telli01 Posted January 20, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi all, What's the best way to get to Ardastra Gardens and Zoo from the cruise terminal? It will be my husband and son (he's 4) so we'd like to have a safe route. Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantfan13 Posted January 21, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 21, 2015 The BEST way is to take a taxi. They are all over the dock area and the price (which I don't exactly know) is set before you go. The only problem with that is that there are very few, to no taxi's at the Zoo when you are ready to return. Several people have said that they had gotten the phone number of the taxi driver and when they are ready to return, they just call and he will come and get you. It is only 1 1/2 miles away from the dock, about a 10 minute ride. If you want another option, you can take the #10 jitney bus. Tell the driver where you want to go and he will let you off a couple of blocks away. After that it is an easy walk to the zoo. On returning, walk back to the main road (on the other side) and wait for the bus. When we went, we weren't sure where the exact bus stop was, but when we saw the bus coming, we waved and he stopped. They all do this. Either way is fine. Cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmostToTheFun Posted January 23, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Thank you for asking this question, I plan to make a trip there too during our cruise. I want to take the Jitney for cost purposes, It will be me, DH our 3 children 2,3 &5 and possibly my MIL and FIL. Edited January 23, 2015 by AlmostToTheFun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcake Posted January 24, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 24, 2015 We walked there but it was just my dh and me. I have read recently that there has been some crime in Nassau but we never felt unsafe at all. With small children I would agree that a taxi would be the best way to get there. We had an amazing time there and loved the flamingo show. It's a great place to take kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telli01 Posted January 24, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thank you all so much for the help! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantfan13 Posted January 24, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 24, 2015 We walked there but it was just my dh and me. I have read recently that there has been some crime in Nassau but we never felt unsafe at all. With small children I would agree that a taxi would be the best way to get there. We had an amazing time there and loved the flamingo show. It's a great place to take kids! We also walked there, but, as I have said several times since, if we had to do it all over again, we would have opted for the bus. We never felt threatened, but even though the walk is along a very busy road, there were times we were the only ones walking on a block and there was always the thought in our minds, what if............ And yes, the zoo was wonderful, even for us seniors who had no children with us. :D:D:D:D Do bring your camera as there are great photo ops there. http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/bahamas/IMG_5450_zps52b114c4.jpg http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/bahamas/IMG_5538_zps892633f0.jpg http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/bahamas/IMG_5463_zps35e3e3dc.jpg http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/bahamas/IMG_5475_zps7fcb9e9f.jpg http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/bahamas/IMG_5477_zps5d037f87.jpg cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telli01 Posted February 1, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted February 1, 2015 We also walked there, but, as I have said several times since, if we had to do it all over again, we would have opted for the bus. We never felt threatened, but even though the walk is along a very busy road, there were times we were the only ones walking on a block and there was always the thought in our minds, what if............ And yes, the zoo was wonderful, even for us seniors who had no children with us. :D:D:D:D Do bring your camera as there are great photo ops there. http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/bahamas/IMG_5450_zps52b114c4.jpg http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/bahamas/IMG_5538_zps892633f0.jpg http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/bahamas/IMG_5463_zps35e3e3dc.jpg http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/bahamas/IMG_5475_zps7fcb9e9f.jpg http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/bahamas/IMG_5477_zps5d037f87.jpg cheers Len Those are great! Thanks for sharing! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gram2trips Posted February 16, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Are any of taxis handicap accessable with a lift? Does the jitney have a lift? My hubby uses a power chair. We r also thinking of taking his w/c so if need be I can push him Would w/c be easier for taxi or jittney? Thanks for any information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantfan13 Posted February 17, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 17, 2015 gram I'm not really sure but I really doubt it. The jitney, (#10 bus) is like a real old small school bus, very narrow and seats that are very close together. I would also think the taxi's are small cars and really not able to do a scooter or even a wheel chair. if it folds, it MIGHT go in the trunk. Now, I'm not sure, but there MIGHT be vans that are also on the pier that might be able to accommodate you. Some one else would have to answer that. You might just want to do a ship's excursion then, they would know if they could accommodate your needs. Cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telli01 Posted February 18, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Are any of taxis handicap accessable with a lift? Does the jitney have a lift? My hubby uses a power chair. We r also thinking of taking his w/c so if need be I can push him Would w/c be easier for taxi or jittney? Thanks for any information. The last time we were in Nassau, we took an island tour offered through one of the taxi drivers at the gate. It was a van but I don't think it had a lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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