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 and escort you to the property (10 minutes) in Baraka Point's 4 x 4 SUVs, which are available for guests to rent during their stay. At Baraka Point guests are given a tour and light refreshments as part of our Welcome Reception. Transfers from the Virgin Gorda airport or ferry dock are complimentary (unless a taxi is required for parties with a great deal of luggage, in which case there is a charge for the taxi fee).
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 or private charter flight. 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 flight (see below for options) OR to Beef Island on commercial flights operated by American Eagle, Cape Air and Air Sunshine or Liat.
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 with Island Birds (for 5, 7 and 9 seater aircraft or Fly BVI (for 5 seats).
If you prefer to travel by larger commercial aircraft to Beef Island/Tortola you can fly with American Eagle and we can book a private charter boat to collect you from the airport (extra charges apply) or you can take the North Sound Express airport ferry to Virgin Gorda (this is a scheduled ferry which goes to Virgin Gorda every few hours). Smaller aircraft operated by Cape Air and Air Sunshine also fly between San Juan, Puerto Rico & St Thomas to Beef Island where you must then board a ferry or private charter boat to make the 20 minute crossing to Virgin Gorda. Air Sunshine operates its own ferry--please ask the airline for up to date information at the time you book because they no longer fly to Virgin Gorda airport.
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. The charter pilots meet you on the tarmac after ground handling staff direct you through the airport and assist you with your bags, immigration clearance, etc., to make the trip as easy as possible. The whole process happens seamlessly; guests are usually on the charter plane in less than half an hour from the time they land at San Juan or St Thomas and collect bags. Planes are stocked with chilled beer, Coke/Pepsi and spring water for the journey to Virgin Gorda where our guests are met at the airport by Baraka Point staff.
For private charter flight fares & availability contact:
Island Birds for 5, 7 and 9 seater aircraft (www.islandbirds.com) info@islandbirds.com Ph (284) 495 2002
Fly BVI for 5 seater aircraft ONLY (www.fly-bvi.com) info@fly-bvi.com Toll Free in the US Ph (866) 819 3146
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 Beef Island airport
To Beef Island (then transfer by private boat or North Sound Express Ferry to Virgin Gorda--crossing takes 20 minutes and private charters are booked on our guests' behalves by Baraka Point staff. For North Sound ferry reservations see below). Commercial airlines that fly to Beef Island include: American Eagle (www.americanairlines.com) Liat (www.fly-liat.com) Cape Air (www.flycapeair.com) and Air Sunshine (www.airsunshine.com).
PLease note: AIR SUNSHINE NO LONGER FLIES DIRECT TO VIRGIN GORDA. PASSENGERS BOOKING FOR VIRGIN GORDA ARE FLOWN TO BEEF ISLAND AIRPORT AND TRANSFERRED BY AIR SUNSHINE'S FERRY TO VIRGIN GORDA. PLEASE ASK THE AIRLINE FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS SERVICE.
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!