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New RT Fast Ferry run at 5:30pm
#34061
01/13/2015 09:52 PM
01/13/2015 09:52 PM
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Anyone know if the new RT Fast Ferry route leaving CA at 5:30pm on Saturday and Sundays is running? Landing on saturday 4:40....I want to make that last run of the day.
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Re: New RT Fast Ferry run at 5:30pm
[Re: warren460]
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01/14/2015 03:25 AM
01/14/2015 03:25 AM
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We flew into STT on Saturday, Nov 29 and the 3 cab guys we asked just outside the baggage exit all said we had to go to Redhook even though I knew the RTFF should have been running. I don't know if it didn't run that day, they just didn't know about it or they wanted the extra cab fare to RH. So just be aware of what happened to us. When I asked here, after the fact, I got two good pieces of advice: 1 - call ahead - better to try on weekdays not around lunch time. 2 - Use a private taxi. Kevin Cambell 340-643-0025 or email him at kevintaxi101@yahoo.com . My take is he is friendly, helpful and can really help out in a pinch. I'd appreciate it if you let us know how it works out for you.
Last edited by beerMe; 01/14/2015 03:36 AM.
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Re: New RT Fast Ferry run at 5:30pm
[Re: Manpot]
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01/14/2015 07:40 AM
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Manpot said: Take the cab to Charlotte Aamlie ferry dock..run inside..ask at desks who is running..if there's nothing for you jump back in the cab to Red Hook.. Next time just charter from us, CYOA we are 400 yards closer to the airport than the ferry terminal is. You can spend happy hour in Frenchtown or on your boat instead of possibly riding a ferry. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> Good luck, you could call from your connecting airport but four or so hours later you might get a different answer out of the Ferry Companies. Jay
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Re: New RT Fast Ferry run at 5:30pm
[Re: Winterstale]
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01/14/2015 11:02 AM
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Winterstale said: Captain Jay runs CYOA Charters...they charter monos and cats for bareboating - you're thinking water taxi....he does not do that. But we will let you drive your own "water taxi" for a week. Won't need the Road Town Boat then. CYOA
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Re: New RT Fast Ferry run at 5:30pm
[Re: CaptainJay]
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01/15/2015 02:11 AM
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I will call the Ferry Dock a few days before the trip to confirm. Jay, I know what you mean about the hit or miss issues. Would love to charter from you next time! I will certainly let all know. I did get an email from the ferry confirming they are running the winter late run on weekends. That and $3 will get me a venti coffee.
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Re: New RT Fast Ferry run at 5:30pm
[Re: MOParrothead]
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01/15/2015 02:34 AM
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Good luck! Love to know how it works out for you.
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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Re: New RT Fast Ferry run at 5:30pm
[Re: sail2wind]
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01/15/2015 08:30 PM
01/15/2015 08:30 PM
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I like Manpot's suggestion too but it will be a lot easier to stop and check if you hire a private taxi. We had a van full of groaners and a driver that insisted the only ferry was in RH and didn't want to stop. Then what do you do? I'd talk to the driver before you leave and tell him that's what you want to do, it could avoid a bad scene in the cab.
Like sail2wind said trying to get to RH before 5pm with a 15:53 arrival can be difficult. Several things can conspire against you. Late flight, baggage takes 15 minutes to show up, you are first on the van and it takes 10-15 minutes to load it full, traffic that time of day and a few people that need to be dropped off along the way. It can work out but it will probably be very stressful.
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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Re: New RT Fast Ferry run at 5:30pm
[Re: Coup_de_Vent]
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01/17/2015 04:12 PM
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Thanks for the update! Hopefully they will make the same run next Saturday!
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Re: New RT Fast Ferry run at 5:30pm
[Re: MOParrothead]
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01/18/2015 12:59 AM
01/18/2015 12:59 AM
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Call me skeptical but I hope Coup confirms it ran. Good luck next Saturday and let us know how it went!
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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