Taxis back to port

[Vitamin Sea Addict]

I've asked about this on other boards (ports of call etc) and those boards never get the traffic this board does so I thought I'd ask here. We'll be in Curacao in late March. We did a tour previously (sea turtles, flamingos, beach etc) and it was wonderful. But we really want just some beach time this go around. I know there are a lot of beautiful ones but would rather go to one or two and not beach hop on a tour. We're torn between taking a formal tour (because of how far away from port some beaches are) and just taking a taxi to one we choose. My main concern is getting a taxi back to port when we're ready. I know that close to port ones (Mambo) tend to have them but I do not know about further away ones. I'd love to hear actual "done it" experiences about going to beaches in Curacao---and whether you did it on your own or relied on a tour (Carnival or non)

Thanks!

Edited November 3, 2019 by Vitamin Sea Addict

[Host Carolyn]

 

You're right about not much information on ports of call board. Hopefully some cruisers have done a beach day with a driver or have other options you can consider. Try looking here as well

 

https://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/newport.cfm?ID=15

[crewsweeper]

Taxis in Curacao tend to service the airport and hotels/resorts. If you go to a beach near a resort you should be able to get a taxi.

But also ask the driver taking you to a beach about a return. 

[coevan]

taxi drivers are everywhere on cruise ship days, especially if you are going to one of the hotels, love Curacao, nicest people in the Caribbean