Heathermcgrath Posted August 29, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Hello all, My husband and I are sailing Oct 14-21 on the Norwegian Escape to Bermuda. He has been there before when he was much younger, I have never been there. Looking for suggestions - places to see - things to do for early to mid 20s. Just from doing our own research - we have thought about visiting the pink sand beaches, Horseshoe Bay for a day, and would like to visit Hamilton..... but would love to hear what is worth it to see/what is not worth it with just 3 days docked. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 29, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Hello all,My husband and I are sailing Oct 14-21 on the Norwegian Escape to Bermuda. He has been there before when he was much younger, I have never been there. Looking for suggestions - places to see - things to do for early to mid 20s. Just from doing our own research - we have thought about visiting the pink sand beaches, Horseshoe Bay for a day, and would like to visit Hamilton..... but would love to hear what is worth it to see/what is not worth it with just 3 days docked. Thanks in advance! We have been to Bermuda 10 times .We love Hamilton . I would suggest that you call the Bermuda Tourist information office . They have a NYC office and an 800 number . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftycruiser27 Posted August 29, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I Just returned from Norwegian Escape Bermuda Cruise. 8/19-8/26 It really all depends on your energy level. Really a lot to do. So many gorgeous beaches. Definetly get an early start and Horseshoe Bay beach would be my first stop. 7 dollar bus pp from the pier takes you directly to the beach in 20 minutes. Small lagoon to the right is great for snorkeling. Then explore the small beaches to the left away from the crowds. Couple of hours tops. Then catch a taxi to Hamilton. Shop, walk, buy then I believe u can catch the ferry back to the ship for dinner. 2nd day I would take free NCL ferry to St George (40 mins) and visit Tobacco Beach which is very close. Then take taxi or bus to Swizzle Inn which is near the Crystal Caves. Then stagger out and cab back to ferry. Back to ship. 3rd day Either early bus back to Horseshoe or stay close to ship and go to a place called Calico Jacks. You can swim, walk the plank, drink. Snorkel Park is just ok, near the ship, jet skis, kayak but imo not that great. Ok. Ask away if any questions about the ship or Bermuda. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted August 29, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Hello all,My husband and I are sailing Oct 14-21 on the Norwegian Escape to Bermuda. He has been there before when he was much younger, I have never been there. Looking for suggestions - places to see - things to do for early to mid 20s. Just from doing our own research - we have thought about visiting the pink sand beaches, Horseshoe Bay for a day, and would like to visit Hamilton..... but would love to hear what is worth it to see/what is not worth it with just 3 days docked. Thanks in advance! Here are some suggestions that you should consider doing: go to the beach, most popular - ; walk the beach path that connects 5 beaches, start at Warwick Bay, and end at Horseshoe Bay; climb Gibbs L/H (#7) near HSB, visit Fort Hamilton, and be sure to walk the moat; visit Bermuda Underwater Exploration Inst. (BUEI), Hamilton; for excitement, do cliff jumping/diving at Admiralty House Park; YouTube ; for something touristy, tour the caves; visit historical St George's, a UNESCO World Heritage Center; go off the beach snorkeling at (well protected), St George's; do a walking tour of St George's, to include the Unfinished Church and St Peter's Church; visit Fort St Catherine, St George's; go to Sessions House (Bermuda Parliament Building), (has dress code); visit the Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard; shop the Bermuda Craft Market, Dockyard there are gardens and nature reserves to visit, if you are into that stuff. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted August 30, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Thanks for including the links too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. Anne Posted August 31, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I Just returned from Norwegian Escape Bermuda Cruise. 8/19-8/26It really all depends on your energy level. Really a lot to do. So many gorgeous beaches. Definetly get an early start and Horseshoe Bay beach would be my first stop. 7 dollar bus pp from the pier takes you directly to the beach in 20 minutes. Small lagoon to the right is great for snorkeling. Then explore the small beaches to the left away from the crowds. Couple of hours tops. Then catch a taxi to Hamilton. Shop, walk, buy then I believe u can catch the ferry back to the ship for dinner. 2nd day I would take free NCL ferry to St George (40 mins) and visit Tobacco Beach which is very close. Then take taxi or bus to Swizzle Inn which is near the Crystal Caves. Then stagger out and cab back to ferry. Back to ship. 3rd day Either early bus back to Horseshoe or stay close to ship and go to a place called Calico Jacks. You can swim, walk the plank, drink. Snorkel Park is just ok, near the ship, jet skis, kayak but imo not that great. Ok. Ask away if any questions about the ship or Bermuda. Thank you! I'm following this, too as we go to Bermuda end of September. We have early 20s, too. We were thinking of a spa day (not all day) at one of the resorts. Do you recommend any? Want to have time for the beach, too. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftycruiser27 Posted September 1, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Sorry but I have not done a resort spa day. Sounds like fun. So much to do , so little time.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jember Posted September 1, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Just back yesterday. we went to Horseshoe Bay the first day. there are minibuses right outside the ship that take you there for $7pp each way. Second day we took the free NCL ferry to St. George then a minibus to Clearwater Beach, again $7pp. Clearwater was much less crowded then Tobacco Bay. Last day we toured the Fort at the Dockyard and just walked around that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadwaybaby123 Posted September 3, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I just got off The Summit To Bermuda. We saw the Norwegian Escape dock right behind us. You will dock at King's Wharf. There's port shopping right there, including Diamonds International and there's a Pandora store in the mall. To your right as you get off the ship is a beach called Snorkel Beach, which will cost you $5 each to get in. It's very rocky, especially if you enter the water on the fort side. Then you can also catch the Ferry to Hamilton, where they have a street festival every Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted September 3, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I just got off The Summit To Bermuda. We saw the Norwegian Escape dock right behind us. You will dock at King's Wharf. There's port shopping right there, including Diamonds International and there's a Pandora store in the mall. To your right as you get off the ship is a beach called Snorkel Beach, which will cost you $5 each to get in. It's very rocky, especially if you enter the water on the fort side. Then you can also catch the Ferry to Hamilton, where they have a street festival every Wednesday. The street festival in Hamiltion is over for this year. August 29 was the last Harbour Nights of 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marysue11 Posted September 7, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Any casinos in Bermuda? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted September 8, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Any casinos in Bermuda? Sent from my iPad using Forums There are no casinos in Bermuda. Casinos were approved in 2015 and a gaming commission was established but four years later still no casinos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted September 8, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Any casinos in Bermuda? Sent from my iPad using Forums No casinos in Bermuda but as long as they obtain the required license cruise ship casinos are permitted to be open starting at 9 pm through the wee hours of the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnvh Posted September 9, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Skip Horseshoe on Day 1, everyone rushes to Horseshoe as soon as the they get off the ship, and it gets crowded. Go on the second day and it'll be much more peaceful... We got there at noon on Day 2 and it wasn't crowded at all. It wasn't our favorite beach though... We really preferred Tobacco Bay. The water was glass-smooth, you could see fish everywhere, it had all the amenities you'd need, including Wi-Fi if you had someone along who didn't want to be in the water. The beach itself is much smaller, but being in the water there was SUPER relaxing. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted September 9, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Skip Horseshoe on Day 1, everyone rushes to Horseshoe as soon as the they get off the ship, and it gets crowded. Go on the second day and it'll be much more peaceful... We got there at noon on Day 2 and it wasn't crowded at all. It wasn't our favorite beach though... We really preferred Tobacco Bay. The water was glass-smooth, you could see fish everywhere, it had all the amenities you'd need, including Wi-Fi if you had someone along who didn't want to be in the water. The beach itself is much smaller, but being in the water there was SUPER relaxing. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app I don’t think the order matters that much but my strategy is to go to Horseshoe the first day and St.George's the second day so I don’t have to rush off the ship to catch and line up for the ferry. I personally prefer Horseshoe and usually only stay at Tobacco a couple of hours to snorkel because I don’t find the music and water activities there relaxing. At Horseshoe I don’t confine myself to the area near the facilities, I locate at the other end which is not crowded and I like to wonder the beaches and coves to the east. I also go to Horseshoe the third day since I am not worried about getting back on time. I go early and know when to leave Horseshoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjtravelnews Posted September 10, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Here are some suggestions that you should consider doing: go to the beach, most popular - ; walk the beach path that connects 5 beaches, start at Warwick Bay, and end at Horseshoe Bay; climb Gibbs L/H (#7) near HSB, visit Fort Hamilton, and be sure to walk the moat; visit Bermuda Underwater Exploration Inst. (BUEI), Hamilton; for excitement, do cliff jumping/diving at Admiralty House Park; YouTube ; for something touristy, tour the caves; visit historical St George's, a UNESCO World Heritage Center; go off the beach snorkeling at (well protected), St George's; do a walking tour of St George's, to include the Unfinished Church and St Peter's Church; visit Fort St Catherine, St George's; go to Sessions House (Bermuda Parliament Building), (has dress code); visit the Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard; shop the Bermuda Craft Market, Dockyard there are gardens and nature reserves to visit, if you are into that stuff. SBtS Thanks so much for posting all the suggestions. We have been to Bermuda several times and have done much of them and they are great options. One question for you - how far is the walk from Horseshoe Bay to Warwick Bay? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted September 10, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Thanks so much for posting all the suggestions. We have been to Bermuda several times and have done much of them and they are great options. One question for you - how far is the walk from Horseshoe Bay to Warwick Bay? Thanks again! The straight line distance from the east end of Horseshoe Bay to the west end Warwick Long Bay Beach is just under a ½ mile, but the paths are not straight and what you do at each cove you visit will add to the length of your walk. Plus you have to add the distance from the HSB parking area to the east end of HSB. That distance is about ⅓ mile added to the total length of the walk which are not just the beach paths . SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniebluemolly Posted September 10, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Hello all, My husband and I are sailing Oct 14-21 on the Norwegian Escape to Bermuda. He has been there before when he was much younger, I have never been there. Looking for suggestions - places to see - things to do for early to mid 20s. Just from doing our own research - we have thought about visiting the pink sand beaches, Horseshoe Bay for a day, and would like to visit Hamilton..... but would love to hear what is worth it to see/what is not worth it with just 3 days docked. Thanks in advance! Husband and I will be in Bermuda on board RC Anthem of the seas should arrive on Monday, Oct 15th. We have been to Bermuda's Royal Naval Dock yard 3 other times. Horseshoe Bay beach is awesome, Snorkeling (they pick you up right in the dockyard to take you out for a day of beautiful snorkeling on coral Reef, drinks and just relaxing with floaties in the water) Also,took a ferry into Hamilton for a day of shopping and lunch. There is a small beach right in the dockyard called "Snorkel Beach" it's a man-made beach not bad if you only have a few hours left before you sail and want to stay close by the ship. Also, liked the Frog & Onion restaurant right in the dockyard for some burgers and beers, as it was a nice break from all the fancy full meals onboard the ship. I think the Segway Dockyard tour is probably a waste of your time, I would venture out and see the island and enjoy the beautiful water. We are trying to decide what we want to do when we get there. Bon Voyage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted September 11, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 11, 2018 We rented a whaler (generic boat, not a real Whaler) from H2O Watersports. Nice time, driving around, feeding fish at the wreck, looking for turtles, anchoring and swimming in a couple of places. Larger write up in this section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geenafeena Posted September 13, 2018 #20 Share Posted September 13, 2018 i am on same cruise. its actually 1 1/2 days. we arrive in bermuda 6.. 6:30 p. m. Sent from my SM-G928V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richg35 Posted September 17, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I recommend going to Clearwater Beach. It's about an hour cab ride from the dockyard, but it's worth it. From Clearwater you can walk to Turtle Bay where yes, you can encounter sea turtles swimming around. And from there it's a short walk to the Cooper Island Nature Preserve, where there are also a bunch of beaches that are completely empty. Clearwater has a restaurant and bar and beach rentals. Both Clearwater and Turtle Bay have lifeguards. Horseshoe bay gets very crowded. If you like snorkeling, Jobson's Cove is great. Huge parrotfish and other varieties of fish to see there. (You must bring your own snorkeling gear). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted September 17, 2018 #22 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) I recommend going to Clearwater Beach. It's about an hour cab ride from the dockyard, but it's worth it. From Clearwater you can walk to Turtle Bay where yes, you can encounter sea turtles swimming around. And from there it's a short walk to the Cooper Island Nature Preserve, where there are also a bunch of beaches that are completely empty. Clearwater has a restaurant and bar and beach rentals. Both Clearwater and Turtle Bay have lifeguards. Horseshoe bay gets very crowded. If you like snorkeling, Jobson's Cove is great. Huge parrotfish and other varieties of fish to see there. (You must bring your own snorkeling gear). The taxi rate from the Dockyard to Clearwater is going to run about $75 plus tip to get there and another $75 plus tip to return for that hour cab. Some may not think it is worth it to spend over $150 to take a taxi to and from the Dockyard. I don’t. A less expensive option but more complicated way is to take the ferry to St. George’s and then either a taxi, a shuttle or a bus to Clearwater and back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited September 17, 2018 by Charles4515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babygirl722 Posted September 17, 2018 #23 Share Posted September 17, 2018 The taxi rate from the Dockyard to Clearwater is going to run about $75 plus tip to get there and another $75 plus tip to return for that hour cab. Some may not think it is worth it to spend over $150 to take a taxi to and from the Dockyard. I don’t. A less expensive option but more complicated way is to take the ferry to St. George’s and then either a taxi, a shuttle or a bus to Clearwater and back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This is really good to know. Thanks for the info. Any idea what a taxi will cost from St. George's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted September 18, 2018 #24 Share Posted September 18, 2018 This is really good to know. Thanks for the info. Any idea what a taxi will cost from St. George's? I would estimate $17 each way plus tip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted September 18, 2018 #25 Share Posted September 18, 2018 This is really good to know. Thanks for the info. Any idea what a taxi will cost from St. George's? The taxi fare would be about $17 plus tip for 1 to 4 paxs, Mon - Sat travel; about $25 for 5 to 7 paxs. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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