CaptainKevin Posted August 11, 2006 #1 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Hi all, Has anyone here rented one of the Bermuda "blue flag" tour taxis? Did you reserve ahead of time, or just pick one out at the pier? Also, any idea on strictness of needing a booster seat for a four year old in one of those taxis? Thanks! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familycruzer Posted August 11, 2006 #2 Share Posted August 11, 2006 A taxi tour does not need to be reserved ahead of time. You can easily pick one up outside the terminal in Hamilton. I found this one a Bermuda website...http://bermuda-online.org/getround.htm Children from birth to one year and up to 20 lbs in weight must be in a rear facing seat. Children from 30 lbs to 40 lbs must be in a forward-facing child seat. Children from 40 to 80 lbs must use a seat belt positioning device or booster seat. All children are safest in the back seat. The driver of the vehicle is legally responsible for ensuring compliance and may be fined for non-compliance, but the law does not seem to be clear on who must provide booster seats or special child seats for young children. To be on the safe side, parents using taxis for their young families should bring their own. If they do not, so as not to risk being liable by default, taxi drivers may not wish to take them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnie75kids Posted August 11, 2006 #3 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Just out of curiosity, how much does a taxi tour cost? We are a family of 4. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted August 11, 2006 #4 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Just out of curiosity, how much does a taxi tour cost? We are a family of 4. Thanks. $37.50 an hour for 1 to 4 passengers. A typical tour is three hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnie75kids Posted August 11, 2006 #5 Share Posted August 11, 2006 So about $100? That seems fairly reasonable for your own private tour! thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraLee Posted August 19, 2006 #6 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Will there be taxi tours at the Dockyards? I'm thinking this may be a good idea for my mom (she probably will be in a wheelchair). Any thoughts? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichNY Posted August 19, 2006 #7 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Any taxi will give you a tour if they are availabe for...the rates are all the same. There are some cabs that are handicap accessible and I think they are specially marked.but I'm not sure...There will be a line of cabs when you dock so you will have plenty to choose from... Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideways2 Posted August 20, 2006 #8 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Hello, There are plenty of cabs available to rent for tours. The drivers are very well versed in local Bermudian history. In fact, according to the driver we had, it's a required part of the test to get a taxi license. Tell the driver what you'd like to see and you're off! Our group didn't want to see the usual tourist stops so we were taken a bit off the beaten path; a very pleasant trip and well worth the fare! Enjoy! Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainKevin Posted August 26, 2006 Author #9 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Well, we just got back from Bermuda on the Explorer of the Seas. Thanks for the taxi tour answers from everyone! After failing to confirm a taxi tour reservation with someone regularly recommended, we ended up simply asking the transportation captain at the head of the line of taxis for a tour. He picked out a taxi van (new 6 passenger Nissan like many of them) a few back, with a very nice driver in traditional Bermuda clothing (shorts and high socks). The rate is $36 an hour. We did bring our own booster seat for our four year old. We said we wanted to see the caverns (honestly, don't waste your time or money if you've ever been to any decent caverns elsewhere) and go all the way around from the Dockyard to St George. He asked if we were flexible on time since it would take more than the three hours we had thought. We said absolutely yes, please show us around. We especially were interested in seeing resorts, cottages, and B&Bs in case we came back by air one day. Well, we ended up spending 6-1/2 hours with him! It was great. We went all over the place, and also spent about 1/2 hour swimming at Long Bay Beach before heading back to the ship for its sailing. He kept up a constant exchange of facts, history and local lore the whole time. We feel like we didn't miss a single special place, any secret alleys, or local hot spots. Highly recommended to do a taxi tour this way, especially if you have four people like we did. A short 3 hour ship tour would've been $70 apiece. Our all day tour cost the same amount, even with a $50 tip! No contest, being able to stop and go as we wished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps2004 Posted August 26, 2006 #10 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Captain Kevin; Did you get the drivers card or name and number? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleygr Posted August 26, 2006 #11 Share Posted August 26, 2006 A taxi tour does not need to be reserved ahead of time. You can easily pick one up outside the terminal in Hamilton. I found this one a Bermuda website...http://bermuda-online.org/getround.htm Children from birth to one year and up to 20 lbs in weight must be in a rear facing seat. Children from 30 lbs to 40 lbs must be in a forward-facing child seat. Children from 40 to 80 lbs must use a seat belt positioning device or booster seat. All children are safest in the back seat. The driver of the vehicle is legally responsible for ensuring compliance and may be fined for non-compliance, but the law does not seem to be clear on who must provide booster seats or special child seats for young children. To be on the safe side, parents using taxis for their young families should bring their own. If they do not, so as not to risk being liable by default, taxi drivers may not wish to take them. Thanks for posting this. We'll be sure to stick with the bus with our daughters. I just don't want to carry two booster seats with us off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainKevin Posted August 27, 2006 Author #12 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Captain Kevin; Did you get the drivers card or name and number? I did indeed. His name is Howard Smith, email: genie@tbinet.bm If you can't reach him via email, I'll give his phone number privately. Very nice gentleman, albeit a bit reserved as most Bermudans are. However, he has a bit of a sense of humor, too... when I first tried to swing myself up into the front passenger seat (left hand side!), I mentioned that it was weird to be on that side. "No problem", he said, "I can drive on the right for a while". There was a moment of stunned silence, then we all burst out laughing. :D Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps2004 Posted August 27, 2006 #13 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I did indeed. His name is Howard Smith, email: genie@tbinet.bm If you can't reach him via email, I'll give his phone number privately. Very nice gentleman, albeit a bit reserved as most Bermudans are. However, he has a bit of a sense of humor, too... when I first tried to swing myself up into the front passenger seat (left hand side!), I mentioned that it was weird to be on that side. "No problem", he said, "I can drive on the right for a while". There was a moment of stunned silence, then we all burst out laughing. :D Kev Thanks. I'll try his email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yiayiamz Posted May 6, 2007 #14 Share Posted May 6, 2007 We are a family of 6 adults and a 3 year old. We are interested in a taxi ride from the Kings Warf to St George and back. $36 an hr is a very fair price. Can we fit a booster for my grandson or do we need to use another method of transportation? We do not want to use a bus since we would like to stop when we would like to.We also would like to go to Hamilton. Any information would be appeciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quench Posted May 7, 2007 #15 Share Posted May 7, 2007 I will be visiting Bermuda for the first time in Sept what sites should I ask the driver to take us? I like beaches but other than this I don't have a clue. Will the driver make stops so we can take pics? Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief d Posted May 7, 2007 #16 Share Posted May 7, 2007 We are a family of 6 adults and a 3 year old. We are interested in a taxi ride from the Kings Warf to St George and back. $36 an hr is a very fair price. Can we fit a booster for my grandson or do we need to use another method of transportation? We do not want to use a bus since we would like to stop when we would like to.We also would like to go to Hamilton. Any information would be appeciated. You can only put 6 people in a cab in Bermuda. For 6 the price goes up. I believe it around 50.00 a hour plus tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief d Posted May 7, 2007 #17 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Quench, Just tell the cab driver you are interested in a tour and for how long you would like. (Normal is about 3 hours.) The driver will hit all the top places. It's really the best way to see the island for the first time. That way you go revisit anyplace on your own again. And they do stop and let you take pictures and walk around, but remember you are on the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Writeratsea Posted May 7, 2007 #18 Share Posted May 7, 2007 We are a family of 6 adults and a 3 year old. We are interested in a taxi ride from the Kings Warf to St George and back. $36 an hr is a very fair price. Can we fit a booster for my grandson or do we need to use another method of transportation? We do not want to use a bus since we would like to stop when we would like to.We also would like to go to Hamilton. Any information would be appeciated. For 6 adults and a three year old, you must get the minivan taxis. They hold 6 passengers. The question is the three year old. Will they let the little one sit in someone's lap or say you have too many and require you to take two taxis. You could split up into two groups and they might make a deal with you, maybe. All the taxi drivers are very knowledgable about Bermuda, but the ones with the blue flag on the hood are trained and certified by the Bermuda Department of Tourism. As you tour, note the places you would like to return to. You could then return by bus or ferry by buying tokens or the transportation pass. I like the pass as it allows unlimited use of the ferries and buses.You can on and off as many times as you want, which gives you a lot of flexibility at a fixed cost. Children under 5 ride for free. The ferry rides were excellent, with modern, comfortable boats and great scenic views.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quench Posted May 7, 2007 #19 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Quench, Just tell the cab driver you are interested in a tour and for how long you would like. (Normal is about 3 hours.) The driver will hit all the top places. It's really the best way to see the island for the first time. That way you go revisit anyplace on your own again. And they do stop and let you take pictures and walk around, but remember you are on the clock. Thanks Charlie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffymarie Posted May 8, 2007 #20 Share Posted May 8, 2007 What did you ask to see? Can you go from the Dockyards to St. George in a 3 hour tour? we are leaving in 2 weeks on Explorer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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