zydecocruiser

Ferries in BVI don't always run on schedule. They tend to leave when they are ready and can be early or late.

You don't have to go up the same way you went down, nor do you have to crawl through the boulders, but that is main reason for going. There is another path to Devil's Bay Beach.

Some private operators also might ferry you directly to shore or perhaps you can swim in.

And there are places to hang out at the top and not have walk down the stairs but would miss out on the big attraction.

You can read about what we are doing here:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=201087

http://www.thebathsbvi.com/

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=55426

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=96428

Think it is about $6 per taxi.

Kermit has a website:

http://www.keylimeshop.com/html/visit_us_in_key_west.html

Don't know much about it, but it is between Fiesta Americana and Chankanaab.

The snorkeling should be good.

Some cruise ship people will be there, because it is where the clear kayaks are, but think that might be limited.