travel details.
Travel Information.
Below you will see travel details for Bruce, myself, and my parents. There will also be information that’s more of a guide and to give you ideas. Additionally, you can check your Crew Information page for detailed information on what flights you have booked, what ferries or taxis you may need to take, etc.
Of course, you can always ask Mike for info, details, and tips.
Mike, Bruce & Mike’s Parents
Flights.
February 21, 2024
UA 2143, EWR-SJU, 7:55am - 12:47pm
UA 6421, SJU-EIS, 2:59pm - 3:44pm
March 10, 2024
UA 6406, EIS-SJU, 10:33am - 11:17am
UA 1173, SJU-EWR, 1:10pm - 5:30pm
Hotel.
March 09-10, 2024
week 1 crew
Flights.
There are a number of flights and airports within the NYC area that you can fly from. You want to meet up with the boat as close to 12pm on February 22nd. The ideal situation is to fly into Tortola (EIS), however, you can fly into St. Thomas (STT), however, you will be meeting up with the boat later in St. John. Flying into STT can be cheaper, however, ferries and taxies will need to be taken.
Taxis.
Taxis from EIS can be picked up outside the airport. They deal in US currency and usually only take cash. The taxi ride should be 30-40 mins.
Taxis from STT to the Charlotte Amalie ferry dock can be picked up outside the STT airport after collecting any luggage from baggage claim. Taxis are about 8min and there is a fixed fair. They normally charge for you and the number of large bags you have. They deal in cash and use US currency.
Note that from St. Thomas you can also take a ferry from Red Hook to Cruz Bay, St. John. This involves a taxi ride across the island which is about 45 min.
Taxi from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay, St. John. Flying into STT will require an additional taxi in St. John. You can pick up a taxi from the ferry dock in Cruz Bay to take you to Coral Bay. The ride should be about 30 mins.
ferries.
Flying into STT you will need to take a ferry from St. Thomas to St. John. The best option is to take a ferry from Charlotte Amalie. You can, however, take a taxi to Red Hook and take a ferry from Red Hook to Cruz Bay, St. John.
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas - Cruz Bay, St. John
Times: 3:00pm, 5:30pm
The ferry will take about 45 mins.
Red Hook, St. Thomas - Cruz Bay, St. John
Times: 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm
The ferry will take about 40 mins.
Week 2 Crew
Flights.
Flying into St. Thomas (STT), will be cheaper, however, there will be two ferries you need to take.
Below are flights that Monte & Lulu booked.
March 01, 2024
AA 2501: JFK-STT, 8:40am - 1:46pm
March 11, 2024
AA 2501: STT-JFK, 1:14pm - 5:29pm
Taxis.
Taxis from STT to the Charlotte Amalie ferry dock can be picked up outside the STT airport after collecting any luggage from baggage claim. Taxis are about 8min and there is a fixed fair. They normally charge for you and the number of large bags you have. They deal in cash and use US currency.
ferries.
Flying into STT you will need to take two ferries to get to Jost Van Dyke (JVD). Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas - West End, Tortola and then West End - JVD.
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas - West End, Tortola
Times: 2:30pm, 3:30pm, & 4:00pm
Ferry takes about and hour and you will clear customs when you get to Tortola. The ferry to JVD is at the same ferry terminal.
West End, Tortola - JVD
Times: 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Ferry takes about 20/30 mins to get to JVD. You will arrive in Great Harbor, JVD. We will be anchored/moored in Great Harbor for the night and will pick you up via dinghy.
Hotel.
For those not flying out on March 9th.
March 9-10, 2024