Bermuda is one of the few cruise destinations where it is the only stop on the cruise. Bermuda has three different cruise ports and some cruises change ports while they are there. Depending on whether you are in Somerset, Hamilton or St. Georges you will find a variety of different things to do. For starters, you can decide to take water tours using glass bottom boats. Such boats are used for watching underwater coral reefs that are spectacular. A Bermuda boat tour of this kind will enable you to venture out in the ocean. You can decide to snorkel or watch the breathtakingly beautiful marine and corals. Additionally, you can rent a small charter boat, get a local guide and venture into the ocean to discover some tiny islands that you can have a picnic on.
Diving in Bermuda
If you are interested in diving, then Bermuda should be the place to do so. Not only are there many diving sites and activities, but there are also shipwrecks that you can explore while diving. Teddy Tucker, a world leading diving legend, can easily be found in Bermuda for those who are interested in treasure hunting on ship wrecks. He is renowned internationally and the movie ‘The Deep” was created around his life. He can give anyone pointers on diving, take them on a diving treasure hunt or give stories about his treasure hunting days. For the amateur dive enthusiast, helmet diving is a fun way to explore the undersea world without training and in relative safety.
Dining in Bermuda
People who are interested in culinary arts will discover a lot of new things in Bermuda. In this island, there are many restaurants to choose from. You can easily find American, Indian, Italian, Continental and French just to mention but a few. Bermudian cuisine itself has a wide variety to choose from such that making decisions can be quite hard. However, good examples of cuisines you should try include Hoppin’ John peas and rice, pawpaw casserole, Bermuda fish chowder and wahoo steaks. Of course there are other names which you may hear from the locals. The best way to discover such cuisine is dining in a normal restaurant, preferably those that are outdoor and dining again in an upscale restaurant. This way, you will be able to sample local cuisine that is eaten by a majority of the population and also local cuisine that is eaten by the wealthy locals.
Other top attractions you can visit in Bermuda include museums, churches, parks, lighthouses, caves, forts and aquariums. You can also decide to take a walk along the scenic trails and village paths. Such a walk will help you meet with the locals and come face to face with their culture. Other activities that you can spend time indulging in are: riding, whale watching, swimming, sailing, kayaking, fishing, birding and golfing.
Hamilton city is one of the cities in Bermuda that you must visit even if it is for a short time. Being the port capital of the island, it has a wide range of restaurants, shops and hotels. You can also get all the information you need from tour agents available in the city. Clearly, Bermuda is a destination that has so many great activities that you can have a hard time making a decision.
Horseshoe Bay Beach is probably the top beach on the island. Most ships offer excursions there, or you can get there by bus or taxi. Public transportation in Bermuda is pretty reliable although, when cruise ships are in port, they often get overloaded on some routes. You may find yourself waiting for a bus only to find it full. Then you end up waiting more. plan accordingly.
