Personally I have never found the ferry people at STT that helpful or friendly. That is a part of the reason we now skip STT and fly into San Juan (SJU) which has a cheap direct flight from DCA. The other part is the flight connections hassle to get to STT and limited options from STT to EIS.

In May 18 we found the front desk at Moorings to be somewhat "indifferent" and just chalked it up to what the locals must be going through post hurricane...in October 18 they (Dale especially) were back to their normal selves...

I just think the hassle trying to get to base sets the wrong tone for anyone to start a vacation with especially the captains and I see one of our compadres on another topic seems to have that issue stuck on a tarmac to STT. I have found our trips are easier to start with by skipping STT...

will let you know more in 8 days...