Twinsplus1 Posted March 24, 2022 #1 Share Posted March 24, 2022 We headed to Bermuda this summer and this will be our first time there. We've also never sailed NCL. Can anyone who has sailed to Bermuda with NCL tell me what's open while in port in Bermuda? We also stop in Virginia and will probably be staying on the ship for that port. Are the restaurants still open? Bars? Things going on? I know the casino isn't open until 9pm. Thanks!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted March 24, 2022 #2 Share Posted March 24, 2022 restaurants and bars is still open, normal things to do at night like music everywhere and shows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Belly Posted March 24, 2022 #3 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I've heard Calico Jack's is no longer.....any truth to that ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted March 24, 2022 #4 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) I think Bermuda has extended the hours the casino can be open. Edited March 24, 2022 by njhorseman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meglet Posted March 24, 2022 #5 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I read that Calico Jack is gone too. Maybe on the Bermuda board? It wasn't there last August when we were on the Symphony in August and looking at the Dockyard webcam, I don't see it there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserbear55 Posted March 24, 2022 #6 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Bermuda enacted a new law last year which would let casinos operate 24/7. For an extra fee, of course. So slots will probably always be available, and table games open during "busier times". I'm guessing 10 or 11 AM till 2 or 3 AM. Calico Jacks is among the missing! I had asked a fellow CCer from Bermuda ( I believe his/her CC name is Bluesea?) if they knew what happened to the boat. They said they had no knowledge of what happened to it. Didn't think it was still on the island, and couldn't find any reference to it on the internet.Just disappeared!! Shiver me timbers, another Bermuda Triangle story? JK The only area that totally closes is the shops. ( Souvenirs, trinkets, clothing, booze, butts, etc.) I think that's pretty standard for ships worldwide. So that we can support the local economy, which IMHO is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted March 24, 2022 #7 Share Posted March 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Twinsplus1 said: We headed to Bermuda this summer and this will be our first time there. We've also never sailed NCL. Can anyone who has sailed to Bermuda with NCL tell me what's open while in port in Bermuda? We also stop in Virginia and will probably be staying on the ship for that port. Are the restaurants still open? Bars? Things going on? I know the casino isn't open until 9pm. Thanks!! Get out and see the island. Have dinner at Frog & Onion Pub and Restaurant. Probably a 5 minute walk from the ship. They had the best fish and chips I've ever had 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserbear55 Posted March 24, 2022 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2022 12 minutes ago, Laszlo said: Get out and see the island. Have dinner at Frog & Onion Pub and Restaurant. Probably a 5 minute walk from the ship. They had the best fish and chips I've ever had The Bermuda Fish Chowder at the Frog and Onion is the best I've ever had anywhere on the Island. Also, the red onion rings are worth the trip! A side note. If you're looking to buy a hat, F+O has the best . The material is 2 or 3 times heavier than your normal hats, and they last for years! Sounds like I'm doing a commercial here! Does anyone know why it's called the Frog and Onion? Because back when , A Frenchman (Frog) got together with a Bermudian (Onion) ( from Bermuda Onions) and opened a restaurant. Hence, the Frog and Onion. Safe Sails! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treasure Hunter Posted March 24, 2022 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2022 We like the Hog Penny Pub in Hamilton. It has great air conditioning . Bermuda in the summer feels like 100 degrees 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserbear55 Posted March 24, 2022 #10 Share Posted March 24, 2022 4 minutes ago, Treasure Hunter said: We like the Hog Penny Pub in Hamilton. It has great air conditioning . Bermuda in the summer feels like 100 degrees We are fortunate to be able to cruise there in April or October. Bermudas heat and humidity in the summer = overwhelming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P_Mcruisers Posted March 24, 2022 #11 Share Posted March 24, 2022 We thoroughly enjoy the Hog Penny Pub. Our first meal was in August of 2009. And we have been going ever since. We a going to Bermuda in June (we sail in 73 days). The walk to Hog Penny from Front Street Hamilton is a bit steep but well worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserbear55 Posted March 24, 2022 #12 Share Posted March 24, 2022 19 minutes ago, P_Mcruisers said: We thoroughly enjoy the Hog Penny Pub. Our first meal was in August of 2009. And we have been going ever since. We a going to Bermuda in June (we sail in 73 days). The walk to Hog Penny from Front Street Hamilton is a bit steep but well worth it. Our sailaway to Bermuda is in 14 days, 22 hours and 15 minutes. But who's keeping track? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted March 24, 2022 #13 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Get out and experience Bermuda. Have a Dark and Stormy! If you are fortunate to be there when Hamilton has their weekly festival (I believe it is called Harbour Nights) go and enjoy some local culture. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted March 25, 2022 #14 Share Posted March 25, 2022 The public ferry is just off the dock. For $5 (per person each way) you can take a trip over to Hamilton or St George for shopping, sightseeing, and dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunBikeCruiseDC Posted March 25, 2022 #15 Share Posted March 25, 2022 3 hours ago, P_Mcruisers said: We thoroughly enjoy the Hog Penny Pub. Our first meal was in August of 2009. And we have been going ever since. We a going to Bermuda in June (we sail in 73 days). The walk to Hog Penny from Front Street Hamilton is a bit steep but well worth it. Hog Penny has the best fish chowder!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted March 25, 2022 #16 Share Posted March 25, 2022 26 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: The public ferry is just off the dock. For $5 (per person each way) you can take a trip over to Hamilton or St George for shopping, sightseeing, and dining. $4.50 for a token. And if you're planning additional use of the ferries or buses an unlimited one or two day transportation pass can further reduce your cost per ride. No need to pay for the ferry to St. George for NCL passengers. The free NCL ferry to St. George is supposed to resume service this year. The public ferry is also expected to resume service this year. Neither has run since the start of the pandemic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsplus1 Posted March 28, 2022 Author #17 Share Posted March 28, 2022 On 3/24/2022 at 10:31 AM, Laszlo said: Get out and see the island. Have dinner at Frog & Onion Pub and Restaurant. Probably a 5 minute walk from the ship. They had the best fish and chips I've ever had Oh, we definitely are getting off the ship to explore. We're super excited to be there for 3 days to see all the things! I was mainly just concerned about being able to grab a bite to eat or drink if we get a late start or head back onboard mid-day if we need to...it's probably going to be HOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted March 28, 2022 #18 Share Posted March 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Twinsplus1 said: Oh, we definitely are getting off the ship to explore. We're super excited to be there for 3 days to see all the things! I was mainly just concerned about being able to grab a bite to eat or drink if we get a late start or head back onboard mid-day if we need to...it's probably going to be HOT Yea, summer is Bermuda can be miserably hot and humid. We like to go early -mid June and in September Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david5272 Posted March 31, 2022 #19 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Can’t wait to go back in June. Mama Angie’s for lunch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb65 Posted April 1, 2022 #20 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Tours are offered in the dock area. They are much cheaper than booking them through the ship. There's a nice mini-golf course that is very challenging near the dock area, but I can't remember the name of it. Lots of fun! Nice shopping and a mini-mall also in the dock area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted April 1, 2022 #21 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, barb65 said: Tours are offered in the dock area. They are much cheaper than booking them through the ship. There's a nice mini-golf course that is very challenging near the dock area, but I can't remember the name of it. Lots of fun! Nice shopping and a mini-mall also in the dock area. Bermuda Fun Golf. It is an exceptional mini-golf course. Edited April 1, 2022 by Charles4515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsplus1 Posted April 1, 2022 Author #22 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Thank you all for the great recommendations, I'm taking notes 🙂 I actually intended for the question to be referring to what is open on the ship while in port, but I'm loving all of the recommendations for off the ship now too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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