Sorry for the late response, but a few ways to avoid the ferry hassle from a long time BVI traveler. One is to stay overnight on STT. There are several hotels that are near the airport. The other is if you are a group, hire a water taxi. Depending on your group size it can be not too much more expensive per person than the commercial ferries. Also (which I did recently) fly from Beef to STT. Again depending on how many in your group it can be very affordable and totally hassle free at the airport. Of course, if none of these work for you the rule of thumb is no matter what your flight time, get the first ferry out. You can always breakfast at the PPR above the dock. You can check your luggage curb side and relax. Just catch a cab to the airport in time for the pre- flight check in. I have found that airport lines are worst on weekends, so if your schedule permits, avoid those days.