High-speed ferry to Saint Barthelemy
The Big B is the perfect ferry option for a day trip to St Barts, offering a unique ferry service between St Maarten and St Barths islands. The 'Big B' is the newest and largest vessel in the Great Bay Express fleet, with a capacity of 230 passengers. It offers one of the smoothest and most comfortable rides due to it being approx. 39 meters (130 ft) in length and 8 meters (26 ft) in width. Onboard there is enough room for a comfortable ferry trip as you can be seated both indoors and outdoors. Use the search box on this page to check schedules and live availability, book and pay online and receive instant confirmation and e-tickets for your St Maarten St Barths ferry journey.
Owned and operated by Great Bay Express, they depart daily from St Maarten's Philipsburg and, dependant on sea conditions, travel non-stop to St Barths in just 45 minutes. Passengers should check in at the Great Bay Express office (located behind the security booth at Bobby's Marina). Just present your e-ticket to the Great Bay Express staff, they will provide you with a Boarding Pass, and you're ready to go as the ticket price already includes the departure taxes!
Fast Ferry Schedule between St Maarten and St Barths
GREAT BAY EXPRESS SCHEDULE (until 31 Dec 2024)
ST MAARTEN - Philipsburg ST BARTHS - Gustavia |
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| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY | |||||||
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| Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. |
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7:15am 9:45am* 5:30pm |
8:00am 10:30am 6:15pm |
7:15am 9:45am* 5:30pm |
8:00am 10:30am 6:15pm |
7:15am 9:45am* 5:30pm |
8:00am 10:30am 6:15pm |
7:15am 9:45am* 5:30pm |
8:00am 10:30am 6:15pm |
7:15am 9:45am* 5:30pm |
8:00am 10:30am 6:15pm |
7:15am 9:45am* 5:30pm |
8:00am 10:30am 6:15pm |
- 9:45am* 5:30pm |
- 10:30am 6:15pm |
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ST BARTHS - Gustavia ST MAARTEN - Philipsburg |
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| Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. | Dep. | Arr. |
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8:30am 11:00am* 6:45pm |
9:15am 11:45am 7:30pm |
8:30am 11:00am* 6:45pm |
9:15am 11:45am 7:30pm |
8:30am 11:00am* 6:45pm |
9:15am 11:45am 7:30pm |
8:30am 11:00am* 6:45pm |
9:15am 11:45am 7:30pm |
8:30am 11:00am* 6:45pm |
9:15am 11:45am 7:30pm |
8:30am 11:00am* 6:45pm |
9:15am 11:45am 7:30pm |
- 11:00am* 6:45pm |
- 11:45am 7:30pm |
| Check-in 1 hour prior to departure // Check-in closes strictly 20 minutes before departure! | |||||||||||||
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Terminals: St Maarten: Bobby's Marina, Philipsburg St Barts: Gustavia Ferry Dock - Gare Maritime |
Luggage Allowance: Carry on / Cabin (1 piece) Checked baggage (2 pieces) |
Passengers must be able to carry weight of own luggage No size restrictions No size restrictions |
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| IMPORTANT: Schedules are subject to change without prior notice | |||||||||||||
| * From 02 Sep—13 Oct 2024 inclusive, there will be no 9:45am departure from St Maarten or 11:00am departure from St Barts. | |||||||||||||
Depending on passenger loading, your trip to St Barths will be on one of these vessels - Pride of St Barth or Big B. Onboard you can sit back, relax and enjoy the views from the air-conditioned seating inside.
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
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| Craft Name: | Big B |
| Length Overall: | 130 ft. or 40 Meters |
| Width: | 26 ft. or 8 Meters |
| Passengers: | 230 |
| Main Engines: | 16V 2000 Series MTU (x3) |
| Service Speed: | 26 knots |
Passengers may take one carry-on (free of charge) and two checked bags (free of charge); however, you must be able to carry the weight of your own luggage. Please contact us before making a reservation if you have additional luggage, as excess baggage fees may apply. Great Bay Express does not operate as a cargo vessel and reserves the right to refuse to transport any extra luggage.
Online bookings are possible up to 24 hours before departure. For any questions on how to book your "Big B" high-speed ferry, check out the most common FAQ. For any changes or cancellations, please see our Terms and Conditions.
