At long last, it seems that there may be a way to explore the Eastern Caribbean in a rational manner through a new ferry service that will connect Barbados, St. Lucia, Trinidad, Grenada and St. Vincent. The service, which joins the connections between Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique, and St. Lucia offered by L’Express des îles, is expected to start operating daily by late October, according to Grenada-based BEDY Ocean Line. Prices will range from $120 to $140, and some trips will last up to nearly four hours, CEO Benjamin Ross said Tuesday. (See schedule information here Schedule information for new Caribbean ferry)
The announcement comes as travelers face pricier airline tickets, increased baggage restrictions and canceled flights by regional carrier LIAT due to wage disputes. It would also help travelers who often need to make complicated connections to reach islands that are within a few miles of each other. One ferry will be based in St. Vincent and serve Barbados and St. Lucia, while another will operate out of Grenada and serve Trinidad and Barbados, Ross said. Between 260 to 300 seats will be available per ferry. Passengers will be allowed to carry two 60-pound (27-kilogram) suitcases without charge, and alcohol is prohibited on board.
In 2005, Barbadian company Remac Tours announced it would offer ferry service between Barbados and Guadeloupe, with stops in St. Lucia, Dominica and Martinique. But the service was never begun for internal reasons not related to costs or demand, CEO Reynold McClean said. Currently, in addition to L’Express des îles, only a couple of ferries operate between Florida and the Bahamas and among Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.
[...] St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Abeni reports, along with Repeating Islands, that come this October, “an inter island ferry service based in Grenada will be officially [...]
By: Global Voices Online » St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Inter-Island Ferry on August 19, 2009
at 3:13 pm
I am looking for contact information for BEDY Ocean Lines’ Benjamin Ross.
By: Bill Annand on August 19, 2009
at 3:41 pm
the contact for the Marketing Director of BEDY OceanLine
By: Arthur on August 29, 2009
at 4:37 pm
as an avid traveller i welcome it with open arms, what an ease for the poor like myself and friends, hurry up, god truly answers prayers
By: denton crichlow on August 24, 2009
at 8:18 am
This is the BEST thing that could have EVER happen to the Caribbean…Thanks a MILLION!
By: Rayvel Arnold on September 9, 2009
at 11:07 pm
I hope this actually happens. airline prices are becoming increasingly ridiculous. I was on a flight to bdos last week which got delayed by an hour and a half from trinidad…and when i was coming back my flight left early..45 mins earlier! imagine missing your return flight!
By: vanessa on September 23, 2009
at 8:35 pm
So what is the name of the Company and are Foreigners going to get all the JOB and IS it Foreign Owned?? hhmmmmmmmmmm I wonder
By: Vance on September 24, 2009
at 12:32 pm
so this OLD news ..It never happened ..saw the terminal down Speightstown ??When will they get The Ferry?
By: Vance on September 24, 2009
at 12:38 pm
i am very happy to know if non national could go on board and m have no work permit
By: pryiadeoram on September 30, 2009
at 6:44 am
i am happy to know if I am entitled to go on a curise I am a non national
By: pryiadeoram on September 30, 2009
at 6:48 am
can’t see Y not it is just aferry service same as if u caught a flight pryiadeoram
By: Vance on September 30, 2009
at 9:14 am
u would need a valid tourist visa and passport though!
By: Vance on September 30, 2009
at 10:08 am
Gooday i am interested in finding out how i can purchase tickets for the Inter island ferry that is supposed to have started in October.
By: Petula Bascombe on October 5, 2009
at 1:17 pm
Hi:
The ferry service is due to start on October 20th. We will post the information as soon as we get it.
Lisa
By: lisaparavisini on October 5, 2009
at 1:32 pm
I am from Barbados and am interested in a job on this new ferry service .Could you please give me an email address that I could apply to , i already sent one email to bedy@bedytravel.com BUt have not got a response.
By: Vance on October 5, 2009
at 4:48 pm
I am from tfinidad and needs info for travelling the ferry.
By: patrickroberts on October 5, 2009
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[...] October 20th. Few details about specific routes and schedules are available. In two earlier posts [New ferry service expected for Eastern Caribbean and Caribbean ferry service to be launched October 20] we posted the available information. Little [...]
By: More on the New Caribbean ferry service « Repeating Islands on October 7, 2009
at 2:20 am
Hi i have some Vacation Apartment that i would like to advertise along with the ferry service as a package .. who can i contact ??
By: Abi on October 29, 2009
at 12:12 am
bedy@bedy.com or info@bedy.com
By: vance on October 29, 2009
at 9:32 am
sorry… bedy@bedytravel.com http://www.bedytravel.com
By: vance on October 29, 2009
at 9:39 am
Please notify me when you have started. Thank you
By: Andeane on November 4, 2009
at 7:06 am
who are the agents in St lucia. We need the contact information so we can make arrangements to travel to the islands. We think it is s great thing because the airlines prices are unbelievable.
By: sancha on November 10, 2009
at 1:56 pm
Was in Grenada Oct, but launch delayed as far as Grenada Port authority concerned over safety issues. Hope it’s ok now ‘cos Liat is taking liberties now!
By: MimmX on November 13, 2009
at 10:03 am
[...] An inter island ferry service based in Grenada will be officially [...]
By: Response #11:”G” for Grenada « glorymarpR's Blog on December 4, 2009
at 2:34 am
I would really like to travel to Trinidad for the Christmas. But I am not hearing any information about the ferry.
By: Karen on December 13, 2009
at 4:29 pm
This guy “Benjamin Ross” is a thief. This idea was developed by a New York source. Benjamin Ross doesn’t have the resources to bring a project of this scope to the islands. If Benjamin Ross were a man of honor he would admit he can’t perform this task and permit other more capable businessmen to get the job done. I’m calling you out Benjamin Ross either finish the task at hand or get out of the way.
By: Tammy on February 5, 2010
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