cruiseaddictColleen Posted August 14, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I will be sailing to Bermuda on 8/26 NCL Spirit. I have sailed NCL 2 other times on the Majesty and I believe we docked in St. Georges but I can't believe I just realized now that the ship no longer docks in St. Georges (Is this true??) We loved that location, restaurant, shops, could walk to Tobacco Bay, St. Catherine's etc. So if this is true I have a few questions, do the ferries to St. Georges run constantly throughout the day? what is the cost? Are all of the caves in St. Georges?? Is the Grotto Bay Hotel in St. George?? I am sorry to have so many questions but this just through me for a "big loop". Is there anything at all walking distance to where our new docking place is?? Thanks for any help you can give me!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted August 14, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2010 The Spirit docks at the Dockyards AKA Heritage Wharf or King’s Wharf. The only cruise ship of the major lines that tenders (not docks) at St George’s is HAL’s Veendam. There is a ferry that runs from the Dockyard to St George’s. Here’s a link to the schedule (can be a very slow load), Dockyard to SG is the Orange Route: http://www.seaexpress.bm/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_13212_283_1766_43/http%3B/ptpublisher.gov.bm%3B7087/publishedcontent/publish/ministry_of_tourism_and_transport/sea_express/dept___seeaexpress__ferry_schedule_new/summer_schedule_2010new.pdf The ferry runs 6 times from the Dockyard to SG. The caves are located between Hamilton and St George’s; they are located about 10-15 minute bus ride from SG; about 30-35 minute bus ride from Hamilton. The Grotto Bay Resort is located near the caves (maybe 10-12 minute walk). At the Dockyard: Clocktower Mall, Rum Cake Factory, Glass Factory, Museum, Snorkel Park, Dolphin Quest, restaurants Here’s an old map of the Dockyard, missing is Heritage Wharf which is an extension of King’s Wharf: SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseaddictColleen Posted August 15, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Thank you so very much for all of the info. you gave me - I really appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted August 15, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Not sure when was the last time you visited St. George's but it's changed a lot in the past couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseaddictColleen Posted August 15, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I sailed in on the Majesty in Aug. of 2008 - so it's only been 2 years. Wonder why NCL no longer docks there....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted August 15, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I sailed in on the Majesty in Aug. of 2008 - so it's only been 2 years. Wonder why NCL no longer docks there....? Since NCL Majesty left the fleet they no longer have a ship that can fit through the town cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted August 15, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Since NCL Majesty left the fleet they no longer have a ship that can fit through the town cut. As you know, nor do any of the other large cruise lines have a small enough ship, which unfortunately has led to St. George looking like a ghost town due the loss of cruise ship calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted August 15, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I remember the "good old days" when the Celebrity Zenith and Horizon would visit all three Bermudian ports during one cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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