"Maho Bay offers .3 miles of beach for your walking enjoyment, and several large seagrass areas perfect for viewing turtles. Amenities include pavilions to rent for your family party or wedding, as well as restrooms at the western end of the beach. There is a large parking area at the eastern end of the beach. Please do not park on or in the vegetation." -National Park Service

Learn about other St. John Beaches

Have a wonderful President's Day. If you have the day off, enjoy your rest and relaxation as you reflect on the founding fathers. Love City Car Ferries, inc's office is open and the M/V Grand Vic is operational. Thank you for your patronage.

Every year, as one ponders black history month, it becomes more difficult to reconcile the fact that the history of any group should be relegated to one month of the year. America is a melting pot; thus, American history is black history and black history is world history. Given that internal dialogue, this post was almost not written. Instead, our focus this year is on the the history/impact of black people of Caribbean descent on the American fabric. Hope you enjoy reading this list as much as we enjoyed putting it together. I am sure we have missed many individuals. Feel free to add their names below this post as you read and enjoy our American history.

​I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.
​-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Have a wonderful MLK Day and remember his wise words. We are all connected in one common humanity. Love keeps us on the highest frequency. Our offices are open and Grand Vic is operational. Thank you for your patronage.

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.