Current service guidance, common disruption causes, delay planning tips, and backup options for the Anguilla ferry between Blowing Point and Marigot.
Current service status
If no alert is posted, service may be operating normally. Still, ferry operations can change because of weather, sea conditions, vessel availability, terminal processing, or holidays. Check the live schedule before travel.
Current status
Check before travel
Review same-day updates before heading to the terminal
Most common cause
Weather
High winds and rough seas can affect crossings
Best buffer
30+ min
Arrive early, especially around busy travel times
Backup option
Charter
Private charters may help with late or disrupted plans
The Anguilla ferry crossing is short (~20 minutes), but same-day travel can still be affected by high winds, rough seas, vessel maintenance, immigration processing, departure tax lines, or high passenger demand.
The safest approach is to check the schedule before you leave, arrive early, and keep a backup plan if you are close to the last ferry (6:00 PM from Marigot / 5:15 PM from Blowing Point) or connecting to a flight.
High winds, rough seas, heavy rain, tropical weather, or low visibility can slow crossings or cause temporary disruptions.
Mechanical issues, scheduled maintenance, or reduced vessel availability can affect frequency and departure timing.
Busy weekends, holidays, festivals, and peak travel periods can create longer lines and fuller sailings.
Immigration, departure tax payment, ticketing, luggage handling, and border processing can create delays even when boats are running.
Use this step-by-step flow if public ferry service is running late, temporarily paused, or busier than expected.
Listen for updates from staff and watch for posted notices about revised departure times or boarding changes.
Ask which sailing is expected to depart next and whether your ticket or place in line carries over.
If timing is tight, compare private charter options before waiting too long.
Notify your hotel, villa, or pickup of a late arrival. If you are connecting to SXM, protect your buffer — the crossing is ~20 min, plus 20–30 min taxi to the airport, check-in, and security.
Important: Delays can be temporary, but they matter more if you are connecting to a flight, traveling late in the day, or close to the final public ferry (6:00 PM from Marigot / 5:15 PM from Blowing Point).
The best backup plan depends on whether you are connecting to a flight, arriving late, or traveling during a busy period.
Leave a larger buffer if you are ferrying to St. Martin for a flight. Delays can affect the ferry, the 20–30 minute taxi transfer to SXM, check-in, and airport security.
Use ferry plannerIf your flight lands late, check the last public ferry before assuming you can cross the same evening. Last departure from Marigot is 6:00 PM; last from Blowing Point is 5:15 PM.
Check last ferryHoliday travel, festivals, school breaks, and major events can increase demand and change the feel of the terminal experience.
View eventsWind, swell, rain, and visibility can affect comfort, boarding, timing, and service decisions. Even if ferries are still operating, rough weather may slow boarding or make operators adjust the schedule.
If the weather looks unsettled, check before leaving your hotel, villa, or airport. Build in extra time and avoid planning around the last possible departure.
Avoid tight flight connections during rough weather
Arrive early if many passengers are waiting
Keep your hotel or pickup contact updated
Compare charter options only after confirming safety and availability
Same-day ferry travel is easier when you check the schedule, arrive early, carry cash, and know your backup option before delays affect the rest of your trip.
Everything you need to plan your trip between Anguilla and Saint-Martin.
