I live in Cruz Bay and regularly take the 6 AM ferry for an 8:10 AM departure out of STT. If you aren't checking a bag, making a 9 AM flight should not be a problem.

Give Captain Tom at Sadie Sea a call.

Website is incorrect. Non-residents of the USVI pay $7.00 each way, plus $4.00 per bag for the Red Hook/Cruz Bay ferry. Non-resident rate for the Downtown Charlotte Amalie ferry is $13.00 each way, plus $4.00 per bag.

Residents pay the same rates per bag and one dollar less for the fare.

Looks like the parade will be on Saturday, the 15th. You will be able to view streaming video from the parade here: http://stjohnnow.com/default.html

Have to put in a good word for the Barefoot Cowboy Lounge. http://www.barefootcowboylounge.com
Wayne Campbell does a great job on the BBQ.
Candi's is good, but I would give the BCL a try.