Know the final public ferry times between St. Martin and Anguilla, what to do if you miss the last ferry, and how to plan late arrivals through SXM.
St. Martin → Anguilla
6:00 PM
From Marigot Ferry Terminal
View St. Martin scheduleAnguilla → St. Martin
5:30 PM
From Blowing Point Ferry Terminal
View Anguilla scheduleArrive before last ferry
30 min early
Give yourself time for tickets, taxes, immigration, and boarding
Public ferry backup
Next morning
If you miss the final public ferry, regular service resumes next day
Late option
Charter
Private or shared charters may help after public ferry hours
Alternative
Short flight
Limited SXM to AXA flight options may be available
Important notes
If public ferry service has ended for the day, your best option depends on timing, budget, luggage, and availability.
A private charter is usually the best same-evening backup if public ferry service has ended and operators have availability.
Planning estimate
$75–100+ per person
If a charter is not available or does not fit your budget, stay overnight and take the first public ferry the next morning.
Planning estimate
First ferry around 7:30–8:00 AM
Limited short flights between SXM and Anguilla may work if schedules line up, but availability and baggage rules can vary.
Planning estimate
$150–300+ per person
Use this simple flow if you are arriving late into SXM or planning a late-day ferry crossing.
Make sure you are checking the correct final ferry based on whether you are leaving St. Martin or leaving Anguilla.
Plan to be at the terminal at least 30 minutes before the final departure.
If you are too close to the last ferry, compare charters, flights, or overnight options instead of rushing.
Late arrivals are where travelers most often run into last-ferry problems.
If your flight lands at SXM after 3:00 PM, compare the public ferry schedule with private charter options before travel day.
SXM arrivals can take time. Include baggage claim, immigration, taxi transfer to Marigot, ferry check-in, taxes, and boarding.
The last ferry is risky if your flight is delayed, bags are slow, traffic builds, or terminal processing takes longer than expected.
Save charter contacts, know nearby hotel options, and decide ahead of time what you will do if you miss the final public ferry.
SXM arrival tip: Do not only compare your flight landing time to the last ferry time. Include baggage claim, immigration, taxi transfer to Marigot, ferry check-in, taxes, and boarding.
If you are traveling from St. Martin to Anguilla, the public ferry usually departs from Marigot Ferry Terminal. If you are leaving Anguilla for St. Martin, the public ferry usually departs from Blowing Point Ferry Terminal.
Late-day mistakes cost more because there may not be another public ferry available after the final departure.
The last public ferry is not the time to gamble. Check the schedule, arrive early, and compare charters or overnight options if your SXM arrival is too late.
The last public ferry from Marigot to Blowing Point usually departs around 6:00 PM, though this can shift with season, weather, and operator. Check the ferry today page before heading to the terminal.
The last public ferry from Blowing Point to Marigot usually departs around 5:30 PM. Arrive at least 30 minutes early to handle tickets, departure tax, and immigration.
You have a few options: book a private charter if one is available that evening, wait and take the first public ferry the next morning (around 7:30–8:00 AM), or check for limited short flight options between SXM and Anguilla.
Yes. Holiday schedules, sea conditions, and operational issues can all shift the final departure earlier or later than usual. Always confirm same-day timing rather than relying on a fixed time you saw in advance.
Everything you need to plan your trip between Anguilla and Saint-Martin.
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Jahmal Richard is a born-and-raised Anguillian who regularly uses the Blowing Point ferry crossing for personal and business travel. He built Anguilla Ferry Times to give travelers clear, locally verified ferry schedules, practical planning tools, and honest island guidance. All guides are written from firsthand experience or reviewed against verified local sources. Editorial policy →
