Is shopping when you get to brumada expensive

[jamic16]

The shopping at the port expensive

[sail7seas]

Bermuda is a rather costly island. Most everything is imported so it's pricey. You might some British goods for decent prices but don't plan on bargain hunting.

 

[OCruisers]

Mostly better quality items in Bermuda so this is reflected in the prices. ;)

 

LuLu

[iheartbda]

Bermuda is a rather costly island. Most everything is imported so it's pricey. You might some British goods for decent prices but don't plan on bargain hunting.

 

Yes, the British goods, relatively speaking, are decent because it's cheaper than going to the UK to get them.;):)

[Bonnie J.]

When we were there I bought half a mug. The mug was cut in half. It says 'Everything in Bermuda is so expensive I could only buy 1/2 a mug"!

[jamic16]

Do you use your debit card or can u use cash?

[theminnow]

We used cash for small purchases and a credit card for large purchases. Also while in Bermuda, the Bermuda dollar is equal to the US Dollar. Not sure if that is true when you get back home. Just be careful of the bills you receive in change as you may get Bermudian dollars. If you do get Bermudian dollars, keep them if you want a souvenir, or spend them before you leave.

 

Enjoy your cruise.

 

Craig

[ozarkmama]

There is an entire port of call forum devoted to Bermuda

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=196

[cruisead]

I never use a debit card off the ship because they can easily be cloned. My SIL had her debit card cloned on a cruise, in a port, and they took a lot of money out of her checking account.

[marco]

OP: What were you intending to buy? There are few local had crafted pottery artisans and some nice things made from Bermuda cedar. If you were thinking more along the lines of British high end goods like Waterford, Royal Dalton, Galloway, Wedgewood, linens and woolens....there really are no bargains and the goods are pretty much as "expensive" as they are stateside.

Edited May 13, 2015 by marco

[Hlitner]

In recent years we have been underwhelmed by shopping in Bermuda. We thought things started going downhill ever since Triminghams closed their large store in Hamilton. You can certainly find some decent British (and European labels) in some Bermuda shops, but we can usually find the same products in the US (in decent shops and online) for less money. DW and I still enjoy shopping on the island, but we usually manage not to buy anything of value.

 

Hank

[jamic16]

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