Fares and Ticket Costs
All persons traveling on the ferry require travel tickets. However, the cost of travel varies based on the following:
- Age of passenger
- Whether a vehicle is being transported
- Type of ferry used – passenger ferry/cargo ferry
- Class of ticket – Economy Class or Premium Class
The following table provides a summary of the ticketing costs and freight rates for light private vehicles, registered as private, rental or hired:
Trucks above 3,636 kg are not allowed on the passenger ferries.
| Passenger Ferry ECONOMY CLASS | Passenger Ferry ECONOMY CLASS | Passenger Ferry PREMIUM CLASS | Passenger Ferry PREMIUM CLASS | Cargo Ferry | Cargo Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Tickets – Passengers | One-Way | Return | One-Way | Return | One-Way | Return |
| Adult (12 years & above) | $75.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 | $37.50 | $75.00 |
| Child (3 years – 11 years) | $50.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $200.00 | $18.75 | $37.50 |
| Infant (2 years and under) | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Senior Citizen (Nationals of T&T 60 years & over) | $25.00 | $50.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Car/SUV (driver cost excluded) | $146.73 | $244.58 | $146.73 | $244.58 | ‘T’ Registered vehicles are based on weight (TARE/MGW) | ‘T’ Registered vehicles are based on weight (TARE/MGW) |
* Senior Citizens are Nationals of T&T 60 years & over with a valid T&T National ID or T&T Passport.
FREIGHT FARES
A driver MUST accompany the van on the respective sailing.
Freight rates for light vans/commercial vehicles registered as “T” vehicles, that are being transported on the ferries are listed hereunder:
| Van Weights | Freight | Vat | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 910 kg – 1,364 kg (2000-3,000 lbs) | $50.00 | $6.25 | $56.25 |
| 1,365 kg – 1,818 kg (3,000-4,000 lbs) | $60.00 | $7.50 | $67.50 |
| 1,819 kg – 3,636 kg (3,000-4,000 lbs) | $100.00 | $12.50 | $112.50 |
TRANSPORTING A VEHICLE – WITHOUT A DRIVER TRAVELLING
A car can be transported to/from Tobago without an accompanying driver ONLY on the cargo vessel – Cabo Star. This service is not available on the passenger ferries – T&T Spirit, A.P.T. James, Buccoo Reef and Galleons Passage.
| Vehicle Only (one way) | Vehicle Only (return) |
|---|---|
| $150.00 | $300.00 |
REFUNDS
A Ferry Ticket can be refunded only if it was not revalidated (changed), and it has not expired. Any request for refund will attract a 25% penalty fee of the total cost of the ticket. The customer will be required to complete the “Request for Refund” form which is available at the Ferry Terminals or on the FAQs section.