jnmrlk Posted February 22, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Is it better to take the bus or a taxi? If we choose to take the bus does it go "straight" there (stopping enroute) or does it make a detour around to get there (hope that made sense!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
family cruisers Posted February 22, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2009 There is a #10 bus from Kings wharf (dockyard) to Horseshoe bay. It's direct. On the way back they make stops. Cheaper than a taxi and it's a nice drive along the coast for a while. We did it and would do it again. Coming back there is a shuttle for $1.00 per person to drive you back up the steep hill. If it's hot & humid... take it !!! Is it better to take the bus or a taxi? If we choose to take the bus does it go "straight" there (stopping enroute) or does it make a detour around to get there (hope that made sense!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted February 22, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 22, 2009 ... Coming back there is a shuttle for $1.00 per person to drive you back up the steep hill. If it's hot & humid... take it !!! now $2.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted February 23, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 23, 2009 now $2.00 Guess it just went up. We paid $1.00 in Oct 08. Will still be worth it at $2 IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfer1966 Posted February 23, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Guess it just went up. We paid $1.00 in Oct 08. Will still be worth it at $2 IMHO. Any pix of this hill. ??:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfcSupport Posted February 24, 2009 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2009 How long of a trip is it by bus from King's Wharf to Horeshoe Bay? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted March 2, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 2, 2009 How long of a trip is it by bus from King's Wharf to Horeshoe Bay? Thanks! I would estimate 25-30 minutes. Never really timed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted March 2, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 2, 2009 There is a #10 bus from Kings wharf (dockyard) to Horseshoe bay.It's direct. On the way back they make stops. Cheaper than a taxi and it's a nice drive along the coast for a while. We did it and would do it again. Coming back there is a shuttle for $1.00 per person to drive you back up the steep hill. If it's hot & humid... take it !!! We've been to Bermuda 6 times and have never seen the #10 bus at the Dockyards (Kings Wharf). The bus that goes from the Dockyards to Horseshoe Bay is the #7. They also have some "special" buses which make direct runs round trip between the Dockyards and Horseshoe Bay. We usually avoid those as they don't leave until they are nearly full. Wasting precious time while in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvmypuggle Posted March 2, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I would estimate 25-30 minutes. Never really timed it. Hi there.. Do you by any chance know how much the cab ride would be from Kings Wharf to Horseshoe Bay? Did you take a cab when you went or the bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnmrlk Posted March 2, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Just one last question - will it say Horseshoe Bay on the front of the bus or will it say Hamiltion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBuff Posted April 30, 2009 #11 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Any pix of this hill. ??:confused: The hill isn't that bad. I'm almost 40 and I have bad knees (Army accident). It's walkable. I actually made it up the hill before my friends got there by the van. The van wasn't filled up yet so they didn't get to go. by the time I got to the top, the van arrived. It's $2.00 so its no big deal. It's just a matter of preference. I just felt like walking. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scchasgal Posted April 30, 2009 #12 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Just one last question - will it say Horseshoe Bay on the front of the bus or will it say Hamiltion? It will say Hamilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scchasgal Posted April 30, 2009 #13 Share Posted April 30, 2009 We've been to Bermuda 6 times and have never seen the #10 bus at the Dockyards (Kings Wharf). The bus that goes from the Dockyards to Horseshoe Bay is the #7. They also have some "special" buses which make direct runs round trip between the Dockyards and Horseshoe Bay. We usually avoid those as they don't leave until they are nearly full. Wasting precious time while in port. You are right the #10 is the St George's-Hamiton route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphins Posted May 2, 2009 #14 Share Posted May 2, 2009 For those planning to go to Horseshoe Bay from the Dockyard, something to think about: 1. This beach is crowded when there is one cruise ship docked at King's Wharf. 2. This year there will be two large ships docked at Kings Wahrf on certain days, disgorging about 4,000 passengers on to the 2 lane road to Horseshoe Bay. 3. In addition, HAL's Veendam will be docking in Hamilton this year and many of their passengers will also be going to Horseshoe Bay which is halfway between Hamilton and the Dockyard. 4. Getting to Horseshoe Bay from the dockyard is not a problem. However, returning you must hike up the hill to the bus stop where hundreds of people may be waiting. How many can get on one bus which already has passengers from Elbow Beach and Hamilton. You may have a problem getting back to the ship on tme for dinner. 5. With two ships docking in King's Wharf, Bermuda may run extra shuttle buses direct to and from Horseshoe Bay. They are preferable to the regular bus to Hamilton. It would be nice if the shuttle buses went down the hill directly to the beach but I don't think they do. 6. If you must go to Horseshoe Bay (many nice, less crowded alternate beaches on Bermuda), a taxi may be worth the extra cost. We prefer the ferry to either Hamilton or St. George and going to an alternate beach from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicail16 Posted May 2, 2009 #15 Share Posted May 2, 2009 What's the reason people go to Horseshoe Bay over the other beaches? Where can I find the pink sand? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted May 2, 2009 #16 Share Posted May 2, 2009 What's the reason people go to Horseshoe Bay over the other beaches? Where can I find the pink sand? Thanks It's the largest expanse of beach, has full facilities, one of the pinkist and lots of coves to explore. Just understand that this was taken in Oct. other times of the year it can get quite crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlm615 Posted May 2, 2009 #17 Share Posted May 2, 2009 That is the most beautiful picture of HSB I have seen!! And that is why I keep going back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inotnaptoo Posted May 2, 2009 #18 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Which Beach would you recommend Dolphins? We have 10 people in our group, one who is in a wheel chair. It may not be too bad in May? Any thoughts? Thanks, for your help. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphins Posted May 2, 2009 #19 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Which Beach would you recommend Dolphins? We have 10 people in our group, one who is in a wheel chair. It may not be too bad in May? Any thoughts? Thanks, for your help. Brad Brad- Your wheel chair passenger creates a problem as I don't think he can ride on any of the buses. Your best bet for the wheel chair passenger would be Snorkel Park in the Naval Dockyard which is within walking distance of the cruise ship dock. For the people in your group who can ride the buses, I would recommend taking the ferry to Hamilton, walking two blocks to the Bus Terminal and taking a bus to either Shelly Bay on the north shore or John Smith's Bay on the south shore. If the winds are strong from the south or east, go to Shelly Bay which is very calm and uncrowded. If winds are strong from the west (unusual), avoid Shelly Bay. Both beaches have facilities and are about a 15 minute bus ride from Hamilton. Another alternative is taking the ferry to St. George and taking a shuttle van to either Tobacco Bay or St. Catherine's Beach. Finally, be advised that the water temperature in May in Bermuda is pretty cold which is why I always go in late September or early October. Hope this information is helpful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmceachn Posted May 2, 2009 #20 Share Posted May 2, 2009 For those planning to go to Horseshoe Bay from the Dockyard, something to think about: 1. This beach is crowded when there is one cruise ship docked at King's Wharf. 2. This year there will be two large ships docked at Kings Wahrf on certain days, disgorging about 4,000 passengers on to the 2 lane road to Horseshoe Bay. 3. In addition, HAL's Veendam will be docking in Hamilton this year and many of their passengers will also be going to Horseshoe Bay which is halfway between Hamilton and the Dockyard. 4. Getting to Horseshoe Bay from the dockyard is not a problem. However, returning you must hike up the hill to the bus stop where hundreds of people may be waiting. How many can get on one bus which already has passengers from Elbow Beach and Hamilton. You may have a problem getting back to the ship on tme for dinner. 5. With two ships docking in King's Wharf, Bermuda may run extra shuttle buses direct to and from Horseshoe Bay. They are preferable to the regular bus to Hamilton. It would be nice if the shuttle buses went down the hill directly to the beach but I don't think they do. 6. If you must go to Horseshoe Bay (many nice, less crowded alternate beaches on Bermuda), a taxi may be worth the extra cost. We prefer the ferry to either Hamilton or St. George and going to an alternate beach from there. It's unlikely that every single passenger will be on the road to the South Shore. Many people will stay around she ship, take the ferry to Hamilton or St Georges Hundreds of people? I have taken the bus to and from Horseshoe Bay several times while three ships have been in port and have never seen hundreds of people waiting for the bus. It's true however, that sometimes the busses are full and you need to wait for the next one. There is a guy with a van who will drive you to the top of the hill for a couple of dollars. Best money you ever spent! The South Shore busses stop at all of the beaches, Horseshoe, Elbow, Warwick Long Bay. Horseshoe Bay has clean rest rooms, a reasonably priced snack bar and lifeguards. Even when it's crowded, it's still nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridaythe13th Posted May 3, 2009 #21 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hi there.. Do you by any chance know how much the cab ride would be from Kings Wharf to Horseshoe Bay? Did you take a cab when you went or the bus? We took a cab from Horseshoe to the Dockyard (Oct 06) and it was $30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddawg271 Posted May 6, 2009 #22 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Guess it just went up. We paid $1.00 in Oct 08. Will still be worth it at $2 IMHO. the BEST $1.00 I ever spent... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMF282 Posted May 10, 2009 #23 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Exactly how big is this hill? A mile, 2 miles? 20 min walk, a hour walk what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted May 10, 2009 #24 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Exactly how big is this hill? A mile, 2 miles? 20 min walk, a hour walk what? I takes about 5 minutes to walk up. It is steep. For out of shape, oversized people, or seniors, it might be a problem, or in hot humid weather a ride might be nice. What I do is if the $1 van guy is there with his van I take the van because I like his initiative, like him, and he gives a short Bermuda fact on the drive up which takes a minute. If he is not there I don't wait, I walk up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julielouhoo Posted May 14, 2009 #25 Share Posted May 14, 2009 We took a cab from Horseshoe to the Dockyard (Oct 06) and it was $30. Was that each way? and for how many people? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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