How do you catch a car ferry in the United States Virgin islands? It is easier than you think. Below are tips that can help you.

1. If you are not a resident and you are not familiar with the landscape, you may first have to get a local map of the island so that you can find the docks. 
2. Book online. Bookings must be made at least one day prior to departure.
3. During regular times, arrive to the docks 10-15 minutes before departure time.  If you arrive sooner, you may not catch the ferry you booked, especially since different companies use the same dock.  Love City Car Ferries, Inc. has black and white car ferries and the sailors wear blue shirts.  The vessels are the M/V  Capt. Vic and the M/V Grand Vic. 
4. During high traffic times, arrive 20-30 minutes before departure time. Check our facebook page for current information.
5. When you arrive at the dock in Red Hook, you will be greeted by a Virgin Islands Port Authority official who will collect a small government toll. Once you pay the toll, let them know you have a reservation. It will help them direct you where to line up.
6. Be prepared to reverse onto the vessel.  It is best to keep your windows rolled down so that you can hear the instructions of the crew member who is guiding you on board.  Once parked, engage your safety break and wait for the cashier to process your ticket.
7. After your ticket is processed, you are free to exit your vehicle and enjoy the views of Pillsbury Sound, the waterway between St. Thomas and St. John. If you are on the M/V Grand Vic, we also have a lounge that serves refreshments.

See you on board!

To our lovely customer: Happy Valentine’s Day! You are the reason for our existence and we love to serve you!

Presidents’s Day Sale on Monday Feb 17, 2020. 20% off of rides in cars, small trucks or SUVs. Limited to Vic Sea Miles Club Members only.

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Every year in the month of February, America, United Kingdom, and Canada, celebrate the contributions of Blacks to their respective histories. For America, we’ve been celebrating Black History Month since 1976, as a result of the activism of Carter G. Woodson, Jesse Moreland and others. February was chosen as an acknowledgment of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglas. Throughout the remainder of the month we will share some little known facts about black history. Today, we decided to share a list of inventions by black inventors:

• Air Conditioner Unit, Frederick M. Jones, 1949
• Almanac, Benjamin Banneker, 1791
• Blood Plasma Bag, Charles Drew, 1945
• Clothes Dryer, George T. Sampson, 1971
• Baby Buggy, William H. Richardson, 1889
• Elevator, Alexander Miles, 1867
• Fire Extinguisher, Thomas Marshall, 1872
• Gas Mask, Garret Morgan, 1914
• Golf Tee, George T. Grant, 1899
• Auto Cut-Off Switch, Granville T. Woods, 1839

Above are just a few black inventors. Keep in mind that many of the things you use today that make your life considerably more enjoyable was invented by a black person. What is especially telling is that many of these individuals did not benefit financially from their inventions due to the twin blade of slavery and discrimination. In fact, some did not even receive credit for their inventions. Despite this, their contributions are still with us today.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day 2020. As we celebrate this great man and his legacy let us remember that we are equally responsible for any injustice that exists in our community. Silence is no excuse. Also let us continue to strive for equality and justice for all. The idealism of his legacy is still as important today as it was during his life. Have a wonderful MLK Day.

Love City Car Ferries, Inc incorporated in August of 1997 and was the first to provide several services to VI residents and visitors. From our first day of service, our tickets never expired. In 2007, we first published our web site under the domain onlinebookinglovecitycarferries.com. Therefore, from 2007 we offered online reservations. Eventually our booking engine was updated in 2013. Given this, we have been offering credit card payments since 2007. Anyone can pay online or on the vessel. Love City Car Ferries, Inc. has always been a leader and trend setter in the VI car ferry industry.

Love City Car Ferries, Inc's staff and management wish you and yours all the best for the New Year to come. By God's grace, as we embark on this journey together we express sincere thanks and appreciation to all of you.

Here are some important reminders:

1. Changes to our schedule are posted on our social media platforms. So follow us, like, and subscribe to stay informed.
2. Our vessels are branded with the Vic name and they are black and white so be sure to board the correct vessel, if you desire to do business with us. The vessels are Grand Vic, Capt, Vic, and Island Vic.
3. Fleet Update: Because we have more than one vessel, we will ensure that we leave no one behind. Grand Vic is the newest car ferry in the current fleet of car ferries servicing the Virgin Islands. It was built in an effort to upgrade the services we provide. Capt Vic is an old faithful and the true gem of our fleet. Island Vic is currently still being fixed post hurricanes.

The above is an updated schedule for Love City Car Ferries, Inc. Historically, we departed on the odd hour from Red Hook between 7 AM and 7:00 PM and usually on the even hour from Cruz Bay between 6:15 AM and 6:15 PM. This schedule update now includes a half hour departureS.  If you are running late and miss us on the top of hour the next half hour departure will also be one of our vessels.

Keep in mind, as per usual, our first trip of the day is eliminated on weekends and on holidays. Also, pay particular attention to the blue asterisk by the half hour departures because those trips are not currently being run due to several constraints. Lastly, the half hour departure runs are not done on Sundays nor Holidays.

If you have any questions, please give us a call at 340-779-4000. Thanks for your patronage.

Your team at Love City Car Ferries, Inc wishes you and your loved ones all the best for the holiday season. If you are a customer, we thank you for your patronage over the past year. To all suppliers, we couldn't do our job without your help, thank you. We are grateful for our partnership. Good vibes only now and for the New Year to come!

Important Reminders
The office will be closed on December 25, 2019 and January 1st, 2020.
Vessels will be running their holiday schedule on those dates, which simply means that the first trip is eliminated. 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving from your friends at Love City Car Ferries, Inc.
We are thankful for your patronage and business partnership throughout the year.
Holiday Office Hours
On Thanksgiving day our offices are closed. We reopen on Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Vessel Hours
On Thanksgiving Day, our vessel will run its holiday schedule but will resume normal operational hours on Black Friday.

On Black Friday, Love City Car Ferries, Inc will be offering a 20% off sale for noncommercial customers in a car or small truck less than 3 tons. So enjoy the discount and ride for $40.00 round trip on that day. Vic Sea Miles club customers may receive additional discounts direct to their inbox, depending on how much they have used our service.

If you have any question, don't hesitate to give us a call at 340-779-4000 during our normal business hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Mondays through Thursdays and 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Fridays.

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*Sale prices are not available for commercial vehicles nor reservation vehicles.

Freedom is not free. We know this, but at times we forget. Thanks to all Veterans who served and gave so much so that we could have the freedom to live our daily lives. God bless you.