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Windward Islands ferry - fast and nice
Windward Islands ferry is foranyone. If you're of an adventurous frame of mind, and have time to spare, you can revert to the mode of transportation that islanders used before the advent of air travel: Windward Islands ferry and the traditional mailboats.
Although fast, modern, air-conditioned Windward Islands ferry now make some of the trips, some of the more remote destinations are still served by slow, old-fashioned craft with few amenities. Within the $loc ferry, it has the most, and most comfortable, options for island-hopping, that offer food and beverages served by cabin attendants.
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Windward Islands ferry advices
As with most things in the Windward Islands, schedules do change rather frequently; if you're planning to Windward Islands ferry back to an island check and double-check the departure times, and build in extra time in case the weather's bad.
Windward Islands ferry serve most of the major tourist destinations from Windward Islands. The ferry costs around $110 one-way, and takes about two hours each way.
Usually, the shorter-haul ferry makes several round-trips daily, and keep a more punctual schedule than the longer-haul ferry. |
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Other about Windward Islands |
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Windward Islands ferry - a good transportation choice
Travelers in the Windward Islands will find that ferries and boats are not only the best way to get from island to island, but also one of the most enjoyable ways to get around in the Windward Islands. The sea is the only thing connecting each of the Windward Islands, and boats are the way many people cross between them. Ferries often offer island-hopping tours that take travelers to see several different locales. This gives travelers the ability to experience a full spectrum of the cultures, foods, and people of the Windward Islands, and often chances to shop for each isle's local specialties as well. While there is no ferry service that covers the entire Caribbean, there are a number of ferries that run between certain islands. Between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico - Ferias del Caribe connects Mayaguez, Puerto Rico and Santo Dominigo, departs Mon, Wed and Fri from Mayaguez and Tues, Thurs and Sun from Santo Domingo. It costs US$144. Between Guadeloupe, Martinique, Marie Galante and the lesser French West Indies - Brudey Frères and Deher Freres operate a regular service between the islands. Between Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, Les Saintes, Dominica, Martinique and St Lucia - Express-des-Isles is a high-speed catamaran operating daily in the Southern Caribbean. You may consider chartering a boat--with or without a captain and crew--for more private island hopping. While yachts are sure to be available, some islands are better known for their sailing than others. Depending on where you charter your boat or ferry, there are several well-traveled island chains that you may enjoy, including the Leeward Islands from Antigua to St. Martin, and The Windward Islands and Grenadines. You can also charter a small boat for a brief jaunt out into the ocean or for a trip to a secluded spot for an afternoon picnic. Sunset cruises offer visitors a one-of-a-kind view of a Caribbean sunset. If you'd like to see the Caribbean's famous coral reefs, but prefer not to dive or snorkel, glass-bottomed boat rides are a delightful Caribbean diversion. For solo adventurers, kayaks may also be available.
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Windward Islands Vacations site
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