Ferry
Ferry ride through St.
George's Town Cut
A ride around the land mass of Bermuda
The Dockyard Ferry and Bus terminal is located a short walk ( ¼ mile) from the pier. Sea Express ferry offers a scenic and comfortable journey with up to six daily trips to St. George's from April 7 to October 31 only. The ferry ride from The Dockyard to St. George's is about 45 minutes to an hour. The schedule (Orange Route) now shows the first ferry from the Dockyard to St. George does not leave until 10 AM and arrives at 11AM. The last ferry back to the Dockyard is around 3 (or 4 PM). Schedules may change so be sure to check.
Beautiful homes............ and scenery.
In general, ferries run from Hamilton to each end of the island about every ½ hour. The Ferry from St. George to Hamilton stops at the Dockyards and takes 1- 1/2 hours.
Besides the Dockyard, passes and tokens can be purchased at the bus terminal near City Hall in Hamilton and in St. George at the Visitor's Service Bureau office directly across from the cruise terminal.
1-Day Transportation Pass - All Zones: $12
2-Day Transportation Pass - All Zones: $20
3-Day Transportation Pass - All Zones: $28
4-Day Transportation Pass - All Zones: $35
7-Day Transportation Pass - All Zones: $45
The one-way fare from Dockyard to St George's is $4 for adults and $2 for children (ages 5-16; under 5 ride for free). The one-way fare from Hamilton is $8 for adults and $4 for children (ages 5-16; under 5 ride for free) For more information go to Sea
If traveling on the ferry, please be sure you have purchased your tickets, tokens or passes in advance to travel on all routes, since cash fares require exact change; dollar bills are not accepted.
Buses
A pink or blue pole typically indicates bus stops. If the pole is blue, the bus travels from Hamilton; if the pole is pink, the direction of the route is towards Hamilton. You must have exact fare in coins if you pay cash; again - bills are not accepted. You may purchase bus passes, tickets or tokens in advance. During the morning and evening commute, the buses are packed with locals and school children. It is best to plan your trip during a less busy time of day.
Some bus etiquette:
* As the bus arrives, look to see if someone is getting off before
you start to get on.
* As you get on the bus, it is customary to greet the driver with a
"good morning" or "good afternoon".
* As you get off the bus, it is customary to say "Thank you" to the
driver. They will almost always reply.
For more bus information go to website: HERE
Taxis
If going by taxi, rates start at $6.40(USD) for the first mile with up to four passengers; $2.00(USD) each additional mile. Fare is $8.00(USD) for the first mile for 5 - 6 passenger taxi and $2.50(USD) for each additional mile; all fares for travel between 6:00 a.m. and midnight.
Taxis Tours charge by the hour. Sightseeing with seasoned and knowledgeable driver-guides costs from $40 per hour for up to four people. Taxi-tour guides: BLUE FLAG guides are all very knowledgeable about most things 'Bermuda'. (most Bermudian taxi drivers are very pleasant...but not all are Blue Flag certified). If you have particular interests--general history, art and architecture, flora and fauna, parks and gardens, ecology/wildlife military history, etc. many of these Blue Flag guides can "customize' their tour to your particular interests. All taxis are metered at government-set rates.
Scooters/Mopeds
I'd like to think it's a "GUY' thing--but maybe not! I have been to Bermuda 5 times. The first couple of times - with male partners. Both times they wanted to rent a scooter to see the sights. Having read the internet warnings --and having heard of the many accidents from the visiting scooter renters, I was hesitant. You certainly should have some experience driving a scooter or cycle… especially in a foreign country, driving on the left side… on curvy traffic-impacted, narrow roads. But not to be intimidated-- my partner listened intently about road rules and diligently took the proper practice time at the rental agency before we donned our helmets, jumped on the scooter and journeyed off.
Oh, they are so right about the seriousness of scootering around Bermuda. You need good balance to keep the scooter going at a steady pace--both riders! No one told me that beforehand. I tended to want to counterbalance the scooter. When he was leaning left around a left- hand corner--I, the passenger hanging on for dear life in back -- leaned to the right! I also tended to "back-seat" drive: "there's a bus barreling down on us behind," "go slower- blind corner ahead!" Finally, we got the hang of it and got out into the countryside where we really enjoyed the scenery. I apologized for being such a distraction -- and was happy to hear that he didn't hear a word I said -- with concentrating on the traffic and his helmet blocking the "noise" and all.
The second time in Bermuda, I wasn't as afraid and we scootered all around the island again with only one mishap. When he turned around and asked at a fork in the road, "right?' I said, "no- left." ..and we hit the pie-shaped stone wall in the center. Fortunately-we came out with only a bit of road rash.
So after that--having had the exhilarating experience of scootering around Bermuda where you see this beautiful Island scenery up close and personal--I am now content to ferry and bus safely around. I'll let the zip lining and scootering for the younger folks!
And pass on the advice once again:
1. Take the time to learn from the instructor at the rental agency before you get on the scooter: about road rules, roundabouts, traffic congestion (Bermuda has by far more vehicles per square mile than anywhere else in the world) and driving on the left. 2. It helps if you have had some cycling experience. Let the novice ride in back and tighten her chin strap! 3. Take your time - drive slow and steady. Enjoy the scenery. 4. Come back safe!
You can rent scooters
in St. George's. At the Dockyard, they
are located at Cockburn Road, on Gorham Road in Hamilton and on York Street
in St. George. If you rent them for more
than one day, you are able to lock the scooter up by the ship at night where
there are cycle parking lots. Mopeds
for one rider rent for $53 for the first day, $83 for 2 days, $106 for 3
days, and $168 for 7 days. Scooters for two riders cost $62 to $81 for 1
day. You must pay with a major credit card; it serves as a deposit in case
of damage or theft. You must also purchase a one-time insurance policy for
$18. The insurance is valid for the length of the rental.
There are several scooter rental companies.
Check current and comparative prices on their websites.
Car rentals are not available on this island (in fact all families are limited to one car per household).
Horse and carriage rides $30 for 30 minutes up to 4 passengers allowed, however,
they are a very slow mode of transportation and get bogged down in the traffic
areas.
* Villa or Apartment Rentals
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