GRANNYOFSIX Posted July 14, 2012 #1 Share Posted July 14, 2012 What activities take place on board while docking over night in Bermuda? Any suggestions on fun things to do in Bermuda would be appreciated also. Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarlenna Posted July 15, 2012 #2 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Bermuda doesn't allow lots to entertament. They want you to spend your money ashore. I remember my mother being very upset that the offerings on the ship were so small. I LOVE Bermuda and it is a great place to visit. I just wish I could live there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippmates Posted July 15, 2012 #3 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I would take the ferry to St George or Hamilton. St. George has alot of historical sites and Hamilton is for shopping. If you just want to walk around the dockyard. You can watch them blowing glass in the glass factory. You also have a beach within walking distance of the ship. There is not a lot of activities on the ship when in port. The shops and the casino are not open. Bermuda is a beautiful island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted July 15, 2012 #4 Share Posted July 15, 2012 everything on board is closed except for the restaurants and the shows.. no shopping, no casino.. limited activities. get off and wander around. you'll be glad you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted July 15, 2012 #5 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I remember there being a late night poolside buffet and dance party. This is weather permitting of course and it was canceled on a couple of trips. They do have some sort of show but the casino is closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 15, 2012 #6 Share Posted July 15, 2012 everything on board is closed except for the restaurants and the shows.. no shopping, no casino.. limited activities. get off and wander around. you'll be glad you did. And, of course, the bars are open. Though they can have some entertainment aboard, I don't think that that can have anything to the level of the production shows unless something has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 15, 2012 #7 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Go to Gibb's Hill lighthouse. It is open for climbing and the views are spectacular. Crystal Cave is also very interesting. Horseshoe Bay beach is beautiful. Fort Hamilton was very interesting. I love forts. It is worth going to St. George. It is a very nice place to walk around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANNYOFSIX Posted July 15, 2012 Author #8 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Thanks for the tips everyone. Sounds like we will have a great time in Bermuda!!! Have a great day!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANNYOFSIX Posted July 15, 2012 Author #9 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Hi Ocean Boy............did you book a tour to Gibbs Hill Lighthouse or can you grab a taxi?? Also, do you know if you can grab a taxi to Horseshoe Bay Beach? Have you been there? Can you tell me anything about the open air night club at Snorkel Park Beach....... Thank you.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANNYOFSIX Posted July 15, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Oops..........sorry Ocean Boy..........I just re-read your email and you said Horsehoe Beach Bay is beautiful.......obviously you have been there........my mistake.........looking forward to any tips you can give us about Bermuda..........getting a taxi or booking a tour. We prefer not booking tours but we will definitely take your suggestions into consideration especially since we have not visited Bermuda......... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted July 15, 2012 #11 Share Posted July 15, 2012 There are plenty of taxis available to take you just about anywhere in Bermuda though they are a bit pricey. Buses will also take you to Horseshoe Bay beach, Gibbs Lighthouse and ferry service as well as bus service will take you to Hamilton and St. Georges. Multi-day passes for the bus and ferry system are available at the Dockyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANNYOFSIX Posted July 15, 2012 Author #12 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Thank you so much for the valuable information NEGC. I printed out your response and put it in my Bermuda file........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 15, 2012 #13 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Oops..........sorry Ocean Boy..........I just re-read your email and you said Horsehoe Beach Bay is beautiful.......obviously you have been there........my mistake.........looking forward to any tips you can give us about Bermuda..........getting a taxi or booking a tour. We prefer not booking tours but we will definitely take your suggestions into consideration especially since we have not visited Bermuda......... Thanks! I would recommend using the buses. You can get a one or three day pass and ride as much as you want. They can get you to just about anywhere you would want to go. The passes are also good for use on the water taxis which I really enjoy riding. There really is no need to do a tour. I use a scooter there but I also ride motorcycles. I would not recommend there use by anyone who is inexperienced in riding. It is hard enough to get used to driving on the "wrong" side of the street. And going through rotaries "back wards" can be an issue too. I have never heard of the open air night club that you mentioned at Snorkel Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANNYOFSIX Posted July 15, 2012 Author #14 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Thanks Ocean Boy............the bus pass tip is much appreciated and the water taxi sounds like fun too........... Not sure where I read about the open air night club.......but we probably wouldn't do that anyway......... Good scooter advise too.............I'm toooooo much of a chicken to rent one of those........LOL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJcruisenewbie Posted July 15, 2012 #15 Share Posted July 15, 2012 An important thing to remember is that what you're referring to as water taxis are called ferries in Bermuda. No one will know what you're talking about if you ask for a water taxi. I would definitely recommend taking a ferry to Hamilton or st. George. Not only is it a quick way to get around it's also a beautiful way to see the coast. I don't know when you're going but during the summer there is destination dockyard on mon nites from 7:30-10pm. There is live entertainment & the stores are open. It's a great time to shop without wasting precious daytime hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhsolara Posted July 15, 2012 #16 Share Posted July 15, 2012 So is it come and go as we please 24 hours a day while we're docked there or are there limited times for getting off and on the ship? Douglas...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 15, 2012 #17 Share Posted July 15, 2012 So is it come and go as we please 24 hours a day while we're docked there or are there limited times for getting off and on the ship? Douglas...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Come and go as you please. The gangway is open 24 hrs. a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labatsman Posted July 15, 2012 #18 Share Posted July 15, 2012 What activities take place on board while docking over night in Bermuda? Any suggestions on fun things to do in Bermuda would be appreciated also. Thanks:) Granny go to ports of call and check the Bermuda port thread .Use the bus pass if you are travelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANNYOFSIX Posted July 17, 2012 Author #19 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks for your tips NJcruisenewbie........I will remember to use the proper word .............ferries......... Destination dockyard on Mon nights sound like fun but we will be sailing on Monday....... Have a nice day......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANNYOFSIX Posted July 17, 2012 Author #20 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks labatsman..........I will go to ports of call - I really didn't think of that........I'm sure I will get some good info.......:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.