Sun Lover Posted September 11, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) We will be on Wonder of the Seas in a few weeks and have a few places we want to go and I'm wondering if it's possible to do this on our own due to distances and available transportation. We'd like to go to La Sucriere Bakery, Topper's Rhum Tour and Maho Beach. We also want to have a couple hours to shop and maybe eat in Philipsburg. Does anyone know how far it is from the port to any of these places? Would we be better off starting with La Sucriere or Topper's first and then going to Maho Beach to see the planes in the afternoon, since I read that the big planes usually arrive in the afternoon? Our ship is in port that day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Should we take a taxi and if we do, would we be able to get a taxi back to the ship from there easily? What would be the approximate cost of taxis to do this? Thanks for any advice. Edited September 11, 2023 by Sun Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted September 12, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2023 12 hours ago, Sun Lover said: We will be on Wonder of the Seas in a few weeks and have a few places we want to go and I'm wondering if it's possible to do this on our own due to distances and available transportation. We'd like to go to La Sucriere Bakery, Topper's Rhum Tour and Maho Beach. We also want to have a couple hours to shop and maybe eat in Philipsburg. Does anyone know how far it is from the port to any of these places? Would we be better off starting with La Sucriere or Topper's first and then going to Maho Beach to see the planes in the afternoon, since I read that the big planes usually arrive in the afternoon? Our ship is in port that day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Should we take a taxi and if we do, would we be able to get a taxi back to the ship from there easily? What would be the approximate cost of taxis to do this? Thanks for any advice. This agenda all revolves around what booking times are available for the Rum Tour. Hopefully one will achieve an early one. To assist. Say $25 from Terminal to Toppers Walk to Bakery is about 100 yards from Toppers Taxi back to Town for Lunch etc say $20 Taxi to Maho say $30 Taxi back to ship say $35 No shortage of Taxis….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Lover Posted September 12, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted September 12, 2023 When you say, for example, $30 for a taxi, there are 6 of us so would that cost be per taxi and include all of us? Are the taxis able to accommodate that many people? If we were at Topper's or the bakery, how easy would it be to get a taxi from there? Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted September 12, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 12, 2023 20 minutes ago, Sun Lover said: When you say, for example, $30 for a taxi, there are 6 of us so would that cost be per taxi and include all of us? Are the taxis able to accommodate that many people? If we were at Topper's or the bakery, how easy would it be to get a taxi from there? Thanks for your help. This number of pax changes the ride costs. The Taxi (Cab/Saloon) now become a minibus. There are plenty of minivans at port to take one’s party, sadly have no idea of cost. The busy main arterial road from/to Town runs past Toppers, so there will be plenty of minibuses passing, just flag one heading to town, but Toppers will call a known local reputable (licensed) one if asked. Toppers will confirm the agreed price and driver name etc.. Again no idea of cost. As a very rough guesstimate think $15 per pax would possibly be close to an actual fare to Toppers and $10 pp from Toppers to Town. Do not use an unlicensed carrier. Bandit territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted September 12, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 12, 2023 If you're at Toppers, just eat at their restaurant. or head toward Maho and eat at the Palm Restaurant. No need to trek back and forth. Then after you see the planes, graba taxi back to the cruise pier. If you want to stop and shop in Phillipsburg, its a easy walk back along the boardwalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olemissreb Posted September 13, 2023 #6 Share Posted September 13, 2023 11 hours ago, PORT ROYAL said: Do not use an unlicensed carrier. Bandit territory. If getting a taxi at the cruise ship pier, how can you tell if they are licensed or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted September 13, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 13, 2023 9 hours ago, olemissreb said: If getting a taxi at the cruise ship pier, how can you tell if they are licensed or not? Because only licensed (vetted) taxi drivers with fully insured vehicles, are allowed through security at the Port gates. In addition, only licensed taxis are permitted to deliver a fare inside the secure port area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olemissreb Posted September 14, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 14, 2023 15 hours ago, PORT ROYAL said: Because only licensed (vetted) taxi drivers with fully insured vehicles, are allowed through security at the Port gates. In addition, only licensed taxis are permitted to deliver a fare inside the secure port area. Thanks for that info. Good to know if we get something in the port area we have nothing to worry about. So if we book a taxi in the port area to take us to Maho Beach, how do we detemine licensed taxis when we get ready to head back to port? Or will our original driver meet us there at a designated time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted September 14, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 14, 2023 8 hours ago, olemissreb said: Thanks for that info. Good to know if we get something in the port area we have nothing to worry about. So if we book a taxi in the port area to take us to Maho Beach, how do we detemine licensed taxis when we get ready to head back to port? Or will our original driver meet us there at a designated time? One’s original driver will be very pleased to be booked for the return. Just confirm the time, plus they usually arrive earlier to give the pax peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olemissreb Posted September 14, 2023 #10 Share Posted September 14, 2023 1 hour ago, PORT ROYAL said: One’s original driver will be very pleased to be booked for the return. Just confirm the time, plus they usually arrive earlier to give the pax peace of mind. Great! Thank you for all your knowledge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Lover Posted October 1, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Are there plenty of taxis at Maho Beach to go back toPhilipsburg where you can grab one and not have it reserved ahead of time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted October 2, 2023 #12 Share Posted October 2, 2023 On 10/1/2023 at 2:58 PM, Sun Lover said: Are there plenty of taxis at Maho Beach to go back toPhilipsburg where you can grab one and not have it reserved ahead of time? Yes……There are many Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Lover Posted October 3, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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