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Day Trip to JVD
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 8:53 am
by daytonpaul
Will be in St John starting 3/27 and want to book a sail to JVD. Have done this many times with the Charter from the Westin but would like to spend more time at White Bay and don't necessarily need all the frills that come with that. Any recommendations on Day Sail Captains?????
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:01 am
by GraysonDave
My wife and I used Palm Tree Charters a couple of weeks ago. Had an absolutely fabulous time. He posts here as Captain John. I would recommend him in a heartbeat.
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 10:14 am
by lazylane
For sailing I would recommend
www.waywardsailor.com, but to get there faster, I can't say enough about Capt John with
www.palmtreecharters.com. IMO, you can see a lot more during your day if you go via power catamaran than sailing.
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 11:56 am
by Boston Mike
I would definately suggest staying away from the package kats if you want to spend more time on White Bay.
I would love to book with Capt. John some year but he would need to find some wonder drug for my wife. She is not a boat person and feels more comfortable on a sailing kat.
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 1:13 pm
by bevm
I might need that wonder drug too Mike! We're going out with him on 4/23. I tend to get seasick...Could be an interesting day...Maggy and Jo Ann may regret inviting us (me!)...
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 1:20 pm
by California Girl
Bev, you did fine the day we went out. You didn't get sick that day did you?
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 2:13 pm
by carron
We've gone to Jost with Capt. Han on Fly Girl several times. We usually book him through Trevor at the kiosk in Mongoose Junction. Excellent sail. We've also been out on his Hobie cats snorkling which are quite an experience.
www.sailsafaris.net
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 7:34 pm
by BPT
Why not take the ferry over for the day? I think you arrive around 8:30am or 9 and have until 3pm. Lots of time to do as you please.
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 7:53 pm
by bevm
No Margo, but I felt a little nauseous in the beginning...
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:12 am
by daytonpaul
Thanks for the suggestions!!!! Only 16 more days!
Seasickness
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:46 pm
by dcoakorder
We are thrilled about our first trip to STJ in June. Would love to do a day boat trip but my son and I get seasick (don't even ask about our day trip in Maui last June - it was a full day ON THE WATER-big mistake even taking Dramamine). Are catamarans less likely to cause seasickness? And do most of the boats stop on land for a time or is it all on water? Thanks!