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Ferry schedule and flight departure time

Posted By: DuxDweller

Ferry schedule and flight departure time - 12/03/2019 05:07 PM

I'm trying to decide whether it makes sense to take a 5 pm flight (leaving STT) vs a 2;20 flight? Will I actually get any more time on island? It looks like the only boat I could get (for either flight) from STJ to CA is the 11AM? Otherwise it's Red Hook on a Noon boat in order to accommodate the 30/40 minute cab ride. Does that sound right?
Posted By: LocalSailor

Re: Ferry schedule and flight departure time - 12/03/2019 08:18 PM

The 11 am ferry will be a close call , for the 2:20 flight and Very Bad if that is an American Airlines Flight -- any delays in ferry schedule or C&I in STT at dock will be a problem.
The STT airport can also be crowded with people as quite a few flights leave at the same time and C&I then TSA can have LONG lines.

You should check the times and ferries available - https://bestofbvi.com/bvi-ferry-schedules/?from=St-Thomas&to=Tortola

Good Luck.
Posted By: DuxDweller

Re: Ferry schedule and flight departure time - 12/03/2019 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by LocalSailor
The 11 am ferry will be a close call , for the 2:20 flight and Very Bad if that is an American Airlines Flight -- any delays in ferry schedule or C&I in STT at dock will be a problem.

You should check the times and ferries available - https://bestofbvi.com/bvi-ferry-schedules/?from=St-Thomas&to=Tortola

Good Luck.


Thanks - I think I can take a 1:00 to Red Hook and comfortably get the 5:00 p.m. Does that sound right? (Delta if it matters)
Posted By: LocalSailor

Re: Ferry schedule and flight departure time - 12/03/2019 08:24 PM

Delta is fine, Red Hook Ferry timing looks good, better safe at 5pm than rushed on an earlier flight if the times work for you,
Posted By: Cleobeach

Re: Ferry schedule and flight departure time - 12/04/2019 08:17 PM

I agree with LocalSailor. STT defies logic and its best to error on the side of caution. The C&I lines can be epic during peak times.
Posted By: DuxDweller

Re: Ferry schedule and flight departure time - 01/18/2020 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by DuxDweller
Originally Posted by LocalSailor
The 11 am ferry will be a close call , for the 2:20 flight and Very Bad if that is an American Airlines Flight -- any delays in ferry schedule or C&I in STT at dock will be a problem.

You should check the times and ferries available - https://bestofbvi.com/bvi-ferry-schedules/?from=St-Thomas&to=Tortola

Good Luck.


Thanks - I think I can take a 1:00 to Red Hook and comfortably get the 5:00 p.m. Does that sound right? (Delta if it matters)


Ended up taking the 2:00 to Red Hook. Grabbed a cab and made it in time to have my last VI Summer at the gate.
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