Kids and cab rides - The DIS Discussion Forums

Vegaslover · 11-23-2009, 10:20 PM

This is probably going to sound a little neurotic, but I was wondering how safe the cab ride is to Chankanaab from the ship in Cozumel. I know how the ride was in Naussa with just me and my husband from the ship to Atlantis - we were packed in like sardines but the driver wasn't bad. I have a 5 year old and I didn't know if any of you were worried about the safety of your kids in the cab.

cruisinmama06 · 11-24-2009, 08:45 AM

Not being neurotic, just being realistic. My belief, I won't go anywhere without a car seat. I wouldn't drive 2 blocks to my local grocery store without my child strapped into a car seat - so a Caribbean country is no different.

So when in Cozumel, we lug a car seat. The taxi drivers scare the beejeesus out of me.

The last time we went to Cozumel, we took an excursion that had a bus, so no car seats needed.

At 5 years old, your child may be big enough for the "backless turbo booster" - available at place like K-Mart and WalMart for $17.88

Tneah · 11-24-2009, 09:15 AM

I thought our driver in Cozumel was great. He drove us to Chankanaab. It's about a 15 ride. We had a regular taxi and a van.

I thought the driving in Nassau was nuts. I just couldn't wait to get out of the taxi van.

CalsMomma · 11-25-2009, 12:32 AM

Just back from the Magic, and we took our 2yo son to San Francisco beach in Cozumel (just past Chankanaab). Our "taxi" was a compact car, and the driving was REALLY fast. I closed my eyes, hung onto my son, and really wished that I had a car seat, but it just wasn't practical for us to bring one. If you are up to the challenge of lugging one with you, you'll probably be glad you did.

11-23-2009, 10:20 PM	#1
Vegaslover Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 224	Kids and cab rides This is probably going to sound a little neurotic, but I was wondering how safe the cab ride is to Chankanaab from the ship in Cozumel. I know how the ride was in Naussa with just me and my husband from the ship to Atlantis - we were packed in like sardines but the driver wasn't bad. I have a 5 year old and I didn't know if any of you were worried about the safety of your kids in the cab. __________________ What did I tell you!?? 88 miles per hour!

11-24-2009, 08:45 AM	#2
cruisinmama06 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: PSU Country Posts: 677	Not being neurotic, just being realistic. My belief, I won't go anywhere without a car seat. I wouldn't drive 2 blocks to my local grocery store without my child strapped into a car seat - so a Caribbean country is no different. So when in Cozumel, we lug a car seat. The taxi drivers scare the beejeesus out of me. The last time we went to Cozumel, we took an excursion that had a bus, so no car seats needed. At 5 years old, your child may be big enough for the "backless turbo booster" - available at place like K-Mart and WalMart for $17.88 __________________ RCCL Explorer of the Seas 6/5/2010 Carnival Triumph 6/7/09 RCCL Independence of the Seas 2/1/09 Disney Wonder 09/11/08 Carnival Sensation 08/07 RCCL Freedom of the Seas 5/07 Carnival Elation 11/06 Disney Magic 2/05 NCL Norway 6/02 RCCL Sovereign of the Seas 9/98 RCCL Sovereign of the Seas 9/97 Kid's Activity schedules and children's menus for different cruiselines are posted here...http://photobucket.com/cruisekidpages My Cruising with Children blog - Tips and Family Friendly Shore Excursions....http://cruisingwithchildren.blogspot.com/

11-25-2009, 12:32 AM	#4
CalsMomma Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 28	Just back from the Magic, and we took our 2yo son to San Francisco beach in Cozumel (just past Chankanaab). Our "taxi" was a compact car, and the driving was REALLY fast. I closed my eyes, hung onto my son, and really wished that I had a car seat, but it just wasn't practical for us to bring one. If you are up to the challenge of lugging one with you, you'll probably be glad you did. __________________ Anxiously awaiting our first cruise on 11/14/09!!

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11-24-2009, 09:15 AM	#3
Tneah Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northeast, Pa Posts: 338	I thought our driver in Cozumel was great. He drove us to Chankanaab. It's about a 15 ride. We had a regular taxi and a van. I thought the driving in Nassau was nuts. I just couldn't wait to get out of the taxi van.