mandysmom2

Prices of taxis depends on how many people are sharing the ride. They use 10 person van taxis. I would strongly suggest that you either pre arrange with others or wait at the taxi stand for a group of people who want to go to the same place. This will significantly lower the price. We had day passes to the Dreams Resort and did not have anyone to share the ride. The cost of the taxi would have been $90 round trip for two people. There were several other people at the stand wanting to go to a beach. We opted to go with three other couples who were willing to share a taxi to Bayahibe Beach which was literally right next to the Dreams Resort. Eight of us split a round trip taxi for $60.

I left my camera in my room. I contacted Carnival lost and found. Fortunately my cabin steward handed my camera in and Carnival sent it to me via Fed Ex.

We just arrived back yesterday on the Breeze. We had never been to the Dominican Republic and were very apprehensive especially after reading the boards. We originally arranged for a day pass at the Dreams Resort. The taxi's are very controlled and you have to wait at a gate and are organized into groups as to where you are traveling. We were the only two waiting to go to the Dreams Resort when we arrived for a taxi. The cost for a two people taxi round trip was $90 on top of the $60 a piece day pass to the Resort. We discovered a couple of other people wanting to go to a beach at the stand. Eight of us split a taxi van for $60 round trip for the whole van to Bayahibe Beach. We agreed amongst us for a return time and our taxi driver stayed at the beach as well. It was about a 30 minute drive to the beach and it ended up being right next to the Dreams Resort!!! The beach was clean and well shaded. Chairs were $7 a piece. Restrooms were available. Food and beverages were available. We did not purchase any food but our pina coladas were $7, beers $4 and soda $3. Our group decided to lay close together and there was security walking around. I would definitely recommend this beach.

We are arriving in port at 2pm. Does anyone how long it would take a taxi ride to Playa Porto Mari. Also, what should be the cost of the taxi and any input with this beach would be appreciated.

Our ship arrives the island at 2pm. The dune buggy toured offered by the ship has sold out. Does anyone know of another company that offers these excursions with an afternoon port arrival?