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Re: Chill Out Charters v. Dolphin Water Taxi?
[Re: CottageGirl]
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11/23/2021 11:36 AM
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NoelHall
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As mentioned, be sure you have all fees in your quote, i.e. customs processing fees, as well as expected tips. Our folks used Chillout Water Taxi twice this year with excellent service and beautiful high performance boat (actually two of them). They are based in BVI, therefore a local business (if that makes any difference). They are a smaller company, whereas Dolphin Water Taxi is a larger operation with a large fleet of boats, and they are based out of St. Thomas. Either way, the pick-up and return drop-off is Red Hook on St. Thomas, so be sure to consider the taxi fare between STT and Red Hook each way. If you decide to obtain a quote from Chillout, mention to Rachel & Deane you want the 'Noel' fare, as well as Captain Shady on Midnight Express (and complimentary cold Carib on board). I believe both will take you to West End to clear customs and immigration, so be sure your BVI destination is the same for each quote.
Noel Hall "It is humbling indeed, to discover my own opinion is only correct less than 50% of the time." www.noelhall.com
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Re: Chill Out Charters v. Dolphin Water Taxi?
[Re: CottageGirl]
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11/23/2021 11:44 AM
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NoelHall
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CottageGirl - I don't believe an arrival Covid test is now part of the new protocol? Wasn't that changed just recently? Seems I read you only need to arrive with proof of vaccination and a negative Covid test taken within a few days of arrival. It was $50 upon arrival last month, but thinking that test is no longer required. Don't forget you will need a Covid test before returning to St. Thomas, so need to have a plan. The Abbott eMed tests worked for us.
Last edited by NoelHall; 11/23/2021 11:47 AM.
Noel Hall "It is humbling indeed, to discover my own opinion is only correct less than 50% of the time." www.noelhall.com
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Re: Chill Out Charters v. Dolphin Water Taxi?
[Re: TRIM]
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11/28/2021 08:05 AM
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If we water taxi from Road Town to St Thomas(Red Hook), do we have to stop at Cruz Bay(STJ)? yes. Cruz Bay is where you clear-in to the USVI.
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Re: Chill Out Charters v. Dolphin Water Taxi?
[Re: CottageGirl]
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12/04/2021 08:02 PM
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caribbeangirl13
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We LOVE Chill Out Charters. We paid $150 per person for 6 or more people (all fees included and no charge for luggage) with a pick up/drop off at Moorings base and Red Hook. They will pick up/drop off in Charlotte Amalie for an additional fee but it was cheaper for us to have Kevin drive us to Red Hook. Shady was our captain and he made everything so fast and easy. We decided on the water taxi this time because we were bringing the dog and the ferry has iffy rules for dogs. It was so nice that we will do this from now on. Since we were there for 3 weeks, my kids met us halfway through and took the ferry. Their cost was $70 for the one way ticket, $10 for clearing in fees, $10 for each bag and $10 per person for the cab from the ferry to the base. The ferry was also over an hour late. So, for $50 more a person you get to leave when you want to, get there faster and have a much nicer experience.
Sue s/v Ripple Leopard 40
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