Caribbean Destinations that you can island hop from with ease

Caribbean Destinations that you can island hop from with ease

St Maarten/St Martin➡️ St Barts & Anguilla via ferry or plane
The ferry from St. Martin to St. Barts takes approximately 45–60 minutes, with multiple daily departures from Philipsburg, Simpson Bay, and Marigot, costing around $60–$80 USD.

Ferry travel from St. Martin to Anguilla takes approximately 20–30 minutes with multiple daily departures from SXM Ferry Terminal to Blowing Point.Public ferry: Approximately $30 per adult, $15 per child (2–11 years), plus additional passenger head fees and Anguilla port taxes ($11 for day visitors, $28 for stays over 12 hours),

St Lucia ➡️ Guadeloupe & Martinique via ferry
To travel by ferry from Saint Lucia to Guadeloupe, here are some key details:
Duration: The journey typically takes around 7 hours and 15 minutes.
Frequency: Ferries usually sail approximately 5 times a week from Castries to Pointe a Pitre.
Departure Times: The first ferry departs at 00:00, and the last ferry departs around 15:00.
Operator: The main ferry operator for this route is L’Express Des Iles.
Pricing: Prices can vary, starting from around US$92.

To travel from Saint Lucia to Martinique by ferry, consider the following information:
Ferry Operator: L’Express des iles operates ferries from Castries, Saint Lucia to Fort-de-France, Martinique.
Frequency: The ferry runs 3 times a week, but sailing frequency can change throughout the year, often increasing during peak season.
Travel Time: The journey typically takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Ticket Prices: Tickets cost between $45 and $93.

Dominican Republic ➡️ Puerto Rico via ferry
Ferries del Caribe operates a daily ferry service from Santo Domingo to San Juan, Puerto Rico, taking approximately 13 hours and costing around $65 per person.

Antigua ➡️ Montserrat, St Kitts & Nevis, Dominica or St Lucia via plane or ferry for Montserrat and the sister island Barbuda
Currently, there is no active ferry service between Antigua and Montserrat, but a new Montserrat-owned ferry is expected to begin operations by Summer 2026.

There is no regular direct ferry from Antigua to St. Kitts or Nevis; the most practical route is to fly from Antigua to St. Kitts, then take a short ferry or water taxi to Nevis.

There is no direct ferry from Antigua to Dominica, but you can reach Dominica via flights or by connecting ferries from nearby islands like Guadeloupe or Martinique.

There is currently no regular ferry service between Antigua and St. Lucia; flying is the only practical way to travel directly between the two islands.

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