Exactly Eriesailor - the BVI's priced themselves way too high to attract any sailors from the cruising community or even the USVI charter boats. Now with essentially no BVI charter fleets remaining, the cruising tax will not provide any significant boost to the economy. Why not attract the cruising sailors who have avoided the BVI's because of the excessive mooring fees and C/I fees by eliminating the charges while the country and charter fleets are attempting to rebuild. Spending money with local businesses by cruising sailors will bring in the necessary income to help locals, as opposed to the government.

The number of charter boats and cruising sailors who arrived today (January 5, 2018) in Martinique was staggering. There was a nice weather window and sailors flocked to Martinique in numbers that we have not seen before. Wouldn't it be nice if the BVI's and USVI received some of these boats?

Also, mooring fees in the USVI are $26 in St. John (or $13 if you have the pass). Much different than the BVI's and currently there is no charge for moorings on St. John because the park is officially closed. Free moorings! How about that?!?