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Re: Can you stand another Ferry question....
[Re: Knotthead]
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04/08/2015 05:39 PM
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You might make it, but it's risky and possibly even only a 50/50 chance. Much better to be relaxed and take the 10 AM RTFF or the 9:30 Smiths, get to STT around 11 and have a relaxing lunch in CA somewhere (we like Petite Pump Room right in the ferry terminal), then cab over to the airport at your leisure.
Rob
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Re: Can you stand another Ferry question....
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04/09/2015 11:11 AM
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Depends on day of week and time of year. Weekends being the worst, especially near any holidays. Weekdays not so bad.
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Re: Can you stand another Ferry question....
[Re: tradewinds]
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04/09/2015 11:32 AM
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tradewinds said: If the line is long, get a porter. Best $$ you'll ever spend. I've read that too. How does that work? Do they walk you through a different line or do they walk you to the front? About how much? We will probably do this.
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Re: Can you stand another Ferry question....
[Re: CarrieO]
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04/15/2015 08:03 AM
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Same day? I'd be nervous. You have to go through C&I at the ferry wharf and at the airport. The STT airport recommends being at the airport three hours before your flight. Optimistically, you'll be at the airport at 11:15. Pessimistically? Next day. Good news, you're on Speedy's ferry. In order to have the best possible chance, go carryon only, preprint your board pass and have your immigration forms pre-filled. http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/CBP%20Form%206059B%20English%20%28Fillable%29_0.pdfYou'll need a plan B unless things go perfectly for you. We've done same day rebooking to a later flight when we've hit a travel delay. Have your airline on speed dial and your confirmation number handy. Barring that, Best Western Emerald Beach has a nice beach and is near the airport. Cheers, RickG
S/V Echoes, 2003 Beneteau 423 Grenada
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Re: Can you stand another Ferry question....
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04/15/2015 08:20 AM
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CarrieO, I would be less worried then Rick. Speedys is the most dependable ferry in BVI. The ferry is a little over an hour, which gives you plenty of time.We have never got to the airport more then 2 hours before departure, usually 1 1/2 hours and have never had a problem. If the lines are long, hire a porter. I will say if we have an early flight, we stay in St.Thomas overnight, to eliminate any worries.
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Re: Can you stand another Ferry question....
[Re: sail2wind]
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04/15/2015 07:53 PM
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Ja, as much as I enjoy seeing sail2wind as the optimist, you could pull it off. If you have carryon or need to get a boarding pass the porter will save you a lot of time.
I'm liking a Plan B that adds a day in St. Thomas. Lots of good restaurants, cocktails and a DNS (does not suck) beach at Best Western Emerald Beach.
Cheers, RickG
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Re: Can you stand another Ferry question....
[Re: sandsea]
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04/17/2015 11:32 AM
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Hi As an answer, you might check the questions section of the bestofbvi page on ferries. They list the time from VG to STT via Road Town as being 1 hour and 40 minutes, which is just about what we experienced with the 6:30 AM Speedy ferry from Spanish Town last year. Peace Dugg & Chris Our VI pics are at http://picasaweb.google.com/papadugg/ - haven’t started on our ‘14 pics for Picasa. Having trouble getting ‘13 on the site.
The sun and the sand and a drink in my hand with no bottom and no shoes, no shirt, and no problems...KC
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