Getting To Baraka Point Estate
Regardless of how you travel to Virgin Gorda, a member of Baraka Point's staff will be at your point of arrival on Virgin Gorda to greet you and escort you to the property (10 minutes) in one of Baraka Point's two 4 x 4 SUVs, which you may wish to rent during your stay. At Baraka Point you will be given a tour and light refreshments as part of our Welcome Reception.
From the USA, fly from your nearest airport to San Juan, Puerto Rico or St Thomas, USVI, then transfer to Virgin Gorda by air or sea.
From the UK, fly from Gatwick to Antigua and transfer by commercial air. From France, fly Air France/KLM to St Martin; from Spain, fly Iberia to San Juan, Puerto Rico; from Italy and Germany fly to London or Paris first then on to Antigua or St Martin. All European flights arriving at San Juan, Puerto Rico or Antigua must then transfer by air to Virgin Gorda on a private charter or to Beef Island on commercial Liat flights.
To get to Baraka Point from San Juan/St Thomas (USVI) or Antigua/St Martin, we HIGHLY recommend that our guests travel DIRECTLY to Virgin Gorda by private charter flight or commercial Air Sunshine flight (not available from Antigua/St Martin-European guests must private charter or fly with the commercial airline Liat. This saves you time and the risk of having your bags turn up late, which often happens when flying to Beef Island/Tortola on Liat or American Eagle.
From St Thomas you also have the option of a private water taxi (Dohm's Water Taxis) or a private power boat charter if you do not wish to fly on small aircraft (5-9 seat charters).
If you prefer to travel by larger commercial aircraft to Beef Island/Tortola you can either take the North Sound Express Airport Ferry to Virgin Gorda OR we can book a private charter boat to collect you, which we strongly recommend.
Private Charter Flights from San Juan/St Thomas, Antigua & St Martin DIRECT to Virgin Gorda:
Charter flights, available through two BVI companies, allow our guests to avoid lay-overs in busy Caribbean airports, as well as departure and luggage delays. The charter pilot meets your party at the relevant airport on arrival, directs you through customs, assists with the collection of luggage, and accompanies you through the departure gates. This process happens seamlessly; you are usually on the charter plane in less than an hour so long as there is no delay in collecting bags. Planes are stocked with chilled beer, Coke/Pepsi and spring water for the journey to Virgin Gorda where you are met at the airport by Baraka Point staff.
For fares & availability contact: Fly BVI (http://www.fly-bvi.com) info@fly-bvi.com Toll Free in the US Ph (866) 819 3146 Island Birds (http://www.islandbirds.com) info@islandbirds.com Ph (284) 495 2002
Private Jet Charters from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Beef Island/Tortola:
Trade Wind Aviation for larger private jets which cannot land on Virgin Gorda so you must land at Beef Island and transfer to Virgin Gorda by private boat. Contact http://www.tradewindsaviation.com
Commercial Flights from San Juan/St Thomas to Virgin Gorda & Beef Island airports
To Virgin Gorda direct: Air Sunshine (http://www.airsunshine.com) US & Canada Ph (800) 327 8900
To Beef Island (then transfer by private boat or North Sound Express Ferry to Virgin Gorda). Options include: American Eagle (www.americanairlines.com) Liat (http://www.fly-liat.com)
Private Boat Charters from St Thomas, USVI to Virgin Gorda:
Contact info@barakapoint.com for pricing and availability. Charters from St Thomas start at $1,200 and go up to $4,000 depending on the type of boat.
Water Taxi from St Thomas to Virgin Gorda: Private Water Taxi operated by Dohm's Water Taxis www.watertaxi-vi.com Ph (340) 775 6501 You can only take this option to travel from St Thomas to Virgin Gorda if your flight lands early enough on St Thomas (by 1:30PM) to clear customs on Virgin Gorda or Tortola by 4PM. Dohm's arranges for you to be met at St Thomas airport and taken by taxi to Red Hook, from where the water taxi service departs. The cost for the taxi transfer is $15 per person plus $20 per person for BVI immigration charges. The cost to privately charter the water taxi is $600 for up to 5 people. For more than 5 people the cost is $120 per person. The boat seats up to 30 passengers on comfortable chairs arranged around tables.
North Sound Express Ferry from Beef Island/Tortola airport dock to Virgin Gorda:
For guests arriving at Beef Island who do not wish to charter a private boat to Virgin Gorda the North Sound Express ferry service departs several times a day from the airport ferry dock. The journey to Virgin Gorda takes 20 to 45mins depending on number of stops the ferry makes. Ferry tickets are $30-$40 round trip per person. Reservations must be made in advance. Call (284) 495 2138.
The schedule is subject to change, but is generally as follows in the high season: departing from Beef Island airport dock at 11:15AM, 1:45PM, 4:15PM, 6PM (this boat is often cancelled) and 8PM (or slightly later if they are waiting for delayed Liat passengers). In low season: 11:15AM, 4:15PM and 8PM.
Departing from Virgin Gorda to Beef Island Airport in the high season: 7AM, 11:30AM and 4:30PM. In the low season: 8:30AM, 11:30AM and 4:30PM.
Private power boat charters from Beef Island/Tortola airport dock to Virgin Gorda:
Book through Baraka Point; email info@barakapoint.com. Charters are paid for in cash or by personal US check directly to the boat captain. Cost: $350 up to $2,000 depending on your choice of boat. Time: 20 minutes crossing from Beef Island to Virgin Gorda charter dock and good service guaranteed!