Base Manager
Yann Leboyer
Tel: + (1 284) 495 2154
Mob: + (1 284) 346 86 18
Getting There
International flights via Saint Martin (Air France – KLM – Corsair – Air Caraïbes – list of companies (http://www.st-martin.org/fr/mon_voyage/comment_venir.php) connections with local airlines with American Eagle Airlines and LIAT.
International flights via San Juan (Puerto Rico) list of companies (http://www.b-v-i.com/Transportation/SanJuanAirport/default.htm) connections with local airlines with American Eagle Airlines and LIAT.
Transfers
Can be organized by the base (upon request) / 10 mn between Beef Island airport (EIS) and base (about 3,5 km).
Formalities
Valid passport – Beware – for visiting American Virgin Islands, you need a visa.
Weather Forecasts
Daily weather forecasts in English on CaribWx (ZBVI radio 780 AM).
Commercial Centers
Supermarket in town, the best is to go by taxi, but the most convenient is online orders with http://www.rtwbvi.com/ or e-mail: provisioning@rtwbvi.com
Credit Cards / Accepted Currencies
Master & Visa credit card are accepted but most of transactions are done cash (US$). USD is mainly used; euros accepted.
Attention
For clients who want to visit US Virgin Islands, they must be advised that an American visa C1 or B1 is mandatory, must be requested 6 months prior charter start. Customers must take the necessary registration steps on Internet if they are part of the eligible countries (mandatory since 12th January 2009): major part of European countries. Please check on the US embassy web site in your country.
Things to Know
– Only soft bags – No suite case (rigid suite cases are too cumbersome).
– On land electricity is 110 Volts – 60Hz (American plugs – get an adaptor).
– Telephone – Area code from abroad 00-1-284-49 + 5 figures of your correspondent) – telephone card available on spot (Cable & Wireless).
– Cellular phones – some can work (depending on zones) – do not forget roaming fees!
– Internet Access (Access spots = Access spots),
– (WiFi = WiFi ou (BVI Marine wifi = BVI Marine wifi) (admission charge)