carnival03 Posted June 1, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Hi! We'll be in Bermuda next May for one day, 8:00 to 4:00 to be exact. I was wondering if it's feasible to try to visit both Horseshoe Bay in the morning and Hamilton in the afternoon, or vice versa. Probably would only need an hour in Hamilton (shopping), and about 4.5 hours of beach time. If this plan is feasible, what is the most economical and logical way about getting to both places. We've never been to Bermuda before and excited to experience all we can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted June 1, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Hi! We'll be in Bermuda next May for one day, 8:00 to 4:00 to be exact. I was wondering if it's feasible to try to visit both Horseshoe Bay in the morning and Hamilton in the afternoon, or vice versa. Probably would only need an hour in Hamilton (shopping), and about 4.5 hours of beach time. If this plan is feasible, what is the most economical and logical way about getting to both places. We've never been to Bermuda before and excited to experience all we can! Is that one day a Saturday? I suggest not doing both Hamilton and Horseshoe Bay on a one day port call. Either one or the other. I would do Horseshoe in the morning, taking a minibus there and back and leave an hour or so for shopping at the Dockyard at the end before your ship departs. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnival03 Posted June 1, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Is that one day a Saturday? I suggest not doing both Hamilton and Horseshoe Bay on a one day port call. Either one or the other. I would do Horseshoe in the morning, taking a minibus there and back and leave an hour or so for shopping at the Dockyard at the end before your ship departs. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk It is a Saturday, and from what I've researched, transportation can be limited on weekends. I understand where you're coming from and will probably do a plan similar to what you mentioned. What kind of shops are at the Dockyard? Also, is the minibus system separate from the Bermuda bus system? What is the typical cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton12321 Posted June 1, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 1, 2018 You can do it but might have to use a taxi to save time which will cost more than using public transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted June 1, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 1, 2018 It is a Saturday, and from what I've researched, transportation can be limited on weekends. I understand where you're coming from and will probably do a plan similar to what you mentioned. What kind of shops are at the Dockyard? Also, is the minibus system separate from the Bermuda bus system? What is the typical cost? The minibus costs $7 per person each way. It is a shared ride. You could also take a taxi. The minibuses are privately operated are seperate from the public bus system. A list of some of the shops is in the link below. Those are in the Clocktower Mall. There are other shops as well. One of my favorites is the Bermuda Craft Market. There is also a Glassworks which sells nice glass pieces. https://www.gotobermuda.com/article/bermuda-shopping-spree-the-clocktower-mall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnival03 Posted June 1, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted June 1, 2018 The minibus costs $7 per person each way. It is a shared ride. You could also take a taxi. The minibuses are privately operated are seperate from the public bus system. A list of some of the shops is in the link below. Those are in the Clocktower Mall. There are other shops as well. One of my favorites is the Bermuda Craft Market. There is also a Glassworks which sells nice glass pieces. https://www.gotobermuda.com/article/bermuda-shopping-spree-the-clocktower-mall Thanks for the info! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladyintheheights Posted July 12, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I will be in Bermuda in August, are minibuses always available and reliable on Saturday? Do they make the same stops and the public buses or is it a direct ride to Horseshoe bay? How long is the ride? Does anyone have a picture available of what they look like and where to catch one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted July 12, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I will be in Bermuda in August, are minibuses always available and reliable on Saturday? Do they make the same stops and the public buses or is it a direct ride to Horseshoe bay? How long is the ride? Does anyone have a picture available of what they look like and where to catch one? Mini-buses are available whenever a cruise ship is at the Dockyard. The mini-buses go directly to Horseshoe Bay. The ride takes about 25-30 minutes depending on local traffic. Here is a diagram of the Transportation Zone: Mini buses would be found at Zone 5 backed in the traffic island. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnival03 Posted July 13, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Thanks for the diagram! Very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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