Here is question 2 from my first set of questions and some comments that people made. You can add your own comment at the end by clicking on “Comments” at the bottom and then “Post a comment”. Thanks, Darry.

2) Many people ride “2-up”. How important do you think it is for the passenger to have the option of riding every day or taking days off to “relax” on board or explore the port on foot or with other people on a tour? A) Very important B) Somewhat C Not important at all

A – My wife rides her own bike but I know if we were to do a trip like this, or if we had to rent a bike, she would probably prefer to be a passenger. We have been on many trips and just last year, while at Myrtle Beach bike week, she spent two days alone at the beach and said it was the best two days of the trip

A-THIS WOULD APPEAL TO MORE WOMEN THAT MAY NOT BE INTO IT AS MUCH AS THEIR HUSBANDS.

I think that it is "somewhat important" to have that option.... reason being, you have signed up to go on a riding tour and most riders and passengers would expect to be riding at different ports...but you may be offering more people the opportunity to say "I'll go on that trip" because they know that if they don't feel like riding, they can bum around town and or just hang out on the boat (if that is an option on the boat)

(two-up passenger opt-out) A, very important

So the answer to this one is "A." Frequently, the cruise line will have a bus waiting to take the tourists to more distant points of interest. If you rented a bike, you could follow the bus, but parking fees would be "on your own." The Alaskan cruise ships even own their own railroad cars, for touring over land on the Alaska Railroad. Here again, would riding a bike instead be preferred?

Some guys will only be able to do it if the lady is otherwise occupied

A People will choose when they want to ride, but given the fact they went on the trip to ride around the islands I think everyone would ride everyday unless something bad happened. Two things to consider are Traffic flow and laws on the island were riding that day, and having a itinerary for the entire trip before leaving port.

As a passenger it’s very important to just relax some times.

Very important to some. However, I would not want to miss a ride or an adventure along the way that may occur. We love riding together and especially on a vacation away. If we were home and he wanted to pursue a trip with the guys, no problem. But...on a vacation....nah! However, it is an option that anyone can stay on board or do other things while the other person goes on a ride. I think this is very important to have choices.

B Usually passengers on a bike are just as enthusiastic as the rider but think that options should be open

I think it's important for any passenger to do what
they want to do, whether it be riding 2 up or doing
their own thing. It's a vacation and they should be
able to go snorkeling, hiking, shopping, etc.

Depends on where you cruise. For example St. Thomas is in the USVI but you drive on the left side of the road. I think this would intimidate some people and the whole island can be circumnavigated in about an hour anyway. Not much of a motorcycle tour. So yes, having other things to do would be great. It's the Caribbean after all and sun and sand are what most folks are looking for.
On the other hand starting in San Juan would be a great scooter tour if given enough time. It’s a big island.

Being a passenger I thoroughly enjoy being able to sightsee while on the bike however also being a rider I know that the passenger doesn't get the same excitement that the rider does. I think that having the option of not riding in a particular port is very important. Having been on a cruise, I know how important the "spa day" is for the girls!!!!

Very important, let them choose what they want to do

I would say a passenger without a bike already has the option of deciding for him or herself each day.

C-If I am going as a passenger, I want to ride
A, She wants to do what she wants to.