We are left coasters and it is quicker for us to get to Tortola from Seattle than it is to go thru STT. Leave at 6-9pm and on the ground in EIS at 12:30 next day. At the charter base by 1:30, stow gear, eat, provision, sleep aboard and off the dock at 9-10am. Makes for an easy trip. It also allows for airline fubars We do not have to rely on the ferry system. We have never had an incoming flight delayed by a local airline. In fact when we had change of itinerary last trip Cape Air was great in accommodating us on a later flight with no problem.