Kevin Campbell is Taxi operator in STT. We always text him # people, flight #, arrival time and where we are going (ie Ferry to BVI). We never purchase ferry tickets ahead of time as then you are mostly locked into that ferry company. Upon arrival, Kevin meets us at baggage and we are out the door quickly with our group.. no waiting for taxi to fill up. If timing is close, Kevin may call the ferry to let them know we are enroute. Many times we are able to catch an earlier than predicted ferry.

Obviously must consider costs from home to destination. For many, this is STT/ferry/ground taxi. But check prices, as EIS may be better. Sometimes via San Juan with overnight hotel allows you to get there earlier, with less costs, and by leaving a day earlier(That 18-20 hr flight may fit with overnight hotel, with no stress regarding connection).

For some, getting to destination includes getting on charter boat in STT and sailing to BVI(which is destination for most). If waters are calm, like the past several days, this may be good. If winds are 25-30, then most newbies are going to be apprehensive)