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beachma · 05-24-2010, 08:54 AM

We are taking a snorkeling excursion on the Black Pearl during our upcoming trip to Aruba. Staying at the Divi AI, just wondering if anyone knows what the taxi fare would be from the Divi to the Marriott Surf Club or if we should take a bus? Danki! 8 more days!!!!

paulmorin · 05-24-2010, 09:00 AM

around $12

paulmorin · 05-24-2010, 09:10 AM

take the bus to holiday inn, walk down to the beach and the pier is a short walk to the right.

*Arubalisa* · 05-24-2010, 09:13 AM

I beg to disagree, but unless a Sunday or holiday the fare should only be $9 each way.
Aruba Taxi Fares
www.aruba.com/sigma/Aruba_Taxi_Fares.pdf

beachma · 05-24-2010, 09:48 AM

Thank you...$9 is not bad...probably faster than the bus, we will see how the day goes, I don't think we have to be at the pier until 3:45. If I'm reading the taxi chart correctly...the fare from Divi to Passions would be $6? We also have a reservation there for a sunset dinner...although it's for Sunday, will there be an additional charge?

*Arubalisa* · 05-24-2010, 09:51 AM

Passions at the Amsterdam Manor is considered an Eagle Beach location. The Divi is considered a Low Rise Hotel. So the fare would be $7 each way and add $3 each way on Sunday.

*Andrea J.* · 05-24-2010, 12:43 PM

reminder the taxi drivers and bus drivers frown at coming into their vehicles wet and or sandy. so make sure that you have a dry sand free towel to sit upon. ;-)

mattnewhampshire · 05-24-2010, 03:46 PM

Take the bus, its cheaper and it's only 1 or 2 stops tops.

cindyo · 05-24-2010, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea J.

reminder the taxi drivers and bus drivers frown at coming into their vehicles wet and or sandy. so make sure that you have a dry sand free towel to sit upon. ;-)

Most won't even let you in if you are damp, and others even if you have a dry suit on...Bring coverup so not to look as being at the beach. Been thru that far to many times not to offer advice

beachma · 05-25-2010, 03:46 PM

Thanks so much for the heads up! I would definitely have a cover up, but dh would probably just have his trunks & a t shirt. Is there a place at the pier or whatever we will disembark from that would have a restroom we could change in...wouldn't mind hanging out in the area for a bit afterwards. This is our first trip, so we are completely unfamiliar with the island. Even if we take the bus, I would feel more comfortable in street clothes.

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beachma Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Divi's Beach Posts: 23 Images: 36	Divi AI to Marriott Surf Club We are taking a snorkeling excursion on the Black Pearl during our upcoming trip to Aruba. Staying at the Divi AI, just wondering if anyone knows what the taxi fare would be from the Divi to the Marriott Surf Club or if we should take a bus? Danki! 8 more days!!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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paulmorin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: playa linda, aruba beach club, wacky wahoos, driftwood,french steakhouse, any happy hour Posts: 199	around $12 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ next aruba trip nov. 24 -- dec 16

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paulmorin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: playa linda, aruba beach club, wacky wahoos, driftwood,french steakhouse, any happy hour Posts: 199	take the bus to holiday inn, walk down to the beach and the pier is a short walk to the right. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ next aruba trip nov. 24 -- dec 16

05-24-2010, 09:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	I beg to disagree, but unless a Sunday or holiday the fare should only be $9 each way. Aruba Taxi Fares www.aruba.com/sigma/Aruba_Taxi_Fares.pdf Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

05-24-2010, 09:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
beachma Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Divi's Beach Posts: 23 Images: 36	Thank you...$9 is not bad...probably faster than the bus, we will see how the day goes, I don't think we have to be at the pier until 3:45. If I'm reading the taxi chart correctly...the fare from Divi to Passions would be $6? We also have a reservation there for a sunset dinner...although it's for Sunday, will there be an additional charge? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-24-2010, 09:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Passions at the Amsterdam Manor is considered an Eagle Beach location. The Divi is considered a Low Rise Hotel. So the fare would be $7 each way and add $3 each way on Sunday. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

05-24-2010, 12:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	reminder the taxi drivers and bus drivers frown at coming into their vehicles wet and or sandy. so make sure that you have a dry sand free towel to sit upon. ;-) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

05-24-2010, 03:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
mattnewhampshire Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 204	Take the bus, its cheaper and it's only 1 or 2 stops tops. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

05-25-2010, 03:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
beachma Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Divi's Beach Posts: 23 Images: 36	Thanks so much for the heads up! I would definitely have a cover up, but dh would probably just have his trunks & a t shirt. Is there a place at the pier or whatever we will disembark from that would have a restroom we could change in...wouldn't mind hanging out in the area for a bit afterwards. This is our first trip, so we are completely unfamiliar with the island. Even if we take the bus, I would feel more comfortable in street clothes. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook