The Horizon Group
The Horizon Group
Whether you’re travelling on a commercial airline, chartering or flying private, there are convenient options to suit every schedule. However you choose to fly, the breathtaking views on approach will be your first taste of the unforgettable voyage ahead.
There are several convenient ways to reach the British Virgin Islands, depending on your preferences for speed, scenery, or schedule.
Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) on Beef Island is the main gateway to the BVI. You can get a direct American Airlines flight from Miami or take a private flight from mainland USA.
Many guests fly into Cyril E. King Airport (STT) on St. Thomas. From there, it’s an easy transfer to the BVI via scheduled ferry, private water taxi or a quick inter-island flight.
You can also connect through regional hubs like San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU), St. Maarten (SXM), Antigua (ANU), or St. Kitts (SKB). These offer regular connections to the BVI by regional airlines or private charters.
If you are visiting the British Virgin Islands, there are various routes to get here!
To travel to the British Virgin Islands from the USA, we recommend you travel via:
Or you can choose direct flights from Miami to Tortola (EIS) with American Airlines.
There are many carriers with BVI flights to these destinations, including:
From either of these destinations, you have several choices of a carrier for onward flights to Tortola, BVI as below.
A valid passport is required for all travelers. Non-US citizens and Green Card holders will need a visa or ESTA to travel through the USA. Please check the travel requirements from the US Customs and Border Protection. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct documentation to travel through the USA.
To travel to the British Virgin Islands from Canada, we recommend you travel via:
Routes via other Caribbean islands such as Antigua and St Maarten may also be available.
There are many carriers that fly to these destinations, including:
There are several carrier options for onward flights to Tortola, BVI (booking code EIS) set out in the section below.
A valid passport is required for all travelers.
To travel to the British Virgin Islands from Europe, we recommend you travel via St Maarten (SXM). There are many carriers that fly to St Maarten or have connecting flights to St Maarten including:
From St Maarten, you have several choices of the carrier for your onward connection to Tortola, BVI including Winair and Intercaribbean.
A valid passport is required for all travelers.
Direct flights to the British Virgin Islands are not available from the UK, so you will need to fly via the USA or to another Caribbean island and connect to the BVI from there. Usually, this means you will typically fly to one of Antigua (ANU), Barbados (BGI), St Maarten (SXM) or Puerto Rico (SJU) and then catch a connecting flight.
If you plan to travel to the British Virgin Islands from the UK, carriers include:
The BVI is just a short 35-minute hop from Puerto Rico. Alternatively, you may wish to fly via Europe if your journey starts at a UK regional airport outside London, or via the USA.
A valid passport is required for all travelers, and an ESTA is needed if you are travelling through the USA, Puerto Rico or St Thomas.
Flight time from San Juan (SJU) to Tortola (EIS) is around 35 minutes. Scheduled carriers on this route are:
In keeping with the regulations set out by the US Department of State, passports are required for all US citizens. Make sure to check out the details on the US Department of State’s website.
Passports are required for all United Kingdom citizens, and an ESTA is needed if you are travelling through the USA, Puerto Rico or St Thomas.
Cape Air is the only airline that flies from STT to EIS, the flight takes about 15-20 minutes.
Alternatively, you can catch a simple ferry ride or water taxi to Tortola! You will need to take a taxi to the ferry terminal – don’t worry, numerous taxi operators will be waiting for your inbound flight to arrive. The closest ferry terminal to the airport is Charlotte Amalie (around 10 minutes by taxi). The other ferry terminal is at the East End of St Thomas, called Red Hook, and is about 35 minutes by taxi.
You can then choose your ferry from a number of companies, who will take you to either West End, Tortola or Road Town Tortola. Depending on your route, the journey takes up to 1 hour. Please note that schedules are subject to change without notice. For the latest schedule as well as routes and departure times, passengers are advised to call the ferry company in advance of departure.
Please note that when departing the BVI by ferry, the BVI Port Authority encourages the public to arrive at the seaports at least one hour before the scheduled trip to allow enough time to pay for ferry tickets and departure tax, and be screened by security.
In keeping with the regulations set out by the US Department of State, passports are required for all US citizens. Make sure to check out the details on the US Department of State’s website.
Passports are required for all United Kingdom citizens, and an ESTA is needed if you are travelling through the USA, Puerto Rico or St Thomas.
Winair and interCaribbean offer connecting flights to the British Virgin Islands (EIS).
Passports are required for all those travelling through St Maarten.
Winair and InterCaribbean offer direct flights from Antigua to the BVI.
Passports are required for all those travelling through Antigua.
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Our Horizon base at Nanny Cay Marina is approximately:
Taxi fares vary based on your point of entry and group size, but here are some general estimates:
Most visitors do not need a visa to enter the BVI for tourism. You will need a valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity and proof of onward travel. You’ll also pay a $10 environmental levy on arrival and a departure tax when leaving.
If you’re arriving after office hours, we’ll provide clear instructions in advance for locating your yacht on the dock. A member of our team will ensure the boat is unlocked and ready, with lights and essential systems on. You can board anytime after 5:00 PM if you’ve booked a sleep aboard.
If your luggage is delayed, our team will help coordinate with the airline or ferry provider for delivery. In the meantime, you can find essentials at local shops in Nanny Cay. We recommend packing a change of clothes and key items in your carry-on, just in case.
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