7 day to Bermuda ...anyone taken one?

I'm interested in a Bermuda cruise, but not a short one. Came across a 7 day in late 2018. It has 2 sea days and 4 days in Bermuda. I know it's a small island. While it doesn't specify, I'm wondering does it just port 4 days? Move to different ports on the island? Or what?

Interested if anyone's done this one before or one similar ... what can we expect!

I'm interested in a Bermuda cruise, but not a short one. Came across a 7 day in late 2018. It has 2 sea days and 4 days in Bermuda. I know it's a small island. While it doesn't specify, I'm wondering does it just port 4 days? Move to different ports on the island? Or what? Interested if anyone's done this one before or one similar ... what can we expect!

Lately, most of the cruise lines Carnival, NCL, Celebrity stay in King's Wharf. We've been there many, many times. I would say it's my favorite island. Back in the 80's and early 90's, we used to spend part of the time in St. Georges and part in Hamilton. It was so nice to be ported right on Front Street in Bermuda.

Last Bermuda cruise I did was in 2001 just weeks before 9/11.

It was on the old Pacific Princess(Love Boat):hearteyes:. We did all 3 ports in Bermuda. St George's was my favorite. Very few of the ships today can make it through Town Cut in St. George.

If the waves are choppy, it is a good chance of the ships not being to make it into Hamilton either.

Dock Yard is great. There are ferries that will take you to Hamilton or St George in about 30 minutes or less.

After cruising there, we spent 2 weeks on the island in 2015. I would not hesitate to go on the Bermuda cruise again!!

Karen

Haven't done Carnival but sailed to Bermuda on HAL a few years ago...the Veendam, to be specific. Its a smaller ship that is able to dock right at Front Street. Most all other ships that sail there now dock at King's Wharf.

Bermuda is only 21 square miles and King's Wharf is the only location for the large cruise ships to dock. It is a WONDERFUL island and very easy to explore on your own. We spent three nights docked at Front Street and had easy access to both the ferry and the main bus terminal. Out at King's Wharf the ferry has a stop, but you can also get a bus that will go into Hamilton where you can transfer to other routes to explore.

We can't wait to go back!

If you're looking at the one out of Charleston, I'll be on that cruise!

From my understanding, you dock at King's Wharf and stay there throughout the duration.

It stays in the same place (King's Wharf). Lots to see and do in BDA. Beaches are gorgeous.

We sailed Pride last September to Bermuda and LOVED LOVED LOVED it! Can't say the same for Grandeur of the Seas on Royal. We took that one last July and thought it was boring! Ship rocked like crazy and not much on activities. Pride was always hoping with stuff to do!!!

We've often thought about doing a 7 day to Bermuda, but was unsure of what the heck to do once there for so many days. We're not beach loving people (maybe 1/2 day). Is everything on the ship open like it would be on sea days?

There more than just beautiful beaches to see in Bermuda. One day see St George, next day tour the Dockyard. Casino opens at 9 pm if i remember correctly, shows and dining same as always :)

We've often thought about doing a 7 day to Bermuda, but was unsure of what the heck to do once there for so many days. We're not beach loving people (maybe 1/2 day). Is everything on the ship open like it would be on sea days?

We're not beach people either...we spent all of one hour walking on Horseshoe Bay Beach in shorts and tees, because we wanted to just see it.

We visited (and climbed) Gibb's Lighthouse, hiked a bit on the old Railway Trail, went to and toured both Crystal Caves, enjoyed rum swizzles at the original Swizzle Inn...visited Fort St. Catherine, toured St. George, enjoyed a casual lunch on an outdoor deck at Tobacco Bay. We toured some of the shops in Hamilton and enjoyed the Hamilton Harbor Nights Festival. There's more we didn't even get to.

There's LOTS to do if you're not beach people.

We have done 2 cruises to Bermuda and then decided to fly in for a week because we loved it so much. There are many things to do and since you don't have to worry about the ship leaving you and plan your own excursions. There is plenty of info on the Bermuda boards. We did a helmet dive there and it was an amazing experience.

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As golfers we really enjoyed the time to play two rounds of golf - would have played. Third round if we had more time. Love Bermuda.

I'm interested in a Bermuda cruise, but not a short one. Came across a 7 day in late 2018. It has 2 sea days and 4 days in Bermuda. I know it's a small island. While it doesn't specify, I'm wondering does it just port 4 days? Move to different ports on the island? Or what?

Interested if anyone's done this one before or one similar ... what can we expect!

IMO, a seven day cruise is a"short one." But, the real kicker (and boring to boot) would be 4 days in Bermuda.

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We have been to Bermuda 4 times already by ship, including once on the Pride and another on the Splendor with the other 2 on other lines, and we are going back in May. Trust me 3 or 4 days is not enough to see this island.

Though only about 25 square miles there is so much to do between water activities, history, sports, and cultural interaction. From marveling at architecture in the cathedrals and historical homes to visiting an aquarium & zoo, wandering art galleries to romantic sunset champagne sailing, dolphin interactions to crossing the worlds smallest drawbridge, to sea glass hunting to whale watching, from touring British forts to snorkeling off a beach of a former US military base, shopping Front and Reid Streets to a heritage hike along an abandon railroad, from tea time at a posh resort to mini golf over looking a beach, from pink sand beaches to cave exploring, plus so much more, there's something to keep people coming back year after year. And let's not forget what the island is most noted for the largest amount of golf courses per square mile.

Once you compare the price of a cruise to what airfare, hotel or resort, plus restaurants cost on the island you see that for the same number of nights spent at the Dockyard that the cruise is a better value.

There is so much to do besides beaches. Here is a partial list:

Along the South Shore about 30 minutes from Hamilton and 30 minutes from the Dockyard:

• go to the beach, most popular -
  (#7);
  
• walk the beach path that connects 5 beaches, start at Warwick Bay, and end at Horseshoe Bay because HSB has complete facilities (Thx to mbr Charles4515) (#7);
  
• go horseback riding on trails (#8);
  
• climb a lighthouse - Gibbs L/H (#7),
  
• off the beach snorkeling at
  (not protected), near Horseshoe Bay;
  
• get a day pass at a private beach resort (#7).
  

Hamilton, at or nearby:

• visit the Bermuda Aquarium Museum & Zoo (BAMZ) (#10 or #11);
  
• visit Fort Hamilton, and be sure to walk the moat, (free);
  
• walk the Botanical Gardens (#1, #2 or #7);
  
• visit Bermuda Underwater Exploration Inst. (BUEI);
  
• climb the bell tower of the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity church for outstanding views;
  
• visit Paget Marsh nature trail (#2, #7 or #8);
  
• visit Waterville & Parkland (#2, #7 or #8):
  
• shopping on Front St or the Washington Mall, Queen St;
  
• after shopping, take a rest break at Queen Elizabeth Parkformerly Par-La-Ville park;
  
• cliff jumping/diving at Admiralty House Park; YouTube
  (bus #4);
  
• rent a Boston Whaler or pontoon boat.
  

At or near St George or convenient to when visiting there:

• visit the caves - Crystal & Fantasy (#1, #3, #10 or #11);
  
• visit Blue Hole Park nature reserve (#1, #3, #10 or #11);
  
• visit historical St George, a UNESCO World Heritage Center, (#1, #3, #10 or #11);
  
• off the beach snorkeling at
  (well protected);
  
• visit the Unfinished Church and St Peter's Church;
  
• watch the wench ducking at King's Square (thxs to CC mbr Nana G);
  
• visit Fort St Catherine and Gates Fort;
  
• climb St David's lighthouse (#6);
  
• after a walking tour, take a break at ;
  
• if you are in St George on Wednesday or Saturday, you could have Afternoon Tea at Sweet P's at the Bermuda Perfumery.
  
• Rent aSUP.
  

At or near the Dockyard:

• shopping at Clocktower Mall;
  
• do a helmet dive, departs from Heritage Wharf;
  
• do the Dolphin Quest;
  
• catch a sunset;
  
• play a round of FunGolf;
  
• sample rum cakes at the Bermuda Rum Cake Co;
  
• visit the Bermuda Maritime Museum;
  
• visit the Dockyard Glassworksfor demo and shop at company store;
  
• Afternoon Tea is available at the Dockyard Pastry Shop & Bistro.
  
• visit the Bermuda Craft Market at the Dockyard (Thx to mbr Charles4515)
  

Close to the Dockyard but not within walking distance:

• go golfing - Port Royal Golf Course, closest course to the Dockyard (#7 or #8);
  
• try hiking/biking the Railway Trail;
  
• see the smallest drawbridge, Somerset Bridge, (#7 or #8);
  
• visit Scaur Hill Fort (free) (#7 or #8);
  
• take a jet ski tour.
  

Not close to any of the above, but somewhat close to each other:

• visit the Verdmont Museum (#1);
  
• walk Spittal Pond Nature Reserve (#1 or #3).
  

The number (##) following some of the attractions is the bus route that the attraction is closest to. If a link is broken, please post back identifying it.

SBtS

We have done Bermuda cruises -- on smaller ships that were able to dock in St Georges and downtown Hamilton.

Check out the Veendam -- she docks only downtown Hamilton -- small ship. She only does a couple of cruises to Bermuda.

The larger ships have no choice but to dock at King's Wharf.

There is so much to do besides beaches. Here is a partial list:

Along the South Shore about 30 minutes from Hamilton and 30 minutes from the Dockyard:

• go to the beach, most popular -
  (#7);
  
• walk the beach path that connects 5 beaches, start at Warwick Bay, and end at Horseshoe Bay because HSB has complete facilities (Thx to mbr Charles4515) (#7);
  
• go horseback riding on trails (#8);
  
• climb a lighthouse - Gibbs L/H (#7),
  
• off the beach snorkeling at
  (not protected), near Horseshoe Bay;
  
• get a day pass at a private beach resort (#7).
  

Hamilton, at or nearby:

• visit the Bermuda Aquarium Museum & Zoo (BAMZ) (#10 or #11);
  
• visit Fort Hamilton, and be sure to walk the moat, (free);
  
• walk the Botanical Gardens (#1, #2 or #7);
  
• visit Bermuda Underwater Exploration Inst. (BUEI);
  
• climb the bell tower of the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity church for outstanding views;
  
• visit Paget Marsh nature trail (#2, #7 or #8);
  
• visit Waterville & Parkland (#2, #7 or #8):
  
• shopping on Front St or the Washington Mall, Queen St;
  
• after shopping, take a rest break at Queen Elizabeth Parkformerly Par-La-Ville park;
  
• cliff jumping/diving at Admiralty House Park; YouTube
  (bus #4);
  
• rent a Boston Whaler or pontoon boat.
  

At or near St George or convenient to when visiting there:

• visit the caves - Crystal & Fantasy (#1, #3, #10 or #11);
  
• visit Blue Hole Park nature reserve (#1, #3, #10 or #11);
  
• visit historical St George, a UNESCO World Heritage Center, (#1, #3, #10 or #11);
  
• off the beach snorkeling at
  (well protected);
  
• visit the Unfinished Church and St Peter's Church;
  
• watch the wench ducking at King's Square (thxs to CC mbr Nana G);
  
• visit Fort St Catherine and Gates Fort;
  
• climb St David's lighthouse (#6);
  
• after a walking tour, take a break at ;
  
• if you are in St George on Wednesday or Saturday, you could have Afternoon Tea at Sweet P's at the Bermuda Perfumery.
  
• Rent aSUP.
  

At or near the Dockyard:

• shopping at Clocktower Mall;
  
• do a helmet dive, departs from Heritage Wharf;
  
• do the Dolphin Quest;
  
• catch a sunset;
  
• play a round of FunGolf;
  
• sample rum cakes at the Bermuda Rum Cake Co;
  
• visit the Bermuda Maritime Museum;
  
• visit the Dockyard Glassworksfor demo and shop at company store;
  
• Afternoon Tea is available at the Dockyard Pastry Shop & Bistro.
  
• visit the Bermuda Craft Market at the Dockyard (Thx to mbr Charles4515)
  

Close to the Dockyard but not within walking distance:

• go golfing - Port Royal Golf Course, closest course to the Dockyard (#7 or #8);
  
• try hiking/biking the Railway Trail;
  
• see the smallest drawbridge, Somerset Bridge, (#7 or #8);
  
• visit Scaur Hill Fort (free) (#7 or #8);
  
• take a jet ski tour.
  

Not close to any of the above, but somewhat close to each other:

• visit the Verdmont Museum (#1);
  
• walk Spittal Pond Nature Reserve (#1 or #3).
  

The number (##) following some of the attractions is the bus route that the attraction is closest to. If a link is broken, please post back identifying it.

SBtS

This is awesome information especially for us 1st timers to Bermuda! Thank you so much!

We've often thought about doing a 7 day to Bermuda, but was unsure of what the heck to do once there for so many days. We're not beach loving people (maybe 1/2 day). Is everything on the ship open like it would be on sea days?

the shops are closed. at one point there was an agreement with Bermuda to keep the casinos open, but I am not sure if that is the case now, or if all lines do so.

as for what to do on the island, PLENTY. we took the bus to the Zoo/Aquarium . lots of shopping, plenty of sightseeing and historical museums and buildings.

If you're looking at the one out of Charleston, I'll be on that cruise!

 

From my understanding, you dock at King's Wharf and stay there throughout the duration.

What cruise/ship is that?:confused:

IMO, a seven day cruise is a"short one." But, the real kicker (and boring to boot) would be 4 days in Bermuda.

 

 

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Hi there

You know a lot of people can only get away for a week at a time. Also, many people find Bermuda to be a beautiful island with all kinds if things to see and do. We are all lucky that it isn't the only vacation choice, but it wouldn't be a bad one for someone who hasn't been there before.

For the OP, a few things. If you are on a 7 day cruise to Bermuda, you won't actually be there for 4 days. A little less than 3 days is more typical, depending on what time you actually dock and your departure time. Also, if you are looking for more information don't forget to look at the thread in the "Port of Call" section of this site.

hope this helps

have a great cruise

If you're looking at the one out of Charleston, I'll be on that cruise!

 

From my understanding, you dock at King's Wharf and stay there throughout the duration.

This is exactly the one!

Lately, most of the cruise lines Carnival, NCL, Celebrity stay in King's Wharf. We've been there many, many times. I would say it's my favorite island. Back in the 80's and early 90's, we used to spend part of the time in St. Georges and part in Hamilton. It was so nice to be ported right on Front Street in Bermuda.

HAL docks on Front Street in Hamilton after sailing from Boston on 7 day cruise..

We sil3ed Celebrity from New York years, ago spent 3-4 days dockdc in St. Geoges and then went through the splitand docked in Hmilton for the rest of the week. I sailed NCL Dawn two years ago Boston to Bermuda, 7 days and we dockec at the Dockyard.

Yes, took Celebrity 5 yrs ago. Outstanding island. Left from Jersey. Would definitely do again! !!!!! GORGEOUS

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Lately, most of the cruise lines Carnival, NCL, Celebrity stay in King's Wharf. We've been there many, many times. I would say it's my favorite island. Back in the 80's and early 90's, we used to spend part of the time in St. Georges and part in Hamilton. It was so nice to be ported right on Front Street in Bermuda.

the shops are closed. at one point there was an agreement with Bermuda to keep the casinos open, but I am not sure if that is the case now, or if all lines do so.

 

as for what to do on the island, PLENTY. we took the bus to the Zoo/Aquarium . lots of shopping, plenty of sightseeing and historical museums and buildings.

Bermuda now permits the Casinos on the ships to be open i m not suure about during the day.

Bermuda is a v ery beautiful island, floral,, high sttandaxrd of liing, good resffaurants. good schools., very nice, people. :)

IMO, a seven day cruise is a"short one." But, the real kicker (and boring to boot) would be 4 days in Bermuda.

 

 

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We do lots of longer cruises, but we've also done at least one seven night Bermuda cruise virtually every year for the past 30 years or so. We are never bored in Bermuda...and I'm not even a big beach fan.

It's a beautiful place and we never grow tired of it.