Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV Marine Terminal
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
The Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV Marine Terminal is situated in Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands. This facility serves as a hub for seaplane and ferry services between the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, connecting St. Thomas and St. Croix.
Inside the terminal, visitors can find the St. Thomas/St. John's marine manager's office, federal inspection services, ferry ticket booths, and an open-air waiting area. The terminal overlooks the St. Thomas waterfront and features a second-floor restaurant specializing in Caribbean cuisine, offering impressive harbor views. Recent upgrades have been made to ensure the facility complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Parking and Ground Transportation are available at this facility. Click here for more information.
Port Services at this Facility
E. W. Blyden IV Marine Terminal
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Service Port
Port Code: 5101
Phone: (340) 774-6755
Fax: (340) 777-5432
Daily Operational Hours:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM (AST)
Parking
Metered Parking
Hours of Operation:
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6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
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Overnight parking is not allowed at this facility.
Metered Parking
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$0. 25 per half hour (Maximum of two hours)
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Vehicles parked at expired meters will be booted at a cost of $125.
Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV
Edward Wilmoth Blyden, IV was born on St. Thomas on June 13, 1924. On March 1, 1941, he began his career with the US Immigration and Naturalization Service as a messenger/janitor. He took leave to serve in World War II as a member of the Armed Forces in the US Army. He was honorably discharged and returned to St. Thomas in 1946. Blyden resumed his former position at Immigration and worked his way up the ladder by being promoted to a clerk, an investigative aide, an immigration aide, and an examiner.
In 1972, he was promoted to the rank of an immigration inspector, which he credited as being his favorite position of his career. He enjoyed interacting with the interesting travelers he met each day. Blyden worked at Immigration for over 52 years and was recognized as the agency's longest-serving employee. He was commended by Congress for his expertise, contributions, and distinguished work ethic in 1991.
On December 14, 1993, the newly constructed Tortola Wharf building owned by the VI Port Authority was renamed in his honor via Act. No. 5924. It was signed by Governor Alexander A. Farrelly on December 23, 1993. The VI Port Authority officially named the building in honor of Mr. Blyden via a commemoration ceremony held on May 6, 1994. Today, the Edward W. Blyden IV Marine Terminal is one of VIPA's busiest passenger ferry facilities, connecting travelers between downtown Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas to St. John and the British Virgin Islands.
