Kids and cab rides

[Vegaslover]

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]

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]

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]

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.