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I agree with Ross! The best tours are the ones bought directly from the folks at the dock. The ships tours are usually cattle calls. Hurry up and wait. Use your good judgement and don't take off in a beat up van an hour before sailing time. On a fairly small island if there is engine trouble you can always find a phone and get a cab back. For the most part, these people are supporting families and they give so much more to you than the drivers who have to give a big percentage back to the ship. Not only are you getting good value, but you are getting a much better tour and helping the economy. We took tours in Dominica twice and they were absolutely great. The guides were wonderful. The same on other islands. We've never been disappointed.

[QUOTE="trailhiker, post: 698096"] I agree with Ross! The best tours are the ones bought directly from the folks at the dock. The ships tours are usually cattle calls. Hurry up and wait. Use your good judgement and don't take off in a beat up van an hour before sailing time. On a fairly small island if there is engine trouble you can always find a phone and get a cab back. For the most part, these people are supporting families and they give so much more to you than the drivers who have to give a big percentage back to the ship. Not only are you getting good value, but you are getting a much better tour and helping the economy. We took tours in Dominica twice and they were absolutely great. The guides were wonderful. The same on other islands. We've never been disappointed. [/QUOTE]

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