Anegada Ferry Terminal Upgrades Underway
Work began on October 5, 2025 to upgrade the Anegada ferry terminal so it can handle international arrivals and departures. The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority says improvements — including a 40-foot container office for customs and immigration, new fencing, gates, covered seating and additional restrooms — should be finished by mid-November 2025.
Major upgrades to the Anegada ferry terminal are underway to prepare the Sister Island’s main marine gateway for international arrivals and departures, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) said in a press release dated October 23, 2025. Work began on October 5, 2025 with a programme of security and passenger-facility improvements intended to bring the terminal into compliance with international standards.
Key elements include installation of a strategically placed 40-foot container office to house His Majesty’s Customs, Immigration, ferry agents and BVIPA staff; new perimeter fencing; and a main and secondary gate system to control passenger access to the dock. The project also provides practical comfort and service upgrades for residents and visitors: a covered waiting area and additional restrooms are being built to improve the passenger experience during peak periods and bad weather.
BVIPA said these measures are designed to make the terminal safer, more comfortable and more efficient for all ferry users. For Anegada residents and regular travellers between the Sister Island and Tortola, the improvements are significant. Having on-site customs and immigration facilities enables the island to process international ferry arrivals and departures directly, which can streamline travel for visitors arriving from neighbouring territories and support tourism development.
Enhanced security fencing and controlled access will also help protect infrastructure and manage passenger flows at the dock. BVIPA expects the work to be completed by mid-November 2025. While the authority has not published a detailed schedule of temporary closures, residents and visitors should anticipate some short-term disruption or altered boarding procedures while construction is active.
Ferry operators and BVIPA will likely provide updates on any schedule changes; passengers are advised to check directly with their ferry company or the ports authority before travelling. The upgrades reflect ongoing efforts to bolster the territory’s marine infrastructure ahead of high visitor seasons and to ensure compliance with international maritime and border-control standards. "These improvements aim to provide a safer, more comfortable, and efficient terminal for all ferry passengers," the BVIPA release said.
As work continues, the community can expect modest short-term inconvenience in exchange for longer-term benefits to safety, service quality and Anegada’s connectivity to the rest of the Virgin Islands and beyond.
Primary source: VINO