High-speed ferry to St Barts
Offering a unique service between the islands of St Maarten, Saba and St Barths, the aptly named "Edge" high-speed ferries are the perfect choice for a day trip to St Barths. The eye-catching design of these wave-piercing catamarans - Edge I and its slightly larger sister Edge II - make travelling between St Maarten and its neighbouring islands a breeze. 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 or St Maarten Saba ferry journey
Owned and operated by Aqua Mania Adventures the "Edge" departs every Thursday from St Maarten's Simpson Bay and, dependant on sea conditions, travels non-stop to St Barths in just 45 minutes! Passengers should check-in at 8:00am at the Aqua Mania office (located at the Pelican Marina, in front of the Simpson Bay Resort - 37 Billy Folly Road). Just present your e-ticket to the Aqua Mania staff and they will provide you with a Boarding Pass and collect the Departure Taxes/Port Fees.
The Edge St Barts Ferry Schedule:
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ST MAARTEN - Simpson Bay  ST BARTHS - Gustavia |
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| THURSDAY | |
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| Dep. | Arr. |
| 9:00am | 9:45am |
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ST BARTHS - Gustavia ST MAARTEN - Simpson Bay |
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| THURSDAY | |
| Dep. | Arr. |
| 4:00PM | 4:45PM |
| Check-in times: St Maarten = 8:15am // St Barths = 3:45pm | |||||
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Terminals: St Maarten St Barths |
Simpson Bay Resort (37 Billy Folly Road) Gustavia Ferry Dock |
Luggage Allowance: 1 x (small) carry on (free of charge) 2 x checked bags - not more than 50lbs - charged at US$20 per bag |
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| Please Note: Schedules are subject to change without prior notice | |||||
Depending on passenger loading, your trip to St Barths may be on either vessel - Edge I or Edge II. Onboard you can sit back, relax and enjoy the open bar (beer, soft drinks, bottled water). Restroom facilities are located onboard.
Each passenger is permitted one small carry-on (free of charge) and up to two checked pieces of luggage - not more than 50lbs - charged at US$ 20 per piece. No boxes permitted. Anyone planning to carry more than this should contact us before making a reservation, as excess baggage is restricted.
| SPECIFICATIONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Craft Name: | Edge I | Edge II |
| Year Built: | 1993 | 2001 |
| Type: | Catamaran | Catamaran |
| Length Overall: | 60 ft | 72.7 ft |
| Beam: | 23 ft | 25.26 ft |
| Draft max: | 24 in | 25 in |
| Passengers: | 47 + 3 crew | 62 + 3 crew |
| Fuel: | 100 gal | 100 gal |
| Fresh Water: | 50 gal | 50 gal |
| Deadweight: | 21 gt |
13 gt
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| Main Engines: | 2 x Lugar 420 hp | 2 x Yanmar Inboard |
| Installed Power: | Honda 2000 watts | Honda 2000 watts |
| Propulsion: | Hamilton Jet Drives | Hamilton Jet Drives |
| Service Speed: | 24 knots | 21 knots |
| SAFETY EQUIPMENT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Life Rafts: | 1 x 50 pax | 1 x 65 pax |
| Life Jackets: | Yes | Yes |
| EPIRB: | Yes | Yes |
| Life Ring Buoy + Light: | Yes | Yes |
| GPS: | Yes + Radar | Yes + Radar |
| Fire Extinguisher: | Yes | Yes |
| Communications: | VHF | VHF |
Online bookings can be made up to 24 hours before departure. For any questions on how to book your "Edge" high-speed ferry check out the most common FAQ. For any changes or cancellations, please see our Terms and Conditions.
