Private car vs. taxi

[stuNYC]

I am a O newbie. On other cruises, we usually hire a taxi to tour the island. Has anyone used private cars arranged through O. What is the cost for 1/2 day tour and is it better than taxi

[Mura]

It's pretty difficult to answer your question without knowing where you will be!

 

However, we have in the past used the executive van option through O, but this was more than 6 years ago. Since then the rates have really skyrocketed. I will say that the few vans we used (with guide) were excellent, but we were a group of 8. I can't think of any place where using the private car option would be less expensive than a taxi. It might well have a much better guide!

[orchestrapal]

You did not state where...

But, the simple answer is NO!

Taxis are much, much cheaper.:)

[JimandStan]

You did not state where...

But, the simple answer is NO!

Taxis are much, much cheaper.:)

 

His signature says that he is going to Australia & New Zealand in March on the Regatta.....

You guys hit the reply button too fast :p

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[Mura]

True enough. I tend to ignore that part of a post, I guess I shouldn't!

 

Even so, we arranged a number of reasonably priced tours on our Auckland-Sydney cruise four years ago. We never considered either the private car through Oceania or a taxi.

 

But I have noticed that getting the cars or vans through Oceania can vary from port to port ... except that as we all agree, it's fiendishly expensive, especially if you are only two people.

 

Has the OP checked the excursions at the webpage? The prices should be available there.

[Mura]

I just briefly looked at the excursions available on your cruise ... a half day car for two people in Tauranga costs $689.

 

There's no way that's comparable to a cab.

[orchestrapal]

His signature says that he is going to Australia & New Zealand in March on the Regatta.....

You guys hit the reply button too fast :p

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QE2- Caribbean -May 2002

Zenith- Bermuda - August 2003

Voyager of the Sea- Caribbean -June 2005

Constellation- W Caribbean- November 2006

Mercury- Alaska -June 2007

Pride of America- January 2010

Regatta-Aus/NZ and South Pacific-March 2012

 

Your so right. Sorry!;)

[LHT28]

His signature says that he is going to Australia & New Zealand in March on the Regatta.....

You guys hit the reply button too fast :p

__________________

Horizon- Bermuda- August 2001

QE2- Caribbean -May 2002

Zenith- Bermuda - August 2003

Voyager of the Sea- Caribbean -June 2005

Constellation- W Caribbean- November 2006

Mercury- Alaska -June 2007

Pride of America- January 2010

Regatta-Aus/NZ and South Pacific-March 2012

 

Some people have the signatures blocked ;)

Thanks for the reminder to check there before replying

[LHT28]

I would also check the options for private guides in the Ports of call forum & joining your roll call you may find other willing to share private tours

 

It is a personal choice

[Condocat]

My husband and I were in NZ on Oceania's Auckland to Sydney cruise 4 years ago and planned all our our excusions after some research via the internet, all with with delightful results. In Tauranga we rented a car, it was delivered to ship for ours to use for the day. We brought it back to the parking area by the ship when we were finished. An agent picked it up and I don't believe it cost more than $75US for about 7-8 hours including insurance.

 

The Kiwis are fabulous people! Explore on your own! We have returned twice since and rambed around the countryside.

 

Enjoy your trip!