FRS also runs ferries to islands like St Kitts and Montserrat, but those routes tend to be pricier. This route works nicely because your biggest transport cost will be the international flight from Québec to SVG. After that, it’s just one short SVG → Saint Lucia flight, and the rest is ferries - usually €19–31 for FRS depending on fare class. I’ve attached an FRS brochure that might come in handy.

If you’d prefer to avoid commercial ferries altogether, there’s also the option of yacht hitchhiking or crewing through sites like CrewBay or FindACrew. These usually work on a cost-sharing basis, but you’d need to stay flexible on timing (don’t expect same-day departures). If you go that route, take safety seriously: verify the captain’s ID/registration, and make sure they’re clearing through official ports only.

And then there's the option of mail boats, which Kash wrote about a couple of months back. They are definitely the slow way to travel, and harder to find. But if you're up for doing some research, you might strike gold.

I hope this helps you plan, Kerstin! If any of you other intrepid island hoppers have some tips to share, please hop into the comments.