Gari Posted July 13 #1 Share Posted July 13 Hi All I am hoping to sail to Bermuda this Fall. the ship overnighting for two days Wondering what the rules are regarding getting on and off? Can you go as you please or only during specific hours? Also I understand prices are very high there. What are the taxes like for drinks etc you might buy on the ship While docked. Finally can you carry beer, wine and soda that you buy back on board to enjoy on the voyage? If anyone knows the answers to these question or have helpful tips I'd appreciate your help 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted July 13 #2 Share Posted July 13 You can come and go as you please while the ship is docked. You can stay off the ship the entire time if you wish. I don't recall paying any taxes while docked for onboard purchases in Bermuda. The rules for Bermuda itineraries are the same as all others - you can bring on soda to drink during the cruise, but any alcohol you bring onboard will be confiscated and not returned to you until the end of the cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gari Posted July 13 Author #3 Share Posted July 13 Thanks for the info Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted July 13 #4 Share Posted July 13 3 minutes ago, Gari said: Thanks for the info Any suggestions? If you haven't done so already check out the Bermuda forum here on CC. Lots of helpful info on things to do, places to see, transportation, etc. Here's the link for you: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/118-bermuda/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gari Posted July 13 Author #5 Share Posted July 13 34 minutes ago, ColeThornton said: If you haven't done so already check out the Bermuda forum here on CC. Lots of helpful info on things to do, places to see, transportation, etc. Here's the link for you: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/118-bermuda/ Thanks a million I will explore the link. I have tried to go to Bermuda three times before but storms got in the way. I'm hoping I'll get there this time. Everyone's advice is extremely helpful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgttami Posted July 13 #6 Share Posted July 13 My friend used to live in Bermuda. I would leave the ship when we docked and come back just in time to go home! Nice to spend 2 days in Hamilton in a beautiful home and go to the local's hangouts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Illbcruzn4life Posted July 13 #7 Share Posted July 13 4 hours ago, Gari said: Hi All I am hoping to sail to Bermuda this Fall. the ship overnighting for two days Wondering what the rules are regarding getting on and off? Can you go as you please or only during specific hours? Also I understand prices are very high there. What are the taxes like for drinks etc you might buy on the ship While docked. Finally can you carry beer, wine and soda that you buy back on board to enjoy on the voyage? If anyone knows the answers to these question or have helpful tips I'd appreciate your help taxes on drinks while in port only applies when you are ported in a US port . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted July 13 #8 Share Posted July 13 51 minutes ago, Illbcruzn4life said: taxes on drinks while in port only applies when you are ported in a US port . This is not necessarily the case. Any port can require taxes be collected on purchases made on the ship while the ship is in port. This can especially happen on a European cruise that starts in Barcelona and never leaves the Schengen region. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted July 13 #9 Share Posted July 13 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Illbcruzn4life said: taxes on drinks while in port only applies when you are ported in a US port . Are you sure of that? I am pretty sure I have read of VAT (Value Added Tax) being charged while in at least some European ports. Post #8 which is more specific to this was posted while I was composing my post. Edited July 13 by ontheweb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1maggie1 Posted July 18 #10 Share Posted July 18 Does anyone know if the casino is open while at Bermuda and will the musicians in all the venues be playing those evenings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted July 18 #11 Share Posted July 18 5 minutes ago, 1maggie1 said: Does anyone know if the casino is open while at Bermuda and will the musicians in all the venues be playing those evenings? yes. musicians everywhere just like a regular day on the ship Casino is only open at night like around 9 until early morning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Illbcruzn4life Posted July 18 #12 Share Posted July 18 On 7/13/2024 at 3:28 PM, ontheweb said: Are you sure of that? I am pretty sure I have read of VAT (Value Added Tax) being charged while in at least some European ports. Post #8 which is more specific to this was posted while I was composing my post. On 7/13/2024 at 3:27 PM, 1025cruise said: This is not necessarily the case. Any port can require taxes be collected on purchases made on the ship while the ship is in port. This can especially happen on a European cruise that starts in Barcelona and never leaves the Schengen region. My mistake . I thought the question was about a cruise to Bermuda. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted July 18 #13 Share Posted July 18 3 hours ago, Illbcruzn4life said: My mistake . I thought the question was about a cruise to Bermuda. There was a general statement made in this thread about taxes being charged nowhere, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted July 18 #14 Share Posted July 18 Carnival (as does most lines) dock at Kings Wharf. There is a ride (either water or land) to downtown Hamilton. The island offers a lot in terms of exploring, but it is a very sophisticated island compared to a Caribbean island. It is also very pricey. While I do not know, I would say buying soda on land there would be al least expensive as on the ship. Only basing that on land trips we have done there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted July 18 #15 Share Posted July 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, jimbo5544 said: Carnival (as does most lines) dock at Kings Wharf. There is a ride (either water or land) to downtown Hamilton. The island offers a lot in terms of exploring, but it is a very sophisticated island compared to a Caribbean island. It is also very pricey. While I do not know, I would say buying soda on land there would be al least expensive as on the ship. Only basing that on land trips we have done there. Yeah nothing on Bermuda is cheaper than the ship in my recollection. Sodas "may" be but even then I sorta doubt it Edited July 18 by mz-s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gari Posted July 18 Author #16 Share Posted July 18 Thanks the comments and information are very helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted July 18 #17 Share Posted July 18 Enjoy your cruise, let us know your thoughts when you return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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