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Help on charter

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 1:23 pm
by MIke
Looking for some help on a day charter to scoot around the BVI's snorkeling and ending up at Soggy Dollar.The typical trip.
Only problem is there are 8 of us which includes my wife and myself and 5 college/highschool girls with one boyfriend in tow.Wanted to use Capt.John but 6 is his limit.
Oceanrunner can carry 10 but with all these screaming girls,was hoping for something a little larger that want break the bank.
I know I'm asking for the moon but it never hurts to ask.
Thanks for any help.
Mike

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 1:44 pm
by GraysonDave
I think Wet Woody's can carry 8. www.wetwoodysvi.com

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 1:53 pm
by surfnh
Born to Rhumb also can carry 10 to BVI.....

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 2:50 pm
by Barb Y
Stormy Petrel or Pirate's Penny may work for ya!

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:14 pm
by michigancouple
We did Pirates Penny last year. Great boat, knowledgable staff, really fun trip.

They can take 10, plus 2 crewmembers

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 4:35 pm
by mahojim
LOVED all of our trips with Capt. Dan & his wife Donna on their vessel-
www.motoryachtcinnamonbay.com .
Very roomy, comfortable, onboard "head",and just wonderful people. As professional & knowledgable as they are laid-back.
Good luck!
Smiles-
MJ

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:56 am
by surfnh
unfortunately wet woody's and motor yacht cinnamon bay only can do the legal 6 passenger limit.

Born to Rhumb and Stormy Petrel can do 10, price not listed on Stormy Petrel web site....I just emailed them, we also have 7 this April, would like to price out something other than Ocean Runner. New Horizons can do more also, but again need price to have the entire boat to ourselves...they have no email, need to call.

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:59 pm
by datwaymon
I have a private charter with Stormy Petrol/Pirates Penny in July and their current rate is $135 per person. They take 10 in one of their boats and 12 in the other. To have a private charter it's either $1350 or $1620 depending on which boat you need.

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:01 pm
by pswlrw
I highly recommend Born to Rhumb. We go out with Captain Kevin every year and it is always the highlight of our trip.

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:19 pm
by surfnh
yes, his prices look very reasonable, is he based in Cruz?

I like having the fuel included, last year we got dumb and didn't check the ocean runner fuel tank before starting....I'm quite sure we got way overcharged for fuel at the end of the day, I don't think it was full when we started but oh well that's life.

Born to Rhumb says he adds a fuel surcharge based on price.....pswlrw what have you paid for this in years past?

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:21 pm
by pswlrw
Kevin picks up at the National Park Dock in Cruz Bay. I haven't paid a fuel surcharge, but I think that's just a personal favor. I know he will tell you up front when you book what it will be. Also, his cost includes the custom fees and all the beer, soda, water and painkillers you can drink!

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:46 pm
by surfnh
I'm also assuming 20% tip, even though he owns the boat. Sound correct?

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 3:29 pm
by cathys
Born to Rhumb can take 12 to the BVIs, and 14 within the USVIs.

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 3:38 pm
by pswlrw
Yes, we tip at least 20% - it goes to his firm mate, Andi, who is awesome!!

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 4:06 pm
by surfnh
sounds good pswlrw.....sorry Mike for hijacking the thread, I'd like some advice for the charter....I'll start a new thread.....