tols Posted January 20, 2010 #1 Share Posted January 20, 2010 We are in Roatan on the 26th. Debating whether to pre-arrange with Bananarama for their package or just book a taxi from Coxon Hole and back. Suggestions are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted January 21, 2010 #2 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I used Bananarama's transport. The vehicles were much nicer than the local taxis; however, on the way back to the ship, the brakes locked up and burned so the driver had to get me into a local taxi. Wouldn't want to repeat that experience, but I imagine if you arranged with a taxi rather than flagging it down you would be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tols Posted January 21, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Was the cost difference between taxi and bananarama much? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roatanradio Posted January 21, 2010 #4 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Taxis are charging at least $20.00 per person for cruisers these days to get to West Bay Beach. For locals, it is $5.00 each way no matter how many in the car! If you are a good negotiator and walk a bit out of the dock area (to the left) and flag one down, you will get a much better rate! Just tell them you live on the island and are not a tourist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name Of The Game Posted January 21, 2010 #5 Share Posted January 21, 2010 If we lived on the island then why would we be at the top of the cruise pier? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted January 21, 2010 #6 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Was the cost difference between taxi and bananarama much? Thanks I think it was the same, but I had a scuba diving package so they included it as one cost. Also, to clarify the vehicle problem, there was some deep water right outside the dive shop that that the cars had to drive through. I think a pipe may have busted. I'm guessing that's what damaged the brakes and I was just "lucky" enough to have that happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roatanradio Posted January 22, 2010 #7 Share Posted January 22, 2010 You'd be surprised how many ex-pat locals go to the docks on cruise ship days! It is when the stores are open and it is fun to mingle with some new faces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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