I am going on a cruise in two weeks. We will be going to St. Thomas USVI, Tortola BVI, and Sumona D.R. (sp). I plan on fishing wherever I can find a spot close to the ship. Instead of paying $200 for a saltwater rig that I may never use again here in Indiana, I was thinking of using my cheap 5/6 bass rig $19.95 Walmart special that I haven't used for a couple of years. If something happens to it I won't feel bad. ie: stolen, broken, saltwater damage.
Any experience on this?

Before anyone suggests hiring a guide, I am not paying $400-$500 for a half day of flats fishing. The only guide I can find, that isn't booked, charges $480 per four hours.

Thanks,
Alan