I've been watching airfares on KAYAK and have been debating whether I should fly into BVI (EIS) or USVI (STT). As of a few minutes ago, here is what I know regarding getting myself to the BVI.

It cost threes times as much flying to BVI vs STT, AND it takes twice as long due to the long lay over in Puerto Rico (SJU), by taking the red eye from the west coast.

With that huge of a difference, I can hire a private shuttle to pick me up and take me right to customs and then my boat and have a few bucks left over to buy a round of Painkillers. Something for your friend to think about if she hasn't already booked her trip. G'luck!