algriff Posted December 2, 2008 #1 Share Posted December 2, 2008 We are on the Island Princess cruise thru the Panama Canal from Feb 2, 2009 to Feb 12, 2009. We will end the cruise in Acapulco, and need to get from there to the airport. I'm sure many of you have done this, so what is the best way? Are there taxi's available or shuttle buses. Can I pay them in US dollars? Do I need to make reservations or is there plenty of transportaion available at the cruise port? Any advice or help you can give us will be appreciated. Thank You Alan & Carolyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck-Ottawa Posted December 2, 2008 #2 Share Posted December 2, 2008 We just got off in Acapulco on Saturday (Coral Princess). You can pay for the Princess transfer (bus) to the airport. I think it was $45US per person. Can anyone confirm? This can be done about 3-4 days before you arrive in Acapulco. A form will be dropped in your "mailbox" at your cabin door, which you fill out and leave at the Passenger Services desk. The charge is added to your onboard account. There are LOTS of taxis at the cruise terminal, with their "pimps" inside the terminal getting in your face! We were not going to the airport, but about halfway to a hotel. I was told by these "pimps" that the cost would be $40US. I knew that it should be about $25US. The best I could get was $30US, which is still too much, as they expect a tip as well. Outside the fence there are other taxis. I spoke to one of these drivers (who also wanted $30US), and told him $25US. He agreed, but asked for a tip too! I figured $28US is fair. A taxi from our hotel to the airport was also $25US plus tip, so you should be able to get a taxi from the pier to the airport for about $50 plus tip (for 2 people and your luggage). All the drivers were nice. A ship steward, from Acapulco, told me that ALL taxis are safe, but you need to haggle the price up front. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabrielle R. Posted December 3, 2008 #3 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Do they take US$ in the Taxis in Acapulco? We are staying at a hotle one night, so fiugred we would grab a taxi too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck-Ottawa Posted December 3, 2008 #4 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Do they take US$ in the Taxis in Acapulco? We are staying at a hotle one night, so fiugred we would grab a taxi too! Yes, US$ are accepted everywhere in Acapulco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYcruiserNY Posted December 21, 2008 #5 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Gabrielle Good info given here already 30 USD tops to the Airport from the cruise terminal & do indeed agree on the price before entering the cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabrielle R. Posted December 21, 2008 #6 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Thanks for the info! We sail on the 24th! So, it's nice to know what to do before going! Happy holidays! Gabrielle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 21, 2008 #7 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Sounds like Acapulco may be a place to take the transfers just to be on the safe side. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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