msmusic Posted October 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Since Island Star reported that the water taxi dock at Grand Anse beach was badly damaged by Hurricane Maria, I was wondering if anyone knows if the water taxi is now operating. It was certainly an easy and inexpensive way to get there when I went several years ago. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essexlass2 Posted November 6, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Any news anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStar Posted November 8, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Since Island Star reported that the water taxi dock at Grand Anse beach was badly damaged by Hurricane Maria, I was wondering if anyone knows if the water taxi is now operating. It was certainly an easy and inexpensive way to get there when I went several years ago. Thanks. The team from Grenada Seafaris Powerboat Adventure and the Water Taxi guys met with Government and Tourism Authority Officials recently. New pilings are going in (newer location more towards the vendors market) so we are hoping it will be operation by end November. As before asap it is fit for use I will let everyone know As far as I am aware until the new dock is in situ the water taxi guys will be operating with a head to beach and drop you procedure. You are likely to get wet but may be fun if sea is calm ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricruiser Posted November 8, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 8, 2017 We'll be on the MSC Fantasia's port call on 7 December. Hopefully everything will be up and running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essexlass2 Posted November 11, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 11, 2017 The team from Grenada Seafaris Powerboat Adventure and the Water Taxi guys met with Government and Tourism Authority Officials recently. New pilings are going in (newer location more towards the vendors market) so we are hoping it will be operation by end November. As before asap it is fit for use I will let everyone know As far as I am aware until the new dock is in situ the water taxi guys will be operating with a head to beach and drop you procedure. You are likely to get wet but may be fun if sea is calm ;p So will we get on the water taxi at the same dock where the ship is docked? That's what happened the last time we were there a few years ago and it was drop us on the beach; as you say, got a bit wet but it was fun :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStar Posted November 12, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 12, 2017 So will we get on the water taxi at the same dock where the ship is docked? That's what happened the last time we were there a few years ago and it was drop us on the beach; as you say, got a bit wet but it was fun :D LOL it was probably broken back then too. Yes it is the same dock next to the ship. The new one will not be a floating dock but will be fixed and in concrete. More pilings are in and re-bar is down for 1st concrete layer so it is moving along quite quickly. Maybe it will be ready for end of November after all :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercruiser Posted November 23, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 23, 2017 We used the water taxis today. There were plenty of taxis on this two ship day. Cost was $10 USD return. Dock at the cruise terminal is operating normally. Dock at the beach is under construction. So to get in/out of the boat is on the beach. You will get your feet wet and climb in/out on the stern. This is not a good choice for people with mobility issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercruiser Posted November 23, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 23, 2017 LOL it was probably broken back then too. Yes it is the same dock next to the ship. The new one will not be a floating dock but will be fixed and in concrete. More pilings are in and re-bar is down for 1st concrete layer so it is moving along quite quickly. Maybe it will be ready for end of November after all :D Not this November. They have a few pilings in and lots of steel on site. Looks like a very active project. But nowhere near completion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStar Posted November 29, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Not this November. They have a few pilings in and lots of steel on site. Looks like a very active project. But nowhere near completion. Yes I was somewhat premature. :rolleyes: They were putting it in a new location which wasn't the ideal spot as not as protected as the original location. So they uprooted the pilings they had put in and moved back to old location (in front of Coconuts Restaurant) and I am now revising my estimate to end December. As before will keep everyone posted :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volk904 Posted January 23, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 23, 2018 As if Jan they is quite a bit of steel work done. My guess is it will be finished in several months. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStar Posted February 13, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Well we are almost mid-february and the dock is still not completed. It has been relocated three times and now seems to be in its final place but it will still be a while until it is completed. It should be ready for next cruising season (yn) (wish there was an emoji for tearing hair out ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODECCIT Posted February 13, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Well we are almost mid-february and the dock is still not completed. It has been relocated three times and now seems to be in its final place but it will still be a while until it is completed. It should be ready for next cruising season (yn) (wish there was an emoji for tearing hair out ) I rather take a cab than deal with rude water taxi operators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoleskr Posted February 14, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 14, 2018 I was on the water taxi this past week. Only yelling was on the way back (wanted to overload our boat, which they did, instead of directing people to the other boats waiting). Taxis were worse (took one from grand anise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstables Posted February 24, 2018 #14 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Was in Grenda today and visited Grande Anse Beach. Water Taxis ARE NOT departing at the usual dock at the cruise terminal. They said it is not safe right not and they walk you to the old harbour by the old court house. About a ten minute walk through a tunnnel with vehicles traveling through the tunnel and single file of people walking. Water taxis do not have a dock to use once at Grande Anse Beach and have to unload passengers into the water. There is a dock at the beach but the water taxis are not allowed to use them. It’s now $10.00 per person return trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubber Posted February 26, 2018 #15 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Just as above: The water taxis are running. However, the surf was too high a few days ago and they wouldn't pick up at the dock by the pier and wouldn't use the dock at Grande Anse beach either which has been rebuilt.. You had to walk through the tunnel to the old port to use them. So glad we opted to just take a regular taxi to the beach because they were making people jump into the water at the beach. The taxi was $10 round trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted February 26, 2018 #16 Share Posted February 26, 2018 The team from Grenada Seafaris Powerboat Adventure and the Water Taxi guys met with Government and Tourism Authority Officials recently. New pilings are going in (newer location more towards the vendors market) so we are hoping it will be operation by end November. As before asap it is fit for use I will let everyone know Away from the new hotel to be built? As far as I am aware until the new dock is in situ the water taxi guys will be operating with a head to beach and drop you procedure. You are likely to get wet but may be fun if sea is calm ;p As it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStar Posted March 19, 2018 #17 Share Posted March 19, 2018 The new dock is built but I am hearing concerns that it is too high for guests to easily get into and get out of. Would appreciate any feedback from those that have used it please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioTraveller Posted March 19, 2018 #18 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Why aren’t people taking a land taxi or the local bus. The water taxi sounds like a disaster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStar Posted March 20, 2018 #19 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Why aren’t people taking a land taxi or the local bus. The water taxi sounds like a disaster... A few thoughts :confused: At the moment the water taxi may not be the optimal choice as there are still concerns about the dock at the beach by the water taxi operators so they will be pulling up to the beach which is fun if you dont mind getting your feet wet but may not be best for some not as able-bodied guests. I strongly request feedback from you guys to the Grenada Tourist Authority of good/bad experiences as unless they hear from our valued tourist guests it is only us locals raising the issue. The last month or so has been unusual with a ridiculously long period of very large sea swells making normal loading location at the cruiseship unsafe hence the need to walk through the tunnel and load on our Carenage. Note this is not the norm and all has returned to normal with next to cruise ship loading. Land taxis have their downsides too as you can sometimes be stuck forever just trying to get out of the carpark as you have to go through town and it isn't hard to get to complete gridlock. Once in the taxi you get some view but nothing like the gorgeous views of our coastline if on the water taxis. Local bus is an experience so make sure you are prepared to wait until bus is full, have ear plugs as we play our music LOUD and be prepared for a trip of fast acceleration and emergency braking as the guys vie for as many customers as possible while being 1st to/from the bus stops. Oh and they dont always adhere to the rules for bus stops so they will stop for anyone all along the road :') I recall once standing by guests getting a water taxi and thinking the three guys were going to kill each other only to find it was simply a heated but friendly discussion about the cricket :p While we may sound angry and harsh at times we're a lovely peace-loving nation (poor team cricket scores excepted ;p However you travel in Grenada we wish you a wonderful visit and hope you love our island as much as we do. :hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted March 21, 2018 #20 Share Posted March 21, 2018 How long does it take to get to the cruise port from Grand Anse? Are taxi's readily available or does a local vendor have to call for one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubber Posted March 21, 2018 #21 Share Posted March 21, 2018 We took a taxi and it took about 20 minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddybeachpete Posted March 23, 2018 #22 Share Posted March 23, 2018 A few thoughts :confused: At the moment the water taxi may not be the optimal choice as there are still concerns about the dock at the beach by the water taxi operators so they will be pulling up to the beach which is fun if you dont mind getting your feet wet but may not be best for some not as able-bodied guests. I strongly request feedback from you guys to the Grenada Tourist Authority of good/bad experiences as unless they hear from our valued tourist guests it is only us locals raising the issue. The last month or so has been unusual with a ridiculously long period of very large sea swells making normal loading location at the cruiseship unsafe hence the need to walk through the tunnel and load on our Carenage. Note this is not the norm and all has returned to normal with next to cruise ship loading. Land taxis have their downsides too as you can sometimes be stuck forever just trying to get out of the carpark as you have to go through town and it isn't hard to get to complete gridlock. Once in the taxi you get some view but nothing like the gorgeous views of our coastline if on the water taxis. Local bus is an experience so make sure you are prepared to wait until bus is full, have ear plugs as we play our music LOUD and be prepared for a trip of fast acceleration and emergency braking as the guys vie for as many customers as possible while being 1st to/from the bus stops. Oh and they dont always adhere to the rules for bus stops so they will stop for anyone all along the road :') I recall once standing by guests getting a water taxi and thinking the three guys were going to kill each other only to find it was simply a heated but friendly discussion about the cricket :p While we may sound angry and harsh at times we're a lovely peace-loving nation (poor team cricket scores excepted ;p However you travel in Grenada we wish you a wonderful visit and hope you love our island as much as we do. :hearteyes: Thanks for a great post! Loved the comments about cricket :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario Cruiser Posted January 24, 2019 #23 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Any update on water taxis to Grand Anse Beach Thanks Ontario Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 24, 2019 #24 Share Posted January 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Ontario Cruiser said: Any update on water taxis to Grand Anse Beach Thanks Ontario Cruiser Information from another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStar Posted January 27, 2019 #25 Share Posted January 27, 2019 The dock has been rebuilt and is working 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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