http://www.buffettnews.com/2017/12/08/27228/

Pauline

Good for him! He has a deep connection to St. Barts. Although he says he's encouraging travel to St. Barts with a free concert, the people who normally go to St. Barts probably don't need free! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

It certainly wasn't free, but I can say that the Jimmy Buffett, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney concert in Tallahassee was the best concert we've ever been to!!

I’m always a day late! Landing on SXM 12/27! That would have been fun to go to!!

I just scored tickets to JB and the Eagles in Orlando in April. I've been to many Buffett concerts, been a fan forever but my first Eagles.

Wow, that's an odd combination, I think! I would enjoy it though. Love the Eagles too! Where is the concert?

What time do you land? Maybe you could take the high speed ferry over and get there in time to see JB!

There may well be a special ferry that makes a roundtrip just for the concert. That would be the way to go, if you could. As otherwise, you'd also have to find someplace to stay on St Barts, which I assume would be hard just for one night.

Can't remember the name, but we used to hit the bar/restaurant on SBH associated with Buffett and also one time got very close to the house on the private beach that he owned on the island. Used to know SBH like the back of my hand. Our first trip was 30 years ago and when mini-mokes were the standard way of getting around.

Not so odd. Buffett was the opening act for an Eagles tour back in the 70's.

Le Select, Charlie. There are new Mini-Mokes now, made in China I think.

Oh, ok, thanks for the info!

Around 7 or 8 yrs ago when JB put on a free concert in St Barts, we took two fast boats over that were chartered for the concert by groups. When we got over there, we found a lot of chartered boats had gone over from SXM too. It was packed with people. I can only imagine how crowded it will be Christmas week!

Yes, I remembered that. That would be the way to go if someone is doing that this time.

I'm thinking maybe he means Autour du Roche <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />

Interesting. I will have to look into the special boats!!

Le Select sounds correct. Sort of like on a corner. I used to LOVE the creperie in Gustavia. They knew how to make a real galette.

Charlie, Le Crêperie a block up from Le Select, is still there. It has changed hands a few times, but it is still going strong. I had lunch there a few weeks ago. Crêpe Jambon Fromage (Ham and Cheese Crêpe), and Salted Caramel Ice Cream for dessert. Very nice.

Autour du Rocher is still a ruin. It lost some more roof to Irma, not that it had much left.

As to the concert, I don't know if the Coral Reefers will be there. I've heard a few local musician's names mentioned. Should be a good time though - his past concerts on the quay have been.

Does anyone know where to search for special ferries going back and forth for the concert?? Can’t seem to find a thing or time for the concert!

Just a WAG, check with Bobbie's Marina??? Or check with Bob Cass, to see if he knows anything or can find out..

Thanks!

Please post information if you find out about ferry service.

Camping World stadium. He is doing a few dates with them including Miami @ the Dolphins stadium. He got his start opening for the Eagles so this is fitting.

We took two of these boats over. Very fast!!! Wish I could remember who ran them. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...e=3&theater

I just looked through more of our old pictures from Buffett in 09. The link to Rafting Adventures at sailingsxm.com no longer works. But, I did see in another picture that the Golden Eagle was a tour boat that went over for the concert. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_R...St_Maarten.html
I don't know how many other catamarans survived the hurricane.

I just checked again. http://sailingsxm.com/ does work!!!

Thanks - I messaged them. Do you remember what time
The concert was in 09? My entire family wants to try to do this, but we don’t land on SXM until 3:00. I keep telling them it won’t happen!!!

Stupid question--can't you rearrange your flights to come in a day earlier?

haha trust me i looked into it. my Boston crew cant and JFK still running reduced flights

OK, well I hope it works out for you, that you can go!

We used Great Bay Express ferry service from Bobby's Marina in 2009. I just called them and they are considering doing a special ferry for the concert but they are not sure yet. I think that the more people that give them a call regarding the special ferry, the greater the chance of them adding the special ferry for the concert.

anyone know if there might be a charter plane going between Barbados and St Barths for the show? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> We were supposed to be in SBH during that time but we changed our travel plans to Barbados because of the hurricane...we've looked at commercial flights for getting to SBH for the show, but too iffy and complicated

Hey, yeah, if you've got the money, you can find a charter flight!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

Kim,
The show was in the evening, and I think we met the boat in the mid afternoon.

Thanks - my husband thinks I am nuts - the kids (28, 25 and 18) say make it happen!!!!

The Scoobi Too posted on Facebook that the concert starts at 9:00pm. They said they won’t be running because of some French Law! No other info

Hope you're able to get it worked out to go!

I just suggested since I would be turning the big 50, maybe we just all stay the night on SBH! Hubby thinks I’m nuts!! Think I have struck out!

Just booked Eagle Tours for the boat ride to/ from the concert.

Just sent you a message

just replied by pm but not sure if it worked.

The Eagle Tours cat is currently scheduled for an 11AM departure from SXM and an 11PM departure from St. Barts (times may change depending on the final announced time of the concert). One negative is that the approximate transit time is 2 hours each way. I also called Great Bay Express today and they said that they currently do not have any plans for a special ferry for the concert.

Thanks - got your PM. I called Eagle as well won’t work for us. . Gonna keep trying, hopefully of of the ferry companies will decide to run!!

Contact Voyager and see if they will add a trip.

Or, pool your $ with others and take Yannis taxi service
Water Taxi Service St Maarten
Taxi boat (one way before 6pm): 1,200€*
Taxi boat (one way after 6pm): 1,400€*

You could also see what the boat out of Anguilla could do. I know I've used them, as has your Mom.

Uncertain how they fared in Irma though.

http://www.gbferries.com/otherservices.html

Thanks I think I’m SOL! But just emailed GB ferries to see!

Time confirmed as 9PM. If you're on FB you can find the official announcement of the "Concert de Solidarité" on the Collectivité's FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/comstbarth/phot...5622889/?type=3

An update: Great Bay Ferry has a 5:00pm ferry going over but not returning until the next day. They state the issue is having someone after 5:00pm for immigration. Voyager out of Marigot has ferries going over after 5:00 but no return until next day. I have spoken with Aqua Mania and they said the Edge is not going and they don’t have any cats going. As previously stated. We can’t make the Eagle. And Scoobi Too said they won’t be going. Officially giving up!! Was really hoping one of the ferries would be running a special trip.

Sorry it didn't work out for you. I'm sure it will be a cool concert.

Eagle is now leaving at 2PM-2:30PM and they have added a second boat.

Thanks - yes I heard from them. I need a much later crossing. That’s my issue. I asked if they could just bring us back and due to immigration they couldn’t do one ways.

Is the immigration issue on St Barts? Or SXM?

I know many times Anguilla (granted it's a whole other place) have opened up and accommodated late arrivals. Of course I believe there's a bit of a "fee"....i.e if you take a private boat over for dinner.

Don't any of your famous friends have a couch you could sleep on in St Barts for the night? Or maybe the yacht Oprah or Ellen will be on? lol
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Don’t laugh but my husband was just offered a house on St jean Beach if we wanted to stay there. A customer of ours owns a place!!!! Just becoming too much hustle and bustle!!

There aren't many villas on St Jean, so that would be a nice treat. If you can get to SBH, then stay over, and take the Voyager ferry back the next day.

I know! Very torn as to what to do!!!!

It would be nice to have such problems!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" />

Right!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />

Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!

How often do you EVER get this kind of opportunity? ANnnnd a freaking house thrown in for the night to boot?

DO IT!!! You deserve it this year.

For those who use Facebook, The Collectivité has posted a couple of videos"

https://www.facebook.com/comstbarth

As has the local newspaper:

https://www.facebook.com/LeJSB/

Check both the Photo and the Video areas.

Here are links to a couple of higher quality videos:

A Pirate Looks At 40
https://youtu.be/iSuQ76wii2Y

Margaritaville
https://youtu.be/FTlIhFhBl40

Thanks for the links!!

One more video, Autour du Rocher:

https://youtu.be/PE7_qMSDxVY

And another... Upload speeds on St Barth aren't that great these days, so it can be a bit of a struggle for the friend who is uploading these.

5 O'clock Somewhere:
https://youtu.be/JMQnbniGAT4