Tobago / Ferries

The ferry service that runs between Trinidad’s capital Port of Spain and Tobago offers an alternative to passengers wanting to get to the smaller sister island, though it is considerably longer than  the 20-minute hop by air.

There is a regular car ferry service between Port of Spain and Scarborough, including two fast ferries, T&T Express and T&T Spirit which take about 2½ hours. These two high-speed catamarans carry between 740-840 passengers and 200 vehicles. Facilities include onboard movies, bars and cafés. The economy fare is TT$100 return, with children under 12yrs of age half price and under 3yrs free.

The crossing on the conventional cargo ferry, Warrior Spirit takes around 5½ hours and it can get a little rough. The Warrior Spirit  has a restaurant, loung and 48 cabins and takes 133 passengers. The economy fare is TT$75 return and a cabin (double occupancy) TT$160. Children under 12 years half price and under 3 years free.

Compared to the cost of TT$300 for a quick flight, some consider the conventional ferry hardly worth the effort

Non-profit organisations and Government links:

Trinidad & Tobago Port Authority,  t 639 2416/7 or 4906.  For all ferry sailing times and additional information please see  www.patnt.com