My Dad, and grandfather before him, ran the New Roads Lumber Yard from the late 20s through the 80s. Sorry to hear about your husband's melanoma. MDA is a great hospital.
We did the St. Thomas route this past July. Given the uncertainty of ferry schedules, we booked a water taxi through Dolphin Water Taxi. It isn't cheap but they did a great job taking care of us. Going over the water taxis weren't allowed in yet so Dolphin arranged for a private flight. Coming back was with a water taxi. They helped streamline the customs and immigration process as well as the taxi transport from Red Hook to the airport. Crashing through some fairly heavy waves in a 12 passenger boat was thrilling to say the least but my crew was well prepared with Bonine.
I'll PM you my contact information in case you need anything while in Houston next week.
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