Bus to Seven Mile Beach

[lifeasme123]

Looking for advice from anyone who had actually taken the bus from cruise port to Seven Mile Beach.  We are a large family group.

 

1. Easy to get to/from cruise port?  Any trouble getting a bus on the way back?
2. Can we pay in USD?  $2.50 - will they take quarters?  
3. Do they sell roundtrip ticket?

TIA!

[CruisingFox27]

It's an easy walk from the cruise port and we paid in US dollars. I don't believe we did a round trip ticket but had no issues with the return trip. 

[KINGBOBOFTHENORTH]

Routes 1, 2 & 3 go from downtown Georgetown to anywhere along Seven Mile Beach. Just tell the driver where you want to be dropped off.  You might want to research somewhere that's near a hotel so that you will have access to facilities, food and drink.

 

When you get off the tender, ask any local where the bus terminal is. It's a block inland from the road that runs along the water. All the buses (vans) will be there and any driver can tell you which one is departing next. Ask your driver where the best place to stand is to catch a return bus.

 

We used these vans to visit Hell and the Turtle Farm. They're cheap but since you pay for each passenger, at some point a taxi could become a better deal (but probably not).

[lifeasme123]

5 hours ago, CruisingFox27 said:

It's an easy walk from the cruise port and we paid in US dollars. I don't believe we did a round trip ticket but had no issues with the return trip. 

Did you pay $3?  Just trying to make sure we bring enough for adults and children. 

[lifeasme123]

4 hours ago, KINGBOBOFTHENORTH said:

Routes 1, 2 & 3 go from downtown Georgetown to anywhere along Seven Mile Beach. Just tell the driver where you want to be dropped off.  You might want to research somewhere that's near a hotel so that you will have access to facilities, food and drink.

 

When you get off the tender, ask any local where the bus terminal is. It's a block inland from the road that runs along the water. All the buses (vans) will be there and any driver can tell you which one is departing next. Ask your driver where the best place to stand is to catch a return bus.

 

We used these vans to visit Hell and the Turtle Farm. They're cheap but since you pay for each passenger, at some point a taxi could become a better deal (but probably not).

 

Thank you for the hotel idea.   Will they let us use the facilities if we eat at the hotel?

 

Do we tip the drivers?

[KINGBOBOFTHENORTH]

19 hours ago, lifeasme123 said:

Thank you for the hotel idea.   Will they let us use the facilities if we eat at the hotel?

Do we tip the drivers?

You'd have to ask the hotel(s) if they allow use of their facilities as a day guest.

Drivers are not traditionally tipped beyond what the fare is, whether you're paying in USD or KYD. But many of them are owner/operators and if you round up the fare, it will not be turned away. So if the total for all passengers is $25 and you give the driver $25, no problem. But if the fare comes to $18 and you give the driver $20, it's nice to say "keep the change".

[CruisingFox27]

On 2/2/2023 at 4:52 AM, lifeasme123 said:

Did you pay $3?  Just trying to make sure we bring enough for adults and children. 

Absolutely no idea, I'm afraid.