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Journey Information
3 ferries operate daily from Philipsburg to Gustavia. The ferry trip from Philipsburg to Gustavia is usually about 45 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your ferry arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
Distance | 16 mi (25 km) |
Shortest duration | 0h 45m |
Cheapest price | $68.00 |
Trips per day | 3 |
Most frequent service | Great Bay Express |
Ferry lines | 1 |
What ferry companies travel from Philipsburg to Gustavia?
There is one ferry company that operates from Philipsburg to Gustavia. Great Bay Express is the only company that connects the two cities by ferry. Fortunately, it has multiple scheduled ferries per day, so travelers still have a good amount of choice and flexibility.
Ferry | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Great Bay Express | 3 | 0h 45m | $68.00 |
Book Great Bay Express from Philipsburg to Gustavia from $68. There are 3 trips per day offered by Great Bay Express from Philipsburg to Gustavia and you can expect on average to pay for a Great Bay Express ticket to Gustavia. In Philipsburg, Great Bay Express departs to Gustavia from Ferry Terminal . In Gustavia, Great Bay Express arrives at Ferry Terminal .
An average trip on Great Bay Express from Philipsburg to Gustavia takes 0 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Great Bay Express offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Gustavia.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ferry usually takes around 45 minutes to cover the 16 miles (25 kilometers) from Philipsburg to Gustavia. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly.
The busiest day of the week to travel by ferry from Philipsburg to Gustavia is on Sunday. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Sunday is typically when ferries are least crowded. If you’re looking for a little extra space, taking a ferry on Sunday is the way to go.
The earliest ferry leaves Philipsburg at 7:00am. The latest ferry leaves Philipsburg at 5:00pm. To see the times for all ferries between the first and last ones, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the ferry leave from in Philipsburg?
Main departure station: Ferry Terminal
Most ferries depart from the main station in Philipsburg.
All ferry stations in Philipsburg:
Ferry Terminal
Where does the ferry arrive in Gustavia?
Main arrival station: Ferry Terminal
All ferries from Philipsburg arrive at one main station in Gustavia.
All ferry stations in Gustavia:
Ferry Terminal
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