Taxi to and from Cayman Crystal Caves.

[Rabcat]

The ship excursion to Crystal Caves is $120.00. If we go by taxi the cave admission is only $40.00. Does anyone know what the taxis charge,it will be split between 4 of us. Would there be taxis waiting at the caves to return us to the ship or would it be too much of a gamble to count on that. We would hate to miss the ship!!

[drew sailbum]

There will NOT be taxis waiting at the caves unless you specifically arrange with your driver to wait for you.

 

The Crystal Caves are located in the district of North Side, between the Queen Elizabeth Botanic Park and Rum Point. One way taxi fares would typically be in excess of $50.

 

The public bus routes do travel past the entrance to the Crystal Caves. Bus frequency is not reliable to this part of the island. Bus fare would be CI$4 (US$5) per person, each way, so US$40 total for your group of four for the round trip. It doesn't cost that much more to rent a car and then you know you would not be standing by the side of the road waiting for a bus to take you back that might not come in time to get you back before your ship departs.

 

Overall for reliability of transportation you are best off renting a car or taking the ship's excursion. If you are comfortable making your own arrangements then renting a car (and driving on the left side of the road!) would be cheaper.

[bookbabe]

Drew's right. Public transportation in that area is a gamble. If you don't want to do the ship's excursion then renting a car is your best bet.

[Rabcat]

Thank you for your replies. Exactly the info we needed. We will take the ships excursions.

[3483otwd]

The ship excursion to Crystal Caves is $120.00. If we go by taxi the cave admission is only $40.00. Does anyone know what the taxis charge,it will be split between 4 of us. Would there be taxis waiting at the caves to return us to the ship or would it be too much of a gamble to count on that. We would hate to miss the ship!!

 

Have a bit more fun (and probably cheaper) and contact Cayman Routes. They will do a great tour for you.