Tobago Ferry

A guide to ferry services between Trinidad and Tobago

The T&T Port Authority operate a car ferry service between Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, and Tobago's capital, Scarborough.

Passenger crossing utilise a pair of high-powered catamarans ("T&T Spirit" and "T&T Express") with a crossing time of around 2¾ hours. Trucks and heavy cargo are transported via a traditional vessel (M/V "Warrior Spirit") with a 5½ hour journey time.

Although it is an affordable way of crossing between the islands, the journey is generally uncomfortable and has little or no merit from a sightseeing point of view. Unless you wish to transport a vehicle between Trinidad and Tobago, the airbridge service is a far preferable alternative. Having said that, the fast ferries are a viable alternative for day trips from Tobago to Port of Spain and a great way of avoiding the horrendous traffic problems between Port of Spain and the airport at peak times of the day.

The fast ferries sail twice a day on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and once a day on all other days.

Prices & Timetable

Schedules for Sundays and Public Holidays vary. Please use the following link for the latest ferry timetables and prices - www.patnt.com/ferry_schedule.shtml.

Tickets are sold at the Port of Spain and Scarborough offices of the Port Authority.

Ferry Contacts

Telephone (Information - not tickets): (868) 639-2181, 2416/2417 for Tobago or (868) 625-3981, 625-9894, 627-0568 or 623-9353 for Trinindad.

Website: www.ferryexpress.com

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