St. Thomas & St. Martin with a scooter

[DRS/NC]

I haven't been to St. Thomas or St. Martin in 7 years & this will be my first time while using a scooter.  I'll be there on the Regal Princess in mid-Nov.

 

As I recall, you can hardly walk in St. Thomas, much less use a scooter -- still true?

What about St. Martin?

 

Also, any idea what a taxi for 3 to Megan's Bay will cost?

 

THANKS!

[katisdale]

I was in St. Thomas last February on a scooter. It was OK, good curb cuts but not much to do except shop which isn't my thing. I thought about doing the cable car but it wasn't accessible.

[raindropsalways]

The route into town and the sidewalks in town are not the best in the world, however it is only about 1 ½ miles into the center of town from the ship. On one trip, as we were headed to Blackbeard's Castle, the police stopped us and told us it was not safe due to crime rate. So we just wandered around town. We have made the trip a number of times.

 

Have a wonderful cruise,

Betty

[kokopelli-az]

In St Thomas, if your ship docks at Havensight, there is a large mall right off the ship that is accessible.   It has many of the shops that are downtown.  

If you are taking your scooter to Megan's Bay, unless it can be folded up to fit into a vehicle trunk, you might consider ICBW Transportation (it stands for It Could Be Worse).  

They get good reviews:  https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147404-d12416202-Reviews-ICBW_Transportation-St_Thomas_U_S_Virgin_Islands.html

 

John Sage gives St Maarten 4 stars for accessibility.   https://www.accessiblecaribbeanvacations.com/st-maarten-disabled-access#

 

If you are interested in a tour on St Maarten there is a company I have seen mentioned that has accessible excursions.  

https://www.accessiblecaribbeanvacations.com/st-maarten-disabled-access#

 

Take your passport with you in St Maarten because local security will probably ask for it when you return to the pier. 

 

(1st photo Havensight, 2nd photo St Maarten cruise ship terminal)

 

 

Edited September 17, 2019 by kokopelli-az

[VirginiaIsForCruisers]

On 9/17/2019 at 3:55 PM, kokopelli-az said:

If you are taking your scooter to Megan's Bay, unless it can be folded up to fit into a vehicle trunk, you might consider ICBW Transportation (it stands for It Could Be Worse).  

They get good reviews:  https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147404-d12416202-Reviews-ICBW_Transportation-St_Thomas_U_S_Virgin_Islands.html

 

I know this thread is from last year, but I wanted to thank @kokopelli-az for this info. I just came back from a cruise that stopped in St. Thomas. I use a bariatric scooter. I booked a tour with ICBW and it was fabulous. Not only did Larry get my scooter in his van, but he agreed to take a friend who is in a folding powerchair with me. He was gracious and helpful.