princeton12321 Posted January 6, 2018 #26 Share Posted January 6, 2018 We are taking HAL Veendam in May this year. Love that ship, and the crew! I think they do have a crap table in the Casino - can anyone confirm that? We took public transportation our to St. George one day, had a great tour by a local another day. I can't wait to do more on our own this time - maybe on scooters? Bermuda is amazingly beautiful. Tourist scooters in Bermuda are a death wish- roads are tiny, congested, and you’re not used to driving on the left. It’s a recipe for disaster that kills anywhere from 5-15 people per year (in recent years) and sends countless others to the hospital. Government statistics have that you as a tourist are 5 times as likely to be involved in a serious accident than a local. Even from a practical standpoint- tourist scooters are mechanically limited to about 20mph. Not very efficient way to get around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billslowsky Posted January 6, 2018 #27 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Tourist scooters in Bermuda are a death wish- roads are tiny, congested, and you’re not used to driving on the left. It’s a recipe for disaster that kills anywhere from 5-15 people per year (in recent years) and sends countless others to the hospital. Government statistics have that you as a tourist are 5 times as likely to be involved in a serious accident than a local. Even from a practical standpoint- tourist scooters are mechanically limited to about 20mph. Not very efficient way to get around. I rode half of the railway bike trail a few years ago, parts take you onto the main roads. There's virtually no shoulder and frequently I had to get out of the way of cars and buses usually getting raked by tree branches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT3 Posted January 7, 2018 #28 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I can say that I personally didn't feel that three days was long enough. We are going back later this year to cover the island, as we still didn't get to see everything that we wanted to see when we were last there. Although, our last day was cut short due to hurricane Matthew/Nicole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbri Posted January 15, 2018 #29 Share Posted January 15, 2018 We took the Veendam out of NY a few years ago and loved it. One of our favorite cruises. There is so much to do and public transportation is great. Could have spent more time there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boang1971 Posted January 24, 2018 #30 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I’m seeing LOTS of fabulous reviews from cruisers that have visited the island....we are sailing late June with a 15 year old on NCL Escape. HELP! First time to Bermuda...what MUST we see and do in those three days? We would like beach/snorkel time preferably on a not overcrowded beach (Tobacco Bay?) and we’re thinking visiting the caves and maybe some historic forts. I understand there is some sort of night celebration one night as well? :cool: Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boang1971 Posted January 24, 2018 #31 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I just wanted to add that if you had one week there it would not be too long. Lots to do. Keith Hi Keith! “Must Dos” for a family with a teen? Would like at least one day on the beach/snorkeling (with bathrooms and umbrellas) and was thinking caves and..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted January 30, 2018 #32 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Two to three days in Bermuda are NOT long enough in Bermuda. It's a lovely island with plenty to see and do-----so much more up-scale than the Caribbean. We have done many cruises there from Boston, starting with the Majesty which docked in St. George. I may consider HAL's Veendam for next time. The idea of docking in Hamilton interests me, DH, and friends. We have enjoyed our cruises on NCL, because of the relaxed dress codes. We no longer care for Formal Nights or dinners with suggested "dress codes for any particular evening. Does HAL still require this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton12321 Posted January 30, 2018 #33 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Two to three days in Bermuda are NOT long enough in Bermuda. It's a lovely island with plenty to see and do-----so much more up-scale than the Caribbean. We have done many cruises there from Boston, starting with the Majesty which docked in St. George. I may consider HAL's Veendam for next time. The idea of docking in Hamilton interests me, DH, and friends. We have enjoyed our cruises on NCL, because of the relaxed dress codes. We no longer care for Formal Nights or dinners with suggested "dress codes for any particular evening. Does HAL still require this? We were on Veendam last summer for the first time because of the extra night in port and docking in Hamilton. It was vastly better than any trip we have taken to the Dockyard on NcL or Celebrity. Veendams dress code is relaxed- the only thing you’d be turned away for is shorts or a T-shirt. Collared shirts and slacks get it done with no jackets required. They’re trying a little harder than other lines to appease the older folks that sail on them by keeping the appearance of a dress code without turning away younger people who want to dress more casually. It’s a balancing act but it works- I never felt out of place dressed the way I described. We also found the food to be better than both NCL and Celebrity Summit. Being docked in Hamilton made a huge difference getting around- taxis were not as expensive when you’re so centrally located and don’t have to go back to the Dockyard. Got a lot more done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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