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Sailboat for 9 people, banging head against wall....
Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:13 pm
by PA Girl
We are looking for a sailboat to take us from STJ to Jost during the 1st week of March.
I looked into Black Sail and Calypso but the prices with gratuity approached/exceeds $300 per person.
We had hoped to return with Scubadu but they no longer sail to the BVI.
Does anyone know of a sailboat that goes between STJ and Jost that carries more than 6 people?
We don't mind paying a minimum to get a boat to ourselves but would like to keep the total cost under $225 per person for the boat trip. (We plan on eating on Jost, not on the boat)
Breath is on my list but I want to give the rest of the group more than one choice.
Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:36 pm
by Exit Zero
Maybe try
www.stjohndaysail.com - Inspected vessel from STT might do STJ pickup and a JVD trip for your price??
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:18 pm
by KerriR
If you are interested in a Powerboat (45' Grand Banks) PM me and I'll give you the gentleman's information who we chartered it through. It was $750 for the day which included the fuel, boat and captain (of course tip not included).
Have fun.
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 6:11 am
by mahojim
www.motoryachtcinnamonbay.com .
I love that couple, Captain Dan and his wife Donna.
Smiles-
MJ
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:30 am
by PA Girl
MJ - I pm-ed you
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 9:37 pm
by STJdreams
You may want to try chartering a power boat instead of a sailboat. We chartered a boat with captain/guide for 7 last year with Ocean Runner. They have a boat that can take up to 10 people.
http://www.oceanrunnerusvi.com/Rates.htm
We went to the Caves, the Indians, Willy T, Sandy Spit, Foxy's and ended at Soggy Dollar etc. in White Bay (cleared customs in Tortola first). Our captain/guide was Tom. I would highly recommend this - we all had a spectacular day! You can chose what you want to do and the rates are pretty good - it is still an expensive day but worth it!
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:55 am
by dejavu
We had a great time with Capt. Kevin and his adorable first mate Katie on "Born to Rhumb" 2 weeks ago. We were a party of 7 and I know he could take more. A powerboat not a sail boat but a fabulous day the highlight of our trip.
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 8:34 am
by PA Girl
dejavu wrote:We had a great time with Capt. Kevin and his adorable first mate Katie on "Born to Rhumb" 2 weeks ago. We were a party of 7 and I know he could take more. A powerboat not a sail boat but a fabulous day the highlight of our trip.
We went out on Born to Rhumb in 2008 and it was a fantastic day. This trip we were looking to do something different, which is why we were looking for a sail boat.
We ended up booking a day on Motor Yacht Cinnamon Bay. I will report when we return.