How long to get luggage?
How long to get luggage?
How long does it typically take at STT to get luggage once we have landed? Trying to figure out if we can make the 5:30 ferry. We arrive at 4:40. Really don't think I can do carry on, but may have to try to swing it if I have to. Will just use half of hubbys carry onn too..lol j/k
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We have made the 5:30 downtown ferry with a 4:40 flight in the past. It was close. Very close. Actually we arrived at the dock about 4:43 and still had time to board. Island time you know. Our luggage was the last on the carousel though.
I will venture a guess and say an average of 20 minutes to get your luggage. It seems like forever because it is the last delay in reaching paradise. Of course it depends on if your flight is the only arriving flight, if your luggage gets to the carousel first or last, if you have to wait to fill a taxi.
Consider this, the 5:30 downtown arrives at Cruz Bay at almost the same time as the 6 pm Redhook.
I will venture a guess and say an average of 20 minutes to get your luggage. It seems like forever because it is the last delay in reaching paradise. Of course it depends on if your flight is the only arriving flight, if your luggage gets to the carousel first or last, if you have to wait to fill a taxi.
Consider this, the 5:30 downtown arrives at Cruz Bay at almost the same time as the 6 pm Redhook.
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I recall some folks over on the TTOL BVI forum saying they or the taxi guys have successfully called ahead to the Tortola ferry to hold it a few minutes if its close. Maybe search for or pose that specific question over there. If you need the link, PM me.
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You may all ready know this but if you are attempting carry on here is the best advice I can give.
If you are anything like me and feel that you have to have an outfit for every day and lots of options then you should get packing cubes and roll your clothes. I did this for my backpacking trip through Europe this Summer and it worked wonders. I was able to take way more than I thought I would. I didnt carry on but I was able to carry this pack on my back for six weeks without any problems. I plan on doing the same for our trip to STJ in April. Good luck!
If you are anything like me and feel that you have to have an outfit for every day and lots of options then you should get packing cubes and roll your clothes. I did this for my backpacking trip through Europe this Summer and it worked wonders. I was able to take way more than I thought I would. I didnt carry on but I was able to carry this pack on my back for six weeks without any problems. I plan on doing the same for our trip to STJ in April. Good luck!