Seperate but related: We ALWAYS bring a cooler (and when I have more than 6 quests I always ask charter company for a second cooler). We keep all ice for cocktails and all our drinks in there (just cycle in new one every two days). yes it melts but in the BVI (all of the islands even Windwards) it is not even a thought (Delieverance). Yes Ik it hurts to pay for ice but I rationalize it relative to the overall cost of the vacation it is pennies. I dont know how to charter wo it? Am I the exception?