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Re: FAST FERRY
[Re: Rhindley]
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04/28/2015 08:05 AM
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I also Have a flight that leaves STT at 2:35. If i take the 10am Road Town Fast Ferry, and it is supposed to get in at 11am, that leaves 3.5 hours to get through customs...even if the Ferry is an hour late Id think that the 10am ferry will be fine--please Im looking for comments
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Re: FAST FERRY
[Re: tradewinds]
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04/28/2015 09:04 AM
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Whenever I've taken the RTFF we have had to wait at the dock for the 930 West End ferry to completely clear customs before we are allowed to disembark. So while it may arrive to the dock on time, it is often a lengthy wait to get off and pass through customs.
Norma
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Re: FAST FERRY
[Re: tradewinds]
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04/28/2015 09:06 AM
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Thanks tradewinds. I will just be bummed having to catch the 7am ferry as it basically takes our last night away (was planning on Norman last night). that 7am ferry would mean our last night would be spent in RT which is pretty far from ideal
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Re: FAST FERRY
[Re: Dlucerne]
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04/28/2015 09:32 AM
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Dlucerne said: Thanks tradewinds. I will just be bummed having to catch the 7am ferry as it basically takes our last night away (was planning on Norman last night). that 7am ferry would mean our last night would be spent in RT which is pretty far from ideal You can take the 9:30 ferry (Tortola Fast Ferry, aka Smiths) and be ok. Arrive at the ferry terminal by 9:15, walk past all the crowds waiting for the big power cat express ferry (RTFF), board the almost empty 9:30, stop at WE to pick up more, then arrive at CA before the RTFF does. Stake out a seat near the boat's door so you'll be positioned near the front of the line for C&I upon arrival at the dock, take a taxi immediately to the airport, and you'll get there in plenty of time. Same for the OP's 2 PM flight. We're usually off the ferry in CA, checked through C&I, and upstairs at Petite Pump Room having our first beer while the RTFF is still idling in the harbor waiting to come in.
Rob
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Re: FAST FERRY
[Re: tpcook]
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04/28/2015 12:15 PM
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Thank you Rob and tp cook. Unrelated question regarding Leverick Bay. I will be in VGS on Thurs July 2nd, and wondering if you'd suggest Leverick over BE or Saba as a place to grab a mooring/slip. The restaurant sounds nice, but I will have a 12 and 13yo aboard and am wondering if they'd enjoy the commotion at BE better.
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Re: FAST FERRY
[Re: Manpot]
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04/28/2015 12:40 PM
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nice-I had no idea TTOL was more than simply a great source of smart info! Thank you
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Re: FAST FERRY
[Re: Dlucerne]
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04/28/2015 01:13 PM
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Dlucerne said: nice-I had no idea TTOL was more than simply a great source of smart info! Thank you Check out the TTOL Sponsors tab, BVI Sponsors,for additional TTOL specials/info. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
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Re: FAST FERRY
[Re: DaveZ]
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04/28/2015 02:51 PM
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Just skip the ferry and fly into Tortla via San Juan DaveZ. Not sure where you are coming from, but depending on where, flights are often more convenient into San Juan.
Matt
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Re: FAST FERRY
[Re: Bella]
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04/29/2015 02:58 PM
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I use Cape Air. Mainly because they have a 10 ticket commuter book that locks in that price. I also love the small aircraft and views you get from it. They also have a decent number of flight options which helps too.
For us, going to Tortola via SJU gets us in at the beginning of day 1 instead of the end and allows us to leave mid day the last day instead of first thing. This gives us 2 extra nights in an anchorage. Clearly its more expensive, but given what we get its worth the extra cost.
So my advice - look a the cost (don't forget to look at all of them - ferry, extra taxi..etc) and consider what other benefits there may be. For some this means STT is better, but I think a lot of people over look SJU.
Matt
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Re: FAST FERRY
[Re: Bella]
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04/29/2015 03:33 PM
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We are on Seaborne, out of SJU, which is a codeshare with American, so it is the 3rd , and last, leg of our trip. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
Beth May 9-20 Hodges Creek, Marine Max Powercat 484!
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