Have YOU ever had any sort of problem with a Taxi Driver in Antigua? - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

LuLu · 10-18-2009, 05:12 PM

In light of the recent incident/misunderstanding with the six cruise passengers in Antigua ... wondering if YOU or someone you know has had any sort of problem with a taxi driver in Antigua?

LuLu · 10-24-2009, 02:32 PM

Yes, there was a problem but minor to us because we were on a Ship's Excursion and we knew the ship would wait.

Not so sure it was minor to our excursion operator.

Our excursion group was picked up at the ship by three mini-bus-taxis that took us to the beach for the day. Once there, the excursion operator's staff was great. We had a nice lunch and a wonderful day!

When it was time to return, the three taxi drivers were having a heated discussion with the tour operator. Seems they were demanding more money to take us back to the ship for various reasons including cruisers don't tip.

Not so sure what actually happened... but the tour operator did give the drivers some cash. We assumed it was the additional demanded but don't know for sure ....

Boz · Yesterday, 06:35 PM

It wasn't part of a cruise, but one of our daughters got married on Antigua a few years ago.

After paying a taxi driver an exorbitant amount of money for a wild 6 mile trip (no meters, of course) that had us checking our medical insurance (and our undergarments!) we quickly decided we'd be better off renting a car.

We later learned that it's pretty common practice there for drivers to take you to your destination, then demand ridiculous fares for the return trip. What else are you going to do? Walk?