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BVI's for 8

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 4:18 pm
by traveler22
Here's the problem.
Most of the smaller boats like "Lion in Da Sun" and "Palm tree charter" can only take a max of 6 people and I have 8 in my Feb. party. We also don't want to go on something like New Horizons with a big group or a schedule. Can anyone recommend a boat that can take eight on a private trip and is still reasonable?
Thanks

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 5:40 pm
by martini girl
Hey Traveler - you should consider "Born to Rhumb" that takes up to 12. Our group of 7 had a wonderful trip with Captain Kevin. We did the Baths, Sandy Cay, the Caves, and Jost; you can make your own itinerary. I think he's comparably priced with most of the charters. It's a motorized boat, not sure what you're looking for there, but I would highly recommend. I know others on the forum have been pleased with him as well. Our group of 7 had the boat to ourselves. It was great. His website is
www.borntorhumb.com

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:05 pm
by traveler22
Thanks MG,
Capt. Kevin is curently on vacation and said he would get back to me later in the week.

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:44 pm
by Exit Zero
You might try Stormy Petrel/Pirates Penny out of Red Hook - max 12 ---- - 340-775-7990 an excellent long time BVI trip Company

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:41 pm
by pswlrw
Captain Kevin summers in Maine but is usually back on island December - June. I second the recommendation. We are planning our 4th trip on Born to Rhumb in April!! Just a fabulous day!!

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:16 pm
by RickG
I second Born to Rhumb. They have a good reputation and a clean boat.

Cheers, RickG

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:22 pm
by sunlover
We used ocean runner with our group of 8 a few years ago (plus a captain). I think some of their boats take up to 10.

http://www.oceanrunnerusvi.com/Rates.htm

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:00 pm
by neisy
Try getting a hold of Stu. We (eight adults) used him last spring to go to Jost and he's great! I'm sure someone on this forum has his phone number.

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:03 am
by mrscaptainjay
We took the family out with Nightwind out of Sapphire on St. Thomas. They do private charters which includes two snorkel stops, breakfast, lunch, and open bar. It was a great day. I would definitley recommend them.
http://www.stjohndaysail.com/
Deb

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:31 am
by PA Girl
3rd Bron to Rhumb. Big (and nice) boat and professional crew.