Experienced cruisers!!! How safe is it taking

[Nothin' But Sun]

a cab coming off the ship to tour two women around some sites in Nassau and St. Thomas? I have been to both before but with my DH. This time around I just want to tour to some landmarks. Any suggestions and what kind of $$ are we expecting to pay?

[csk]

Visited both islands on my last cruise, with my friend, we are both women in our early 60's and we did a tour of St Thomas with a cab driver and he was great , told us much history of the island and let us stop whereever, it cost us $20. each, but plus tip. He was great and never anything but safe, also did the same thing in Nassau. Have a great time. Both islands love tourists, we are there bread and butter.

[TrentS]

On both islands when you leave the ship there will be many taxis lined up offering tours. In Nassau they use minivans, and in St. Thomas they're open air minibus "thingys" - for the lack of a better term. :rolleyes:

 

They're perfectly safe in both areas, and you won't be all alone. They fill them up and give you the same tours you can get on the ship, but for less money.

[CruiserPK]

Agree with the above comments. However, BE SURE you negotiate the taxi fare BEFORE the trip, not after. when you have no recourse. Have a great cruise!