Looking at these videos because we have not been back because of Covid so I am 'homesick' for our favourite vacation spot. You suggest flying in and I highly recommend that so you have enough time to see more. We have visited a dozen times never less than 9 or 10 days sometimes 14 and we still have things to see and do lined up for our next visit hopefully this fall.
Enjoyed your video! We are thinking of taking a cruise to Bermuda (1st time cruisers for 2 of us) and think this would be the perfect tour for us. Do you remember how long you stayed at each destination you stopped at? We are hoping to visit the pink sanded beach and maybe stay longer than just a few minutes.
A suggestion for a less expensive site seeing tour of the island. Get off the boat and go to the transportation booth (usually between the two parked boats. Get a day pass (it used to be $10 but it might have gone up). Take the bus from the port to the down town bus terminal. Walk around down town or get the connecting bus to the ‘original’ Swizzle Inn Pub and Restaurant (on the other side of the island.) Go to the Pub and order two or three pitchers of Rum Swizzle and a burger (you won’t regret it). When you’re done come out of the Inn and take the bus to St. George and catch the ferry back to the cruise port (all on the same transportation day pass). A greet inexpensive way to see a lot of the island. And the Rum Swizzle is a must have.
Loved the video. Thank you for sharing. Hopefully, we are going to Bermuda in September for our First time on The Carnival Venezia. We were scheduled last August on The Legend out of Baltimore, but due to hurricane we were rerouted to Bahamas. So, I sure hope we make it this time!
Zach, you are making me homesick. Bermuda is my favorite island and place to visit. I have been there over 30 times. I lost count at 32. There is also a beautiful miniature golf course it sits on a hillside and the views are beautiful. If you did not stop in the glass blowing bldg, you must do that sometime. They have beautiful things for sale. I actually went parasailing there right where the bridge you crossed is. I never did it so did it on my 72nd birthday and loved it. I can not swim, but I had no fear and the water was amazing to look down at. In more recent years I have chosen to stay in St. Georges because I travel alone and that little Parish is a village-type area and I love it. One of the best snorkeling beaches is within walking distance of the little town. If you decide to go there sometime while I am still alive, I could share more about the areas. Figuring I would not be able to go back, I rented an apartment and stayed for 6 weeks and did my own cooking, etc.
Hi Joyce, thank you for sharing these wonderful memories with me. It was a beautiful island and I cannot wait to return someday and visit some of these other places you’ve mentioned. Thanks for watching. 😊
Also lived there for 2 years….so many little things to see and do that the cruise ship does not tell you about. Go to Admirality HOuse and walk down the short hill……hidden beach there! Very calm water, also hidden cave!
In the 70s i would go to Bermuda a couple times each year via New York cruises. I lived in Philly would hop the train in the morning and go to New York to the pier ask if there were any cabins available, plop my 500 dollars in cash down and sail to Bermuda, we would leave on Saturday arrive in Hamilton on Monday and leave Thursday late morning . At that time it was very British…oh how times have changed from when i took my early cruises. Certainly cant do that now. Thanks for the up to date view of Bermuda..i need to go back🚢😊
Enjoyed your story of going to NYC by train then seeing if you could get a cabin! I thought things had changed so much from when we started cruising 35 years ago, but your story is much more interesting❣Fell in love with St. George's on our earlier ruises on smaller ships that could dock there. Going to Bermuda in 2 1/2 weeks, can hardly wait!!
Love the video production on this! Also, there’s so much more to experience throughout the island. The history and culture is indefinite. As locals we know that within the Royal Dockyard, it’s very curated to a quick experience for tourists. Please refrain from bus tours right off the boat and go experience the island by yourselves! You’ll appreciate it much more.
Bermuda is my favorite beach destination. The National Museum of Bermuda, The Commisioners House is the highlight of Royal Naval Dockyard. My favorite port is St.George's. Last year I did four Bermuda cruises aboard Viking Orion.
I wanna go to the National Museum next time I visit. I really enjoyed the island so I know I’ll go back someday. And the beaches were so beautiful. Thanks for watching!
Again, great video! My girl and I are going on a 7 day, 3 nights on Bermuda! You have saved us a lot of time trying to figure out the most efficient way to see the most. I am 64 years old and have photographed 80+ weddings and love photography. If I get some good sunset or rise shots I’ll let you look at them and if ya want one I’ll send it your way. Keep cruising and please look up Great Harbor Cay. A little known diamond. Great for you and your to have a beautiful beach to yourself- the best part…very little to do. Research it and…..Live Every Day👍
I live in NY and don't like to fly, but I love to cruise, so I've been to Bermuda three times already and will be going back for a fourth in May. I love Bermuda and never feel unsafe even if I'm by myself.
Just did the Norwegian Joy July 2022. Our 5th time in 10 years Beautiful place Friendly people. * Nobody steals or bothers tourist because the locals make too much money. Find a pink sand beach on your own. Crystal caves -- pretty cool There is a ton of sailing snorkle trips. -- try one. Swam with the dolphins right outside the ship in the Royal Navy fort steps from the ship. Expensive but a lifetime experience. Id avoid St George beaches. Long ride for nothing special. Thanks for the video.
I hope you had a great time on your cruise - the Norwegian Joy looked awesome! Bermuda was a beautiful place, for all the reasons you mentioned and more, and I can't wait to return someday. Thanks for watching!
A few years ago we did a cruise that stopped for 3 days docked in downtown Hamilton. It was like a hotel right downtown. Great trip. Going back for 2 days in September. This was a helpful video.
Sailed there twice and was charmed by it both times. Spent on visit going to beaches, and the other for bike tour via the rails to trails. Always stop in the Frog and Onion - take in a cricket game on TV, have a local beer and have some good eats.
I would be careful about going on any Three Hour Tours Zach, remember Gilligan!! Love your Video's, I do wish that the music between your talking was a little quieter. But, I do enjoy everything else about how you do things and the facts you present Zach, Thank You!! Suzanne
I been to Bermuda 3 times, The first time in the Early 90s. Back then the ports were Front Street in Hamilton, that is where all the stores use to be, not at the Navy dock yard. Later as time went on, Bermuda moved all the stores from Front Street to the Navy Dockyard because Bermuda started catering to the Banks and their off shore business. TOURISM at that time and still to this day takes a back seat, The Bermudian government caters to the banks not Tourism. The other port was St George, which is my favorite. I was hoping you would IMHO had shown the nicest beach in Bermuda...yea Horseshoe bay is nice But so crowded...the beach I think is the highlight is Tobacco Beach in St George. Also a nice show is the dunking in St George and the town crier, if they still do that. Bermuda is the only Island I cruised to more than once.
I didn't go to Horseshoe Beach, that was Warwick Long Bay and it was stunning! Much fewer people than were at Horseshoe. Unfortunately did not make it to St. George this time, hopefully the next time!
Actually, all the stores are still in front street but Dockyard caters to the larger cruise ships. Only small ships can actually fit into St. Georges and Hamilton Harbours.
I sailed in on the Celebrity Summit which the first time we docked on front street the next couple of times we had to dock in Kings Warf....The stores that were on front street moved into large 1 floor building that can hold many vendors...The first time Insaw this I asked one of the vendors why are all of you here...The vendor stated we use to own a shop on front street but we're told to move our stores to Kings Warf...
Thanks Zach it was very informative specially about the tours we will be traveling their this September 2023 and it gave us more of a idea, we will be checking out the tour you showed.
Love the video Zach!!! I’m ready to go back! So well done! And I don’t know if you realized that I made it into your video 😂 minute 1:45 - I am doing some serious speed walking on my way to Sea Glass Beach.. can’t wait to see more!!
Thank you, Lynda! I’m ready to go back too - let’s go! I didn’t realize that was you until this morning when I was proofing the video before it went live. You did make it into a video! Thank you for watching. 😊
Bermuda is a British island, run by the Queen of England, but of course, now she is gone and her son is now in charge. I love how the people there speak with a British accent.
my first non-US destination was bermuda and i fell in love with it. back then, snorkel park was free and no one really visited during the day. we had the whole place to ourselves. this video was awesome and brought back a lot of great memories. hope to go again one day!
@@ZachtheTravelingMan And for me sailing in and out of New York Harbor was magical. Fulfillment of my sixth grade fantasy. (My favorite science teacher got married when I was in sixth grade and he and his bride took that cruise - it was written up in our small town newspaper and my dream began)
Great film, Zach! Well be on Enchantment next year and came here to hear your pov. We're trying to reach our first 1k subs and would appreciate your support. Hope to meet you in person on one of our future outings.
Zach, I appreciate this very timely video. I'm taking my family on a cruise to Bermuda in July and will use this video as a reference point as I scheduled our excursions. I have visited Bermuda in past years but looking forward to this experience in the coming weeks. Thanks so much! 🌹
Thanks for bringing back the memories! So much to see and do. Pink sand beach, glass beach, the fort, shopping, eating. We will never rent another car! Drivers are CRAZY there, especially if you're not experienced driving "the wrong side of the road"..I swore like a sailor, I could also touch those stone walls on the side of the road. 😳 Recommend taxi or public transportation. But all in all, a great place to visit. Don't forget the sun screen!
@@ZachtheTravelingMan I am so glad that you are a History Buff! Thank you so much for sharing before I get there so I will know what I want to do and see straight away. Stay blessed and enjoy all that you do. You are appreciated. Amen
Thanks for another great video, I was there in July on the Enchantment. It was my first time in Bermuda. I was totally impressed and I definitely plan to go back.
Hi, Michael. You can take the ferry over. The ferry is located just beside the ship so it's very convenient to hop off the ship, on the ferry, and be on your way to Hamilton.
I know the English do it all the time, but please don't say England/English when you mean Britain/British. It's like calling the United States 'Texas'. It's not just wrong, it's insulting to the other members of the Union. The U.K. aka Britain, is _not_ 'England'.
I’ve been told this both ways. I’ll say British to some folks and they’ll correct me. I don’t mean to be rude or insensitive to either. Was merely trying to get it right. My apologies!
@@ZachtheTravelingMan You weren't rude or insensitive and you have no need to apologise. to keep it simple and accurate, I suggest you only use England when referring to a literal place _in England._ Otherwise default to Britain. For example: You go to Britain, and stay in England. That way, you can't be wrong.
Great video Jach - so glad you like King's Wharf. Been there a few times on cruises and it's just a really cool place to hang for a few days. Brought back some nice memories!! Thanks!
Zach. I live in Bermuda. Born and raised here. You have done justice to my island home. It looks beautiful. It was nice to see it through the eyes of a visitor. So glad you enjoyed you time here last month. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work and happy cruising.
Hi Annette - thank you so much! I’m so glad I did it justice by a local. I loved your island and hope to visit again someday! Thank you for watching and happy cruising to you. :)
Annette Eve, you are so lucky to live in Bermuda. We've cruised there maybe 15 times and have seen so much there. My husband rents a pedal bike one day, so I'm always looking for something to do on my own. I usually end up taking the ferry to St. Georges, my favorite spot. Thinking of going to Warwick Long Bay (correct name?) as I was there for just a few minutes last May on a tour. It looked very interesting. Will be there in 2 1/2 weeks on the Norwegian Pearl. Can't wait to set foot again on your most beautiful island!
@@susanmotschman4396 thank you for your kind words about my island home. It's good to know you are repeat visitors and that you will be back soon. Yes, Warwick Long Bay is the correct name. One of the beaches that tourists don't really discover. Glad you did.
You could stay at a hotel but I would let the ship know I was leaving for the night. I’m not sure if there are casinos in Bermuda but there definitely weren’t any in the immediate port area just off the ship.
I'm cruising out of Boston on April 7th. We have nearly 3 days in port (around 12 hours on sunday and then all day Mon and Tues, and then leaves at 8AM Wed morning) The stay in Bermuda in longer in the beginning months because the second port they go to, Bar Harbor in Maine doesn't allow cruiseships until later in the summer.
Bermuda is really beautiful. I really loved the pink sand. Glad you had good weather. On Enchantment we had great weather, on NCL it rained and was cold. Felt more like an Alaska cruise. I recommend you go to Horseshoe bay beach if you ever go back. It was amazing. I also did the caves and I don't recommend them.
