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Re: Beware of the Taxi(not)/Bus-service at STT Airport
[Re: Uschi]
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01/15/2015 01:17 PM
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Sorry for your experience, sounds like everything worked out well in the end though. I've never heard it called Tortola Wharf, maybe that was part of the problem, or maybe that's a common term and I just haven't heard it before? I think it's usually referred to just as Charlotte Amalie ferry or Red Hook ferry?
When catching a cab from STT, all we've really ever seen is large passenger vans and you are right, they do cram them in and it's usually multiple stops. Unless you are meeting a particular cab driver, it seems the best thing is to talk to one of the attendants that is there at the cab stand. In my experience, they usually do a fairly good job in that controlled chaos to bundle passengers that are going to the same or similar destinations.
Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip!
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Re: Beware of the Taxi(not)/Bus-service at STT Airport
[Re: Uschi]
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01/15/2015 01:17 PM
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I am traveling solo in 2 weeks. Does anyone know if Kevin charges more for just one passenger?
Norma
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Re: Beware of the Taxi(not)/Bus-service at STT Airport
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01/15/2015 01:45 PM
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Re: Beware of the Taxi(not)/Bus-service at STT Airport
[Re: tradewinds]
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01/15/2015 02:50 PM
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tradewinds said: He may charge you $15 unless he has a few other people to pick up at the same time. Still well worth the $$. Thanks.
Norma
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Re: Beware of the Taxi(not)/Bus-service at STT Airport
[Re: onlymedication]
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01/15/2015 03:40 PM
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onlymedication said: Sorry for your experience, sounds like everything worked out well in the end though. I've never heard it called Tortola Wharf, maybe that was part of the problem, or maybe that's a common term and I just haven't heard it before? I think it's usually referred to just as Charlotte Amalie ferry or Red Hook ferry?
When catching a cab from STT, all we've really ever seen is large passenger vans and you are right, they do cram them in and it's usually multiple stops. Unless you are meeting a particular cab driver, it seems the best thing is to talk to one of the attendants that is there at the cab stand. In my experience, they usually do a fairly good job in that controlled chaos to bundle passengers that are going to the same or similar destinations.
Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip! Just an FYI that Uschi is a LONG time resident of the BVI's. I believe she was returning home from a trip.<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Beware of the Taxi(not)/Bus-service at STT Airport
[Re: RickinAtlanta]
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01/15/2015 06:38 PM
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HillsideView
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Been called Tortola Wharf since way back.
My foot fits right into my shoe and my shoe will fit right into your...
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Re: Beware of the Taxi(not)/Bus-service at STT Airport
[Re: onlymedication]
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01/15/2015 08:36 PM
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Only, I made the exact same assumptions as you.
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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Re: Beware of the Taxi(not)/Bus-service at STT Airport
[Re: goozee]
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01/19/2015 12:59 PM
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I've had good luck with "Stanley" (Love Cab) at (340)473-6344. He has never let me down. Just call him before boarding the airplane and let him know your flight and arrival time. He will meet you at baggage claim and take you directly to the next ferry.
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: Beware of the Taxi(not)/Bus-service at STT Airport
[Re: jgoodwin]
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01/20/2015 11:54 AM
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Pre print your boarding pass and do carry on, otherwise you are at their mercy. Grab an extra customs card at the ferry dock when leaving Tortola.
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