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Re: Another ferry question- sorry guys
[Re: WayneC]
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03/06/2016 09:47 AM
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warren460
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You never know the best return as the ferrys are not terribly reliable. Evan a return ticket and a reservation does not guarantee you a ride. I have seen people with return tickets and reservations denied boarding a full ferry.
Last edited by warren460; 03/06/2016 09:47 AM.
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Re: Another ferry question- sorry guys
[Re: warren460]
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03/06/2016 11:26 AM
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HillsideView
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Watched a couple screaming at the ticket window at Smith's ferry for a refund because the midday boat was canceled and Native Son is not obligated to honor the ticket. Lousy way to end a vacation.
Note: Last couple trips have used Native Son (always go to West End so RTFF not an option)each way and "0" issues.Smith's appears to be a complete disaster with constant breakdowns/cancellations.
One thing I can tell you, all bets are off on the last boat of the day to Tortola on Saturday and Sundays. Better have a Plan B if that is in your travel plans.
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Re: Another ferry question- sorry guys
[Re: Manpot]
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03/06/2016 11:43 AM
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Something else I've notice Mal, can't say it is "Official", but every time I have arrived into downtown CA on a Native Son boat, didn't matter if Smith's or RTFF was in the harbor before them, they stand off and Native Son berths first. I'm thinking they must have an arrival schedule at the port that they stick to, and even if you show up first, there is a boat scheduled before you and you are going to wait.
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Re: Another ferry question- sorry guys
[Re: HillsideView]
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03/06/2016 01:45 PM
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Arrival processing priority at STT is based on which company has the next scheduled departure not scheduled arrival. It doesn't matter how much time before that departure or even if it will be the same boat. Usually Native Son's 2:30 departure gets them to top of the pile on mid day arrivals.
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. - Mark Twain
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Re: Another ferry question- sorry guys
[Re: calsail]
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03/06/2016 02:54 PM
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If you have the choice, stay away from Providenicetown II. Yes it is nice, MUCH nicer than all the rest. But, if it is crowded, It can add a fair bit of time to the trip. They often carry ALOT of Island freight, which offloads before the first passenger leaves. That coupled with the heavy passenger load, locals go first, . And if the lady with the LLOONNGG ornately painted nails is working customs.....
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Re: Another ferry question- sorry guys
[Re: hallucination]
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03/07/2016 02:51 PM
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I find it very rude and annoying that locals are given preference at C&I. I pay my ticket just like everyone else. They should have 2 lines one for locals and the other for non-locals. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Another ferry question- sorry guys
[Re: tpcook]
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03/12/2016 11:23 PM
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tpcook said: I find it very rude and annoying that locals are given preference at C&I. I pay my ticket just like everyone else. They should have 2 lines one for locals and the other for non-locals. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif" alt="" /> Is that the same problem when returning and clearing into the USVI C&I ?? Or is it all one line in STJ or STT? Thanks!
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