If you’re ever been on a cruise, this may sound familiar as you walk off the pier or disembark the tenders: “Our cab is much cheaper and more convenient than the local bus”.
Cheaper, no. More convenient, probably. More fun and gives you interaction with the local culture, definitely not.
I’ve traveled a lot plus I lived in Mexico & Guatemala for a year when I was single. I’ve been on a lot of public buses, collectivos, subways and trains. I’ve never had a bad experience on any of them. But, the best part has been my (& my family’s) immersion in the local cultures. Plus, we’ve saved a bundle of money.
For example, we were in Grand Cayman in Dec. 2006 with 2 other families. We took the bus to 7 Mile Beach. The cost was $3.60 per person round trip. We got an informal tour (bus routes go in circuitous routes) at a leisurely pace. We got a few good tips from the locals about 7 Mile Beach, too.
The Grand Cayman bus terminal is located adjacent the Public Library on Edward St. in downtown George Town and serves as the dispatch point for buses to all districts. It’s just a few blocks from where the tenders land.