While they had the VIP lounge at the airport I flew in a couple of times and was greeted each time, got a glass to drink in the lounge while someone took my filled-in forms and passport away. 10 minutes or so later I'd have my stamped passport in hand and be rolling my bag out the door. It was a great system and made it worth flying into EIS rather than STT for me, since the lounge is gone I've reverted to STT and the ferry when I travel to the BVI.

I certainly hope they reinstate the system, as it did make flying to EIS palatable despite the higher costs. While a VIP entry via ferry would be great, there's no facilities for such a segregated entry at the West End or in Road Town, so I'm not going to hold my breath for that to happen.