How To Get To The British Virgin Islands
 
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Offering VIP service, easy connections that suit your schedule, competitive rates and space for 8 passengers, Del Airways will be serving Horizon Yacht Charters guests an alternative service into the British Virgin Islands from Puerto Rico, St Martin and Antigua. Please telephone 284 494 8787 or e-mail info@horizonyachtcharters.com for a quote.
Getting to the BVI

Large Caribbean Map DenimThe British Virgin Islands, also known as "Natures' Little Secret", is located approx 90 miles east of Puerto Rico, and can be reached through a variety of routes. The official language is English and the local currency is the US$.

If you are traveling from the United States, we recommend that you contact Doug Caster at Canalview Travel in New York State on 800 462 2627 and mention that you are chartering with Horizon Yacht Charters for preferential rates.

From the UK/Europe please call Serena Valentine at Serenity Travel in Surrey on 01932 858799 or 07969 349973 or email at serena@serenitytravel.co.uk. Visit www.serenitytravel.co.uk. Alternatively, you can use the form below to contact them.

 
Airlines

To fly to the British Virgin Islands you can travel via San Juan, Puerto Rico; St Thomas, USVI; Antigua or St Martin. There are many carriers that fly to these destinations including:

Click here to view Non Stop/Direct flights to BVI

From the US - American Airlines, Continental, Delta, Jet Blue, Spirit Air.

From Canada - Air Canada.

From the UK - British Airways*, BMI, British West Indies Airways, First Choice, Virgin Atlantic.

From Europe - Air France, Condor and KLM.

There are connecting flights from San Juan International Airport, Puerto Rico to Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport, (airport code EIS), on Beef Island in Tortola. Scheduled carriers on this route are American Eagle, Cape Air, and LIAT.

*Go Greener with British Airways. click here to find out more.

If you require overnight accommodation in San Juan, Puerto Rico whilst waiting for your connection please click here to find out about special Verdanza Hotel rates exclusively for Horizon Yacht Charter guests.
Ferries

To get to the British Virgin Islands from St Thomas, you can select from a number of companies, who will take you to either West End or Road Town Tortola. 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.

Native Son Inc Special rates apply for all Horizon Yacht Charter guests, when you buy a return ticket. Please quote Horizon Yacht Charters

Road Town Fast Ferry

Smith’s Ferry Services

Speedy’s Ferry Service

2009 BVI Ferry Schedules and Rates
Entry Requirements
Non-US or Canadian citizens need a valid passport for entry into the British Virgin Islands. In keeping with the regulations set out by the US Department of State, passports will be required for all US and Canadian citizens. Horizon Yacht Charters advises guests to check the details on the US Department of State's web site.
Getting to the Horizon Base
Getting to Horizon's Offices and YachtsJust send us your flight details and arrival times and we will arrange for one of our designated friendly taxi drivers to meet you at the airport. The taxi transfer is not included in your charter fee and the fare is $12 per person with a minimum charge of $36. The journey time between the Terrence B Lettsome International Airport at Beef Island to Nanny Cay Marina is approximately 40 minutes. If you are arriving by ferry from St Thomas in to West End, please take a taxi from the taxi rank. The journey time from West End to the Horizon base is about 15 minutes and costs $10 per person, minimum charge $30.
 
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