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Getting
There
Tortola,
BVI Airport
By
Air
One reason that the BVI has remained quiet is
beacause there are no direct flights from the USA,
Canada, Europe or South America  to
the main airport - the Terrence B. Lettsome Airport
(EIS) which is located on Beef Island, a cay that
is linked to Tortola by the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge.
From
the USA and Canada:
Fly to San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) or St. Thomas,
USVI (STT).
From
Puerto Rico or St. Thomas to Virgin Gorda:
Private Charter flights and helicopters are available
directly to Virgin Gorda Interantional. Airport
(VIJ) with Fly BVI, Caribbean Wings, Clair Aero,
Island Birds, Air Sunshine or Island Helicopter.
From St. Thomas a private water taxi or ferry service
can be arranged directly to Virgin Gorda.
From
Puerto Rico to Beef Island, Tortola to Virgin Gorda:
If you prefer to fly from San Juan, Puerto Rico
to Beef Island, Tortola (EIS) (our neighboring island)
flights are available with American Eagle, Liat,
Caribbean Star, Caribbean Sun or Cape Air.
Once on Beef Island, the North Sound Express Ferry
will bring you to Virgin Gorda's Spanish Town or
Leverick Bay, a 30-45 minute ferry ride. Alternatively,
a private charter boat can be arranged from Beef
Island to Virgin Gorda.
From
Europe:
Fly to either Antigua (ANU), St. Maarten, Barbados
or Puerto Rico (SJU). Take one of the local carriers
listed above to either Virgin Gorda or Beef Island,
Tortola and then boat to Virgin Gorda.
From
the UK:
Departures from the UK to Antigua are with BWIA,
British Airways, or Atlantic Airlines. Check with
Tour Operators such as Thompson. British Airways
and Caledonian Airways offer joint flights to San
Juan, Puerto Rico.
From
Germany:
Lufthansa from Frankfurt has flights to Puerto Rico.
BWIA and Lufthansa have flights to Antigua.
Lufthansa has flights to Sat. Maarten.
From
Switzerland:
BWIA has flights from Zurich to Antigua.
From
Holland:
KLM has flights from Amsterdam to ST. Maarten.
From
France:
Air France and AOM French Airlines have flights
to St. Maarten.
It
is always best to contact your Travel Professional
for reservations and trip cancellation insurance.
All flights must connect through another Caribbean
airport such as San Juan, St. Thomas, Antigua, St.
Kitts or St. Maarten/St. Martin.
--Note--If you are traveling on to Virgin
Gorda, Anegada, Peter Island, or Jost van Dyke -
check with your hotel, resort or villa to make sure
that charter flights or ferry service will be available
if you arrive after 4pm. Otherwise, plan to spend
a night or two in Tortola.
Flight Links
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Ferry
Services
Ferry
Services among the islands are frequent, easy and comfortable.
Below are boat and ferry services. Please contact them or
ask your resort to provide times and details.
Caribbean
Maritime Excursion (operating as Road Town Fast Ferry)
(USVI - BVI)
284-494-2323
Operates from the Water Front & Red Hook, St. Thomas
to Road Town, Tortola.
Inter-Island Boat Services (USVI - BVI)
284-495-4166
Operates from Red Hook, St. Thomas & Cruz Bay, St. John
to West End, Tortola.
Marina Cay Ferry (Beef Island - Marina Cay)
284-494-2174
Complimentary ferry service from Trellis Bay, Beef Island
to Marina Cay.
Native
Son, Inc. (USVI - BVI)
284-495-4617
Operates from the Water Front & Red Hook, St. Thomas
to West End & Road Town (via last ferry), Tortola.
New Horizon Ferry Services (Tortola - Jost Van Dyke)
284-495-9278
Operates from Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke to West End,
Tortola.
North Sound Express (Tortola - Beef Island)
284-495-2138
Operates from Beef Island, Tortola to Spanish Town, Leverick
Bay and Bitter End, Virgin Gorda.
Nubian Princess (USVI - BVI)
284-
495-4999
Operates from Red Hook, St. Thomas & Cruz Bay St. John
to West End, Tortola.
Peter Island Ferry (Tortola - Peter Island)
284-495-2000
Operates from Baugher's Bay, Tortola to Peter Island Yacht
Harbour.
Smith's
Ferry Services Ltd. (operating as Tortola Fast Ferry)
(USVI - BVI)
284-495-4495
Operates from the Water Front & Red Hook, St. Thomas
to West End & Road Town, Tortola and The Valley, Virgin
Gorda.
Speedy's (USVI - BVI)
284-495-5240
Operates from the Water Front & Red Hook, St. Thomas
to West End & Road Town, Tortola and The Valley, Virgin
Gorda.
BVI
Ports Authority (Information & Schedules)
Entry
Requirements
Note: As of 2007 Passports will be needed by all to enter
into the Caribbean.
From North America: For a US & Canadian citizen a passport
is preferred however you may also use an original birth
certificate accompanied by a valid photo ID such as a driver's
license.
From Europe: European citizens need a valid passport to
enter The British Virgin Islands. However visitors that
are residents of certain countries, require a visa in order
to enter The BVI. If in doubt about the necessity of a visa,
contact the nearest BVI Tourist Board Office, the nearest
British Embassy, or contact the Chief Immigration Department,
BVI Government at Tel: (284) 494-3471 or 468-3701 ext. 4700.
From the Caribbean: Please note that citizens from some
islands may need to obtain a visa to visit The British Virgin
Islands. Visitors from these Caribbean islands need to have
a visa in order to enter The BVIs. If in doubt about the
necessity of a visa, contact the nearest BVI Tourist Board
Office, the nearest British Embassy, or contact the Chief
Immigration Department, BVI Government at Tel: (284) 494-3471
or 468-3701 ext. 4700.
B.V.I. Departure Tax - $20.US |
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BVI
At A Glance
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BVI
at a Glance
Language:
English
Government:
British Overseas Territory since 1672. Head of State:
HM Queen Elizabeth II, represented locally by a Governor
Capital:
Road Town, Tortola
Size:
153 sq km (59 sq miles)
Location:
153 sq km. Comprised of 16 inhabited and more than 20
uninhabited islands; includes the island of Anegada
Climate:
Subtropical; humid; temperatures moderated by trade winds
Electricity:
110/60 volts AC, 60Hz. American 2-pin plugs are used
Currency:
USD
Driving:
A valid British Virgin Islands Driving License is required
by all those seeking to drive in The British Virgin Islands.
For a fee of $10.00, a temporary British Virgin Islands
Driving License can be obtained from the Traffic Licensing
Office or Car Rental Agencies with a valid Driver License
from another country. Driving is on the left-hand side
of the road in The British Virgin Islands. Minimum age
for Car Rentals is 25.
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