Okay here my problem

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shoemak38
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Okay here my problem

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11 years ago went to STT for a week with a 9 month old baby and 4 and 7 year old. Stayed at Sapphire beach. We did a day trip over to STJ and a taxi tour drove by truck bay never went in the water. Had lunch at Lime tree Inn. (owner of place we are renting) It's taken us 11 years to come back (to many trips to see mickey)!

With only 6 full days on the island the family debate is boat trip or no boat trip. Palm tree and Lion in Da sun both have a free day during our week. We also (son and I) also thinking about trying scuba day trip with 6-Paq Scuba instead of boat trip.

So the question is stay on island for the week, or also do a boat trip or scuba trip for one day.

thanks for input :lol:
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Post by sea-nile »

I would do both if you can swing it.
The SCUBA trip will be 1/2 day.
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Post by iowaguy »

Thats not much of a problem---you'll have fun either way. Having said that, we love being out on the water so I'd say do the boat trip if it works for you. But I wouldn't sweat it either way. Can't comment on the scuba personally but that sounds fun too.
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Post by jenrale »

Every year, we consider a boat trip - either to go around STJ or a trip to the British VI. But, there is just so much good snorkling right off the beaches on STJ, that we have never wanted to 'waste' even a half day on a boat when we could be exploring some place we haven't been to yet... Jenrale
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Post by Nic in KC »

I agree that you'll be fine either way. However, last year we did one trip where we had a scuba trip one day and a sunset sail. The second trip had scuba one day and a BVI entire boat day. So, we were away from STJ beaches for basically two days. That made the beach time WAY too short for me. I loved every minute of the trip, but I missed the beach time. The first trip where we did the scuba during the day and then the boat one evening was better. We were only away from the beach one day, but we still got our time on the water!
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Post by chicagoans »

A half day private snorkel was a highlight of our trip! (We went with Sadie Sea; they were great.) We were all wishing we had reserved for a full day, but sadly bribery did not keep us out on the boat any longer. It was so fun to be out on the water on a gorgeous sunny day.

Can't speak to scuba since I'm not certified, but I think you'd have a blast and have some great family memories doing either one.
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Post by 17th Hole »

Our first trip to STJ we did a full day boat trip, and it was awesome! We hit all the "feature" places (baths, Indians, Soggy Dollar, Sandy Spit, etc.). Tons of great snorkeling, swimming, drinking, sightseeing, photo-taking and sun-tanning. Now that we've done all that, we don't feel like we HAVE to do it on this trip. I would recommend doing one or the other. On this trip we want to do a day of scuba (1st timers!). To do them both in one trip might be too much time away from the incredible STJ beaches.
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Post by traveler22 »

I would go with the boat trip. I went out with Capt. Josh on Lion in da Sun this past Feb. and it was awesome. It was also great to be able to visit other places and some of the snorkeling can only be done from a boat. If you can afford both, scuba only take a 1/2 day as mentioned previously.
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Post by Sun4MySoul »

I think one day on a boat trip is a "must do" for every visit to STJ...so amazing to get out on the water and see things from a different perspective. I also had a good experience with Lion in Da Sun and would recommend them.

Colette with 6-paq is great as well. And the Beginner Dive only lasts about 3hrs. But doing both with only a week on island could be a stretch. Which would your family enjoy more?
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Post by shoemak38 »

Son and I like the 1/2 day dive. Both girls want sun 50/50 on a boat trip. My wife likes staying on island
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Post by captainjay »

The best day on the islands is always a day on the water. The only thing better than a day on the water is a week on charter. :)

I would give you a recommendation for a charter but you have already talked to the guys that I would recommend anyway.
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Post by Jamestown »

Boat trip around the BVI, hands down. This coming from someone that is SCUBA certified. Get the wife to come along!!! You all will LOVE it!
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