njfirstimer Posted July 3, 2007 #1 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I'm on the CP on 7/14 and was thinking of going to Horseshoe Bay. I read stories that it's usually unbelievably crowded. I'd really would like to go there but I don't want to deal with crowds. Does anyone tell me about their experience there? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&F Posted July 3, 2007 #2 Share Posted July 3, 2007 It depends on how many ships are in port. We have never felt uncomfortable there and I don't like too many people around. It is a beautiful beach. You should definitely go! F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frofro Posted July 3, 2007 #3 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I'm on the CP on 7/14 and was thinking of going to Horseshoe Bay. I read stories that it's usually unbelievably crowded. I'd really would like to go there but I don't want to deal with crowds. Does anyone tell me about their experience there? Thanks I'm on the CP on 7/14 too, I plan on going to Horseshoe first thing... I hear it's less crowded earlier on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espmass Posted July 3, 2007 #4 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Horseshoe Bay is unbelievably beautiful and well worth going to even when it's crowded. We usually go early in the day so it's usually less crowded when we're there. By the time we leave in early afternoon, it's crowded but there's always enough room. I have never felt uncomfortable from the crowds there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynbar Posted July 3, 2007 #5 Share Posted July 3, 2007 We were on the Crown last summer. Yes, Horseshoe Bay was crowded, but it is a beautiful beach and the crowds did not ruin our visit in any way. I would definitely recommend a visit there. We took the bus and it was no problem at all (actually, we bought an all day pass, started with the ferry over to Hamilton and then got on the bus to Horseshoe.) Here's a link to our webshots: http://travel.webshots.com/album/553881761QUitsd?start=0. Pictures 14-21 are of Horseshoe Bay. We were traveling with DD, and I was so busy taking pictures that I didn't make it into too many!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorJo Posted July 3, 2007 #6 Share Posted July 3, 2007 We went to Horseshoe Bay when there were three ships in port. We set out around 9 in the morning and it only got a little crowded after noon. If you go early enough you can probably find a more secluded spot among the rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billet Posted July 3, 2007 #7 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Horseshoe Bay on a busy day.... The crowded part tends to be near the western end (the entrance) if you go halfway down the beach it is rarely crowded. If you go expoloring and walk east there are some beautiful bays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtulipe Posted July 3, 2007 #8 Share Posted July 3, 2007 If there are many ships in port, try going to John Smith Bay beach which is just south of Harrington Sound on bus route 1. It is just as nice as Horseshoe Bay (pink sand, size etc.) and has some small caves at it's west end to explore and for kids to play in. It is where the locals go to avoid the tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njfirstimer Posted July 4, 2007 Author #9 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Thanks everyone for your reply's. Hey FroFro!!! I'll be the guy in the speedo and the beer belly on 7/16. LOL Stop by and say hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbojamp Posted July 4, 2007 #10 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Even when the main part of the beach is crowded, you can always walk to the left and find a lot of secluded private beach areas. It is my favorite beach in all the world (of those that I've seen so far, anyway)! You should absolutely go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachgirl 2 Posted July 8, 2007 #11 Share Posted July 8, 2007 We are going on the CP on 8/10-Does anyone know if the buses that take you to Horseshoe Bay follow their same schedule to the beach on a Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashes6870 Posted July 8, 2007 #12 Share Posted July 8, 2007 How easy is it to get a taxi and what is the fare to Hamilton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerteacher Posted July 8, 2007 #13 Share Posted July 8, 2007 We just got back from teh NCL crown today. I wouldn't miss horseshoe bay. It was crowded but not not where you coulnd't find a place to sit or move around. We took a cab from the pier. It was about $ 15 eaach way. Thje cab can fit up to six people. We tried to get the bus but you had to have exact change and found it easier to cab it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgrist Posted July 8, 2007 #14 Share Posted July 8, 2007 We just got back from teh NCL crown today. I wouldn't miss horseshoe bay. It was crowded but not not where you coulnd't find a place to sit or move around. We took a cab from the pier. It was about $ 15 eaach way. Thje cab can fit up to six people. We tried to get the bus but you had to have exact change and found it easier to cab it! Where did you take the cab from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frofro Posted July 9, 2007 #15 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thanks everyone for your reply's. Hey FroFro!!! I'll be the guy in the speedo and the beer belly on 7/16. LOL Stop by and say hello. I will! :) I'm a NJ 1st timer too :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetocruise99 Posted July 10, 2007 #16 Share Posted July 10, 2007 When we went to Horseshoe Bay in June, we were practically the only people there. For a while we had to entire beach area to ourselves. The best thing to do is go early to beat the crowds. I didn't realize at the time how lucky we were! Here are some photos. http://www.familytravelfun.com/horseshoe-bay-bermuda-picture.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddoll Posted July 10, 2007 #17 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Great pictures! Aren't you lucky to have it to yourselves? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripcurl2151 Posted July 10, 2007 #18 Share Posted July 10, 2007 i notice a lot of people are saying to get there early to beat the crowds. you could also get there a little later after the crowds. we got there around 3:00 and it was a little crowded, but most people were gone by 5:00 even though it's still really nice out till like 7:00. and like they said, if it is too crowded, just keep walking to the left through the rocks and there are plenty of little, secluded beaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annefran Posted July 10, 2007 #19 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I heard you can rent chairs and umbrellas for the day. Plus there's concension stand selling food and beverages. Is that correct? Would you all know the prices? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerteacher Posted July 10, 2007 #20 Share Posted July 10, 2007 We took the cab from the peir at Hamilton. The food was about $5.0o for each thing you ordered. They had fries. burgers, chicken fingers. They also had really good rum drinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legalgal Posted July 10, 2007 #21 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I think crowded is pretty relative b/c when we went in June 2002, people were complaining on the way back about how "crowded" Horseshoe Bay was. Well, DH and I kinda looked at each other and wondered if they were at the same beach as us b/c it was not crowded, by our standards. We are used the beaches in NJ and those are crowded! Just walk away from the entrance and it's practically deserted!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted July 11, 2007 #22 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I heard you can rent chairs and umbrellas for the day. Plus there's concension stand selling food and beverages. Is that correct? Would you all know the prices? Thanks! Prices for what? The chairs are $10 plus a $5 deposit you get back when you return the chair. Umbrellas also rent for $10 plus a $5 deposit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annefran Posted July 11, 2007 #23 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Prices for what? The chairs are $10 plus a $5 deposit you get back when you return the chair. Umbrellas also rent for $10 plus a $5 deposit. Thanks Charles, exactly the info I was looking. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney86 Posted July 13, 2007 #24 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Just getting back from Bermuda.. We arrived at Horseshoe Beach around 9:45 am and stayed until 11:30 it was kinda overcast but still nice. We had the beach to ourselves, I counted 8 people when we got there. It was SO nice! I highly recommend it!!!!! The only reason we left it started to rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideways2 Posted July 17, 2007 #25 Share Posted July 17, 2007 We go to Horseshoe Bay every time we visit Bermuda and have learned that it is better to go in the morning as the crowds start forming around midday. If it looks crowded when you get there, keep walking down to the left; the crowds thin out the farther you get from the entrance. And, yes, the sand really is pink and oh so soft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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