KrazyKs Posted February 8, 2013 #601 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Just booked David Fox for a 5 hour tour. I am very excited. He got back to me right away, but did mention that he had been on vacation, so if he didn't get back to anyone timely you might want to try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpomes Posted February 8, 2013 #602 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Just booked full day tour with David. Can't wait to visit Bermuda and spend the day touring with him.:) Glad you were able to get in contact with him :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneD Posted February 20, 2013 #603 Share Posted February 20, 2013 We will be docking on a Sunday May 12 around 11:00am or so for 3 days and would like the 6 of us to walk off the ship and get a tour guide for about 3 hours. Can this type of activity be done without arranging in advance? Do we just walk up to a taxi (van size) that has blue flags on and ask for a 3 hour tour? What points of interest should we be able to see in that amount of time? Also does $150.00 sound about right for the 6 of us? Do the guides expect a tip and what would that be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted February 20, 2013 #604 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) We will be docking on a Sunday May 12 around 11:00am or so for 3 days and would like the 6 of us to walk off the ship and get a tour guide for about 3 hours. Can this type of activity be done without arranging in advance? Do we just walk up to a taxi (van size) that has blue flags on and ask for a 3 hour tour? What points of interest should we be able to see in that amount of time? Also does $150.00 sound about right for the 6 of us? Do the guides expect a tip and what would that be? By not reserving a taxi in advance you're not guaranteed there will be a Blue flag certified driver available at that time. The $40 per hour base rate is for 1-4 passengers. For 5-6 passengers, the fare is $55 per hour. If you want to get a good feel for the highlights of the island, I would expect to take longer than 3 hours, but that's also dependent on whether you just want to do a "drive by" or actually get out at key spots to see things up close. If the driver has done a good job, a tip would be customary. Probably at least $20...more if you've taken a longer tour. Edited February 20, 2013 by njhorseman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneD Posted February 20, 2013 #605 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) NJ, I was thinking mostly a drive by to the highlights and a drop off at St. Georges to take the ferry back from there. It will be a Sunday so I presume that there will be very little in the way of stores open so maybe a tour of 3 hours including a drive through St. Georges and Tobacco Bay would be a good idea for us to get the lay of the land. We would have the next day and a half to explore beaches and shop in Hamilton.saving the Dockyard for embarkation day. I think the ferry from St. Georges to the Dockyard runs on Sundays. Having been to Hamilton and the Dockyard before via ferry in and bus out I would like to see and hear about more of the island and my elderly Mom would have more of the feel of Bermuda, someplace she has always wanted to go. That Sunday would be Mother's Day and we would like to be back to the ship for dinner. Do you think that this would be possible in 3 hours or possibly 4? Also if anyone has a ferry schedule link I would appreciate it. Gene Edited February 20, 2013 by GeneD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted February 20, 2013 #606 Share Posted February 20, 2013 NJ, I was thinking mostly a drive by to the highlights and a drop off at St. Georges to take the ferry back from there. It will be a Sunday so I presume that there will be very little in the way of stores open so maybe a tour of 3 hours including a drive through St. Georges and Tobacco Bay would be a good idea for us to get the lay of the land. ......................... Based on the 2012 summer ferry schedule, the St George <> Dockyard ferry does not run on Sunday, but the could change in 2013. Won't know that until early April. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted February 20, 2013 #607 Share Posted February 20, 2013 NJ, I was thinking mostly a drive by to the highlights and a drop off at St. Georges to take the ferry back from there. It will be a Sunday so I presume that there will be very little in the way of stores open so maybe a tour of 3 hours including a drive through St. Georges and Tobacco Bay would be a good idea for us to get the lay of the land. We would have the next day and a half to explore beaches and shop in Hamilton.saving the Dockyard for embarkation day. I think the ferry from St. Georges to the Dockyard runs on Sundays. Having been to Hamilton and the Dockyard before via ferry in and bus out I would like to see and hear about more of the island and my elderly Mom would have more of the feel of Bermuda, someplace she has always wanted to go. That Sunday would be Mother's Day and we would like to be back to the ship for dinner. Do you think that this would be possible in 3 hours or possibly 4? Also if anyone has a ferry schedule link I would appreciate it. Gene There has been no weekend ferry service between Dockyard and St. George for several years, and although the summer schedule isn't posted yet (it will start in April) I doubt there will be any weekend service this year either, particularly on Sunday. You'll have to build in time for the drive back to Dockyard from St. George into your plans. Probably you could make some stops on the way to St. George and some on the way back. You can still do it in three or four hours, but you won't have a lot of time to linger in any one place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneD Posted February 20, 2013 #608 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Sailbad and NJ. Bummer on the ferry from St. George on Sunday. But good to know we could do a tour for 3 or 4 hours and still get back to the Dockyard. Only stops we would do possibly are for pictures. Beaches and Summerset draw bridge type and maybe the glass beach north of St. George for a short time. Battery park I think? I thought that the drawbridge in Perkins Cove, Maine was the smallest drawbridge and I have many pictures of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe197 Posted February 21, 2013 #609 Share Posted February 21, 2013 njhorseman, How do I reserve a Blue Flag taxi in advance? Is there a phone number or email address? I'm still debating whether to take the NCL island bus tour or hire a taxi. If NCL has to tender during the month of June 2013, I figure that the NCL excursion might be best because it would provide priority tendering. But, I would rather take the taxi tour as I did many years ago on my honeymoon while staying at a hotel on the island. Thanks in advance for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted February 21, 2013 #610 Share Posted February 21, 2013 njhorseman, How do I reserve a Blue Flag taxi in advance? Is there a phone number or email address? I'm still debating whether to take the NCL island bus tour or hire a taxi. If NCL has to tender during the month of June 2013, I figure that the NCL excursion might be best because it would provide priority tendering. But, I would rather take the taxi tour as I did many years ago on my honeymoon while staying at a hotel on the island. Thanks in advance for your help. Just read back in this thread, there are many tour guides/driver mentioned with contact information. Sent them an email or phone and have them reserve time for your tour. You can either have the driver/guide show you his/her Bermuda, or you can design your own tour if you know what you want to see. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe197 Posted February 21, 2013 #611 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks SBtS. I assumed that those mentioned were not part of the Blue Flag network of cabs. I thought that they were private tour operators, while the Blue Flag taxis were public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted February 21, 2013 #612 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks SBtS. I assumed that those mentioned were not part of the Blue Flag network of cabs. I thought that they were private tour operators, while the Blue Flag taxis were public. TTBOMK, all the individuals identified in this thread by the CC member who used them are all 'Blue Flag' taxi drivers. The blue flag on the taxi's hood signifies the driver has qualified as a tour guide. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneD Posted February 22, 2013 #613 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) Just booked a tour with affordable ride mini bus tours for the 6 of us on the Sunday we arrive. Christine a rep living in Mass was very accomodating and worked with me to provide what we wanted. tried to post the website but guess you can't do that here. google Affordableride minibus tours and it should come up. Edited February 22, 2013 by GeneD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted February 22, 2013 #614 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Just booked a tour with affordable ride mini bus tours for the 6 of us on the Sunday we arrive. Christine a rep living in Mass was very accomodating and worked with me to provide what we wanted.tried to post the website but guess you can't do that here. google Affordableride minibus tours and it should come up. FYI (and what I'm about to say is not a comment on the quality of their business, because I have no idea whether they do a good job or not), but they (including their rep in MA) were barred from Cruise Critic not long ago for making posts that were thinly veiled (or not even veiled) advertisements and solicitations of business. That's why Cruise Critic won't allow you to post the URL for their site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneD Posted February 22, 2013 #615 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Again I say your posts are always appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamscckmc Posted March 2, 2013 #616 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Can anyone confirm ofthe rate has gone up to $50/hr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneD Posted March 2, 2013 #617 Share Posted March 2, 2013 On how many people and there is a 25% increase if on a Sunday I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamscckmc Posted March 3, 2013 #618 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I contacted Colin for 3 people on a Monday and he quoted me $50/hr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneD Posted March 3, 2013 #619 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) Hi, Are you sure the rate quoted is $50 an hour? Or is it $50 person? How long is your tour? Edited March 3, 2013 by GeneD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted March 3, 2013 #620 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hi,Are you sure the rate quoted is $50 an hour? Or is it $50 person? How long is your tour? The Government approved rate is $40.00/hr (2012 price) with minimum of 3 hours. TTBOMK, there is no surcharge for Sunday or Holiday tours. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamscckmc Posted March 3, 2013 #621 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Yes he quoted me $50/hr for 3 people for a private tour. Are they allowed to charge more if you arrange a private tour with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted March 3, 2013 #622 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Yes he quoted me $50/hr for 3 people for a private tour. Are they allowed to charge more if you arrange a private tour with them? They're not supposed to charge more than the government-approved rate of $40 per hour. Regular point to point taxi fares are metered...it's the private tours that carry the flat $40/hour rate. If my memory serves me correctly, you're not the first person to mention a driver quoting more than $40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted March 3, 2013 #623 Share Posted March 3, 2013 What is the cost to get to Horseshoe beach via cab? If we take the ferry, what is the cost for that and is there a stop very close to this beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted March 3, 2013 #624 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) What is the cost to get to Horseshoe beach via cab? If we take the ferry, what is the cost for that and is there a stop very close to this beach? Taxi fare to Horseshoe Beach is about $30-35. They have also been offering shared ride taxi service in recent years...up to 6 people sharing a taxi ride for about $6 or $7 each. There is no ferry service to Horseshoe Bay or to any location on the South Shore. You can take the #7 bus, including some express buses from Dockyard to Horseshoe Bay. Edited March 3, 2013 by njhorseman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaR Posted March 3, 2013 #625 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) A Transportation Pass gives you an unlimited number of journeys for all Zones, and are honored on all buses and ferries. A one day pass is $12 per adult. No wet clothing, no bathing suits, proper attire only. http://www.bermuda-online.org/getround.htm Edited March 3, 2013 by grandmaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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