Ready for an off island adventure

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tropicdawg
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Ready for an off island adventure

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We are a little more than a month away from our third trip to St. John. As lovely as it is, we are thinking of venturing off island this year to investigate the BVI. Looking for feedback on how to make the most of a day off island. Thanks!
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Yes, absolutely go to the BVI's..You will love it! My past 2 trips have been landbased in the BVI's..Let me know what you are looking for and I can make some suggestions...Can't go wrong anywhere in the BVI's really :)
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Post by hoosierdaddy »

We took a day trip with Lion in Da Sun and it was the best day of our vacation. We went to the Baths at Virgin Gorda, ate at the Willie T, and snorkeled the caves at Norman Island. I would recommend spending a day in the BVI. On our next trip we would like to go th Yost Van Dyke.
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Transportation to and from BVI will probably dictate how much we are able to do. Would like to have some beach time, a snorkel and soak up the local culture. Not sure we are willing to pay for a full private charter but definitely interested in recommendations for group charters/per person fee.
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Post by Lex »

You could take the ferry to Virgin Gorda (only runs Thursday & Sunday). It's the cheapest way to get there and actually gets you the most time on the island. Also allows you to move about on your own, at your own pace, rather than as part of a group.

Get a taxi from the ferry dock to the Baths. Go through the caves, hang out and snorkel around Devils Bay. Go up to Mad Dog's for a drink. Have lunch at Top of the Baths. Take a taxi back to Spanish Town and poke around there for a while before catching the ferry back to STJ.
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Post by Agent99 »

If it's a beautiful day with calm seas and you are fond of snorkeling then I would recommend choosing a day trip that combines the Baths (they really are something to see) with the Indians which is a dramatic and beautiful snorkel spot IMO with lunch and maybe one more snorkel stop. Have fun!
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Post by Joppa »

We took the "Stormy Petral" trip to the baths and the indians with lunch at Coopers Island, with Capt Rick and 1st Mate Amy. It was so much fun!! Rick and Amy are great and the Baths were cool. The Indians was the Most Amazing snorkeling I had ever done. Definetly try to fit it in you won't be disappointed....
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Post by piscesgirl0314 »

We always take a trip to the BVI!!! I think this year we're going to take the ferry to Jost and spend the day at the Soggy Dollar and White Bay. Since you've never been I would HIGHLY recommend doing an excursion. Its worth the money and you'll get to see some great places!!!
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Post by lazylane »

We love to go for a day trip with Capt John Brandi of www.palmtreecharters.com !!! WHAT A GREAT DAY!! So relaxing and Capt John IS THE BEST!!! Here's a video of our last trip to BVI !!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzDQLNFKSn0
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