Island Time BVI
Island Time BVI
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Live Your Adventure with Island Time BVI - premier boat charters, water taxis, boat rentals, car rentals, and guided tours in the British Virgin Islands! Our water taxis offer seamless transfers between the USVI and BVI ensuring comfort and efficiency. Day charters become unforgettable memories on the water for groups of any size with our diverse fleet of boats ranging from 23 to 37 feet! Captain your own voyage with our exclusive Bareboat Rentals and explore the BVI's waters on your own time and on your own terms. For land lovers, our exclusive self-drive Jeep Wrangler Tours promise a one-of-a-kind off-road adventure through Tortola immersing you into the BVI's history and sheer beauty, and if you’re on an extended stay, our affordable car rentals, from compact cars to stylish SUVs and limited-edition rides like Ford Broncos, await your inner explorer.
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
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Tara M
Metuchen, NJ78 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
We used Island Time for water taxi service for a group of 10 from Tortola to St. Thomas. Captain Nelson’s service could not have been better. The boat was immaculate, instructions were clear, Nelson was friendly and personable, the ride was fun and safe, and our stop at customs was very smooth. A taxi van was waiting when we arrived to get us to the airport. Highly recommend, well worth the price, much nicer than using the ferry and worth the extra cost, we will hire them for our next trip.
Written March 20, 2022
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RickiSue
Allentown, PA10 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We rented the 23 ft Cobia for 2 days during our recent trip to Virgin Gorda. As stated, they delivered the boat to the Virgin Gorda yacht Harbor by 9:30 AM the day the rental began. We reserved a slip at the Yacht Harbor for overnight for a minimal fee. The boat was in excellent condition, practically brand new and could comfortably accommodate 6 ( possibly 8 ) people ( although there were only a party of two). During our two days we went to Jost, Sandy Cay, Smugglers Cove, Salt Island and Cooper Island. We realized after turning the boat in that we had left our snorkeling gear on board. After contacting them and explaining the situation, they were able to bring our equipment back over to Virgin Gorda for us - this was huge as getting over to Tortola to pick it up from them would have been problematic. I would not hesitate to rent from them again and highly recommend them if you are considering a rental.
Written March 12, 2023
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Thanks for sharing your fantastic experience with your rental of one of our 23 ft Cobias during your Virgin Gorda trip!
We're delighted to hear the boat was in excellent condition and served as the perfect vessel for your island-hopping adventure. It's great to know we could make both the beginning and end of your rental hassle-free from boat delivery to lost snorkeling gear delivery!
We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for your next BVI adventure!
Written November 6, 2023
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Jen K
1 contribution
Nov 2021
Island Time was incredible to work with! Fair pricing, VERY responsive & accomodated all of our requests. Julian & our boats captains provided the highest level of service we could have ever expected & made our interisland transfers effortless and less stressful. Julian coordinated our travel details & communicated promptly and clearly. I can't say enough about Island Time & highly recommend thier boat taxi service.
Written November 19, 2021
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R L
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Family
Recieved full charge for services canceled and never recieved!!! Do not use this company!
Our family canceled reservation over a month ahead of travel dates and even spoke with company prior transfer date. Company rep said "nah, we never got the cancellaton, sorry." We are charging you full amount anyway. Terrible terrible company. DO NOT USE. Buyer beware!
Our family canceled reservation over a month ahead of travel dates and even spoke with company prior transfer date. Company rep said "nah, we never got the cancellaton, sorry." We are charging you full amount anyway. Terrible terrible company. DO NOT USE. Buyer beware!
Written July 11, 2024
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We are very sorry that you feel this way about our company. We strive to deliver exceptional service and resolve any issues promptly and fairly, as evidenced by our other reviews.
Regarding your booking for a private water taxi from Cruz Bay, St John to West End, Tortola on June 9th, we contacted you the day before your trip, as per standard procedure, to request your passport copies. During this communication, it was revealed that you mistakenly sent your cancellation request to another company, and you acknowledged that this was your error.
Unfortunately, you ignored our attempt to work this out with you, which included the option to hold the full value of your reservation as a credit towards a future reservation. This gesture was made in good faith to assist you, even though it was not required of us. Instead, you chose to file a dispute with your credit card company claiming that the charges were fraudulent. Of course, we had to respond to this and after providing the credit card company with the details of your reservation, they denied your claim. We can only assume that this is what led to you attempting to damage our reputation with this very unfair review. We wish you had taken the time to try to work this out with us before going this route, we believe the end result would have been better for everyone.
Written July 12, 2024
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Brendan B
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Family
Just returned from another amazing trip to the BVI with my family! Decided to enter the islands through St Thomas and booked my water taxi from St Thomas to Tortola BVI through Island Time BVI. WOW! I've done this trip over 10 times and I know lots of others that have as well, I've heard all of the horror stories of late/cancelled pick ups, poorly maintained boats, and staff that don't understand the water taxi IS part of the overall vacation experience. Well, Island Time made this an amazing way to start and end our vacation. From the incredible Axopar boats that transported us very comfortably as well as the friendly and knowledgable Capt Kurt and Capt Ali, this experience was truly part of the vacation experience and memories for my family. Although the cost is a little more than the public transportation options, it was well worth the investment to ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience to both start my vacation and end my vacation. When you spend the money that is required to charter a boat for a week in the BVI, I didn't want to cheap out on getting to and returning from the BVI! Thank you Island Time BVI for a great family experience!
Written March 25, 2024
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Hi, Brendan!
We deeply appreciate your thoughtful review of our Water Taxi service! Ensuring a safe, comfortable, and hassle-free experience is at the core of what we do, and it's incredibly gratifying to hear that our efforts had such a positive impact on your BVI adventure from arrival to departure. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Captains Kurt and Ali, and sincerely look forward to having you back on board for your future adventures!
All the best,
Island Time Team
Written March 27, 2024
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Gary D
Colfax, CA15 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Captain Kevin took us around BVI’s on a 26’ Cobia that is in pristine condition, from a days stop on our cruise ship. We knew we wanted to go to The Baths, so we went there first. We let Kevin handle the rest of the Itinerary, and we’re not disappointed. The 4 of us had Lunch with Kevin at Josh Van Dyke, saw sea turtles, snorkeled and saw a dolphin returning to the harbor. I forgot my waterproof phone cover and Kevin lent me his. The perfect tour. Hope to come back soon. The pics say it all. Thanks again,
Written February 14, 2020
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Thank you so much for sharing this. We will be sure to share your kind words with Kevin. We hope to see you again soon.
Written February 18, 2020
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Tricia
Seattle, WA1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Family
I highly recommend Island Time Water Taxi!
When planning our trip to the BVI, I was researching optimal travel options from the USVI to BVI. Conde Nast Traveler highly recommended Island Time Water Taxi to best accommodate this need and it was the best decision. From the time of my initial inquiry, pre trip through post trip, Julien was amazing to work with. Julien was incredibly communicative providing every bit of detail each step of the way and ensured a seamless journey for our entire trip.
Our actual boat travels were so relaxing, especially upon our arrival after a long day of flying from the west coast of the States. We were guided under the care of Captain Ali and First Mate, Frank. They took great care of us round trip and very much appreciated the white glove service through customs as well as drop-off and pick-up at our resort dock.
A big thanks to Island Time Water Taxi for making our journeys so positive! When we return back to BVI, we will 100% be utilizing them again.
When planning our trip to the BVI, I was researching optimal travel options from the USVI to BVI. Conde Nast Traveler highly recommended Island Time Water Taxi to best accommodate this need and it was the best decision. From the time of my initial inquiry, pre trip through post trip, Julien was amazing to work with. Julien was incredibly communicative providing every bit of detail each step of the way and ensured a seamless journey for our entire trip.
Our actual boat travels were so relaxing, especially upon our arrival after a long day of flying from the west coast of the States. We were guided under the care of Captain Ali and First Mate, Frank. They took great care of us round trip and very much appreciated the white glove service through customs as well as drop-off and pick-up at our resort dock.
A big thanks to Island Time Water Taxi for making our journeys so positive! When we return back to BVI, we will 100% be utilizing them again.
Written August 5, 2024
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Thank you for such a thoughtful review!
We’re honored that Conde Nast Traveler recommended us, and we’re thrilled everything went as smoothly as we’d hoped. Julien is fantastic at what he does, and we’re glad he helped make your travel experience seamless both ways.
After a long haul from the West Coast, we’re so pleased that Captain Ali and Frank could provide you with a relaxing journey right to your destination. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the team.
Thank you for trusting us with your travel plans, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another BVI adventure!
All the best,
Island Time Team
Written August 8, 2024
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Dale G
2 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Island Time water taxi was very efficient and professional. The Captain's were very friendly and provided a fast, safe and punctual service to our various destinations(Guana Island & Red Hook). Their vessels were beautiful and well maintained; both of our vessels looked like they just came off a boat show viewing. I would highly recommend them a very meaningful and special water taxi experience 🇺🇲!
Written May 14, 2024
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Hi, Dale!
Thank you for this glowing review! We're thrilled that our team delivered such a memorable and efficient experience for you. Great care goes into maintaining our vessels to the highest standards, so it's very rewarding to hear that all of our hard work paid off! Your high recommendation means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable journeys!
All the best,
Island Time Team
Written May 22, 2024
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SCTraveler
Myrtle Beach, SC8 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
We utilized the Private Water Taxi service offered by Island Time to shuttle our party of 6 from St Thomas/Red Hook to the Tortola Moorings marina and a return trip in March 2024. We were in a very comfortable AXOPAR covered boat and our captain, Akeem, was awesome. He also coordinated a completely seamless BVI and US Customs check-in/check-out. We will absolutely use Island Time again and I highly recommend this to all travelers.
Written April 12, 2024
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Hello!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our Private Water Taxi service! Providing a seamless and enjoyable journey is our top priority, and we're overjoyed to hear that Captain Makeem made sure you and your party had a fantastic time aboard the exciting Hades!
Your kind recommendation means the world to us, and we can't wait to have the pleasure of welcoming you aboard again soon!
All the best,
Island Time Team
Written April 15, 2024
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MNViking89
Woodbury, MN56 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This was such a fun experience. We chartered a 23 foot boat with Captain Khalif. We came in on a cruise ship so it was really convenient that he picked us up at Village Cay which is the marina right by the cruise ship port.
We only had a generally idea of what we wanted to do. We told him we wanted to snorkel, visit a secluded beach and go somewhere good for lunch. Khalif took care of the rest. He took us to 3 really nice snorkeling spots. We saw lots of fish, a ray and a bunch of squid. We went to one spot where he said they sometimes see sea turtles. Unfortunately we didn’t that day but it was still really good.
He took us to a floating restaurant called Willie T’s which is located in a cove at Norman Island. This was the perfect spot for lunch. It was such a unique place. You should definitely tell your captain to take you there.
We told Khalif we wanted to avoid crowds. Our last stop was a secluded beach. There was no one else there. We enjoyed swimming, looking for shells and just relaxing in the sun. Our day on this trip lasted from 9 am to 4 pm.
They have a cooler of cold drinks on board and all the snorkeling gear you need.
The booking process was really easy. They responded very promptly to our email and answered all our questions.
This trip was well worth it. We it was the best part of our Caribbean cruise vacation and we will definitely do it again the next time we go to the British Virgin Islands.
We only had a generally idea of what we wanted to do. We told him we wanted to snorkel, visit a secluded beach and go somewhere good for lunch. Khalif took care of the rest. He took us to 3 really nice snorkeling spots. We saw lots of fish, a ray and a bunch of squid. We went to one spot where he said they sometimes see sea turtles. Unfortunately we didn’t that day but it was still really good.
He took us to a floating restaurant called Willie T’s which is located in a cove at Norman Island. This was the perfect spot for lunch. It was such a unique place. You should definitely tell your captain to take you there.
We told Khalif we wanted to avoid crowds. Our last stop was a secluded beach. There was no one else there. We enjoyed swimming, looking for shells and just relaxing in the sun. Our day on this trip lasted from 9 am to 4 pm.
They have a cooler of cold drinks on board and all the snorkeling gear you need.
The booking process was really easy. They responded very promptly to our email and answered all our questions.
This trip was well worth it. We it was the best part of our Caribbean cruise vacation and we will definitely do it again the next time we go to the British Virgin Islands.
Written April 2, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your incredible day charter experience with us!
We are truly grateful for your kind words and to hear that Captain Kalif was able to exceed your expectations with his invaluable knowledge in planning your day's itinerary. It sounds like your BVI adventure was nothing short of spectacular!
Your feedback means the world to us, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Kalif. Knowing that we were the highlight of your cruise stop in the beautiful BVI fills us with joy, and we're eagerly looking forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for more unforgettable BVI exploration in the near future!
All the best,
Island Time Team
Written April 4, 2024
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I am wondering about the jeeps? Is it a tour or can you just rent the jeep? We will be a group of 8 on a cruise to Tortola in Feb 2020
Written August 14, 2019
There are regular car rental agencies at the airport, and as far as I know, there are no organized jeep tours or rentals. As a matter of fact, there is nothing to see on Tortola with a Jeep Tour. Everyone comes to the BVI to be on the beautiful beaches, swim, snorkel, or scuba dive the wreck of the Rhone. As a group of 8, you may want to charter a private day boat, which will take you to most beautiful beaches and party spots on multiple islands. If that is something you might be interested in, I can make recommendations
Written August 16, 2019
Hello, Could anyone provide pricing information on the 26 and 30 footers from Island Time? Is there any bargaining in mid April? Thank you!
Written March 8, 2016
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