Despite the challenges of 2020, we are thankful for the opportunity to serve you each and every day! May you enjoy the holidays and embrace the spirit of gratitude. 

In order to accommodate the changing times, our schedule has been abbreviated. Thus, we thought it prudent to send a schedule reminder. Both vessels operate weekdays but on the weekends only one vessel runs. This can change at any time so follow us on social media for  day to day changes. Thanks for your patronage. 

Sea turtles are majestic creatures that sometimes live for centuries. Despite their longevity, the Caribbean sea turtle population has suffered greatly. Their size has decreased 99% and are in danger of being completely eradicated from the area.

The next generation should not have to learn what these  creatures  looked like just from pictures. We all want to leave a world for them where they may be able to  experience going to the beach at night during nesting season, and observing the baby turtles scramble to the sea after being hatched.
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Here is how you can help according to nps.gov:

• Become a Sea Turtle Beach Patrol Volunteer.
• Never touch or chase them! By touching, chasing or riding them, visitors disturb their eating, resting and even nesting habits.
• Don't litter. Remember some turtles mistake balloons, and plastic for food.
• Don't leave deep ruts, holes or tracks in the beach. The baby sea turtles get stuck in them when they hatch attempt to reach the sea.
• Prevent light from shinning on beaches.
• Do not drive on beaches. You risk crushing eggs.
• Never disturb feeding or nesting turtles.
• Never buy or sell sea turtle products.

Did You Know?... 

1. Trunk Bay, in St. John, VI, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, got it's name from the Leatherback turtle because according to local lore, "the backs of the leatherbacks  look like  a steamer trunk floating";
2. Our most common turtles are the green, the hawksbill, and the leatherback;
3. An adult hawksbill can weigh up to 1,200 pounds;
4. Males never leave the ocean; only the females come ashore for nesting;
5. They travel long distances for foraging and nesting; some have been known to travel more than 1,200 miles.

Read more here:
www.nps.gov/viis/learn/nature/turtles-of-the-virgin-islands.htm
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/june15/sea-turtles.html
https://news.mongabay.com/2006/08/historic-caribbean-sea-turtle-population-falls-99/
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Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend. On Labor Day the M/V Grand Vic will begin at 8 AM from Cruz Bay and the last trip will be at 7:00 PM from Red Hook. Love City Car Ferries, Inc.'s corporate offices are closed beginning Friday, September 4th, 2020. We reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Though the office is closed the ferries are still running. If you have an emergency please don't hesitate to contact us at info@lovecitycarferries.com. Have a restful weekend and thanks for your patronage.

The storm has passed without any major impact on the Virgin Islands. After their assessments, the United States Coast Guard opened the USVI ports on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 9 AM. Subsequently, we resumed our service the same day with a limited schedule. However, as of Monday, August 24, 2020, we are back to business as usual and we are operating our regular post pandemic schedule. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us or give us a call at 340-779-4000. Thank you for your patronage and we look forward to seeing you on board!

Effective Friday, August 21, 2020, the United States Coast Guard anticipates readiness conditions Zulu. Please see the image below that defines Zulu as at the closure of all USVI ports to vessel traffic unless specifically authorized. As a result, Love City Car Ferries, Inc's vessels will not operate on Friday, August, 21, 2020. Our last departure prior to the closure will be at 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2020,  from St. Thomas.

If you have a reservation, please email us and let us know if you would prefer to be rescheduled or refunded. Stay safe and God bless!

Greetings faithful Love City family! We need more pictures of our vessels and we would love to have your help! Earn a generous coupon from Love City Car Ferries, Inc. (LCCF) by taking a picture of the M/V Capt Vic or the M/V Grand Vic or take a selfie while patronizing. In the selfie, the vessel should be clearly visible. Submit image(s) via messenger on LCCF’s FaceBook. If your photo is used, you will receive a $15.00 off coupon via email! The coupon can only be redeemed on board a Love City Car Ferries, Inc's vessel.
Eligibility:
The contest is open to all, professional or amateur, regardless of age, gender or nationality. The contest is not open to employees of Love City Car Ferries, Inc or its subsidiaries.
How to Enter:
Submit your image via FaceBook messenger only. Post on your social media platform using #lovecitycarferries.
Entry Period:
Monday, August 17, 2020 - Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Rules:
Submissions are expected to be the original works of the sender/photographer. Love City Car Ferries, Inc. reserves the right in perpetuity to use the photograph on its social media platforms, once the coupon has been given to the photographer.

Love City Car Ferries, Inc’s vessels the M/V Capt Vic and the M/V Grand Vic will resume service tomorrow, Friday, July 31, 2020. We are thankful for everyone’s safety and we look forward to seeing you on board. Offices will re-open tomorrow as well. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us during regular business hours at info@lovecitycarferries.com or at 340-779-4000.

Ports in the US Virgin Islands will be closed today due to the tropical storm that is expected late today through Friday. As per the United States Coast Guard "the ports will be re-opened after a satisfactory assessment of the waterway, including critical aids to navigation, has been conducted." Please follow us on Facebook for timely information regarding when our car ferry services will resume. If you have a reservation between today and Friday, send us an email to reschedule or to process a full refund. Our offices are closed until further notice but we will be checking emails. Stay safe and God bless!
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Wishing everyone a happy Emancipation Day and a wonderful Independence Day. July 3rd honors the emancipation of enslaved people in the then Danish West Indies in 1848. While, July 4th celebrates the Independence of our nation in 1776. Two great freedoms, that of a people and that of a nation. For that we should give thanks. Our corporate offices will be closed on both days. But our vessels are operational. Below is our holiday schedule. Thanks for your patronage and see you on board.

When catching a car ferry to St. John from St. Thomas, port fees are paid prior to your departure. The fees are a Government of the Virgin Islands fee payable to the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA.) VIPA's agents can be found in the booth, prior to going into the gate and on the dock. Your car ferry transportation services are payable either online or on board the vessel to the operator that owns said vessel. Love City Car Ferries, Inc. operates the Vic branded ferries which are black and white. Prices for our vehicles are determined based on the weight and size of the vehicle. Port fees are determined by VIPA and are subject to change. Please contact them for any questions with regard to these fees. Thanks for your patronage and see you on board.

To all the men out there who are Dad’s, Happy Father’s Day! We know it isn’t easy at times but we celebrate your contributions, your sacrifice, your wisdom, and your love. We respect, appreciate and love you. Have a wonderful day from your friends at Love City Car Ferries, Inc.

Happy Memorial Day to everyone; we remember and honor those who fought for our country. Love City Car Ferries, Inc. offices will be open on Memorial Day and the M/V Grand Vic is on the run beginning at 8:00 AM from St. John and ending at 7:00 PM from St. Thomas. Visit us online or follow us on FaceBook for up to date changes to our schedule.  Enjoy $10.00 off of your round trip fare for a regular sized car or small truck.
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