Sandi07054 Posted January 30, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 30, 2017 What is the most economical way to get to beaches, Hamilton etc. it appears a taxi to Horseshoe is around $40? We are a group of 6 adults Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted January 30, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) What is the most economical way to get to beaches, Hamilton etc. it appears a taxi to Horseshoe is around $40? We are a group of 6 adults Thank you A taxi for 6 would be approx $43.50. Last year the minibus shuttles to Horseshoe were $7 per person. The cheapest way would be the public bus. That is $4.50 per adult for a token. I recommend the minibus shuttles or taxis as being the best way. The buses you have to wait for a bus and you might have to stand. Also unless the new roadway construction changes things the buses drop off and pick up at the top of the hill while taxis and minibus shuttles park down at the beach parking lot. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited January 30, 2017 by Charles4515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEE CAR Posted February 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Where do you get the mini bus shuttle and do you have to pre ordet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted February 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Where do you get the mini bus shuttle and do you have to pre ordet They don't have to be preordered. They are parked when you get off the ship. It is pretty well organized. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoisakis Posted March 6, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 6, 2017 what the difference between mini bus versus taxi or just the amount of people that fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted March 6, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 6, 2017 what's the difference between mini bus versus taxi or just the amount of people that fit Yes, that would be a difference but also the taxi departs when you want to, but the shuttle waits until it fills with passengers. The fares would also be different with the shuttle bus less expensive than the taxi. A taxi will take you anywhere you want to go, but the shuttle would need a group of like minded people for the same trip. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted March 6, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 6, 2017 what the difference between mini bus versus taxi or just the amount of people that fit Not just the amount of people. The Minibuses have fixed fares to their destination and the fare is per person. Taxi fares are metered and the fare is per taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njaloha Posted April 10, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 10, 2017 And on the return to the port, one would simply walk to the parking lot at HBB and hop on a shuttle waiting to fill up with passengers? or is there a return time schedule like every half hour or so? Then it's a straight shot back to Dockyard correct? Thanks in advance for any information....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted April 10, 2017 #9 Share Posted April 10, 2017 And on the return to the port, one would simply walk to the parking lot at HBB and hop on a shuttle waiting to fill up with passengers? or is there a return time schedule like every half hour or so? Then it's a straight shot back to Dockyard correct? Thanks in advance for any information....:D Yes, simply walk to the parking lot, hop on and wait for it to fill up. It only took a few minutes to fill up the three times I have done it and there were plenty of shuttles waiting. No schedule and a straight shot back to the Dockyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njaloha Posted April 10, 2017 #10 Share Posted April 10, 2017 thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Bucks90 Posted April 13, 2017 #11 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The beach shuttle will be located at zone 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted April 13, 2017 #12 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The beach shuttle will be located at zone 5? Yes, I have not read of any changes. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted April 13, 2017 #13 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The beach shuttle will be located at zone 5? Yes, I have not read of any changes.SBtS Maybe. They don't always announce changes to minor details of the transportation arrangements and it could easily change, or it very well might not. Usually we only find out from early season cruisers who upon returning report on anything new or different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Bucks90 Posted April 13, 2017 #14 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Okay. I'll just know to look for the zone with "minibus for hire" sign. I just wanted to clarify exactly what a "shuttle" was called. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted April 13, 2017 #15 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Okay. I'll just know to look for the zone with "minibus for hire" sign. I just wanted to clarify exactly what a "shuttle" was called. Thanks! The zones and locations have changed some from year to year, last year the location and zone was changed from the year before, they have been tweaking it every year, but whatever they do the minibuses beach shuttles should not be hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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