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Caribbean overwater bungalows & two-story villas: 2026 price & flight comparison: comparing Maldives / Bora Bora & Room-Only Overwater Resorts
Comparison summary: Flying to Bora Bora or the Maldives takes 22+ hours of travel and $1,800+ seaplane transfers, and meals and drinks cost extra. Caribbean Overwater Villas in Saint Vincent (SSV), St. Lucia (SGL), and Jamaica (SRC/SWH) are a 3.5-hour flight from the East Coast with 24-hour Butler service, private boat or BMW transfers, and all dining included.
Estimated 7-night included-extras difference: +$4,200 USD
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Line-by-line 7-night inclusion & gratuity comparison
Estimated out-of-pocket difference: $4,200 per stay| Cost category | Maldives / Bora Bora & Room-Only Overwater Resorts | Sandals Saint Vincent, Grande St. Lucian & Royal Caribbean | 7-night net dollar impact |
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| Travel time & seaplane transfer fees | 20 to 26 hrs flight + $900/person seaplane transfer | 3 to 4.5 hrs from East Coast + included private BMW or boat transfer | Saves 2 travel days + $1,800 transfers |
| Two-story overwater villa pricing (SSV) | $2,200+/night room-only (food & drinks extra) | From $790 to $1,120/pp/pn all-inclusive with 24-hr Butler | Qualifies for suite specials + 10% military + 7th night free |
Compare promotional & Free Anniversary Night rates at Sandals Saint Vincent, Grande St. Lucian & Royal Caribbean
Includes roundtrip airport transfers, gratuities, PADI scuba diving, and our pre-arrival butler & packing checklist.