ABC ferry

[Damselfish]

I've seen a few articles recently about the possibility of ferry service between Aruba-Bonaire-Curacao. Such as The Netherlands supports development ferry service ABC-islands - Cura

I believe this is something that's come up in the past and died. Was wondering if anyone local had an opinion if there was actually any chance of it happening this time.

 

[CptTightPants21]

I was about to ask what the hell you were talking about and that they already had a great ferry...then I remembered I was thinking of St. Thomas and the BVI..whoops

Would love to see a Ferry between the ABCs.

 

[RJP]

St Thomas to Tortola is 8-12 miles (depending on which ferry terminals you're talking about on either end) so you're looking at 25-45 min across fairly well protected/calm water. A handful of relatively small boats can easily handle zipping between St Thomas, St John, Tortola, Virgin Gorda all day long.

Oranjestad to Willemstad is ~80mi across open ocean. Willemstad to Kralendijk is probably 50mi. So you're looking at 3.5-5hrs if the seas are compliant? Longer, and much less fun, if they aren't.

 

[jimw]

It is my understanding that ferrys between Curacao and Bonaire have been attempted a number of times and all failed. The crossing can be very rough, maybe a big stable boat would work.....

 

[Bas Harts]

They are looking at it again..... Most likely it will not happen..... again.....