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Chartering in BVI vs out of St. martin #181246
01/19/2019 03:34 PM
01/19/2019 03:34 PM
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Billings, MT
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Good afternoon, I posted this on SXM forum but didn't have any luck, so I thought I'd try here...or maybe they're just stupid questions smile We've chartered in the BVI a few times and now might want to try out of St. Martin. I've researched some but am wondering about grocery/alcohol prices and cruising taxes, etc... Way more expensive there or about the same? Thank you in advance for any information!

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Re: Chartering in BVI vs out of St. martin [Re: harleybuffett] #181258
01/19/2019 06:44 PM
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We have chartered BVI eight times and are headed back there next week. Eight days to wheels up and anchor down, but who is counting?

We elected to move to St. Marteen, St. Bart, Anguilla several years ago. We thoroughly enjoyed the diversion. The passages between islands is a blt longer than in the BVI, but all still line of sight and manageable times from one island to another. The wave action is also a bit heavier than in the Drake Channel, but again, not overly challenging. I must admit that we enjoyed St Barts and Anguilla more than St Martin, but none were disappointing. The beaches in St Barts and Anguilla were spectacular. The biggest PITA in the St. Marteen/St Barts/Anguilla circuit is the requirement to clear from one island and check in to the nest, as one is French, one is Dutch and the other is a British possession. Again, not a game changer, but you just need to be prepared for the bureaucratic process in clearing in/out and the fees associated with that process. Bottom line, we had no regrets about switching cruising areas but we are spoiled the ease of sailing BVI. As always, high calorie junk food for thought.


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Re: Chartering in BVI vs out of St. martin [Re: harleybuffett] #181427
01/21/2019 02:59 PM
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Thank you!

Re: Chartering in BVI vs out of St. martin [Re: harleybuffett] #181430
01/21/2019 03:36 PM
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Love St Barth's..fond of Anguilla..


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