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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

ARMADA QUESTIONS TRAVEL QUESTIONS BVI QUESTIONS

• Do I have to know how to sail? No • Do I need a passport? Yes (with 6 mo. validity) • What’s the currency? U.S. Dollars in BVI and USVI

• Can lesbians come? For sure! Join along! • Where do we fly into? • Can I pay with credit cards? Yes, at more established

• Straight people? For sure, if you want to. St. Thomas, USVI (Code: STT) places, although paying cash is much better, more

We have some every trip, with gay friends • How do I get to the BVI? You go on a ferry, just like reliable, and usually way faster

• Can I upgrade to a bigger yacht? Yes, but only after you Ptown or Fire Island. The ferry and taxis are included in • Are there ATMs? Very few. Bring cash

make a regular deposit the package, so it’s incredibly easy • Time Zone? One hour ahead of Eastern (1:00 SF = 1:00

• Is it refundable? Yes, but only for first 24 hours • It sounds hard? It’s not. There will be a guy with a sign SF = 4:00 NYC = 5:00 BVI)

waiting for you at the airport, and they take over from
• Then what? 100% non-refundable (get travel insurance there. Plus, just follow all the other gay guys getting off • Is it safe? It is ridiculously safe. Absurdly so.

to protect yourself in case of problems!) your plane • Is there theft? No. Almost none. Most accusations of

• Are the professional captains gay? • Why can’t I make travel plans yet? Don’t make plans theft were really somebody who misplaced an item while

It depends. Not usually. But they love working the until you receive the Welcome Guide, because it has key drunk (and found it later)

Armada, and are excited to help out. We have awesome info in it to guide you • What if I get hurt or sick? There are clinics and

straight skippers every year and love them all. Don’t hit hospitals. We give you emergency contact cards to help.

on them like a douche, though. • Can I arrive early? Yes, many guys do, and it’s a good Go if you need to; everyone manages their own health
idea: Less risk from travel delays & more fun

• Can I choose a male host? Not unless you bring him needs, as adult travelers always do

from home. Hosts may be male or female, and we don’t • Will you book my airfare for me? We have an option for • Are all these islands confusing? No. You learn fast.

get to pick. But they’re awesome and excited to be a part a certified travel expert to assist for a fee, however our Plus, your captain knows them

of your yacht group! “Fast Track Cheat Sheet” makes it easy to do yourself

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