cdl324 Posted October 10, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 10, 2016 My fiance & I are coming to Barbados in early November on our first cruise for our honeymoon. I am just wondering if it is safe to walk from the cruise port to the Boatyard? We don't mind walking at all but want to know it's easy and safe! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skytrooper Posted October 11, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 11, 2016 During our last visit to Barbados, my wife and I walked from the cruise port to the Boatyard (actually to the beach area at Lobster Alive which is just past the Boatyard) without any problem or concern for our safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted October 11, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 11, 2016 During our last visit to Barbados, my wife and I walked from the cruise port to the Boatyard (actually to the beach area at Lobster Alive which is just past the Boatyard) without any problem or concern for our safety. Do you recall how long it took to walk it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdl324 Posted October 11, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted October 11, 2016 During our last visit to Barbados, my wife and I walked from the cruise port to the Boatyard (actually to the beach area at Lobster Alive which is just past the Boatyard) without any problem or concern for our safety. Yes I would love to know how long it took you as well! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 11, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Walk out of the port, turn right and keep the sea on your right - the walk should take about 20 or so minutes. :cool: Looked safe enough to me as the road skirted the edge of downtown (? :confused:) and we saw a few cruisers from our ship jogging that way. We were happy to pay $5 each for the cab ride and let the Boatyard take care of the cab back to the ship. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted October 11, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Walk out of the port, turn right and keep the sea on your right - the walk should take about 20 or so minutes. :cool: Looked safe enough to me as the road skirted the edge of downtown (? :confused:) and we saw a few cruisers from our ship jogging that way. We were happy to pay $5 each for the cab ride and let the Boatyard take care of the cab back to the ship. ;) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skytrooper Posted October 11, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Do you recall how long it took to walk it? Probably around 20 minutes or so. That was walking at a pretty brisk pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted October 11, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Probably around 20 minutes or so. That was walking at a pretty brisk pace. Helpful, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey89 Posted October 17, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Cruise terminal to the boatyard is 2.4km - too far in the heat, taxi is cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssadie Posted October 17, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Do you have to reserve or do you just show up ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 17, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Do you have to reserve or do you just show up ? Just show up, pay your $20 each per cruise ship customer, get your wristband/drink coupon, and pick out a chair. http://www.theboatyard.com/home.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted October 17, 2016 #12 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Cruise terminal to the boatyard is 2.4km - too far in the heat, taxi is cheap. I'm with Mickey! On our honeymoon cruise, we considered walking to The Boatyard but opted for a cab - I mean, it was our honeymoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandatsea Posted October 22, 2016 #13 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I'm with Mickey! On our honeymoon cruise, we considered walking to The Boatyard but opted for a cab - I mean, it was our honeymoon! Did the taxi take US$ ? We saw on another thread where certain busses only accepted BD$. TIA :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted October 22, 2016 #14 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Yep - they took USD Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 22, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Did the taxi take US$ ? We saw on another thread where certain busses only accepted BD$. TIA :) The taxi fare was quoted to us in U$ dollars - $5 each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandatsea Posted October 22, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Yep - they took USD Sent from my iPhone using Forums The taxi fare was quoted to us in U$ dollars - $5 each Thanks to both of you for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowlander Posted November 6, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 6, 2016 My fiance & I are coming to Barbados in early November on our first cruise for our honeymoon. I am just wondering if it is safe to walk from the cruise port to the Boatyard? We don't mind walking at all but want to know it's easy and safe! Thanks! I have twice walked to the Boatyard and on my last visit I took a cab. The walk is easy and safe, always keep the water on your right. Leaving from the cruise port, there will be very few pedestrians except for fellow cruisers. Once you get to the downtown area then you will see locals. 20-25 minute walk. The cab ride is $5 (US), the cab (actually a van) would not leave until all the seats were taken. I once got to the Boatyard after noon on a Sunday and while they were charging an admittance fee, they could not guarantee loungers. If you are going earlier in the am, that should not be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseelady Posted December 25, 2016 #18 Share Posted December 25, 2016 What about a female walking to Boatyard alone, still safe? I have no problems with walking as long as its safe. In Nassau, I walked by myself from the cruise ship to Ardastra Gardens and Zoo, which was about 35-40 minute walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted December 28, 2016 #19 Share Posted December 28, 2016 We saw female passengers and crew members walking/jogging to the BoatYard -as long as it is daylight I suspect you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanerice1 Posted December 31, 2016 #20 Share Posted December 31, 2016 The walk is not bad. And yea, you can take a cab but you see and feel more when you walk. It's not the money it's getting out and seeing the sites. I did a run when I was there and saw quite a few people out walking. Completely safe from what I saw. If you aren't in a hurry walk it. You see so much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csj092809 Posted February 24, 2017 #21 Share Posted February 24, 2017 We walked it last time I was there. Made a pit stop at a local restaurant for lunch and a Banks beer. I will say that a taxi driver (located outside of port) followed us for about a quarter mile trying to talk us into catching a ride for $5 USD. We opted not to since DH had been there before and knew we were going to stop for lunch. We had a 4 year old with us. I never felt unsafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geri Posted February 24, 2017 #22 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Have walked it a number of times. Easy, safe, a good way to get some exercise and see a little something of Barbados. As others have mentioned.....just exit the port and keep right with the water on your right. You will come right up to the boatyard after 20 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acbat1 Posted February 25, 2017 #23 Share Posted February 25, 2017 We walked it last time I was there. Made a pit stop at a local restaurant for lunch and a Banks beer. I will say that a taxi driver (located outside of port) followed us for about a quarter mile trying to talk us into catching a ride for $5 USD. We opted not to since DH had been there before and knew we were going to stop for lunch. We had a 4 year old with us. I never felt unsafe. I have an active 4 year old and I am debating bringing the umbrella stroller. He almost never gets in and I'm left pushing an empty cart. But as we mothers know the minute we don't have it they will become sleepy and "tired". Did you have your 4 year old in a stroller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted February 25, 2017 #24 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Gosh! It's so way much easier to just take a taxi to Boatyard! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted February 25, 2017 #25 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Gosh! It's so way much easier to just take a taxi to Boatyard! ;) Except that with a 4-year old you'll need to bring along a car seat to use the taxi safely; the walk with a stroller is a good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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