Recently, St Kitts has been grabbing the attention of worldwide tourists but, this time the reason is not the pristine beaches, mind-blowing coral reefs, irresistible charm, stunning natural beauty, and incredibly diverse terrain. Wondering what the reason is? Well, this time the reason that is making St Kitts a hot place among tourists is Makana Ferry, which is going to start on the islands very soon.
The Makana Ferry service in the Caribbean
The Makana Ferry service is one of the best hopping options in the Caribbean. The interesting thing is that you don’t need to pay a fat amount to enjoy this ferry. This service has been in operation for more than 30 years and now it is expanding its traveling destinations making St Kitts a new entry.
Special features of Makana Ferry
- The ferry has a 72 feet long catamaran.
- It can carry up to 150 passengers on its two decks.
- It features an open sun deck and two air-conditioned decks.
- The cruising speed of the ferry is around 23 knots.
- It also has a bar service area.
Early travel destinations of Makana Ferry service:
The ferry is already available on other Islands of the Caribbean named Statia, St Maarten, and Saba. The ferry destinations among these three islands are –
Statia – St Maarten
Statia – Saba
Saba – St Maarten details-
Rates:
ADULTS
Round Trip: US$85.00
One-way: US$65.00
CHILDREN (2 – 11)
Round Trip: US$55.00
One-way: US$35.00
INFANTS (UNDER 2)
Round Trip: Free
One-way: Free
Schedule:
- DEPARTING SABA
MON MORNING
Departs 7:20 AM
Arrives 9:00 AM
THU MORNING
Departs 7:20 AM
Arrives 9:00 AM
THU AFTERNOON
Departs 3:15 PM
Arrives 4:55 PM
SAT MORNING
Departs 7:20 AM
Arrives 9:00 AM
SAT AFTERNOON
Departs 3:15 PM
Arrives 4:55 PM
SUN MORNING
Departs 8:20 AM
Arrives 10:00 AM
- DEPARTING ST. MAARTEN
MON AFTERNOON
Departs 5:15 PM
Arrives 6:55 PM
THU MORNING
Departs 9:20 AM
Arrives 11:15 AM
THU AFTERNOON
Departs 5:15 PM
Arrives 6:55 PM
SAT MORNING
Departs 9:20 AM
Arrives 11:15 AM
SAT AFTERNOON
Departs 5:15 PM
Arrives 6:55 PM
SUN AFTERNOON
Departs 5:15 PM
Arrives 6:55 PM
Statia – St Maarten details-
Rates
ADULTS
Round Trip: US$85.00
One-way: US$65.00
CHILDREN (2 – 11)
Round Trip: US$55.00
One-way: US$35.00
INFANTS (UNDER 2)
Round Trip: Free
One-way: Free
Schedule
- DEPARTING STATIA
MON MORNING
Departs 6:00 AM
Arrives 9:00 AM
THU MORNING
Departs 6:00 AM
Arrives 9:00 AM
FRI MORNING
Departs 7:10 AM
Arrives 9:00 AM
SAT MORNING
Departs 6:00 AM
Arrives 9:00 AM
SUN MORNING
Departs 7:10 AM
Arrives 10:00 AM
- DEPARTING ST. MAARTEN
MON AFTERNOON
Departs 5:10 PM
Arrives 8:15 PM
THU AFTERNOON
Departs 5:15 PM
Arrives 8:15 PM
FRI AFTERNOON
Departs 5:15 PM
Arrives 7:00 PM
SAT AFTERNOON
Departs 5:15 PM
Arrives 8:15 PM
SUN AFTERNOON
Departs 5:15 PM
Arrives 8:15 PM
Statia – Saba Details:
Rates
ADULTS
Round Trip: US$65.00
One-way: US$40.00
CHILDREN (2 – 11)
Round Trip: US$40.00
One-way: US$25.00
INFANTS (UNDER 2)
Round Trip: Free
One-way: Free
Schedule
- DEPARTING STATIA
MON MORNING
Departs 6:00 AM
Arrives 7:00 AM
THU MORNING
Departs 6:00 AM
Arrives 7:00 AM
SAT MORNING
Departs 6:00 AM
Arrives 7:00 AM
SUN MORNING
Departs 7:10 AM
Arrives 8:00 AM
- DEPARTING SABA
MON AFTERNOON
Departs 7:15 PM
Arrives 8:15 PM
THU AFTERNOON
Departs 7:15 PM
Arrives 8:15 PM
SAT AFTERNOON
Departs 7:15 PM
Arrives 8:15 PM
SUN AFTERNOON
Departs 7:15 PM
Arrives 8:15 PM
So, we have provided you with all the details about the three active travelling destinations of Makana Ferry services. Now, let’s talk about its new ferry destination which is St Kitts.
St Kitts Makana Ferry
There has been a buzz about a Makana Ferry being started on St Kitts for quite some time and now it’s going to be true. The Makana Ferry service is being officially launched on St Kitts on 31st October 2022.
Initially, the ferry routes would be between
St Maarten – St Kitts
Saba – St Kitts
Statia – St Kitts
Fare and the schedule of St Kitts Makana Ferry ferry
Since the announcement regarding the ferry has been made recently, official fare and schedule of the ferry has not been disclosed yet. Soon, it will be public. Still, if you want to have an idea about the fare of the ferry, you can look into the fare of its other destinations about whom we have already talked and estimate the round figure amount.
Events that you can attend enjoying St Kitts Makana Ferry:
The primary purpose of starting this service in St Kitts this season of the year is to allow travelers to experience the colorful and fun-filled annual festivals of the island. From December itself, the captivating island will be hosting some mega cultural events, which you can definitely attend if you are there to enjoy the Makana Ferry. In December, there will be Sugar Mas Carnival. Then in January, you can enjoy St Kitts music festival. Means, the festival season is going to start in St Kitts.
Tourist places to visit when you are in St Kitts
When you are in St Kitts to enjoy Makana Ferry, don’t forget to explore the island and its alluring charm. If you call yourself a wandering soul, you will definitely be drawn to the magnetic term of the islands. From historical monuments to natural places, there are a number of tourist places that you can explore here. We have mentioned just a few:
- Brimstone Hill Fortress
- Fairview Great House
- Old Treasury Building
- Romney Manor
- Church of Immaculate Conception
So, this was all about the Makana Ferry that is going to be started in St Kitts soon. Plan your trip to this beautiful island and enjoy the fun of Makana Ferry to the fullest.
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