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Airport to the Ferry #216567
02/04/2020 09:48 AM
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I'm looking for the easiest way to get from the airport to the ferry to Anguilla

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Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216569
02/04/2020 09:53 AM
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Taxi?


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Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216571
02/04/2020 10:01 AM
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Is there still a Dutch side connection for the AXA ferry? If yes, that would be my choice.


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Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216573
02/04/2020 10:03 AM
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OK, maybe I'm wrong, but isn't the Great Bay Express or whatever, right across the street from the airport now? You have the one that leaves from Marigot and then there is the more expensive one that leaves from right around the airport somewhere. If it were ME and going straight to Anguilla, that's what I would do, versus taking a taxi to Marigot and then the ferry from there.


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Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: Carol_Hill] #216575
02/04/2020 10:10 AM
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As far as I know, several ferries depart from there.

GB EXPRESS


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Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: ruralcarrier] #216584
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Thanks, it looks like the GB Express is the easiest and closest.

Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216585
02/04/2020 11:26 AM
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It's definitely more expensive than the route from Marigot, but for a direct transfer to Anguilla, that's the route I would go. I don't actually know if the GB Express is the ONLY one from the airport area or not.


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Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216587
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when I am on vacation to spend a little more money to make things easier is the way I usually go.

The old kiss method.

Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216588
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Makes sense to me.


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Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216590
02/04/2020 11:45 AM
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While it was a while ago, we've done the GB Express trip from the airport area and it was simple and seamless. They handled our bags on and off the boat and right up to the immigration office at Blowing Point. The boat is fast and the staff very caring. I usually don't have any issues on the water but the day we crossed to AXA it was very rough and I guess they saw I was feeling the weather. They were very solicitous, offering me both bottled water and wristbands to help the situation.


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Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216593
02/04/2020 11:59 AM
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There are 2-3 ferries that leave from there but GB Express is the only one I have personal experience with. More expensive than the public ferry but it is very convenient and they have always done a great job. Good luck.


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Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216614
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Just made the res with GB thanks

we wouldn't of had to do this except our flight from sna juan to axa was canceled and we had to rebook

and fly into sxm

Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216617
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there are at least four ferries from SXM airport to Anguilla See:

Ferries to Anguilla.

I hope this helps.

Last edited by ChiTownHarry; 02/04/2020 03:31 PM.

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Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216643
02/04/2020 07:10 PM
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Yes, I thought you initially were flying into AXA.


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Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: ruralcarrier] #216688
02/05/2020 10:38 AM
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We were but they canceled the san Juan to axa and wanted to put us up over night. Scrambled and it's working out. Got the exit seats on both legs. It's like winning the lottery.

Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216689
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Good deal.


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Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216690
02/05/2020 11:19 AM
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Calypso charters leave from the ferry terminal by the airport as well. Easily walkable even with luggage. We have done day trips and I think it’s 65 each way. Plus a departure fee upon return

Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216725
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The public ferry (from Marigot) is much more reliable (and economical) than the private ferries. One issue with the private ferries is that oftentimes you may end up waiting on other passengers on later or late flights. Read the online reviews.

Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: Pete] #216730
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I have used both over the years and never experienced such an issue. In fact, a time or two the public ferry ended up leaving on "island time" as they were not full and waited to try and get a few more passengers. I will agree the public ferry is more economical but people will pay for convenience and comfort.


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Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216805
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Comfort is debatable. And the convenience comes along with being shaken down for tips. But options are good, and to each his own.

Re: Airport to the Ferry [Re: downhillracer] #216806
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For the first time in many years taking an 8 minute flight to AXA. Not cheap but most who take this flight say it was a breeze. My problem is relying on the Miami flight getting in on time(which it normally does and even gets in 15 mins early.) But taking the Ferry back to Marigot as will have a car waiting.
Will see how it goes.


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