Question 1) Prior to COVID, we did not really worry about what ferry to catch from Charlotte Amalie to Tortola as long as we were not arriving too late. We just collected our luggage after our flight and headed to the ferry terminal to catch the next departure.

Last year, due to COVID the ferries were restricted in how many people they could carry and it was important to have a reservation prior to arriving in St. Thomas or you could end up left on shore.

Are the ferries still running at half capacity this year? Is it important to make a ferry reservation in advance for any other reason?

Question 2) We are arriving on Thanksgiving Day. I am assuming that T-Day in the U.S. will not affect the ferry schedules. Is this a valid assumption?

Thanks