I haven't had a problem getting on the CA ferry and have never had a reservation for ferry or car barge in 30+ trips. Are you going during the July 4 St. John carnival? A bigger challenge has been the CA ferry not running at all. The dispatchers at the airport will know.
Something to consider is that the ferry ride from CA to St. John is longer and can be banging up wind in swells. There is no shelter from rain or sun at the CA ferry wharf. Its usually faster to take the Red Hook ferry on weekends when there is less after work traffic. Either way, you'll get there. If you REALLY want a reservation you can go with a water taxi.
Cheers, RickG
Last edited by RickG; 02/05/2014 05:41 PM.
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