alwayslost Posted March 5, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I've seen people using ATVs or scooters to roam Santorini and Mykonos. Can and should we rent an ATV or Scooter considering we will be traveling with a 9-year old. I expect he'll be piggy backing with my hubby and I'll drive separately. My son has never ridden a scooter or ATV before. (Bike yes). Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwayslost Posted March 5, 2010 Author #2 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I meant seen people posting in this board (not actually seen people). :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomko2 Posted March 5, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 5, 2010 The roads are narrow and windy. I personally would not take the risk of an accident on an island. One of our crew members had a nasty accident on Mykonos; broke his arm and had tons of scrapes etc. (I know, I know, I am a big chicken). I am sure others will provide you information on the rentals available and best routes to go. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_uk Posted March 5, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Mykonos is much smaller, and the roads are less busy. That might be a better place to try an ATV than Santorini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texancruzer Posted March 5, 2010 #5 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Does anyone else find this post funny.......? Considering the OPs username? HeeHee. But seriously......I would definately try this on Mykonos - but not Santorini with a 9 yr old on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numbersix Posted March 5, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 5, 2010 ATV on Mykonos (not Santorini) ok, but I wouldn't if it is in high season (July-August). Scooter wih a nine-year-old--not me--not ever. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercedMike Posted March 7, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 7, 2010 ... Scooter with a nine-year-old--not me--not ever. I was about to say the same thing. I would not even go to the grocery store in my home town with a 9 y o on a scooter!! Consider even a minor injury, a sprained wrist or a nasty scrape ... and trying to find treatment in a foreign country where you don't speak the language ... too scary for me. The degree of risk a parent is willing to accept is up to you. You know your own feelings and your own child. I know the choices I made when mine was that age. Have a GREAT cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny4cruise Posted March 8, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 8, 2010 The roads in these islands are winding and rather narrow. You should also consider that during summer there is a lot of traffic. I wouldn’t have a problem driving a scooter or ATV there myself but not with a nine year old child with me. Why don’t you rent a small car? Better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Makkem Posted March 9, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 9, 2010 do you ride a scooter at home? And do you ride one with your youngster on the back? Just interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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