YOUR JOURNEY TO BITTER END
Arriving by Air and Sea
Whether you land at Tortola (EIS) or Virgin Gorda (VIJ), your journey concludes with a short trip across the water. From Tortola, choose between a direct premium transfer via Nimbus Air or take a taxi to Gun Creek to catch the Bitter End Ferry. For those landing at VIJ, a quick cab ride to Gun Creek will bring you to our ferry launch for the final 10-minute crossing to the property. A chilled towel, a cool drink, and a warm island welcome are waiting at the dock. To guarantee a breezy arrival, please share your flight details with us at least two weeks in advance so we can arrange your transfer.
Bitter End Ferry from Gun Creek
Seamlessly transition from land to sea with our dedicated ferry service. For those landing at Virgin Gorda (VIJ), a quick 15-minute cab ride to Gun Creek brings you to our ferry launch for the final 7 to 10-minute crossing to the property. Our ferries run daily to make island hopping effortless, with convenient departures throughout the day and late-night crossings available by captain’s call.
View ScheduleBitter End Ferry from Gun Creek
Gun Creek Departures
- 8:30 AM
- 10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
- 12:30 PM
- 2:30 PM
- 3:30 PM
- 4:30 PM
- 5:30 PM
- 6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
- 9:30 PM
- 10:30 PM
- 11:30 PM*
Note: No departures at 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM, or 8:30 PM
Bitter End Departures
- 8:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
- 10:00 PM
- 11:00 PM
- 12:00 AM*
Note: No departures at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, or 8:00 PM
*Ferry departures must be confirmed by Captain
Ferries, Flights, and More
Arrive In Style Aboard Stratus,
Our Nimbus C11
Our arrival experience is designed to feel seamless from the moment guests touch down. Private transfers from Beef Island Airport are handled aboard our Nimbus C11, a sleek, Scandinavian-designed vessel that reflects the same balance of performance, comfort, and understated luxury found throughout Bitter End.
View ScheduleArrive In Style Aboard Stratus,
Our Nimbus C11
Your journey across the North Sound becomes part of the experience—cool trade winds, open water, and first views of Virgin Gorda—rather than just a transfer. It’s a smooth, direct, and effortless welcome that sets the tone for the stay ahead, delivering guests straight to our docks feeling relaxed, oriented, and already immersed in life on the water.
| DEPART GUN CREEK |
DEPART BITTER END |
| 8:00 AM | |
| 8:30 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:30 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:30 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:30 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:30 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:30 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:30 PM* |
12:00 AM* |
*Ferry departures must be confirmed by captain
9:30 AM, 1:30 PM & 8:30 PM | No departures from Gun Creek
9:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 8:00 PM | No departures from Bitter End
Sea Travel
to Virgin Gorda
You can reach Bitter End by public ferry from Trellis Bay to Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, private boat charter from St. Thomas, or water taxi service.
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to Virgin Gorda
Public ferry service is available from Trellis Bay to Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda (30 minutes). Once you’ve arrived, we will arrange a taxi pick-up to take you to Gun Creek (15 minutes), where you will then take our complimentary ferry to Bitter End (7 minutes).
Private Boat Charter from St. Thomas directly to Bitter End:
- Presidential Charters
- Royal Paradise Charters
- Ocean Bliss Charters
- Island Time Charters
- Chillout Charters
Need Assistance? Don’t Worry.
If you need any assistance in planning your journey to Bitter End, please feel free to contact one of our travel planners at stay@beyc.com.
For all inquiries related to airport services, please contact the BVI Port Authority at 284.494.3435.
Booking Flights
Major carriers to the region include American, Delta, United, Continental, Jet Blue, Air Canada and Norwegian Air. Flights can be connected with inter-island flights or ferries, as listed below. While flying into Tortola is the most direct route, flights to St. Thomas and San Juan with connectors are also great choices. Our guests travel to Bitter End via St. Thomas, St. Martin, Antigua, and San Juan.
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From San Juan (SJU) to Tortola (EIS)
From St. Thomas (STT) to the BVI
From St. Martin (SMX) to Tortola (EIS)
From San Juan (SJU) to Virgin Gorda (VIJ)
From Antigua (ANU) to Tortola (EIS)
Customs & Immigration
If you plan to exit and later re-enter the British Virgin Islands during your sail, please ensure that you follow the proper clearance procedures for both your yacht and crew with BVI Customs and Immigration.
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Ports of Entry and Exit
- Road Harbour, Tortola
- West End Harbour, Tortola
- Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke
- Thomas Bay, Virgin Gorda
Hours of Operation
- Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Closed on BVI public holidays
- Call ahead for Sunday closures. Additional Sunday service fees may apply.
After-hours clearance may be arranged in advance for an additional fee.
Customs: (284) 494-3475
Immigration: (284) 494-3701 (ext. 2538)
Your captain may clear all crew on your behalf, provided they have the required documentation: valid passports for each crewmember and the vessel’s registration papers.