Expert: Nan - 2/26/2009

Question
We are docking at King's Wharf, are there any beaches with glass near there?  Any other shouldn't miss areas? We are going to be there docked only three days. Thank You

Answer
Hi Phil,

There's a thread here at All Experts about glass beaches.  Let me know if you can't find it.

From www.bermudaportreviews.com:

The Royal Naval Dockyard is within walking distance and easily accessible from the pier. If you decide to venture further out on the island, metered taxis are readily available. Be aware, however, that taxis in Bermuda are very expensive (as are many things), and a cab to Hamilton will run about $35. You can hire taxis by the hour, at an hourly rate of $30-$42 per taxi. Your best bet while in Bermuda is the public bus/ferry transportation system. Ferries run to and from Dockyard, Paget, Warwick, Somerset, Hamilton (all year) and to St. George’s (April to October) as do buses. A one day pass ($13) or 3 day pass ($23) can be purchased which allows unlimited use of both buses and ferries. Rental cars are not available on the island (only residents are permitted to drive cars).

While I don't agree with all of the suggestions on this site (skip Dolphin Quest for example  -- you don't travel to Bermuda to see dolphins "in captivity"), I cut that particular paragraph because of the transportation information.  Very useful.


If I only had 3 days in Bermuda, and if I were based at Dockyard, I wouldn't miss these "must sees" and/or "must dos":

1.) The Maritime Museum -- a wonderful trip through Bermuda's maritime history.  Fascinating.  (If you like museums, of course.)

2.) Stroll through the shops at Dockyard -- lots of shopping and a great source of gifts for folks back home.  Don't miss the rum cakes!

3.) A ferry trip to St. George (see transportation details above).  When you're there take a walking tour of this historic town.

4.) Take a taxi tour of Bermuda.  The pricing of taxis is mentioned above, but again, if I only had three days, I'd want to see as much of this beautiful destination as possible.  Trust a taxi tour to show you as much or as little as you'd like/are interested in.  You've been on a ship for a while, try seeing Bermuda from a "land's" point of view.
Depending upon your interests, you might just tour for a half day instead of a whole day.

5.) Pink beaches.  Taxi to Horseshoe Bay and spend a couple of hours walking along the South Shore to Warwick Long Bay.  There are trails to follow if the tides are too high to prohibit walking along the beaches.  Chances are, and I don't know when you're traveling, you might find a secluded cove to soak up the sun in near privacy.

That about covers three days. Enjoy!  Nan