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Re: New Ferry Runs Added
[Re: Yachtmaster]
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12/15/2014 11:40 AM
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On Sat Nov 29th we got to STT around 3:30 expecting to take the 5:30 FF to Roadtown. Asked several of the guys around the cab stand and they all said we had to go to Redhook. I don't know if it ran or not, if they just weren't aware or if we got snookered on that one. I'm thinking we'll have all the ferry numbers and try calling when we land but I'm sure they'll find a way to defeat me on that (like not answering).
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Re: New Ferry Runs Added
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12/15/2014 12:35 PM
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You should have been able to take a Smiths or Native Son ferry out of CA, if not a RTFF. I think the taxi guys may have just wanted a higher fare. It's not hard to have them stop at the CA terminal on their way to check what's still available. This is why we like to use Kevin for STT taxi service. He knows exactly what is available and he even helped line up a Speedy's late ferry for our group when the last Smith's was full and Speedy's dropped us off at RT on their way to VG. Kevin is de man!
Rob
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Re: New Ferry Runs Added
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12/15/2014 12:37 PM
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beerMe, calling the ferry offices Saturday afternoons has not worked out so well for us. I call the day before, preferably a weekday not at lunch time.
Cheers, RickG
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Re: New Ferry Runs Added
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12/15/2014 12:50 PM
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beerMe said: On Sat Nov 9th we got to STT around 3:30 expecting to take the 5:30 FF to Roadtown. On Nov. 9th, the new 5:30 run hadn't been added yet.
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Re: New Ferry Runs Added
[Re: tradewinds]
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12/15/2014 03:18 PM
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tradewinds said:beerMe said: On Sat Nov 9th we got to STT around 3:30 expecting to take the 5:30 FF to Roadtown. On Nov. 9th, the new 5:30 run hadn't been added yet. Ah, sorry it was actually Nov 29th, corrected that above. As we passed the CA ferry dock I looked back and saw there was a big ferry there, couldn't tell which one but not the Bonba Charger that was just before 5pm. There was actually someone on their cell talking to someone I think lived on VG who suggested stopping by the ferry to check. The driver didn't seem enthused and there were a couple of groans from others as well. We wanted to do that to but we chickened out, a bird in the hand and all that and I try real hard not to play the ugly American (but my wife has no problem playing the ugly Greek)!
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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Re: New Ferry Runs Added
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12/15/2014 03:23 PM
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SeaSeaRider said: You should have been able to take a Smiths or Native Son ferry out of CA, if not a RTFF. I think the taxi guys may have just wanted a higher fare. It's not hard to have them stop at the CA terminal on their way to check what's still available. This is why we like to use Kevin for STT taxi service. He knows exactly what is available and he even helped line up a Speedy's late ferry for our group when the last Smith's was full and Speedy's dropped us off at RT on their way to VG. Kevin is de man! Thanks SeaSea, I like the idea of having someone you trust helping out. I can probably get his contact info from a search but if you have it handy I'd sure like it! I assume this would usually be a private taxi and not one of the van rides right outside the luggage area?
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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Re: New Ferry Runs Added
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12/15/2014 03:34 PM
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RickG said: beerMe, calling the ferry offices Saturday afternoons has not worked out so well for us. I call the day before, preferably a weekday not at lunch time.
Cheers, RickG Thanks Rick (I'm Rick too), Completely understand about calling just before and around lunch time. This June I'll try calling once or twice a day or two out and see if we can hook up with Kevin too!
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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Re: New Ferry Runs Added
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12/15/2014 03:38 PM
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Yes, Kevin runs a private taxi service. You arrange for him to meet you as you arrive at STT. He stands at the area just past the free rum thimbles with your name on a sign. He isn't part of the large van taxi circus just outside luggage pick-up. 340-643-0025. Best to call or text him several weeks out. Email is kevintaxi101@yahoo.com, but sometimes he doesn't respond very quickly to emails.
Rob
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Re: New Ferry Runs Added
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12/15/2014 03:42 PM
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Thanks Tradewinds! Such a great service TTOL. Reminds me of the time we were at Anagada and I was looking for someone who boiled/steamed lobster instead of grilled. Within 15 minutes I had two people tell me Neptune's was da place (at least I think it was).
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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Re: New Ferry Runs Added
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12/15/2014 08:38 PM
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I'll add another little trick I learned was not to buy the round trip ticket. You may end up having to wait to use the return portion (a competitor may have a better schedule) or not be able to use it at all. The loss of flexibility on the way back is not worth the small savings IMHO.
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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Re: New Ferry Runs Added
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12/16/2014 10:06 AM
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Manpot said: Rarely do ferries fill completely up.. I had never seen one run out of capacity either.....until last July when our group of 6 needed to catch the last one out of CA. RTFF was down, Native Son wasn't there, Smith's was running Bomba Charger and a large group of teenage kids arrived at the terminal just before we did, probably a sailing or diving camp. Smith's said they only had 3 seats left! Fortunately, Kevin seemed to be aware of that from the time we left the airport and was on his cellphone the whole trip trying to arrange an alternative. We wound up on a Speedy's cat that first dropped off cruise ship passengers, then continued on to RT before going to VG. I'm pretty sure Kevin talked them into the RT dropoff. Only about 8-10 people got off in RT.
Rob
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Re: New Ferry Runs Added
[Re: SeaSeaRider]
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12/16/2014 12:04 PM
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SeaSeaRider, my daughter was probably in that group of teenagers headed to Lifeworks and Actionquest sailing camps. They have crew change over every three weeks and every two weeks all summer long. Kudos to Kevin!
Cheers, RickG
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Re: New Ferry Runs Added
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12/16/2014 12:51 PM
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Yep! Lots of kids in various summer programs down there. Looks like great fun! Wish I had known about that as a teenager (although the programs probably weren't around in the stone age!).
Rob
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