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Re: SXM - arrival question (carryon only?)
[Re: nmf5678]
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02/04/2024 11:31 AM
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nmf--frankly, I HOPE you make it, but I wouldn't bet any money on it. Regardless of luggage, you still have to go through immigration. Where does the ferry leave from? IF it leaves from Oyster Pond, I would say you have zero chance of making it. If by the airport, maybe. Luggage on the WEEKEND is often two hours and more to come. SOME people during the week are reporting only 30 minutes to out the door with luggage. My recommendation, carryon or not, is for you to have a backup plan in place, as I think you will need it.
Carol Hill
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Re: SXM - arrival question (carryon only?)
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02/04/2024 11:36 AM
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Check out the Voyager Ferry from Marigot to SBH https://voy12.com/en/They have a later voyage that leaves on Thursday at 6:55pm arriving an hour later Nice ferry.
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Re: SXM - arrival question (carryon only?)
[Re: nmf5678]
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02/04/2024 11:51 AM
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I could be wrong, but if all the Gods are lined up perfectly in your favor you MIGHT make that crossing but personally speaking, I wouldn’t set my heart on it or take the chance. They have to have a landing gate for you, deplane the passengers, get everyone in and through immigration and reorganized and into a taxi or two for the ferry. If it were me I’d opt for the later crossing from Marigot as suggested previously. I would definitely do carry-on only - no way you’d make it having to collect luggage. Good luck and enjoy St. Barths.
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pat
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Re: SXM - arrival question (carryon only?)
[Re: erb923]
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02/04/2024 12:40 PM
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erb--that sounds like a MUCH better option, from Marigot, regardless of checking bags or not.
Carol Hill
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Re: SXM - arrival question (carryon only?)
[Re: Dr Phil SXM]
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02/04/2024 09:28 PM
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Phil.--he said it was this Thursday. There are two ships in But i agree with your assessment.
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Re: SXM - arrival question (carryon only?)
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02/05/2024 07:32 PM
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nmf-so, you can just take the later ferry, if you miss the earlier one?
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Re: SXM - arrival question (carryon only?)
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02/07/2024 12:55 AM
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Good luck on that boat ride. I’m usually a pretty good sailor but I often find it to be a rough crossing on the best of days so if you’re making the crossing in rough weather, you’re my hero. . 🙂🙂
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Re: SXM - arrival question (carryon only?)
[Re: nmf5678]
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02/07/2024 10:02 AM
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nmf--I hope no one in your group is prone to seasickness. I hear the ferry to Anguilla has been cancelled for today. Not sure if the one to St. Barts is cancelled for today or not. I believe the small craft advisory is still in place, so I would imagine tomorrow may well be just as rough. If it were me, I'd be looking to fly to St. Barts, as there are lots of flights there. Please do let us know how this all works out.
Carol Hill
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Re: SXM - arrival question (carryon only?)
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02/07/2024 11:17 AM
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Bahston--OK, didn't think about the flights being cancelled. That is a very tricky runway to land on, so that makes sense, I guess. Sounds like those folks need to stock up on Dramamine!
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Re: SXM - arrival question (carryon only?)
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02/08/2024 10:04 AM
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Yesterday was scary just flying in to SXM, AA cancelling all their flights, and a missed landing and a go-round by Jet Blue. Hopefully things go better for you today and you will arrive at your destination. Best wishes and do let us know how everything goes.
Carol Hill
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