margincall

9 hours ago, Ms411 said:

Best to call them, unfortunately. They get good reviews for their transport services.

I did.

Very expensive for us,at least

But thank you for suggestion 

3 hours ago, Ms411 said:

There are "transportation services" that have them, and there's a new app that let’s you book various vehicles, and it looks like their fare is based on minimum of 2 people. It wouldn't let me get quotes to many destinations without registering.

 

There's also a company specializing in transportation for people with mobility issues, and he has an suv. It Could Be Worse is the name of the company. Someone posted a YouTube video of their tour with him.

 

ICBW Transportation

ICBW Transportation

CALL US

(407) 719-2635 (340) 771-1735

VISIT US ON-LINE

usviicbw.com

It Could be Worse “ICBW” is a transportation provider on St. Thomas offering limo services, and private car services for wheelchair users. Luxury options for non-disabled guests include island tours of St. Thomas and St. John, beach stops, airport and resort transfers, weddings, events, and more. Accessible options for visitors and residents include island tours, beach stops, airport and resort transfers, events, transportation to doctor’s appointments, and more. We have an accessible van, and we rent motorized and standard wheelchairs, and four-wheel scooters. Get in touch with us today to discuss your transportation needs. We look forward to the opportunity to help you experience our island paradise

Their website seems to only be about rentals unless I read wrong 

6 hours ago, Ms411 said:

Not the suv taxis I've seen at Havensight. I think they're what most people consider mid size. 

Are there companies that have these that you can reserve in advance

Or maybe we just get off ship at 930 or 10 and examine what's available 

3 hours ago, Ms411 said:

I'm glad you're asking all these details in advance. Not enough visitors do, and without advance planning, some needs may not be easily accommodated.

 

There are SUV taxis, but there may not be any available when you're at the dock since there aren't usually many in that area.

 

For right now, Best Taxi Association has the contract to pick up at Havensight, but their phone number didn't work a few months ago, so I don't know how anyone can contact to reserve a particular vehicle.

 

There is a Best Taxi Association dispatcher a short walk from the ships. If the dispatcher can't provide you with a SUV, you can call VI Taxi Association dispatch and request an SUV. You may have to meet them outside the gate, though, because of Best Taxi.

 

VI Taxi dispatch number is 340 774 7457.

It's all about the step into vehicle. 

Some suvs are as high as vans

It's been 10 years since we visited St thomas, and looking at different scenic tours,almost all if them seem to be in the open air tram type of vehicles that take 2 steps to get into.

My DW has issues with her knees that sometimes cause her to have issues getting on those,even with assistance. 

Was wondering if all the taxis that give island tours at the cruise port are that type,or if any are regular cars(not vans,as those steps are higher)

Thank you

20 hours ago, Ms411 said:

Yes, they are reliable. The fares are posted at the dock, and a 2 hour group tour is one the rate sheet. The tours are mostly stops at scenic lookouts with narration. Some tours sold online offer tours with beach stop. All offer return to ship.

Just one other question about taxis. 

Due to mobility issues, we cannot walk the steps to go on the skyride, but I have heard,that at the port,you can get a taxi to take you up there.

What is the taxi situation for returning to port

Thank you

1 hour ago, Ms411 said:

Yes, they are reliable. The fares are posted at the dock, and a 2 hour group tour is one the rate sheet. The tours are mostly stops at scenic lookouts with narration. Some tours sold online offer tours with beach stop. All offer return to ship.

Thank you

14 hours ago, Ms411 said:

There will be no shortage of taxis offering tours.😊

And they are reliable?

Later this year,we will visit St thomas on the carnival venezia, and we're wondering how reliable it is,not to book in advance and just book an island tour when we get off ship.

I saw a photo saying the taxi rate for that is 38 pp

On 2/11/2024 at 8:52 PM, CGinMTL said:

Hi, anybody start looking at shore ex ?

There will be a few beach days 

Have been to all ports multiple times

 

Never been to ambir cove, we ( 2 people ) are looking for a city tour here

Before smaller groups, but like 

Something like

Top 10 Puerto Plata

Or

Mountain view and city tour

 Any takers ? 

any idea of private tour operators !

We booked in Amber Cove,Monkeyland and Dominican flavors. 

Undecided between 5 different ones in Grand Turk.

Thinking of private operator in st thomas

As DW is short,she wondered if she drove either of these do the seats adjust closer to steering wheel

TIA

1 hour ago, Ms411 said:

If you take a taxi from Havensight, they should charge you the minimum which is $6 per person. There are usually taxis coming and going throughout the day so it shouldn't be a problem returning to Havensight. Of course if your ship docks at Crown Bay the taxi will probably charge you more.

 

I think it's flat from taxi parking lot to the restaurant, but I'll have to confirm. I usually take the tram, but years ago I was in a vehicle and we drove up. 

We don't mind inclines,or even stoop like stairs,but watched videos of the tram terminal, and my wife can't do those stairs

42 minutes ago, Ms411 said:

Margincall, you can take a taxi to Paradise Point. Threedjmay wants to go to Mermaid's Chair where there probably are not any taxis.

Do you just get them outside the gate?

On 12/11/2023 at 12:47 PM, Ms411 said:

Margincall, there is no ramp or elevator. People with mobility limitations should probably take a taxi.

Delayed reaction.

Do you know how much it is for 2 people to do that, and then I wonder how you then get a taxi to return.

I thought there was a taxi to top of paradise point.

We can't climb the stairs to ride the tram.

Was I wrong?

7 minutes ago, Mangrove Snapper said:

On our recent stop with Carnival it started at 11:00 am.  

Thank you

Just curious, if a ship is in HMC  from 8 to 6,approximately what time they start serving the buffet 

I may have asked this before,but I cannot find it,or maybe it's a senior moment thinking I did.

We will be in Amber Cove,later this year,and the carnival excursion Monkeyland and Puerta Plata city tour sounded interesting, but as 2 seniors with arthritis, we had some concerns about how much walking there is in the city tour part.

Reading reviews,I see some say"not that much walking "Of course,we have no idea how old the reviewer is, and not that much is different if your 40,from if your 70.

So,if anyone has been on the tour,thanks in advance

On 1/9/2024 at 10:18 AM, CRAZY WOMAN said:

Good morning

We are a family of 14 joining 

11- NJ

2-SC

We are all very excited already. It may seem early to be getting ready, however there is a lot of planning with a large group. We already set up a slot pull for Nov 12 and Nov 13 on the  private Facebook group carnival Venezia November 4-15 2024. There is also a lot of other events going on on that page including another slot pull on the 5th.

This sounds familiar 

Am I having a deja vu experience or are you on the fb group for this cruise

15 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

I don't like spicy chicken and love that slightly sweet teriyaki flavor of traditional hibachi chicken, so I asked for it that way on the Venezia in Sept. All 4 times (yes we ate there 4 times in 13 days) it was perfect! No idea what the spicy chicken tastes like.

 

 

Tip- lunch is less expensive than dinner - same menu, same portions. Enjoy!!

Those pictures are making me hungry

Thank you all

7 minutes ago, MeganGC1983 said:

The steak is really good. 

Good to hear

2 minutes ago, KarmaCruisers said:

It’s the same as at any other hibachi joint; my wife always gets the chicken dish and carnivals was the same…

OK that's good to know.

So just called something different to confuse an old man lol

12 minutes ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Wish I could help, but I’ve never had the chicken. I’ve only have the lobster or lobster/steak combo. Apologies. 

That's ok

I do like steak,shrimp,and lobster,so I would be OK

But my wife only steak and chicken

This may seem like a weird taste preference question,but here goes.

We have not sailed Carnival in years,but will in 2024.

We have been to many Hibachi restaurants over the years,on land,and on Norwegian cruises.

In all of them,any combos that include chicken,are like a teriyaki type flavor.

On Carnival menu,it says spiced grilled chicken. 

So,as a person,who not only loves the usual chicken he gets at hibachi,but she away from spicier foods,I wonder about the difference, or is it the same,but just called something different. 

Thank you