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There are international airports on both St Thomas and St Croix. From the US, American Airlines, Delta and US Airways have direct flights from several US destinations. Oftentimes these flights land in St Thomas first, then go on to St Croix. Most flights from Europe connect via Miami or San Juan in Puerto Rico. American Eagle, Cape Air and Air Sunshine offer services between the US and British Virgin Islands. The airport departure tax is US$3.

A weekend ferry does the dash between St John's Cruz Bay and St Thomas's Charlotte Amalie and Fajardo in Puerto Rico. Tons of cruise ships dock in the US Virgin Islands, most at Charlotte Amalie, one of the Caribbean's most popular cruise destinations. Plenty of ships also call at Frederiksted on St Croix, disgorging hundreds of cruise shippers who head straight for the shops.




Getting Around
 

St Thomas' Cyril E King Airport is located on the southern coast, 3 miles (5km) west of Charlotte Amalie. Henry E Rohlsen Airport is on the southern shore of St Croix 7 miles (11km) southwest of Christiansted. Buses and taxis ferry new arrivals to the islands' towns and resorts.

The best way to travel between the islands is by boat. Frequent ferries depart from Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook on St Thomas for the short jaunt to St John. There are also dozens of yacht charter companies providing visitors with the opportunity to sail from island to island at their own pace. To travel between St Thomas and St Croix. You can also take a seaplane (several times a day, 20 minutes).

Hiring a car or jeep is a good way to get around the islands, though finding a parking space in Charlotte Amalie can be troublesome. Scooters and motorbikes can also be hired, but are not recommended. Signage around the islands is usually restricted to route numbers - make sure your map includes these and remember to drive on the left. There are decent, if slow, bus services on St Thomas and St Croix, and a fledgling service on St John that runs between Cruz Bay and Salt Pond. Taxis are abundant on all islands. They charge a set rate, based on the destination and how many passengers are carried.


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