Has anyone been to Bermuda?

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TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only

I have been to Bermuda twice on cruise ships. Bermuda has some of the best beaches anywhere; pink sand beaches that you can easily find a deserted spot on. In my two visit it seemed to me that the majority of the people visiting the island were those on the two or three cruise ships which docked there during my stay. There are a few hotels in the town of Hamilton and about a dozen other properties/beach hotels, but they are nice. There are NO slums and ghettos in Bermuda like you may see on other islands. All of the houses are well maintained and painted in pastel colors. All of the public beaches are great. Be sure to go to Elbow Beach and Long Beach. Royal Caribbean, NCL and Holland America have cruise to Bermuda from many cities on the each coast. When you cruise there its less expensive than flying and staying in a hotel because, you stay and eat on the ship. You will probably want to eat on ship anyway because meals (and everything else) are expensive since everything has to be imported.

A five, six, or seven day cruise to Bermuda is plenty enough time to see and enjoy everything there. There is not a lot to do in Bermuda other than water sports and golf. There are two main towns Hamilton, the largest (where most cruise ships dock for at least a day) and St George (also a port stop) which is like a small town and has just a few shops. The third place ships may dock while there is The Kings Dockyard.. The Dockyard is on the far end of the 22 mile long island and has a small mall with shops and a museum. The Crystal Cave and Fantesy Caves are worth visiting as a tour, or on your own. I also visited one of the lighthouses, for lack of anything else to do. You can visit one of the many forts on the island like Fort St Catherine if you like that type activity.

In the town of Hamilton we took a walking tour which took us to the Cathedral of the Most Holy, a maritime museum and a nice garden/park a few blocks from the port. There is shopping in Hamilton and restaurants, but not much else. The best way to get around in Bermuda is to buy a transportation pass (may be able to get it on ship) which will let you take the busses, and the ferry, all over the island. There is a big bus depot just a couple blocks from where ships dock in the town of Hamilton. You can take the busses to the beach, they are not very far away and easy to get to from the bus stop. You want to go to Elbow Beach and Long Beach, both open to the public. If you want to snorkel, the Tobacco Bay Beach near the town of St George is great, and its walking distance (about 3/4 mile)( from town.

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coolliz2444

I hear that the waters are really really rough going on a cruise especially on the way back so if you are a type of person who gets sea sick very easily then I would deffinately take something like dramamine or something as that works wonders but the ship will probably be rocking so avoid high heels and stuff.

rick d

If you are going on a land package deal then Elbow Beach Hotel is great. Lots to do. However stay on main roads as like everywhere else Bermuda has its shady side that has been on American Justice many times. If you can ride a moped you are all set. Just becareful of the coral-very sharp. Glass bottom boat tour is well worth it. Beaches you have to go to believe.
Enjoy.

bilway2001

What can I say? I love Bermuda, great people, great beaches, towns, etc. Sorry have never stayed in a hotel or going to restaurants though since I have been on a cruise ship.

St. George is beautiful and so is Hamilton. Enjoy it!!

questionasker

i live in bermuda and i love it here!!! its great to come in the spring and summer but not so much in the winter because its cold and rainy which hotel are you going to??? email me
and go to the beaches!!!

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