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Getting from SXM to St. Barts

Posted By: MrWhiskerssammy

Getting from SXM to St. Barts - 11/23/2016 08:16 PM

What is the least expensive way to get to St. Barts from SXM. We know that we will need to "bring our wallets". Better to spend on the island than on getting there. Is there a ferry from Marigot--even a slow one--that is cheaper than the voyager?
Posted By: Bahston

Re: Getting from SXM to St. Barts - 11/23/2016 08:56 PM

The three ferries are Voyager, Great Bay Express, and Edge. Google and you'll find info on all three. Some Voyager departures are from Marigot, and some are from Oyster Pond. Great Bay Express departs from P'burg. Edge departs from Marigot.
Posted By: kim

Re: Getting from SXM to St. Barts - 11/23/2016 09:23 PM

All depending on the prices, but we flew over out of GrandCase, and Ferry back and arrived at Simpson Bay resort. Gave us more time on the island.
Posted By: Fletch

Re: Getting from SXM to St. Barts - 11/23/2016 09:25 PM

Look at flying from/to Grand Case - airfare is sometimes almost the same as the ferry.
Posted By: Bahston

Re: Getting from SXM to St. Barts - 11/24/2016 03:36 AM

I agree with the suggestion to fly out of Grand Case instead of taking a ferry. If you are firm on taking the ferry then consider that not all ferries are created equal, and that Voyager has the smoothest ride.
Posted By: ruralcarrier

Re: Getting from SXM to St. Barts - 11/24/2016 10:22 AM

Not sure if this is still a possibility but some of the timeshare presentations (in the past) used to offer a St. Barts trip as one of the "prizes" for putting up with the presentation. If they still do, for an hour or so of your time you might be able to get a trip this way.

We went years ago and did one of the ferries. Not bad but it makes for a long day. Glad we did it but no desire to do it again.
Posted By: MrWhiskerssammy

Re: Getting from SXM to St. Barts - 11/25/2016 12:40 PM

This is a thank you to all who responded. I never even considered flying as I thought the cost would be much More. Will look into that as well as the ferries.
Posted By: Yana

Re: Getting from SXM to St. Barts - 11/25/2016 07:41 PM

Winair from SXM was very pleasant experience for us two years ago.
Posted By: Bahston

Re: Getting from SXM to St. Barts - 11/25/2016 08:46 PM

With the SXM international departure fees, it's usually less expensive to fly St Barth Commuter out of SFG in Grand Case than it is to fly Winair out of SXM.
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