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Re: Flying home from Tortola via STT
[Re: Brandstroem]
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03/07/2023 06:29 PM
03/07/2023 06:29 PM
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TomGarvey
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There are usually vans at the RH ferry terminal that you can share with others. In January the one I took left a couple of minutes after I boarded, and the ride to STT took about 25 minutes. The fare was $20.
Tom Garvey
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Re: Flying home from Tortola via STT
[Re: Brandstroem]
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03/21/2023 05:44 AM
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Brandstroem
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Thanks to all who contributed to this thread. Last update after we made it home: 7:30 Sensation ferry VG to RT: on time, ca. 30 PAX, 10$pp (senior) 8:30 Aquatic Rentals RT to RHK: pre-booking did not help, had to queue in front of booth, very slow process, you can save the 10$ internet fee, took 30min, AR staff very helpful, captain did not leave dock before last PAX came on board (boat left 8:45 actually), security on 'international' side of ferry terminal is pathetic, hand luggage undergoes a lot of scrutiny 9:30 arrival Cruz Bay/St Thomas: 50 PAX queueing through customs building /w luggage, 3 of 4 booths open, 30min delay, photos and fingerprints being taken 10:20 arrival RHK, 'bus' in front of ferry terminal waits until 8 PAX on board, if you are last off the ferry you have to wait, we finally left /w 6 PAX after offering 30$ pp (nominal fare 23$ pp) 10:45 arrival STT departures, 2:40 h before our Delta flight, other folks in the bus made their Miami flight w/ less the 90min to go Check-in at Delta took less than 10min (due to our early arrival and only luggage tags are applied) However, STT airport is a total mess: * You have to undergo US immigration a 2nd time, having your photo taken a 2nd time, carrying ALL your luggage * Only 2 security lines were open * The gate area is VERY crowded, 1 windowless restaurant /w tables, paid almost 50$ for some kind of BF It was a Thursday, I wonder how it would have been on a WE...
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Re: Flying home from Tortola via STT
[Re: Brandstroem]
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03/21/2023 09:15 AM
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Posts: 376 New Paltz, NY, Narragansett, R...
skipdastraw
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Thanks for the report and glad you made it home without incident. When under time restrictions it is always a good idea to pre-arrange a cab for these kinds of things. For us, the STT airport is the only thing that makes sense from NY. One flight. done. Yes, standing in lines with luggage both in customs and at the airport isn't exactly fun but after 25 years we just accept it. Getting there way ahead of your flight seems to be the key to moving through quickly (and finding seats) Everything we have is on wheels so we don't have to carry things, we eat a big breakfast before getting there, bring our own snacks and books and make the best of it.
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Re: Flying home from Tortola via STT
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03/21/2023 10:59 AM
03/21/2023 10:59 AM
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RatmansWife
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Today we're flying Cape Air, which has been reliable for us. We have never flown InterCaribbean. I see they have cancelled their 4 pm flight today. Silver has also worked well for us, although some of our neighbors have had trouble. If your party is large enough, chartering a plane from SJU or STT makes sense.
Ratman has been doing this for over fifty years - before the airstrip was paved. It's now nearly thirty for me, so we've tried most options. Of course with a house, two boats and an old car, we're dragging more stuff than most!
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