It's always worth talking about the current zit on BVI chartering.

A great alternative to BB is calling it a day and getting a FCFS ball before 3 in the afternoon. Late enough for the lunch stops to be done, and before the HH troops descend.

As said, Great Harbor, Jost, and Cooper are the hot spots, but at Jost there are more balls and more choices in Little Harbor, and many would bypass Cooper for either Peter or Norman, depending on which direction going or coming.

Remember the business model of BB. Shoreside businesses still own the mooring spots, BB is just a middle man. BB makes it's money off the difference between the reserved cost and the FCFS fee, and also relieves the BVI business of CC fees. Whose money goes in BB's pocket ? YOURS. for what ?? A Marketing contrivance that makes money solely for BB.

If you want/need the comfort of a reservation at one specific place on one specific day-- you can have that.

If you don't need it, have a great day !