Artemis908 Posted January 30, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 30, 2016 We've never been to Bermuda without touring with a shore excursion and since we're docked in Bermuda for two nights, I am thinking I just want to go somewhere we've never been. We've been snorkeling a few times and shopping around Hamilton. So I am thinking we might head out to St. George. Is it the type of area you can just walk around and find things to do for most of the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGinMTL Posted January 30, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 30, 2016 http://www.frommers.com/destinations/bermuda/749178 . Frommers has a great walking tour. we took the ferry over and it was a nice day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted January 30, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Lots to see & do in St George just depends on your interests http://www.gotobermuda.com/St__George/ http://www.gotobermuda.com/21-Free-Things-To-Do/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pklein9747 Posted February 1, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Lots to see & do in St George just depends on your interestshttp://www.gotobermuda.com/St__George/ http://www.gotobermuda.com/21-Free-Things-To-Do/ Thanks so much for the links! I was searching for info on the HoHo bus in St. George! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 1, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Thanks so much for the links! I was searching for info on the HoHo bus in St. George! is there such a thing ?? St George seemed pretty walkable but it has been many years since I have been there They do have day passes for the ferry & bus system there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted February 1, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 1, 2016 is there such a thing ?? St George seemed pretty walkable but it has been many years since I have been there They do have day passes for the ferry & bus system there Yes, they did have a HOHO in St George, at least in 2015. I read somewhere, maybe here, about a HOHO for St Davids and Clearwater Beach. For public buses and ferrys, bus passes are available at 11 Water St., St George across from Robinson's drug store. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted February 1, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) is there such a thing ?? St George seemed pretty walkable but it has been many years since I have been there They do have day passes for the ferry & bus system there It is walkable for many. I have walked everywhere there. I love walking. But not everyone is as mobile. I have had to take a taxi to Tobacco Bay because I was traveling with some who could not walk it. Also in July and August it can be hot and humid. So the hop and hop off which began service in 2015 is a very good option to have available. There are no public buses that go most of the places in St. George area. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited February 1, 2016 by Charles4515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 1, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Yes, they did have a HOHO in St George, at least in 2015. SBtS Interesting The only information I saw was the little train around St George but it did not seem to be HOhO Good to know CHARLES Of course there are people less mobile than others I did not say otherwise I just asked if there was a HOHO I have not seen any info on it & I have not been there sine the 70's so things do change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted February 1, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 1, 2016 CHARLES Of course there are people less mobile than others I did not say otherwise I just asked if there was a HOHO I have not seen any info on it & I have not been there sine the 70's so things do change With the HoHo and other transportation questions like for example the Horseshoe Bay Shuttles it is best to keep in mind that although it seems like things don't change much in Bermuda they do change from year to year. Stuff gets added and subtracted. There was a minibus service from town square in St. George that was available for many years and then disappeared. We don't yet know for sure about these services for 2016. Can't count on the answer for 2015 applying for 2016. That is why following this Bermuda forum for the latest information is very worthwhile for anyone planning a 2016 Bermuda cruise. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted February 1, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Yes, they did have a HOHO in St George, at least in 2015. I read somewhere, maybe here, about a HOHO for St Davids and Clearwater Beach. They did have two routes last year. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jul1221 Posted February 11, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 11, 2016 ST. Georges actually offers a free walking tour. It starts at noon in the town square. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastingtouch Posted February 22, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 22, 2016 We'll be on a cruise in May (docked at the wharf) with our 9 yr. old granddaughter. I think she'll like the caves. What is the easiest way to get there? Ferry to...? and then a bus? Please any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemis908 Posted February 22, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted February 22, 2016 We'll be on a cruise in May (docked at the wharf) with our 9 yr. old granddaughter. I think she'll like the caves. What is the easiest way to get there? Ferry to...? and then a bus? Please any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. :) Do you mean the Crystal Caves? You might find this useful: http://www.caves.bm/planningYourVisit.html Looks like you can take a bus from Hamilton. Hamilton is a pretty easy ferry ride from King's Wharf. Unless it's a Sunday! A lot of the island closes on Sundays :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted February 22, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 22, 2016 We'll be on a cruise in May (docked at the wharf) with our 9 yr. old granddaughter. I think she'll like the caves. What is the easiest way to get there? Ferry to...? and then a bus? Please any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. :) You can take a ferry to either Hamilton or St. George and then a bus from either to the caves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elaine5 Posted February 23, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 23, 2016 we were there for a week in Aug., staying in St. G and never saw the HO-HO bus all week. I think it's more of a van that runs to/from. St. G is easy to walk around DIY. Lovely, safe place. You can also take a bus back to Hamilton and then change buses and go all the way back to the port, for a poorman's island tour. Takes about 1.5 hrs. Bus also goes right by Elbow and Horseshoe beaches. So, you could ferry to St G in the AM, walk around thru noon and have lunch, then hop a bus to HB beach for a few hrs on your way back to the ship, HB has nice changing facilities and chair/umbrella rentals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco Posted February 23, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) St George's is small and compact enough to do it all on foot. A ferry ride from King's wharf is the quickest way to get there, but a bus from there back to Hamilton, and then the ferry from Hamilton back to King's wharf is a picturesque way to see more of the island (and then you can spend some time in Hamilton before heading back to your ship. Whilst in St George's after walking the town, if you want you can walk to Tobacco Bay, about a 10-15 minute walk which is rather easy and pleasant, but you can take a cab if you choose.. Nice small beach, facilities, snack bar chair and umbrella rental and good snorkeling. Edited February 23, 2016 by marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted February 23, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Do you mean the Crystal Caves? You might find this useful: http://www.caves.bm/planningYourVisit.html Looks like you can take a bus from Hamilton. Hamilton is a pretty easy ferry ride from King's Wharf. Unless it's a Sunday! A lot of the island closes on Sundays :( Unless Lastingtouch wants to see Hamilton there's no reason to take the ferry there, then get a bus to the caves. Ferry to St. George then bus to the caves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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