Getting to Your Yacht in the British Virgin Islands

WATER TAXIS

Guests can be cleared in without even getting off the water taxi at customs. The boat can be waiting for them at Norman Island or elsewhere without them even having to touch Roadtown.

Chillout Charters pricing is $630.00 + $55.00 per person for groups under 6 pax between Red Hook and Nanny Cay. Any additional passengers after that it is $155 per person (including international processing fees).

Island Time pricing is $630.00 + $60.00 per person for groups under 6 pax between Red Hook and Nanny Cay. For 6+ pax it is $225 per person (including international processing fees).

Both companies offer to arrange private land taxis to/from the airport for $19 per person and a 10% discount on a return water taxi if made in the same booking.

Island Time does charge $50 per person with their late clearance through customs for arrivals after 4:00pm.

One way Rates Red Hook to Nanny Cay (includes international processing fees):

Chillout 6 pax = $960

Chillout 8 pax = $1,270

Chillout 10 pax = $1,580

Island time 6 pax = $990

Island time 8 pax = $1,800

Island time 10 pax = $2,250

Chillout Charters:

Our water taxi prices are based on a 2-tier system: – A per person price where the party consists of 6+ passengers, OR a fixed price for 5 or less passengers.

Water Taxi Quote (Either Direction):

• From American Yacht Harbour, Red Hook, St. Thomas to the vessel at Nanny Cay Marina, one way, for 6 or more passengers, is $105.00 per person plus $50.00 per person for international processing fees.

• For 5 or less passengers, one way is a fixed price of $630.00 plus $55.00 per person for international processing fees.

• The total cost for your party of 8, one way, including all fees is $1280.00

• Round trip bookings qualify for a 10% discount on the return trip (excl. international processing fees) when booking together. The total round-trip cost for your party of 8, including all fees and the 10% discount on the return trip is $2476.00
• For an additional $360.00, each way, our water taxi can pick up/drop off at Charlotte Amalie, Crown Bay Marina*. This is the most convenient and fastest option when flying in and out of St. Thomas airport, however, this option can be weather dependent*. If it is too rough, we will refund this surcharge and change to a Red Hook pick up/drop off instead. The Captain will usually decide this the day before, or day of travel.

If required (please let us know) – Private Ground Transportation (Land Taxi) Organized By Chillout Charters – COSTS ONE WAY – Either Direction:

–        From St. Thomas airport to American Yacht Harbour, Red Hook (25-35min drive) is $19.00 per person inc. luggage (Based on a party of 5 or more people). For 4 or fewer passengers it is a total fixed cost of $90.00 inc. luggage.

–        From St. Thomas airport to Crown Bay Marina, Charlotte Amalie (5min drive) is $10.00 per person inc. luggage (Based on a party of 5 or more people). For 4 or fewer passengers it is a total fixed cost of $55.00 inc. luggage.

For any other locations, we would have to find out the cost, but if they are in the Red Hook or Charlotte Amalie area, it will be a similar cost.

For all ground transportation – the driver is to be paid separately in cash on the day. When you land, you will need to turn your phone on so that our driver can call you to find and collect you outside St. Thomas airport.

The water taxis that will transfer you will either be the sleek, spacious and very comfortable 39ft Midnight Express or 36ft Black Water Sport.

On board the vessels there is a selection of complimentary beverages. The vessels are also equipped with large inside storage compartments that will keep your luggage safe and dry from the elements.

Be sure to have your playlists ready as they have great speaker systems on both boats.

Island Time Water Taxi:

The details listed below are for Island Time Water Taxi. We often recommend Island Time for their reliability and maintained boats, but please let us know if you’d like help looking into other private taxi options. Also, for comparison, prices on the ferry would be about $160 per person both ways.

Please note that water taxi rates are priced for a minimum of 6 people and the per person flat rate is added on for each passenger after that.

Other rates/discounts:

-$60 per person international processing and entry fees not included (payable in cash to your captain)

-$19 per person taxi transfer from St Thomas airport to Red Hook ($90 minimum charge)(payable in cash to your driver)

-$50 per person late clearance fee for flights landing in St Thomas after 4:00 pm

-10% discount on return if booked at the same time

-10% discount for groups of 10 – 12

-Groups can be combined where practical to do so

-Discounts cannot be combined

From St Thomas to Nanny Cay, British Virgin islands – for your party of 8 will be a flat rate of $165* per person each way.

Late arrivals into St Thomas can be tricky as we are somewhat constrained by the hours of operation of BVI customs and immigration. Although there are informal procedures for after-hour clearance, the process is not consistent and approval is not guaranteed.

If you are arriving at St Thomas later than 4 pm we will do our best to accommodate you. Any delays should be communicated to us as quickly as possible so that we can plan accordingly.

If your flight is significantly delayed, we reserve the right to cancel your water taxi transfer. If delays are not communicated to us in a timely manner you may be charged for cancellations caused by a delayed flight.

Note: We do have a five-person minimum charge

On board, we provide VIP service and serve complimentary water, soda and beer for your journey.

To make a reservation I will need:

Full name

Email address

Cell phone contact #

Credit card number with expiration date

Arrival date, flight number & arrival time

Departure date, flight number & departure time

Final destination in the BVI – Please provide charter company name or boat name if Crewed Yacht

Copies of passport photo pages and vaccination cards

Negative test results within 48 hours of arrival to BVI

Please read below for a bit more information about our water taxi service: 

– We offer full VIP service from arrival at the St Thomas airport to your destination anywhere in the BVI.

– Unless otherwise agreed with you, our runs are completely private.

– You and your guests will be treated to a cold beverage when you board.  

– Your private taxi will collect you from the St Thomas airport. Our drivers monitor flight arrivals and will be there waiting to take you to your water taxi even if your flight is delayed.

– No baggage fee charges

– We operate on your schedule. We monitor flight arrivals and make the necessary arrangements to get you to your destination in the BVI even if your flight is delayed**.

– NO standing in long lines to buy ferry tickets. NO rush to catch the last ferry. NO inconvenience caused by ferry cancellations or ferry being oversold.

– For our charter yacht guests, we can take you directly to your charter yacht so there is no need to take land taxi in the BVI. 

– We handle all customs and immigration clearance while you wait comfortably on board. NO standing in long immigration, customs and baggage claim lines. 

– When we quote you a price we included EVERYTHING – no hidden fees, no surprises.