Which bus tour in Bermuda?

[Wisteria13]

I'm trying to choose a Bermuda bus tour excursion (through NCL) and I'm deciding between "Scenic Southern Shores," "Quintessential Bermuda & Shopping by Bus," and "Bermuda Island Drive by Mini-Bus." Does anyone have experience with any of these? It's difficult to find reviews because 1) for the most part NCL doesn't post them and 2) they might be called something else on TripAdvisor. Thanks so much!

 

Also trying to decide between the Glass Bottom Boat (daytime) vs Famous Home and Hideaways if anyone has an opinion between those two.

 

Thanks! 🙂

[princeton123211]

3 hours ago, Wisteria13 said:

I'm trying to choose a Bermuda bus tour excursion (through NCL) and I'm deciding between "Scenic Southern Shores," "Quintessential Bermuda & Shopping by Bus," and "Bermuda Island Drive by Mini-Bus." Does anyone have experience with any of these? It's difficult to find reviews because 1) for the most part NCL doesn't post them and 2) they might be called something else on TripAdvisor. Thanks so much!

 

Also trying to decide between the Glass Bottom Boat (daytime) vs Famous Home and Hideaways if anyone has an opinion between those two.

If you are trying to burn up onboard credit then by all means but if you are looking for a quality tour of the island consider a private tour with a Blue Flag Taxi (specially trained and licensed to give tours). $50 per hour with up to 4 passengers, $70 per hour up to 7 passengers with a 3 hour minimum. Can be an overall better value than a bigger tour and it's personalized in your own vehicle. 

 

If you are considering a glass bottom boat or the the famous home tour perhaps burn the OBC there and take the private tour of the island. 

[sebas030]

This is a port you do not need a ship sponsored tour.

 

You can find great recommendations here on this board for private tours. Not expensive at all and private. The drivers know how to get you to all points of interests before the big bus comes in and you have the place for yourself before the crowd.

 

They are never late for departure and it is a better overall experience by far.

 

Enjoy Bermuda !

 

[Mangrove Snapper]

On 12/27/2023 at 3:01 PM, Wisteria13 said:

Also trying to decide between the Glass Bottom Boat (daytime) vs Famous Home and Hideaways if anyone has an opinion between those two.

 

Thanks! 🙂

 

I can't speak for the Famous Home and Hideaways tour but we've done the Glass Bottom Boat multiple times during the daytime, at sunset, and at night. 

 

The tour will take you out to the Vixen, which is a shipwreck.  We've always seen a lot of fish.  The types of fish depend on the time of day.  You will also be able to see parts of the shipwreck and plenty of corals in the reef.  It's also a pretty ride out to the Vixen.  

[Laurab23]

I love the famous Homes and Hideaways. I have done it 3 times.

 

Laura

[AndyCapn]

We've done the Bermuda by Mini Bus tour on our first day in Bermuda and found it worthwhile. Pretty much drove around the whole island with a small stop in Hamilton and a longer stop (60-90 minutes) in St. George's at lunch. Brief off-and-on stops at the tiny drawbridge, a beach overlook and a lighthouse.

 

A little taste of everything on the island so you can decide what to do on the other days.