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Chartering Advice needed
Sherlock222
6 hours ago
We have chartered a few times in the BVI. We have always used TMM. The boat that we have interest in (FP 48) is not available until April of 2027. We are hoping to charter in January or February 2027.
It has been a few years since our last sailing trip and we are wondering if there are other charter companies that we should consider…. (We are not fond of the Moorings) …. Are there others that you recommend? We are looking for a 4 or 5 cabin Cat and will also need a skipper.
Thanks
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Didn't cancel
Todd
04/20/2026 10:31 PM
Since our second trip in 2004, and excluding the year of Irma, this is the longest stint we had not been on island. Opened a restaurant in Washington State and that took our normal winter travel away, now open for 5 weeks, fully expected to cancel this trip but the staff insisted we go, have a break. It's also been several years that we have not done our opening night at the Buc but here we are. Huppel a bit later, for as long as we last post red eye flights.
Almost surreal we are here, not a long trip, but we are here.
Cheers!
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Running the gauntlet from Road Town to STT
Aries4
04/20/2026 04:39 PM
If I catch a 7:30 am ferry on a Wednesday out of RT, do you think I could make an 11:45 am flight over at STT? I keep going back and forth on this thinking 4 hours should be enough but then I take into account Murphy's Law. I can use miles for that flight but I don't want to book that return flight if I need a later one. Any insights, personal anecdotes, jokes are welcome! 
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BVICS
cwoody
04/20/2026 02:09 PM
Have not seen any chat about this service. Has anyone given it a try?
Like the old BVI VIP but sounds much better.
BVI Concierge Service
They now offer door to door service from STT to BVI. A rep meets your group at STT airport and gets you all the way through to your destination in BVI.
I signed up for our trip down in a couple of weeks. Taxi, 1st available ferry, luggage, all BVI customs paperwork, taxi, taxes. Not sure about tips.
The folks running the program have been very responsive and helpful.
Ill let you know how it turns out.
This would include:
- VIP airport pickup in St. Thomas
- Ferry coordination and ticketing (aligned to your actual arrival time)
- Expedited Fast Track processing on both the USVI and BVI sides
- All applicable government fees (St. Thomas port fee and BVI Environmental Levy)
- Ground transfer in Tortola directly to your final destination
More and more travelers are now choosing the VIP Ferry Fast Track service to avoid the typical congestion at the ferry terminal and begin their arrival experience right away. Rather than spending extended time waiting through the usual process, our guests are able to move through efficiently and enjoy a much smoother transition into the Virgin Islands.
For your group, the cost for this custom one-way all-inclusive arrival would be $189 per person (all-in). (About $200 pp after taxes)[i][/i]
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The "Old San Juan" dinner paradox
Lucía
04/19/2026 10:09 PM
I am spending two nights in OSJ before flying home. I have read all the Top 10 lists (Barrachina, Marmalade, St. Germain, etc.). I get it. Those are the famous spots.
But I have a rule: I don't want to eat where the tourists take photos. I want to eat where the line cooks go after their shift ends or where the sommelier takes his wife on a Tuesday. Bonus points if the menu is handwritten and in Spanish only
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Am I crazy for staying on the ship during St. Thomas?
AprilRat
04/19/2026 09:01 PM
We are doing an Eastern Caribbean loop on a large Royal Caribbean ship next month. Itinerary: Nassau, Sea Day, St. Thomas, Sea Day, CocoCay.
I have been to St. Thomas (Megan's Bay) twice before. I love the island, but I am looking at the port schedule: there will be five Oasis-class ships in port that day. I have heard Charlotte Amalie becomes a literal wall of people.
I am considering just staying on the ship to have the pool, the empty hot tubs and the quiet buffet.
Will I regret missing the island completely, or is the "ship day" experience when everyone is off the boat better than fighting 15 000 other tourists for a taxi?
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