Suggestions for evening activities in King's Wharf

[joyandjerry]

After six cancelled cruises and being stuck on a ship March 2020, just got off Enchantment of the Seas and can't wait for our May cruise to Bermuda. Hubby and I have never been to Bermuda. Two different cruises cancelled there, so third time's the charm? Only problem is that this is a day shorter, with only one overnight. Why on earth are they doing that? All that distance for just one day. We have $600 OBC and will use it for excursions and gratuities, to start.
 
Since it is from the OBC, we are taking the most expensive all inclusive island tour, with many of the main attractions, like the aquarium and cave. Any suggestions for what to do in the evening, late afternoon after excursion or the next morning before sailing? Not into drinking or shopping, and like walking and historical things. Want to try to do what we can as our time is limited. TIA.

 

 

[njhorseman]

Most of what's in the Dockyard involves shopping, eating and drinking.

 

For things historical I'd suggest you visit the National Museum of Bermuda, which is on the Dockyard grounds. I believe it's open only from 10 am to 5pm.

[Charles4515]

Bermuda Fun Golf is something to do in the evening that does not include drinking although it could 😀.....it is really good mini golf.

[outbackpaul]

I really enjoy Harbor Nights.  I haven't heard of the dates for that this year though.

[Charles4515]

3 minutes ago, outbackpaul said:

I really enjoy Harbor Nights.  I haven't heard of the dates for that this year though.

Dates have not been announced. 

[Laurab23]

I love visiting the National Museum of Bermuda. Dolphin Quest is on the grounds and I could sit there for hours just watching the dolphins. But it does close at 5.

 

Laura

[KristieB]

Harbour Nights is every Wednesday night from 7-10, according to the website. It is in Hamilton on Front Street. It's basically a block party with food, music, vendors, etc. 

[Charles4515]

5 hours ago, KristieB said:

Harbour Nights is every Wednesday night from 7-10, according to the website. It is in Hamilton on Front Street. It's basically a block party with food, music, vendors, etc. 

Only during summer months. In the past they would start having them sometime in May and end in late August. No dates announced yet for this year. 

[KristieB]

13 hours ago, Charles4515 said:

Only during summer months. In the past they would start having them sometime in May and end in late August. No dates announced yet for this year. 

Yeah, it just says April-September. You would think they would have it posted by now.

[Charles4515]

22 minutes ago, KristieB said:

Yeah, it just says April-September. You would think they would have it posted by now.

 

The dates have usually been announced at the last minute. They have even been changed within the season with the dates being extended or shortned. Harbour Nights is organized by the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce not the government or tourism authorities. It really is pretty much a local event that tourists attend. The chamber has to line up vendors, a band  and the Gombey dancers. It also is not a must do for cruise passengers especially since it is in Hamilton and only a few ships call there now. When we docked in Hamilton I always went. Went a few times from the Dockyard but probably won't ever go again from the Dockyard.  

Edited April 9, 2022 by Charles4515

[outbackpaul]

[joyandjerry]

Thanks, Paul. We will be there the end of May.