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The best laid plans..... help
#292387
12/13/2022 02:50 PM
12/13/2022 02:50 PM
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Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 153 North Shore, MA
GettinBye
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North Shore, MA
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We are on Virgin Gorda for 4 weeks starting late January. I have 3 different groups coming and going I had thought I was going with a private air charter for four different legs for our groups coming into STT to VIJ. Arrival is around 1:30 for all and I sure hope they aren't checking luggage. But have been told (once I confirmed with passport info and weights) that we are over the weight and need to "graduate" to a bigger plane. This has never happened before but we do have a few "larger" people- ex football players. So that whole thing bit the dust as we really can't afford the cost of the bigger plane. We can only be indulgent so far...... So...... I have looked into Chillout Charters and Ocean Dreams. I looked into Cape Air to EIS but their track record scares me a bit and they definitely weren't cheap. Any thoughts on those would be appreciated. Or others . If I booked a water taxi out of Red Hook I would like to arrange private taxi transport to make things seamless if anyone has suggestions on a reliable driver. Also- a few of the peeps are coming and going (including me) at different (solo) times. I'd MUCH prefer to fly but as a solo that's insane. What is the best way (time-wise) to see about a shared water taxi? Do people accept others into their group for a fee if you promise to be nice. And fun. I don't want to post it to this site too early but I don't have a feel for how the typical traveler books time-wise. The taxi to the ferry to Tortola to the ferry to Virgin Gorda is, I'm sure, an option. I haven't mapped out the times yet as my air charter just blew up yesterday. One person of the group has a bum ankle and that's why flying seemed the best option. I would appreciate any advice or thoughts. I am the type of traveler (especially as the host and organizer) that wants this nailed down ASAP. Thank you in advance
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Re: The best laid plans..... help
[Re: GettinBye]
#292392
12/13/2022 03:57 PM
12/13/2022 03:57 PM
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Joined: May 2008
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Cleobeach
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We always charter from either STT or SJU to VG. Our group of four always needs the "bigger plane" due to our size and chronic overpacking so I have done this type of math. Going with a private water taxi from STT to VG always priced out comparably to flying so we fly. It might be worthwhile to asking your rental agency for options. If you need a private driver on STT, Christopher has treated us well since 2005 - https://www.christaxiandlimoservices.com/services I see there is an option for water taxi to the BVIs.
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