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Bubbla

There are three barge independent barge companies with service between Cruz Bay, St. John and Red Hook, St. Thomas, Global Marine, Republic and Boyson, Inc.

About the Barges
Barge fees are for vehicles only - passengers ride free. It's a good idea to arrive about a half hour earlier than the scheduled departure to increase your chances of getting on your desired barge.

Little Lew

Roanoke, operated by Global Marine, is distinguished by the big potted palm trees on deck. Stanley "Bubbla" Hedrington is the CEO of Global Marine is a native St. Johnian.

The Captain Vic, operated by the Love City Car Ferries Barge Company is named after the late Captain Victor Sewer, a well-respected, prominent St. Johnian, renowned as a man of the sea. The CEO of Republic is his grandson, Lewelen "Little Lew" Sewer. Little Lew's father, Big Lew, was, among other things, the disk jockey that coined the name for St. John, "Love City."

The General is operated by the Boynes, family company Boyson Inc. A plaque honoring Loredon Boynes is displayed prominently at the Cruz Bay Dock.

Check the Barge Schedule.