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Barbuda Day Trip: Barbuda Express Ferry vs SVG Air — Complete breakdown & schedules

Deon Codrington
Deon Codrington ✓
@barbuda_breeze • Barbuda Guide • 1120 karma
Getting lots of questions from folks in Antigua asking about visiting Barbuda for the day right now. Here is the real breakdown:

1. Barbuda Express Ferry: Leaves St. John's harbour 6:30 AM (approx 90 min crossing). Crossing is usually smooth in the morning, but take sea-sickness tablets if north swell is running.
2. SVG Air: 15 minute hop from V.C. Bird Airport directly to the new Barbuda International Airport runway.

Once on island, book taxi or 4x4 rental in advance to visit the Frigate Bird Sanctuary and Princess Diana Beach. Drop any questions below!
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Deon Codrington
Deon Codrington Barbuda Guide
Nov 3, 2026
Afternoon crossing can have a 4 to 6 ft easterly chop depending on the wind. If you are prone to motion sickness, sit in the lower rear cabin near the centre of gravity, not up top in the bow!
Dan Gallagher
Dan Gallagher Yachting Community
Nov 3, 2026
Can confirm! Took the ferry two weeks ago with visiting crew from English Harbour. Princess Diana Beach has arguably the softest pink sand in the entire Leeward Islands. The lobster lunch at Wa'Omoni was sensational.
Jim & Sarah Sterling
Jim & Sarah Sterling Community Moderator
Nov 3, 2026
How bumpy is the boat ride back in the late afternoon?
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