Musicsmylife Posted May 24, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I am going to these ports in February. Any suggestion on things to do near the ship? I will be on my scooter. Sent from my iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxoocruiser Posted May 24, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Both ports have shops and restaurants by the pier. However you need to be aware that some of the shops and restaurants may have step entry. With that said I've been to both ports many times and have had little to no issues with riding around on my scooter. Sometimes you might have to back track because a curb cut out can't be found . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicsmylife Posted May 24, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Both ports have shops and restaurants by the pier. However you need to be aware that some of the shops and restaurants may have step entry. With that said I've been to both ports many times and have had little to no issues with riding around on my scooter. Sometimes you might have to back track because a curb cut out can't be found . Thanks at GC is the beach within walking distance? Do the rent beach wheelchairs? A beach wheelchair was awesome at Half Moon Cay. Sent from my iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1025cruise Posted May 24, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Grand Cayman is a tender port. Expect that your scooter will be staying on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxoocruiser Posted May 24, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Grand Cayman is a tender port. Expect that your scooter will be staying on board. Though it's a tender port , the port of Grand Cayman provides it's own tenders for the cruise ships that have roll-on capabilities. 99.9 % anyone with a mobility scooter will be able to just drive on board the tender. I've been their many times and have always been allowed to ride my scooter directly on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxoocruiser Posted May 24, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Thanks at GC is the beach within walking distance? Do the rent beach wheelchairs? A beach wheelchair was awesome at Half Moon Cay. Sent from my iPad Seven-mile beach is about 4 miles away from the port. You'll have to take a taxi. If your scooter is a travel size such as a Pride GoGo it can be broken down and placed in the back of the van provided you can transfer to the vehicle. Not certain if it has beach wheelchairs for rent. Taxi info Grand Cayman only has 1 or 2 accessible taxis available and are often booked in advance . So if available you may have to wait longer. Older taxis have no meter. Rates are fixed and are posted but be sure to confirm the fare before the cab drives off. New cabs have meters. Most cabs are van size and drivers may require four-passenger minimum before they’ll take you anywhere. If a person can transfer to the seat of a van most drivers will work with you to accommodate the scooter or wheelchair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicsmylife Posted May 24, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Seven-mile beach is about 4 miles away from the port. You'll have to take a taxi. If your scooter is a travel size such as a Pride GoGo it can be broken down and placed in the back of the van provided you can transfer to the vehicle. Not certain if it has beach wheelchairs for rent. Taxi info Grand Cayman only has 1 or 2 accessible taxis available and are often booked in advance . So if available you may have to wait longer. Older taxis have no meter. Rates are fixed and are posted but be sure to confirm the fare before the cab drives off. New cabs have meters. Most cabs are van size and drivers may require four-passenger minimum before they’ll take you anywhere. If a person can transfer to the seat of a van most drivers will work with you to accommodate the scooter or wheelchair Thanks! Sent from my iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nieciez Posted May 25, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Friends rolling off in Grand Cayman Our scooter brigade in Cozumel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicsmylife Posted May 25, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Friends rolling off in Grand Cayman Our scooter brigade in Cozumel What did you do in port? Sent from my iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrugler Posted May 26, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Plenty of shopping near the ports. However, go to the ports board and read thru Cozumel and Grand Cayman. There are hotels that allow you to pay a fee to use their facilities -- beaches, pools, etc. and some of them provide transportation to the piers. Some might have vans that can handle the scooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cattitude Posted May 26, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 26, 2014 In Cozumel, I booked an excursion to tour the Jose Cuevo museum. Tequila tasting and lunch was served. They came and picked me up in my scooter with a lift right into the van. Afterwards there was plenty of shopping right next to the pier in Cozumel. Cattitude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nieciez Posted May 26, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) In Grand Cayman shopped and Margaritaville for lunch....in Cozumel, more shopping and lunch at Pancho's Backyard at Puerto Maya. I have done the Stingray city swim in GC even with having a scooter since I have a Travelscoot and it is so light and portable Edited May 26, 2014 by nieciez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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