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Hi,

The ferry from Charlotte Amalie leaves at 9 and 11 as you stated. However, you can get a cab to take you to Red Hook on the other side of St Thomas and catch the ferry that runs every hour on the hour from 8 am on. It's like a bus service between the islands. It's also a shorter boat ride. In Red Hook, don't panic when you get there. It is definitely not the tourist side of the island. However, it is perfectly safe. It's just a much different look than Cahrlotte Amalie. Each ferry run has it's own shanty. Just go down to the dock and look for the one that has a sign for Cruz Bay St Johns. The ticket agents are in no hurry there so there may not be anyone in the shanty until about 20 minutes prior to sailing. When you get to Cruz Bay on St Johns, just grab a cab to Trunk Bay. On the way to Trunk Bay there are some amazing overlooks that the cabbie will stop at if you ask. Entry to Trunk Bay is $4 each. As you probably know, it is a US National Park and is absolutely beautiful. Photos can't do it justice. Definitely do not miss the opportunity to go there. My wife is even going to bag the shopping spree in St Thomas to go next May.
If you have any other questions, feel free to email me.

Ron

<blockquote data-quote="ron0219" data-source="post: 726386">Hi,The ferry from Charlotte Amalie leaves at 9 and 11 as you stated. However, you can get a cab to take you to Red Hook on the other side of St Thomas and catch the ferry that runs every hour on the hour from 8 am on. It's like a bus service between the islands. It's also a shorter boat ride. In Red Hook, don't panic when you get there. It is definitely not the tourist side of the island. However, it is perfectly safe. It's just a much different look than Cahrlotte Amalie. Each ferry run has it's own shanty. Just go down to the dock and look for the one that has a sign for Cruz Bay St Johns. The ticket agents are in no hurry there so there may not be anyone in the shanty until about 20 minutes prior to sailing. When you get to Cruz Bay on St Johns, just grab a cab to Trunk Bay. On the way to Trunk Bay there are some amazing overlooks that the cabbie will stop at if you ask. Entry to Trunk Bay is $4 each. As you probably know, it is a US National Park and is absolutely beautiful. Photos can't do it justice. Definitely do not miss the opportunity to go there. My wife is even going to bag the shopping spree in St Thomas to go next May. If you have any other questions, feel free to email me.Ron</blockquote>

[QUOTE="ron0219, post: 726386"] Hi, The ferry from Charlotte Amalie leaves at 9 and 11 as you stated. However, you can get a cab to take you to Red Hook on the other side of St Thomas and catch the ferry that runs every hour on the hour from 8 am on. It's like a bus service between the islands. It's also a shorter boat ride. In Red Hook, don't panic when you get there. It is definitely not the tourist side of the island. However, it is perfectly safe. It's just a much different look than Cahrlotte Amalie. Each ferry run has it's own shanty. Just go down to the dock and look for the one that has a sign for Cruz Bay St Johns. The ticket agents are in no hurry there so there may not be anyone in the shanty until about 20 minutes prior to sailing. When you get to Cruz Bay on St Johns, just grab a cab to Trunk Bay. On the way to Trunk Bay there are some amazing overlooks that the cabbie will stop at if you ask. Entry to Trunk Bay is $4 each. As you probably know, it is a US National Park and is absolutely beautiful. Photos can't do it justice. Definitely do not miss the opportunity to go there. My wife is even going to bag the shopping spree in St Thomas to go next May. If you have any other questions, feel free to email me. Ron [/QUOTE]