at the Radisson, close to the airport with good value for money.
Please use the FAQ if you have additional questions! or email us if you want to be contacted by someone: info@theyachtweek.com
External links for more information:
www.bvitourism.com/
www.britishvirginislands.com/
