ALSEAU Posted June 15, 2007 Author #51 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Thanks Charles4515 we are going to cross that off our list for this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALSEAU Posted June 19, 2007 Author #52 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Using a bus/sea pass what is the best way to get to the Botanical Gardens from Hamilton and what else is nearby worth seeing while there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ookpik Posted June 22, 2007 #53 Share Posted June 22, 2007 A lot of positive posts about the Swizzle Inn, is it the rum swizzle drink or the atmosphere that makes the experience one to remember? Both! Cheers!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan-M Posted June 23, 2007 #54 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Using a bus/sea pass what is the best way to get to the Botanical Gardens from Hamilton and what else is nearby worth seeing while there? Hi Al, To get to the gardens, pls. see my earlier post in this thread (#11). It is in a mostly residential area, so I don't think there are additional attractions close by. However, on the gardens property is the 'official residence' of the Premier: http://www.bermuda4u.com/Attractions/bermuda_attractions_camden.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALSEAU Posted June 23, 2007 Author #55 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Susan-M I apologize for asking something that you already answered pretty clearly. I have gotten a lot of information and directions to get to places from different threads. The problem for me has been sometimes people don't state which port they are starting from. So I have gotten confused at times. Obviously that wasn't the case in your response. I must have been looking at someone else's post when I felt I needed clarification.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan-M Posted June 23, 2007 #56 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Susan-M I apologize for asking something that you already answered pretty clearly. Hi Al, No need to apologize .... it's a lot of information to absorb and this thread is now into page 3 ..... and I'm sure I've asked some questions on CC more than once. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Academy4 Posted June 29, 2007 #57 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Where does the Caribbean Princess dock? Is it far from the dolphin encounter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALSEAU Posted July 4, 2007 Author #58 Share Posted July 4, 2007 How long does it take to walk to this area from the St. George dock? Is there convenient transportation back? If so what is it, how close to the park and what is the approximate cost? Would it be better to take transportation there and walk back? Is a walk there and a walk back a painless thing to do in terms of time and energy? In other words I do not want to spend half a day just to do this one thing. I have read some threads that suggest that a lot of interesting sight seeing can be done while walking there. My concern is if we make multiple stops on the way there having the energy to walk back. Thanks for any input on this!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaNC Posted July 5, 2007 #59 Share Posted July 5, 2007 It's about a mile walk...just ask anyone how to get to Cut Road. You'll walk straight to the little Fort where you entered the cut to St. George...take about 10 min to take some pictures there then turn onto the road that runs along the coast until you see a rather large Battery building and then a sign that says Alexandra Battery Park. It's a small beach and we only stayed there about 45 minutes. If it is low tide, there is a beach cave on the right hand side where you can collect a lot of glass. When we were there it was too precarious to climb down to the cave as it was not low tide so we just picked some up on the beach wall. The whole trip should take about 1 1/2 hours including the walk. We enjoyed it but it is not a big deal unless you like beach glass like I do and want to get out of the town and see a bit of where the people live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALSEAU Posted July 5, 2007 Author #60 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Thanks Sheila my DW insists that this is one place she wants to visit when we are in Bermuda. Like you she has read about it on one of the CC threads and wants to collect some glass. Just trying to figure out the best way to get there and back. Sounds like walking is not a big deal and can be pleasant. The only thing left is to figure out where we are going to find the times for high and low tides. She wants to be sure we are there at low tide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minoushka Posted July 10, 2007 #61 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Definitely go snorkeling at Tobacco Bay and not too far walk to Achilles BAy Lovely site fish and rock formation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdaguy Posted July 10, 2007 #62 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I am reading that this excursion has been suspended by ownership. Shut down sometime in May of this year. Anybody know why? the company that ran the don't stop the carnival has gone bankrupt and is currently in liquidation. anyone wanna buy some picnic benches and a huge bbq? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALSEAU Posted July 11, 2007 Author #63 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Thanks bdaguy for the info. This seemed to have been a popular tour for a lot of Bermuda cruisers. Obviously not popular enough or the money was mismanaged. My DW came up with a link where we can get the tide-time information. http://www.bermudaweather.bm/marine.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNABBNA2 Posted July 16, 2007 #64 Share Posted July 16, 2007 If you like the beach Horseshoe Bay is the way to go!! we have taken 2 cruises to Bermuda & this was one of the highlights of our trip each time. We have also collected Sea Glass -- fun & nice momentos to bring home. This was fun to do with our children. I have a collection in a glass from the ship. Anything you do there will be wonderful. It is definitely one of the most beautiful places on earth. Enjoy your trip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Got2Cruise Posted July 16, 2007 #65 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Definitely go snorkeling at Tobacco Bay and not too far walk to Achilles BAy Lovely site fish and rock formation I find Tobacco Bay too crowded. There is fabulous snorkeling at Horseshoe Bay also, just go into one of the little coves and snorkel near the rocks. It is paradise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALSEAU Posted July 21, 2007 Author #66 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Are Tobacco Bay and St. Catherine Beach within a short walking distance from King's Square in St. George or do you suggest using transportation to them? Since our main goal is to sightsee as much as we can on Bermuda we probably will not want to swim but we would like to see as many beaches as possible this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted July 21, 2007 #67 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Are Tobacco Bay and St. Catherine Beach within a short walking distance from King's Square in St. George or do you suggest using transportation to them? Since our main goal is to sightsee as much as we can on Bermuda we probably will not want to swim but we would like to see as many beaches as possible this trip. I have walked it several times and found it to be a reasonable walk. About 15 to 20 minutes. I have also taken a taxi to Tabacco Bay several times. The taxi rate runs about $6.75 from the dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackieboy Posted July 22, 2007 #68 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Hi! First of all you are going to possibly my favorite cruise destination. One thing that I thought was great to do was to take a horse and carriage ride down South Shore Road. It is a great way to see many of Bermuda's stately homes. If your ship is docking a King's Wharf, make sure that if you take a ferry to Hamilton, you get on a direct ferry, because if not, you could almost double your travel time, and although it is a beautiful ferry ride, if you only have a day, you don't want to waste time in transit. I hope this helps. Regards and happy cruising! Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesie Posted July 25, 2007 #69 Share Posted July 25, 2007 What about Sunday , we'll be there 8/26 i heard alot of theings are closed on Sunday?! I'm sure the beach cannot be closed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compumom Posted July 26, 2007 #70 Share Posted July 26, 2007 My DD is dying to swim with the dolphins. Has anyone done this in Bermuda, and is it worth it? Also, thanks for all this information! This will be our first trip to Bermuda and we are so excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillaFee Posted July 29, 2007 #71 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Does anyone know if there is a bar on Horseshoe Bay? It would be nice to have a bloody mary if we're there really early. :D It looks gorgeous!! Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdis Posted July 30, 2007 #72 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Does anyone know if there is a bar on Horseshoe Bay? It would be nice to have a bloody mary if we're there really early. :D It looks gorgeous!!Laura There were drinks available....we had beers and rum swizzles...I'm not sure what else was available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillaFee Posted July 30, 2007 #73 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Thanks! That's all I needed to hear! :D Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALSEAU Posted August 4, 2007 Author #74 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Does anyone know what the current cost of the Segway Tour is?? Can a tour it be set up by the internet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdaguy Posted August 5, 2007 #75 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Does anyone know what the current cost of the Segway Tour is?? Can a tour it be set up by the internet? http://www.bermuda.com/activities/segwaytours/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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