How To Find Good St Thomas Transportation Service

By Beryl Dalton


St. Thomas is a popular vacation Island in the Caribbean. Every year, thousands of tourists flock there to enjoy the sun and activities that are offered. Many travel by cruise ship and then disembark to enjoy various onshore excursions. If you are sightseeing there, you should know that the terrain is not suitable for walking long distances. So you will have to find a St Thomas transportation service to get around. Also, you should not hitch-hike. It is best to explore the island using motored transportation.

You can try renting a car while you are there. This lets you explore the island at your leisure. There are various rental agencies at the airport, as well as near the cruise ship dock. Many resorts have rental cars too. Research the local agencies and choose the best one for you. Having a rental car can make sightseeing and getting around the island easier.

Tourism became more popular after World War Two. Travelling by air from the U. S. Was rather cheap, especially since Americans could not travel to Cuba. This made St. Thomas more attractive. In recent years, new hotels have been built there and thousands of tourists come every year.

There are many ways to get around the Island. You can travel in an open-air truck called the safari cab which is covered and has bench seats. These cabs usually operate between the cruise-ship terminals and the downtown area, which are high-traffic areas. They normally charge passengers one dollar per ride. This is the cheapest way to get around the island.

Passenger and ferry services are available to those tourists who want to visit some of the neighboring islands such as Water Island and St. Croix. The busiest time of the year tends to be January through March, so be careful of crowded ferries. Many ships dock at Havensight Pier or Crown Bay, which are the main docks for visiting cruise ships. These piers are popular because they are a short drive to downtown Charlotte Amalie, where tourists can visit shops and restaurants.

There are also buses that travel between the towns and by the airport. You will have to check the schedules of the city and county buses to find out how they operate and what their fees are. Be aware that the public buses are not always very reliable, so do not take them if you are on a tight schedule.

There are also special taxis that run dollar rides, known as the safari buses. These are basically trucks made with benches for sitting. They are covered but they are also in the open air. Not all safari buses offer dollar rides, some are just regular taxis. It can be difficult to know the difference, because they do not always advertise with signs. However, most of them do travel the same routes as the regular buses and taxis. You should always ask the driver what his fares are where he is heading before boarding. Also ask to make sure they are going the route you want to go.

Dollar rides are normally one dollar for short trips and two dollars for longer trips across the island. Safari cabs are basically unregulated, so be mindful that you are getting a fair fare. Some safari cab drivers charge visitors regular taxi rates. Where you go depends entirely on your interests and your finances.




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