That depends -- we took out pregnant dtr-in-law sailing -- in & out of st thomas because of the air schedule -- flight delay out of miami so we would not have made the ferry -- were called while sitting on the tarmac to confirm our pre-arranged water taxi was aware and would meet us whenever the flight arrived -- great peace of mind -- no question having taxi meet at airport to water taxi, water taxi check in at C &I (old rules) and drop us off at out boat in Roadtown started the trip off right -- On return we did the ferry thing -- We booked the RTFF but "had" to jitney it to West end to board the ferry at the last minute -- who knows why -- fortunately she is a great traveller and all went well, but glad was at the end not the beginning of an otherwise great trip.....For us, well worth the extra bucks.