geneology Posted July 20, 2009 #1 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Does anyone know how long it takes to go from the town of St George - say from town hall - to the Swizzle Inn in Baileys Bay? How do I get there? Is this too much for one day? We are docked in Kings Wharf. Going on the 7AM horseback riding tour. I would like to get an early ferry (9:30ish) from Kings Wharf to St George. Find a horse and carriage ride for family of six. (Do I need to pre book this?) Go to Swizzle Inn for Lunch -- Go to St Catherine’s Beach to snorkel - Take Ferry back to Kings Wharf -- shower change and go on 8PM NCL glass bottom boat excursion. I tend to want to do it all and my DH says I ruin the vacation by wanting to do it all. I just don’t know if we will ever get back to Bermuda again and I want to know I saw as much as possible. I only have 2.5 days in Bermuda and I want to experience what is most important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Steve Posted July 20, 2009 #2 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Best to take one of Bermuda's famed pink buses from St. George to the Swizzle. It's about a 10-15 minute ride (you'll make a stop at the airport). If this is your first visit to Bermuda, I highly recommend some time at scenic Horseshoe Bay. It sounds like you're taking the Spicelands ride (we did the beach ride and it was THE best). Horseshoe Bay is a quick cab ride from Spicelands and you'll arrive early before the big crowds. Good luck with your planning! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneology Posted July 20, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Best to take one of Bermuda's famed pink buses from St. George to the Swizzle. It's about a 10-15 minute ride (you'll make a stop at the airport). If this is your first visit to Bermuda, I highly recommend some time at scenic Horseshoe Bay. It sounds like you're taking the Spicelands ride (we did the beach ride and it was THE best). Horseshoe Bay is a quick cab ride from Spicelands and you'll arrive early before the big crowds. Good luck with your planning! :) We are taking the Spiceland ride. We dock on wednesday - then we are going to Gibbs Lighthouse and Horseshoe Bay and the street fair in Hamilton that night. Then my post is Thursday. Friday we will either go back to Horseshoe bay or if they want to snorkel again go to snorkel park and end with some shopping in Kings Wharf. My DH always says I over schedule and that is what I am trying to advoid. I like to see as much as possible!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegabay Posted July 20, 2009 #4 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I'm fairly young, married, no kids & I like to do a lot too but that sounds like A LOT!!! If I were you, how about staying in St. George for lunch going to the Swizzle in another time. Isn't Swizzle more in the middle of the island? Does anyone know how long it takes to go from the town of St George - say from town hall - to the Swizzle Inn in Baileys Bay? How do I get there? Is this too much for one day? We are docked in Kings Wharf. Going on the 7AM horseback riding tour. I would like to get an early ferry (9:30ish) from Kings Wharf to St George. Find a horse and carriage ride for family of six. (Do I need to pre book this?) Go to Swizzle Inn for Lunch -- Go to St Catherine’s Beach to snorkel - Take Ferry back to Kings Wharf -- shower change and go on 8PM NCL glass bottom boat excursion. I tend to want to do it all and my DH says I ruin the vacation by wanting to do it all. I just don’t know if we will ever get back to Bermuda again and I want to know I saw as much as possible. I only have 2.5 days in Bermuda and I want to experience what is most important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzCruiseGurl Posted July 20, 2009 #5 Share Posted July 20, 2009 We are taking the Spiceland ride. We dock on wednesday - then we are going to Gibbs Lighthouse and Horseshoe Bay and the street fair in Hamilton that night. Then my post is Thursday. Friday we will either go back to Horseshoe bay or if they want to snorkel again go to snorkel park and end with some shopping in Kings Wharf. My DH always says I over schedule and that is what I am trying to advoid. I like to see as much as possible!! What is the Spiceland ride?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted July 20, 2009 #6 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Ivroberts asked: ...What is the Spiceland ride??... horseback riding tour link: http://www.spicelandsriding.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneology Posted July 21, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I'm fairly young, married, no kids & I like to do a lot too but that sounds like A LOT!!! If I were you, how about staying in St. George for lunch going to the Swizzle in another time. Isn't Swizzle more in the middle of the island? Swizzle Inn is approx. a 15 min bus ride from St George. I think that is what we are scratching off of the list. We are traveling with 28 family members and everyone wants to do the glass bottom boat tour so we couldnt say no. That is what really messed up our plans. Originally intended to spend as much time as we wanted after lunch at the beach - then head back to the ship and relax the rest of the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneology Posted July 21, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted July 21, 2009 What is the Spiceland ride?? Horse back riding that goes through the dunes along the beach. We were told the 7AM tour will actually go down onto the beach and that is what the kids really wanted to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnmrlk Posted July 25, 2009 #9 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hi there, I was intrigued by the riding tour as this was something I would be interested in doing - we are on the Dawn to Bermuda and will be docked at the dockyards so I am not sure if you are closer to to the stable than I - but - anyhow - is there a bus or ferry that gets you to the stable early enough for the tour, do you have to take a cab from where the ferry/bus drops you off?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms belp Posted July 26, 2009 #10 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Yesterday on the main NCL message board some posters said that the glass bottom boat excursion was not worth the time or the money. Having never been to Bermuda, I can't say. Just relaying the information. They said they were very disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted July 26, 2009 #11 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Jnmrlk wrote & asked:……. I was intrigued by the riding tour as this was something I would be interested in doing ……..will be docked at the dockyards ……….bus or ferry that gets you to the stable early enough for the tour, do you have to take a cab from where the ferry/bus drops you off??… Take a route #8 bus from the Dockyard. Schedule for – Weekdays, start at 6:35AM then every 30 minutes thereafter; Saturday , start at 7:35AM; Sunday, 9:35AM. My guesstimate for travel time is 25-30 minutes. You can walk from where the bus drops you off. When boarding the bus, greet the driver and inform him of your destination and be sure to thank him when leaving the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnmrlk Posted July 27, 2009 #12 Share Posted July 27, 2009 for the info - I have been reminding my teenagers about their manners everyday (and will for the next 34 days) until we cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noydouask Posted July 27, 2009 #13 Share Posted July 27, 2009 We are taking the Spiceland ride. We dock on wednesday - then we are going to Gibbs Lighthouse and Horseshoe Bay and the street fair in Hamilton that night. Then my post is Thursday. Friday we will either go back to Horseshoe bay or if they want to snorkel again go to snorkel park and end with some shopping in Kings Wharf. My DH always says I over schedule and that is what I am trying to advoid. I like to see as much as possible!! Last Wednesday the Hamilton street fair was crazy and the pushed us back and forth about the ferry back so we got a taxi who said about $35 and it was $52 worth it because the kids had a long day. Enjoy your trip........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneology Posted July 28, 2009 Author #14 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Hi there, I was intrigued by the riding tour as this was something I would be interested in doing - we are on the Dawn to Bermuda and will be docked at the dockyards so I am not sure if you are closer to to the stable than I - but - anyhow - is there a bus or ferry that gets you to the stable early enough for the tour, do you have to take a cab from where the ferry/bus drops you off?? We are going in the Dawn as well. We were told by spicelands that we will need to hire a cab - as the bus does not run that early in the morning. They told us it would take about 30 min to go from the dockyard to the stables. If you do not go on the 7AM tour you can take a bus to the stable. We have not booked the cab yet as my DH says we can do that on the ship or when we arrive in Bermuda. This makes me nervous as I like to have everything set up first. :cool: If you are interested in the early ride book ASAP as we were told that is the ride that fills up first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted July 28, 2009 #15 Share Posted July 28, 2009 We are going in the Dawn as well. We were told by spicelands that we will need to hire a cab - as the bus does not run that early in the morning. They told us it would take about 30 min to go from the dockyard to the stables. If you do not go on the 7AM tour you can take a bus to the stable. We have not booked the cab yet as my DH says we can do that on the ship or when we arrive in Bermuda. This makes me nervous as I like to have everything set up first. :cool: If you are interested in the early ride book ASAP as we were told that is the ride that fills up first. FYI, you will not be able to book a cab while on the ship, and that early in the morning there may not be a large number of cabs just waiting at the pier for customers. Perhaps someone can recommend a taxi company that will take an advance reservation and have a car waiting for you at the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted July 28, 2009 #16 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Where's Philly Steve? He did the Spiceland ride last year, booked it direct and Spicelands arrranged the cab for him since the ride was early. I would ask Spiceland if they would book the cab for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnmrlk Posted July 29, 2009 #17 Share Posted July 29, 2009 We are going in the Dawn as well. We were told by spicelands that we will need to hire a cab - as the bus does not run that early in the morning. They told us it would take about 30 min to go from the dockyard to the stables. If you do not go on the 7AM tour you can take a bus to the stable. We have not booked the cab yet as my DH says we can do that on the ship or when we arrive in Bermuda. This makes me nervous as I like to have everything set up first. :cool: If you are interested in the early ride book ASAP as we were told that is the ride that fills up first. Shame we are not cruising the same time - we could have shared a cab and both saved $$ !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tears Posted July 30, 2009 #18 Share Posted July 30, 2009 My husband and I took the morning ride in June as we were on the Dawn also. Spicelands gave us the name of a cab driver who we contacted ahead of time to pick us up at 6am as they told us to arrive by 6:30 for the 7:00am ride. We took a bus back to the ship after the ride without any problem. The morning ride was wonderful. We did walk along the beaches and it was only the two of us with the guide. It was one of the highlights of our trip along with the Hartley Helmet Dive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Steve Posted July 31, 2009 #19 Share Posted July 31, 2009 The taxi driver Spicelands arranged for us last year was top notch. A native "Onion," he served as an early morning guide and also told us about his hobby of racing vintage cars. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneology Posted August 2, 2009 Author #20 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Shame we are not cruising the same time - we could have shared a cab and both saved $$ !! LOL - I agree!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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