David,
We did that exact scenario a few weeks ago with the public taxis and the Red Hook Ferry
When we return next year as Westin owners, we will definitely do the Westin Ferry. I was just wanting to know if the owners (vs. hotel guests) got any kind of a discount on the RT ferry ride. Any other perks I need to know about? Thanks!
Carolyn
I attempted to attach the document I have regarding the WSJ ferry - with no success - so I copied below. The Owners cost was $72pp, but I received notice that the price was going up to $85 (but can't seem to find the email).
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Thank you for choosing the Westin St. John. We would like to offer you a brief summary of the experience you can expect upon your arrival in St. Thomas and during your transfer to the Westin Resort on St. John.
As you deboard the plane and enter the gates of the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., please claim your luggage and proceed to the Westin Airport Lounge, located just beyond the baggage claim area. Our staff will be awaiting your arrival at the Lounge, where you will be checked in prior to boarding our taxi service to the Westin ferry. If the transportation costs are not already covered by a pre-paid package, the following roundtrip charges will be applied to your hotel bill (payment due upon check out):
Adults: $95 round trip $50 one way
Children: 4-12 $80 RT $45 OW
Kids: 0-3 Complimentary
(Prices are subject to change without notice – inquire about discounted “Owner” rate)
Includes taxi & ferry, gratuities, all baggage handling & unlimited return trips to St.Thomas for shopping
We will be giving you your registration card, luggage tags for your bags & information on your transfer to the Westin on St. John. Please be sure to verify all the information on your registration card and provide your travel vouchers and/or a credit card for your stay. You may fill this information out while awaiting the arrival of your luggage on the carousel. Once you have received all of your luggage, it will be tagged & set in the luggage holding area in front of the lounge. There may be a few minutes to wait while the resort agents are preparing for your transportation so please use this time to browse the airport shops or refresh yourself with a drink at the airport restaurant. You will then be driven 10 minutes away to the Crown Bay Marina, where you will board our high-speed ferry service to St. John.
This schedule is subject to change based upon flight arrivals:
12:00 PM, 2:30PM, 4:45PM, 6:45PM
8:30PM at National Park Dock
Arrivals after 7:15 will be driven 30 minutes
to the National Park Dock on the East End
of St. Thomas, where a 15 minute Water Taxi
ride will bring you to the Westin on St. John
Please use any additional time before the ferry departs to discover the growing number of shops, restaurants and Gourmet Deli lining the Crown Bay Marina. Be sure to rendezvous at the location noted on the map provided to you at our Lounge. The ferry ride will be approximately 45 minutes & will take you directly to the resort dock where you will be greeted island style, with a rum punch & a cold towel! Our Service Express staff will have your keys ready and escort you directly to your room or villa. Your luggage will be delivered by our staff shortly after you have settled into your room. Please remember that our check in time is 3 PM (4:00 pm for the villas). If you arrive earlier than 3PM and your room is not ready, our staff will direct you to our beach side dining area for lunch or to our health club, should you wish to change into some more relaxed, island wear…the beach is always waiting!
Shopping Privileges:
As an added bonus for using our ferry service, you have unlimited return trips to St. Thomas for shopping. Shopping is located at Main Street, St. Thomas, which is a 10-minute drive from the ferry. We have provided shuttles to Main Street from the ferry. You may utilize taxi services from the main street to the ferry at Crown Bay Marina for the ride back to the Resort. The schedule for shopping is as follows:
Depart Westin to Crown Bay
7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00PM
Depart Crown Bay to Westin
12:00PM, 2:30PM, 4:45 & 6:45
Optional Public Transportation:
**You may choose to take a public taxi to Red Hook marina on the East end of St. Thomas (approx: 30 minutes). The public ferry to St. John leaves every hour on the hour, beginning at 6AM, the last ferry being 12 AM (approx: 20 minutes). Once on St. John, you may obtain a public taxi to the Westin Resort (approx: 5 minutes), which will drive you to the main lobby where you may check in at the Front Desk. Cost is approx. $75-$85 round trip depending on your baggage and gratuities.
**A private Water Taxi may be arranged at your own cost from either the Charlotte Amalie or the Red Hook Dock by calling 340.775.6501. You would need to secure a public taxi to bring you to the dock in St. Thomas. Once on St. John, the Water Taxi will bring you directly to the resort dock where you may check in at the resort’s Marina Front Desk. Cost is approx. $500 round trip for up to 4 adults
