AFTerHour Posted June 25, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Looking to rent scooters in Bermuda and was wondering if anyone has rented from both Oleander and Elbow Beach and which they prefer? I see great reviews from both but my biggest issue is the wait. What is the best way to rent to avoid lines? Is 1 day considered 24 hours if we go from Noon to Noon and rent for 2 days? Is there pay to park at the beaches? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted June 25, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Unless you are an experienced scooter driver, please reconsider this plan. Bermuda roads are not like roads in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted June 25, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 25, 2017 You should check out the Bermuda port of call forum for this info: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=196 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted June 25, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Unless you are an experienced scooter driver, please reconsider this plan. Bermuda roads are not like roads in the US. I'm a very experienced cycle rider of over 30 years. After seeing the roads and the moped riders on Bermuda you couldn't pay me to ride one. I've seen too many people come back to the ship with bandages on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFTerHour Posted June 25, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I'm a very experienced cycle rider of over 30 years. After seeing the roads and the moped riders on Bermuda you couldn't pay me to ride one. I've seen too many people come back to the ship with bandages on Im glad you feel that way. One less person I have to wait in line with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcakes122 Posted June 25, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Im glad you feel that way. One less person I have to wait in line with. Please be careful and heed the advice others have posted. I heard today from a friend about a Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas passenger who was just killed on their first day in Bermuda on a rented scooter: http://q985online.com/brain-anderson-of-anderson-automotive-group-dies-in-motorcycle-accident/ His granddaughter survived and is ok. Prayers to this family on enduring such a tragedy. Sadly, even experienced US riders are not prepared for the narrow, winding Bermuda roads and steep hills - and the left-side of the road driving. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peachypooh Posted June 25, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Im glad you feel that way. One less person I have to wait in line with. I think the person talking about people hurting themselves is very accurate. If you are used to driving on the left side of the road and the combined weight of one or two riders is less than 300 pounds it might be OK. The scooters are underpowered for more weight than that in my opinion and even if you meet the two criteria there are lots of others who don't know what they are doing and will crash into you. That said, I have never had to wait more than 10 minutes to rent a scooter wherever you rent from so you are probably OK there. Please realize people are only trying to be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted June 25, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Looking to rent scooters in Bermuda and was wondering if anyone has rented from both Oleander and Elbow Beach and which they prefer? I see great reviews from both but my biggest issue is the wait.What is the best way to rent to avoid lines? Is 1 day considered 24 hours if we go from Noon to Noon and rent for 2 days? Is there pay to park at the beaches? If you wish to rent motor scooters, please read the post by member hamlettm, titled Should you rent a scooter in Bermuda. All the public beaches have free parking. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellsrus Posted June 25, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Just got back from the Bermuda cruise. Was advised by several local tour operators not to rent a scooter. Death/injury statistics are very scary. I chose not to roll the dice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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