blueflower1968 Posted April 8, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Hello, I am cruising to Bermuda next month on the NCL Dawn :) I've already taken an island tour, but this year we want to do some things on our own on the island, Swizzle Inn, Hamilton shopping, perfumery, etc.... What is the best way to get around the island if you are not taking a tour and does anyone have suggestions on where to go? We are not interested in renting mopeds :) Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted April 8, 2015 #2 Share Posted April 8, 2015 The transportation pass, which is good on both buses and ferries is your best option. You can purchase 1,2 or 3 day passes. There is a Bermuda board on Ports of Call that has lots and lots of information on where to go and what to see. You'll get answers here but there are people who have sailed to Bermuda many, many times and can answer most anything you want to know. There are also links to the bus and ferry schedules there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mizLORInj Posted April 8, 2015 #3 Share Posted April 8, 2015 or a taxi (which is costly on Bermuda) those really are the only choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted April 8, 2015 #4 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Link to the Bermuda board that the previous poster mentioned.. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=196 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted April 8, 2015 #5 Share Posted April 8, 2015 or a taxi (which is costly on Bermuda)those really are the only choices. Beside the buses, ferries or taxis, what other choice could there be? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Cruisers Posted April 8, 2015 #6 Share Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) Beside the buses, ferries or taxis, what other choice could there be? :confused: Unless you personally know a resident. Don't know if they have limo service on the island. Peddle bike perhaps. I know you said no to mopeds, I feel that is a wise choice. Maybe a private helicopter or private boat. As stated previously, the public transportation pass is a great deal and very conveinient. Edited April 8, 2015 by NH Cruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybone Posted April 8, 2015 #7 Share Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) We did the bus and ferry pass. We bought them on the ship. Best way to get around and see everything. Edited April 8, 2015 by monkeybone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted April 8, 2015 #8 Share Posted April 8, 2015 The buses and ferries (same ticket) are super easy to use and you can get to all beaches or towns you might want to visit. The excursion desk had passes or you can easily buy them at the dock. We bought a 3 day one our first visit and didn't regret it at all. Bus drivers are very helpful and will tell you which stop to get to Horseshoe Bay, etc. The easy to use bus and ferry service really added to our love of this particular port:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted April 8, 2015 #9 Share Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) Beside the buses, ferries or taxis, what other choice could there be? :confused: A car rental, which we do in about 90% of the ports we visit. Someone unfamiliar with Bermuda may not realize that it is illegal for non-Bermudians to rent a car. Edited April 8, 2015 by ECCruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted April 8, 2015 #10 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Beside the buses, ferries or taxis, what other choice could there be? :confused: Do they still have Horse and buggy tours in St. George ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted April 9, 2015 #11 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Do they still have Horse and buggy tours in St. George ?? Sure, but they won't take you anywhere else.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireEater Posted April 9, 2015 #12 Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) A car rental, which we do in about 90% of the ports we visit.Someone unfamiliar with Bermuda may not realize that it is illegal for non-Bermudians to rent a car. Wow, did not know an island would make it illegal for non residents to rent. Guess it has been more of a hassle with issues that have been hard to resolve from out of country drivers.... Good info to know before I go there next year. Thanks for the heads up.... Edited April 9, 2015 by FireEater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted April 9, 2015 #13 Share Posted April 9, 2015 They have too many cars on the road. Even a family is limited to one vehicle. Visitors can rent a moped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcipjr Posted April 9, 2015 #14 Share Posted April 9, 2015 The transportation pass is the way to go. You can rent a moped, but the roads are very winding and narrow, and you have to drive on the left as well. I let the buses and ferries do the driving for me. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireEater Posted April 9, 2015 #15 Share Posted April 9, 2015 The transportation pass is the way to go. You can rent a moped, but the roads are very winding and narrow, and you have to drive on the left as well. I let the buses and ferries do the driving for me. :) I hear you about that left side driving for us US drivers. I l drove a little while living in Japan years ago. It was tough to get use to for me. I too will leave it up to the buses, taxi's, and ferries.... :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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