arsenio25 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Hi, I will be on a Caribbean trip on Adventure of the seas, next Nov. 19th. I've on planned to rent a car on every scheduled island on trip(St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Lucia and Barbados). I dont know if someone do the same, and I got some doubt in terms of how easy or difficult is drive on these islands. I need some advice related. Thanks JoryikCat and bcarney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 While I've rented cars during port stops throughout Europe and Canada, I've never been brave enough to do so on any of the Caribbean islands. The streets are just a little too busy and congested too me. I always get the feeling that there's some kind of game being played to see how close each car can get to each other without actually hitting. Too many close calls while on excursions and in cabs for me to risk it. Of course, depending on where you live, this may not phase you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Do yourself a favor and hire a cab or go on a bus tour excursion. The local drivers on these islands are unpredictable. St. Lucia has very narrow roads that are steep with switch backs and no guard rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHStoneman Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Looks like an opportunity for an accident that could land you stranded aka jail on an island. Use public transportation since the hassle of finding, registering, and returning a vehicle will be cutting into your vacation tour time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Good points Stoneman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Hi, I will be on a Caribbean trip on Adventure of the seas, next Nov. 19th. I've on planned to rent a car on every scheduled island on trip(St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Lucia and Barbados). I dont know if someone do the same, and I got some doubt in terms of how easy or difficult is drive on these islands. I need some advice related. Thanks No way would I rent a car in the Caribbean, unless I was there on a land vacation, and even then it would have to be on in Puerto Rico or the USVI. Traffic is just crazy down there. PS - we'll be on Adventure with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenio25 Posted October 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Thank you bcarney, excellent answer. See you around on board..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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