Hi travelmom,
I just found this thread. I was in Bermuda Sept 2008 and we docked at King's Wharf (Dockyard). We were there overnight so time was not an issue on Day 1. Our original plan was to go to Horseshoe Bay Beach by bus and then to Hamilton or St. George's by bus and return to King's Wharf by ferry.
When we got off the ship, it was so crowded with people that had the same idea that we altered our plan. We bought one day transportation passes for $12.00 per adult/$6.00 per child. They cover transportation on the buses and ferries to all zones for the whole day. When you get off the ship, there is a building where you can buy these, BUT if it is very crowded keep walking to the right as if you're leaving the port area and you'll see another building (looks like a construction trailer) by the ferry launch on your left once you round the road where they also sell these. There was no one in line there.
We were able to hop right on a ferry to Hamilton, there was a huge line for St. George's, and walked up to Fort Hamilton. After we were done at the Fort we took a bus to Horseshoe Bay Beach for a couple hours then we took the bus again back to King's Wharf. There is also the Bermuda Maritime Museum within walking distance of where the ship docks, so we went there when we returned. Inside the Museum grounds is a Dolphin Encounter. If you paid to get in the Museum you can sit and watch the dolphin interaction.
Here is a link to some information regarding Bermuda's Bus Routes; click on the route you want and the schedule will open
Public Transportation Board
And the ferries: You'd need to download the schedule
Sea Express |