How much is the ferry from St. Martin to Anguilla?

Sources disagree, with reported one-way fares on the Marigot public ferry ranging from about $12 to $20. Budget $20 as a ceiling and confirm at the terminal. Anguilla charges a separate tax, reported from about $11 for day visitors up to $28 to $36 for longer stays, plus a small Marigot departure tax.

How long is the ferry from St. Martin to Anguilla?

Marigot to Blowing Point is reported anywhere from 20 to 50 minutes. Port de Marigot's own site says about 50 minutes while other sources say 20 to 30, which likely reflects different boats using the same terminal. Private charters from near the airport are quicker door to door.

What time does the Anguilla ferry leave Marigot?

The published schedule runs 8:30am, 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:15pm and 6:00pm. Returns from Blowing Point start at 7:30am and the last is 5:15pm, so a day trip has to be planned around that final return.

Do you need a passport to go to Anguilla from St. Martin?

Yes. Blowing Point is an official port of entry and you clear immigration and customs on arrival, so bring a passport or valid travel ID. It also has a dress code as a port of entry, so cover swimwear before you go into the terminal building.

Ferry to Anguilla from St. Maarten: Schedule and Price

The two ways to get to Anguilla

This is the one route where your choice of departure point genuinely changes the trip, not just the price.

Option 1: Public ferry from Marigot (French side) Cheaper, runs on a real published schedule, but requires a taxi to Marigot first if you’re not already staying there.

Option 2: Private or semi-private charter from near the airport (Dutch side) More expensive, more convenient if you’re staying near Simpson Bay or flying in, and some operators run scheduled semi-private crossings alongside full private charters.

Public ferry from Marigot

Departs from the Marigot Ferry Terminal, arrives at Blowing Point, Anguilla. Trip duration is reported as roughly 20-50 minutes depending on the source (Port de Marigot’s own site says about 50 minutes, other sources say 20-30, likely reflecting different boats/operators using the same terminal).

Published departure times from Marigot (per Port de Marigot’s official schedule): 8:30am, 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:15pm, 6:00pm

Returns from Blowing Point, Anguilla: 7:30am, 8:30am, 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:15pm

Fare: this is where sources genuinely disagree, we found figures ranging from $12 to $20 one-way for the regular public ferry. Given the spread, treat $20 as a safe budgeting ceiling and confirm the actual current fare at the Marigot terminal or by phone before you go.

Taxes and fees (separate from the ferry ticket):

Marigot departure tax: roughly $3-5
Anguilla arrival/departure tax: reported figures range from $11 (day visitors) to $28-36 (longer stays), Anguilla’s government sets this, not the ferry operator, so confirm current rates directly with Anguilla’s port authority if precision matters for your trip

Getting to Marigot from the airport side: budget a taxi ride, reported around $20 for two people, plus normal Marigot-zone taxi rates if you’re coming from elsewhere on the Dutch side.

Yachts and small boats moored in the calm water of Marigot Bay under a bright sky, with the town along the shoreline — Marigot Bay, where the public ferry leaves from. The boats in this frame are yachts, not the ferry.

Private and semi-private charters (Dutch side)

Depart from near Princess Juliana International Airport, arriving at Anguilla’s private dock (about a 1-minute drive from the airport, versus Marigot’s 10-minute drive).

Full private charter: book the whole boat, arrival timed to you, reported starting around $500+
Semi-private scheduled charter: shared with other passengers but on a set schedule, reported around $65-75 per person one-way
Named operators found: Calypso (scheduled ferries, reported $75/adult one-way or $150 round trip, children 2-11 at $40/$80) and Funtime (pricing varies, contact directly)

Both charge separately for Anguilla’s departure tax (reported around $36 for adults 12+, $23 for children 5-11, $11 for children 2-4, $8 under 2).

The pier at Blowing Point ferry terminal in Anguilla, with two small passenger ferries tied up alongside and a low terminal building behind — Blowing Point, the Anguilla end. The crossing puts you here, not in The Valley.Panoramio user onjWikimedia CommonsCC BY 3.0

Which option makes sense

If you’re staying on the French side or want the lowest cost and don’t mind a fixed schedule, the Marigot public ferry is the better fit. If you’re staying near the airport or Simpson Bay, want flexible timing, or are traveling as a small group where a semi-private or private charter’s per-person cost evens out, the Dutch-side option saves you the extra taxi leg.

A low white building at Blowing Point signed ARRIVAL and Welcome to Anguilla, with a Union Jack flying above the entrance — The arrivals building you walk through at Blowing Point. Immigration happens here, so keep your passport out.Patrick Hawks from Sint MaartenWikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0

What to expect on arrival

All ferries from St. Martin, public or private, dock at Blowing Point Ferry Terminal on Anguilla’s southern coast. You’ll clear immigration and customs before entering the island proper. Taxis wait right outside for onward travel to Shoal Bay, Meads Bay, Rendezvous Bay, and other popular spots. A passport or valid ID is required.

Dress code note: Blowing Point is an official port of entry, cover swimwear before entering the terminal.

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