nursegrrl8 Posted April 21, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 21, 2018 We aren’t sure what we will want to do in Grand Turk. Does anyone have experience with walk up golf cart rental? Cash vs credit card? Vendors to avoid? What is the deal with liability? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted April 21, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I've been told this is unlikely or the ones left will be of questionable quality, but since I haven't been able to lock down a pre-rental I may be in the same boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted April 21, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I don't know if any of the vendors take credit on site, I think they all want cash. You could do an instant Paypal transaction if you have cell service I suppose. Just keep in mind they do sell out. The last 2 times I've been to GT all vendors were sold out months in advance. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadedhart Posted April 21, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I reserved one months ago with Karib’s on their website and paid in full with a credit card. I emailed them last week for confirmation (my cruise is in 2 weeks) that my reservation was still valid and had an answer within an hour. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusLane Posted August 9, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I reserved one months ago with Karib’s on their website and paid in full with a credit card. I emailed them last week for confirmation (my cruise is in 2 weeks) that my reservation was still valid and had an answer within an hour. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Did you have any issues with Karib? How were their carts? We have reservations with them in 2 weeks as well. I've been reading bad and good reviews. Wondering how your experience was. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nushnakka Posted August 15, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 15, 2018 We were in Grand Turk last year. Made the mistake to take taxi into "downtown". For 4 people it was $20 one way. We walked a few blocks as there was really nothing there and took the cab back to the port. We were able to get a golf cart for $80 cash. We drove all over the island. When we turned the cart back in they asked us for money for gas. We said no as that was never mentioned initially. Anyways just beware and know all costs up front and if you can reserve do it. We will be going back again in 5 weeks but will probably just stay at the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted August 15, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 15, 2018 At least for Karib and Omar no credit card on pickup, cash only. As far as gas, they did ask us to throw some in on the way back but never saw an open station and no one said anything. I would have, just as I would for a rental car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N&J Posted August 18, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 18, 2018 This will be our third time to grand turks and we have always rent a golf cart from Karib and have not had any problems. We book ahead. Our cruise is in November and already been in touch with them and responded quicky, but i just read a few bad reviews lately. I wanted to see if anyone has used them lately they have another gold rental place called max rental. If any one used any latley please provide an update on conditions of the carts. Thank you. Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riviera Posted September 20, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 20, 2018 This will be our third time to grand turks and we have always rent a golf cart from Karib and have not had any problems. We book ahead. Our cruise is in November and already been in touch with them and responded quicky, but i just read a few bad reviews lately. I wanted to see if anyone has used them lately they have another gold rental place called max rental. If any one used any latley please provide an update on conditions of the carts. Thank you. Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app In grand Turk today. People were on the pier holding signs for golf cart rental and the sign said “ price negotiable” I suppose it could be because we arrived about 45 minutes late today. Not sure. Oh and we were the only ship in port ( carnival magic) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv0828 Posted September 20, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 20, 2018 we rented a golf cart on the spur of the moment from some guy holding up a sign. we added some gas since it was low but it was only a couple of bucks. had a great time seeing some unusual sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheggy Posted September 21, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 21, 2018 we rented a golf cart on the spur of the moment from some guy holding up a sign. we added some gas since it was low but it was only a couple of bucks. had a great time seeing some unusual sights. What were they charging for those please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gakawgirl Posted September 27, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 27, 2018 haven't started study on what to do on Grand Turk. why are golf carts needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted September 27, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 27, 2018 There are lots of threads on the topic. Short version, there's not that much to do on a small island, but if you want to explore you can rent a golf cart and drive around to the key points yourself. The island is 7 miles long and there is nothing outside the cruise line controlled port area except some beaches and a restaurant/bar. haven't started study on what to do on Grand Turk. why are golf carts needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted September 27, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 27, 2018 There are lots of threads on the topic. Short version, there's not that much to do on a small island, but if you want to explore you can rent a golf cart and drive around to the key points yourself. The island is 7 miles long and there is nothing outside the cruise line controlled port area except some beaches and a restaurant/bar. ...and the lighthouse, and the John Glenn Exhibit, and Cockburn Town (capital of Turks & Caicos), and the museum, and...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted September 27, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 27, 2018 ...and the lighthouse, and the John Glenn Exhibit, and Cockburn Town (capital of Turks & Caicos), and the museum, and...... Yea I was wondering about that. There's things outside of the cruise terminal other than 1 restaurant and beaches. lol Not sure if that poster has been around the island or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted September 27, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Clarification - Walking distance. It would be a bit of a hike to the Glenn Capsule, the town etc, hence the golf carts or need for other transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted September 28, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Clarification - Walking distance. It would be a bit of a hike to the Glenn Capsule, the town etc, hence the golf carts or need for other transport. Sure. Within walking distance you'd have the pier shops, Margaritaville, a few other bars along the waterfront as well as excursion rentals, Jack's Shack, and Governor's Beach, walking north. Walking to the south you have a John Glenn exhibit, the Beached Whale (relatively new, less loud restaurant/bar), the Conch Graveyard, and the southern tip, which is also home to a coral reef easily swimmable from shore under easy surf conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted September 28, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 28, 2018 To put in in perspective. From the port entrance its approximately 1 KM to Jacks Shack, 2.4 KM to the airport entrance, 5+km to Cockburn town, 10km to the lighthouse. That's not counting the hike out of the cruise area where applicable. So walking distance is relative especially in heat. There are a few more restaurants in the immediate area than I thought, this is true but still mostly beaches and food in the immediate walkable area (1.5km each way or less). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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