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ing to change that. In the interim, it flies into Tortola's airport and provides a free ferry to
Spanish Town.
BOAT
Check the
BVIWelcomeGuide(
www.bviwelcome.com
)
for schedules. Between Spanish
Town and Road Town, Tortola, ferries sail almost every hour during the daytime (round
trip $30, 30 minutes):
Speedy's( 284-495-5240;
www.speedysbvi.com
)
Smith's Ferry( 284-494-4454;
www.smithsferry.com
)
There are direct services between Spanish Town and Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas on Tues-
day, Thursday and Saturday (round trip $70, 90 minutes):
Speedy's( 284-495-5240;
www.speedysbvi.com
)
There is also a service between Spanish Town and Red Hook, St Thomas (via Cruz Bay, St
John) on Thursday and Sunday (round trip $80, 75 minutes):
Inter-Island( 340-776-6597;
www.interislandboatservices.vi
)
Ferries run from Trellis Bay/Beef Island, Tortola (ie the airport) to both Spanish Town
(round trip $40) and North Sound (round trip $65) several times daily (Monday to Saturday,
no service Sunday):
North Sound Express( 284-495-2138)
Reservations required.
Free public water taxis zip to resort areas from North Sound's Gun Creek:
Bitter End Ferry( 284-494-2746)
Departs hourly on the half hour.
Saba Rock Ferry ( 284-495-7711)
Call for pickup; free, but driver usually expects a
tip.
CAR
Virgin Gorda has several Jeep rental companies that will pick you up from the ferry and
drop you off almost anywhere on the island. You'll pay $55 to $85 per day.
Mahogany Car Rentals( 284-495-5469;
www.mahoganycarrentalsbvi.com
)
Speedy's Car Rental( 284-495-5240;
www.speedysbvi.com
)
TAXI
Taxi fares are set. The rate from the North Sound resorts or Gun Creek to Spanish Town is
$30 one way; from the ferry dock to the Baths is $8 round trip. Reliable companies include
the following: