How to get to Tobacco Bay from the Dockyard using the ferry and bus

[fgc15527]

Hi,

 

I was interested in finding out how to get to Tobacco Bay Beach from the Dockyard using the ferry and bus pass. I was also wondering if they have chairs and umbrellas to rent as well as food/drinks to buy. Thanks

[iheartbda]

Take the ferry to St. George and either walk up the hill (about 10-15 minutes) or take the shuttle for $3. If you can find someone to share a cab from the square in St. George it will be quicker and cheaper.

[collegecruiser346]

It's a nice walk;very scenic, but long. And yes, they do have rentals available, as well as a snack bar and a bathroom.

[exoticprincess]

getting to tobacco bay is very simple,, you just take the ferry from dockyard to st george, from there you may catch the mini bus,, this i think was $4.00 p/p,, a local store called for us as the shuttle was not their when we arrived, honestly i think it is just as easy to take a taxi, as the distance is not that far, but it is a big hill, it is scenic as said previous, you can also get a taxi back to st george or the mini bus just ask at concession stand at tobacco bay they are very nice there. i would not recommend the bus from dockyard, it is about 1 1/2 hr to 2 hr ride, unless you want to see the island it is nice to see, but can be long ride , have done both ways, i prefer the ferry so much easier. also the ferry does not run on the weekend to st george , as it is more for local commuters.

[Glamourgal]

How long does it take from the Dockyard to St. George by ferry?

[smeyer418]

How long does it take from the Dockyard to St. George by ferry?

45 minutes.

[MarieF4861]

I think I read on another thread that the ferry to St. George does not run on weekends - is that correct?

[collegecruiser346]

Yes, that is correct. You can take the ferry to hamilton, then the bus to St. George.

[njhorseman]

I think I read on another thread that the ferry to St. George does not run on weekends - is that correct?

 

Correct...there's no weekend service on that route.

[dacon]

If I go to St George on a weekend when I have to take a ferry to Hamilton and then a bus to St George, how much time is that total? Do you know the bus #?

[biker@sea]

The ferry from dockyard to Hamilton takes about 15min. The1,3,10 and11 bus go to St. George and take 50min or so.