Legend -- Bermuda

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clarkwgriswald

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I'm amazed by how well you folks have your trip put together.

Any tips for us. Second cruise, first to bermuda. Traveling in mid-May on Carnival Legend. Arrive Dockyard 4:30 p.m. Thurs and Depart 2 p.m. Sat.

We'd like to get two beach trips in. Leaning toward going to Horseshoe on Friday, and one of the smaller beaches, hopefully closer to the dockyard, on Sat.

If you care to offer your advice, here are some random questions:

1.) What beach should we go to on our 1/2 day Saturday. From the few things I've seen & read, I'm leaning toward Chaplin beach, Church Beach, or Southbay (??) beach very near the dockyard. ANyone suggest one of those over the other, or another beach altogether?

2.) What should we expect to pay for a cab ride from Dockyard to Horseshoe?

3.) If we're scheduyled to leave Sat at 2 p.m., how late do we DARE stay at the beach if we want to be CERTAIN we are back on board by 1:15 p.m.

4.) We'll spend our first (and arraival) eveneing at the Dockyard. Any tips, thoughts, suggestion on good eating & drinking establishments? (EXTRA points for tips that include a sunset veiw from the bar!)

5.) Are we making a BIG mistake not taking the ferry over to Hamilton? If it's something we should REALLY do, we could do it after the trip to Horshoe Beach on Friday. (Keep in mind, I have a feeling we'll be cruising to Bermuda again...so we could always wait to see Hamilton and/or St. George then.)

Thanks a BUNCH for any tips you'd like to share.
 
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jcb-mommy

Guest
Hello Clark -

I've been to Bermuda twice so far, and I must say that it is one of my favorite locations.

Both times I docked in St. George and Hamilton. I think Tabacco Bay is very pretty, but it is also very crowded and one of the most comercial of the beaches. I like horeshoe bay a lot and Fort St. Catherine's beach (not sure if that's the name).

Ask your waiters and stewards too....they know all the secluded spots.

Both times we were there we rented scooters. I will do this every time I go. The Island is small and you can tour the entire Island at your leisure and stop at what ever beach you fancy. If you don't like one, go to another. (Just remember that they drive on the opposite side of the road from us here in the states).

Food in Bermuda is VERY expensive. A sandwich and a ice tea will set you back around $12-15 dollars per person. We stick to eating on the ship. With the scooters we come and go as we please.

The have a street carnival in Hamilton on Thursdays (I think it's Thursday). It's pretty cool. Some local talent.

You don't get bombarded in Bermuda with people selling stuff to you as much as you do on other islands.

The Horsedrawn carriage rides are fun and informative also. I can't offer much in the way of taxis or other transportation since I have not use it.

Hope this was helpful. Have a terrific time.
 
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anna

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Clark, I'll be on the Legend with you!!! I've sailed twice to Bermuda and docked at the dockyard. Took the bus to Hamilton once. Mostly shopping, a quaint city but everything can be purchased at the Dockyard which is a neat area itself. It was used 100+ years ago for the Royal navy. Last time we were there, the Brittania (queen's yacht) was there. Neat to see. Rented scooters before but won't be doing that this trip due to accident with fractures (still had fun). Must see Horseshoe bay. There are beaches closer to the dockyard, don't remember the names. Basically you just head toward to ocean and you find a beach. Cute little inn near the dockyard, don't remember the name either but very British with a tropical flair. The island is very small, you can see it in a day. Bus passes avail. I'm sure you can make a deal with a cabbie to take you around. Bermuda is probably the prettiest island I've been to, the cleanest too. See you May 6th!!!!
 
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CruiseColl

Guest
Clark...love your name by the way.....

I happen to have my new Frommer's Bermuda 2003 guide right here by my side,
This is what it says:

Getting Around,
By Taxi..." Dozens of Taxi's roam the island, and vitually every hotel, restaurant, and shop is happy to call one for you. The hourle charge is $30 for one to four passengers. A luxury tour van accomodating up to six passengers costs $42 an hour. If you want to use one for a sightseeing tour, the minimum is three hours."

There is also good information on Buses. Apparently there are routes that cover basically anywhere you want to go. This is what frommer's says..."Bermuda is divided into 14 zones of about 2 miles each. The regular cash fare for up to three zones is $2.50. For more than three zones it is $4. Children 5-16 pay $1 for all zones: children under 5 ride free. Note: You must have the exact change or tokens ready to deposit in the fare box as you board the bus. Drivers do not make change or accept bills."....." You can purchase tokens at branch post offices or at the Central Bus Terminal on Washington Street in the city of Hamilton, where all routes, except route 6, begin and end."....." If you plan to travel a lot, you might want to purchase a booklet of 15 tickets. A booklet of 14-zone tickets cost $25.50; of 3-zone tickets, $16. For children, 15 tickets cost $7, regardless of the numer of zones. You can buy the booklets at post offices or the central bus terminal. You can also purchase passes that allow travel for 1 day to 1 month. A 1-day pass costs $11, a 1-week pass costs $36, and a 1-month pass is $45."

Also check out bermudas website: www bermudatourism.com
There is a link on that site to find out more about transportation.

Happy Cruising!!
 
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