ORANJESTAD- The Makana Ferry, which operates a scheduled service between St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba, will add St. Kitts to the list of destinations. Twice a week, the Makana will sail the route twice a day, with a morning and an afternoon connection.

A shipping route between St. Eustatius and nearby St. Kitts has always been a fervent wish on St. Eustatius and one that has been planned from the start. However, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threw a spanner in the works, especially because St. Kitts had a fairly restrictive admission policy.

Start

After the abolition of the entry restrictions, the Makana believes the time is ripe for further expansion of the service. The first trips between St. Eustatius and St. Kitts will be carried out on October 31, 2022. The sailing time between the two islands is 1 hour and 10 minutes.