I made a video on how to get to Eagle Beach!

[NateUpNorth]

23 hours ago, LetsCruiz said:

Great video - thanks for sharing.   Are there people constantly selling stuff on the beach here?  I know they are public beaches, but just curious on everyone's experience here?

 

Only had one lady, end of day, slow walk past asking if we needed shot glasses, souvenirs etc. A polite "no thanks" and she moved on.

[lollyny1]

On 1/2/2023 at 5:12 PM, NateUpNorth said:

 

Bus pass.... good for 2 trips.

Oh, cool! Thanks.

[Grandma Petania]

I am 83, and not up to walking very far.  My daughter and I take a folding wheelchair on our cruises, and she pushes me around.  I'm wondering if we could use it to get from the ship to the bus area, then fold it and take it on the bus with us. It folds pretty compactly, and she could lift it in.  If there are extra seats, I'm sure we could slide it in out of the aisle and secure it.  Do you have any thoughts about this possibility?  BTW, GREAT VIDEO!!!

[NateUpNorth]

7 hours ago, Grandma Petania said:

I am 83, and not up to walking very far.  My daughter and I take a folding wheelchair on our cruises, and she pushes me around.  I'm wondering if we could use it to get from the ship to the bus area, then fold it and take it on the bus with us. It folds pretty compactly, and she could lift it in.  If there are extra seats, I'm sure we could slide it in out of the aisle and secure it.  Do you have any thoughts about this possibility?  BTW, GREAT VIDEO!!!

I'm going to say it would be quite difficult.... to get on the bus you go up three (?) steps and then there is a turnstile across the aisle before you can be seated. (turnstile unlocks as the card is swiped)
That's where I would see the issue being. It's quite narrow and not a lot of space to pass the chair. 

Now there is a middle door that's used exclusively for exiting you may be able to pass the chair through but I have no idea if they'd allow that. The bus is set up as a one way street if you can imagine that description.

Edited January 18, 2023 by NateUpNorth

[NateUpNorth]

2 minutes ago, NateUpNorth said:

Delete. Double post.

 

Edited January 18, 2023 by NateUpNorth

[Earthworm Jim]

For comparison, here is a link to Aruba taxi rates:

 

https://www.visitaruba.com/readBlob.do?id=27985

 

If I'm reading it right, Oranjestad to Eagle Beach is 12 Arubin florins (I assume the price is in the local currency), which is $6.66 in USD. Per taxi not per person, for up to 5 passengers.