Here is my take on all of this.
If you are going to charge for baggage, then there is no reason to tip the baggage handler like I used to. Unless I get some special service at the airports (LIke getting an overweight bag on board for free) then I see no reason to tip. Same goes for the ferry bag handlers. Same with the taxi drivers on STT. In general unless I get special services no more tips.
Usually I (and wife) travel with 6 bags (carryon included) the cost for baggage fees on the ferry will be $18 each way. I don't believe speedy ferry is charging yet to Virgin Gorda.
So in the last few years we are now being charged $10 to leave STT, $10 to enter BVI, $20 to leave BVI, and now $3 per bag. The fees never seem to end. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif" alt="" />