1st time our family is cruising! Tips for NCL excursions.

[Bestfaceforward]

We are taking our first large-scale cruise (we have done some live aboards pre-kids 🤣) and our first time in Bermuda. We are taking Norwegian Cruise Line's Prima in 10 days (4/2-4/9)! We have our heart set on the night time Bermuda Triangle excursion. Can anyone recommend another day snorkeling excursion with the kids? They are 5 and 8 and new to snorkeling. We prefer snorkeling from shore when able. We were looking at the Caves & Waves  or Restless Naive Catamaran Sail & Snorkel or Glass-Bottom Boat & Snorkel Tour. Wish they were longer, we'd love to be out the whole day!

 

Also can anyone recommend dining reservations we should make ahead of time? Maybe a place or two the kids will be impressed with. 

 

Or any other reservations we should make now? Does the Kids Club fill up? 

 

Also do we need to book a transfer to Horseshoe Bay Beach transfer ahead of time? I was thinking there would be locals queing up for transfers when we got off the boat for cheaper. 

 

Thanks!

[Charles4515]

1 hour ago, Bestfaceforward said:

 

Also do we need to book a transfer to Horseshoe Bay Beach transfer ahead of time? I was thinking there would be locals queing up for transfers when we got off the boat for cheaper. 

There are minibus shuttles to Horseshoe Bay when you get off the ship that cost $7 pp each way. Or take a taxi for $32 each way. That is for the taxi not per person. Still cheaper than the NCL transfer. 
 

For your 5 and 8 year old who are new to snorkeling I recommend Tobacco Bay. Shallow with a reef, no surf, and very good for beginners. Take the free NCL ferry to St. George’s. Tobacco Bay is about a 20 minute walk or a $10 taxi ride. 

 

 

Edited March 23, 2023 by Charles4515