3 Days in Bermuda: The Best Excursions & We Did it Ourselves

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@willevans429 Ай бұрын

loved that museum bit, amazing to think guys were actually working there

@willevans429 Ай бұрын

I love military history, and being British this is a great vid, well done mate

@willcooper6980 5 ай бұрын

It's a beautiful thing that you found another couple who likes cruising as much as you. And that you can coordinate your travel schedules to go together on subsequent cruises.

@halffasttravelers2702 5 ай бұрын

We consider ourselves very lucky indeed. The coordination is a little easier since Dan retired. We have more options now. Thanks for your comment.

@willevans429 Ай бұрын

now that is interesting, powder rooms, chutes, place for gunners, i didnt know this but ive never been to Bermuda, I will now

@JNTravels 4 ай бұрын

We are cruising to Bermuda in October. We appreciate all the information.🐸

@HalfFastCruisers 4 ай бұрын

You are most welcome. We had a great time there, and we're sure you will too. Have fun!

@destinylove750 3 ай бұрын

Same

@TravelCakeTrips 3 ай бұрын

I enjoyed the content in this video and your format and know what goes into the editing portion. Cudos to you all for a very informative and entertaining/interactive video. Subscribed " )

@HalfFastCruisers 3 ай бұрын

We're so glad you enjoyed it. We'll be releasing some new cruise videos soon. Thanks for subscribing.

@TravelCakeTrips 3 ай бұрын

@@HalfFastCruisers we just put out my hubby's first video edit on "Who did it best?" Virgin, Royal and Carnival Sail Away. Will be looking out for your new Cruise videos soon. Continued Success

@joannekearney5329 2 ай бұрын

I love Bermuda... there is so much to do and public transportation is excellent and a good way to see the island... ferry from Dock Yard to St George... take a bus from there... stop by the Swizzle Inn..perhaps walk from there down to the caves... then buss to Hamilton... from there you can take a ferry back or take a bus.. either along the South Shore Road or Harbor Road.... Beautiful views for the price of a bus or ferry fair.

@HalfFastCruisers 2 ай бұрын

It sounds like you have the perfect itinerary planned out. You are absolutely right that it is a very easy place to visit even if you're not sure what you want to do. Thanks for posting.

@Dld1985 4 сағат бұрын

Been to Bermuda several times. Very clean and beautiful. You can’t rent a car unless you’re a citizen of Bermuda. You can rent a Moped. It’s beautiful and very clean. Don’t have to exchange currency they accept USD or Bermuda dollar. The cleanest island I’ve been to and I’ve been to about 15 in the Caribbean. They don’t like to be associated with the Caribbean. I worked for a huge Travel Agency so when I went there it cost me little to nothing. Stayed at the Grotto Bay Marriott my first visit and don’t remember where the second time but it was nice. I knew the Director of the Bermuda tourist board back then and she set it all up for us plus tours of the island. All drinking water is rain water and filtered the limestone roofs on all building into underground water tanks. Most Bermuda citizens worked two to three jobs. Our cab driver was also the President of a local bank and a Bartender. They have no Universities once students graduate the 12th grade most attend Universities in the US. Even though they are a UK territory they depend on the US Military for protection. I was told they have 99% graduation and employment. This was all back around 1993 when I was last there. They prohibit cars that have dents in them from being on the road. They have to be repaired before they can pass annual inspection for private vehicles and 6 month for commercial. Tour guide told us at that time they average about 10 traffic fatalities a year 8 being Americans who rent Mopeds and forget they drive on the left.

@Tom-pw2ni 5 ай бұрын

great tips on visiting this beautiful place! thank you!

@HalfFastCruisers 5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. We have a great time making these, and it's nice when the information is useful to our viewers. Thanks for the post.

@miri1234ish 5 ай бұрын

Hi. Nice tour. We have been in Bermuda twice (With NCL) and want to go again. On your video at 46:31-46:38 you can see the 3-mast tall ship. That "The Spirit of Bermuda". It's a replica of the very famous schooner. Visit it next time.

@HalfFastCruisers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. We love exploring these old ships, but didn't know they gave tours of that one. It is on the list for our next trip. Happy travels.

@steverubinchak1717 4 ай бұрын

I want to thank you for visiting my Island. Also, the video was grand, I enjoyed see your reaction to the sights. Points for next visit, Aquarium Zoo, Fort Hamilton, The Battery St.David's, big guns ww2. Sothside was a US military Base, first Airforce, then Navy. Nothing left to see there. Coopers Island 4 beautiful beaches. Back in the day ,NASA was stationed there overseeing Gemini, Apollo missions. Still lots more to see in other parishes. See you next time.😊

@HalfFastCruisers 4 ай бұрын

The pleasure was all ours. You have a beautiful home. Thanks for providing all these locations for our next visit. We are looking forward to a return to the island. Very interesting about Coopers Island.

@willevans429 Ай бұрын

great stuff dude

@michaellevon4518 4 ай бұрын

A taxi back to the Dockyard to the ship is no more than $ 90

@HalfFastCruisers 4 ай бұрын

Yes, we had a feeling they were just trying to scare us into not missing the ferry back. Thanks for providing this information.

@bigdeal99.92 4 ай бұрын

Great video. I took the ferry from Kings wharf to St. George's. I then caught a taxi back to Kings Wharf so that I could see the beautiful south shore beaches. It cost $110.00.

@HalfFastCruisers 4 ай бұрын

Ouch!!! I hope they at least let you get some good scenic photos along the way.

@bigdeal99.92 4 ай бұрын

@@HalfFastCruisers it was a 2 hour tour on the way back. We spit it 4 ways and got some fantastic photos. I was just letting you know it was $100 return by taxi. Not $250. But it was well worth it.

@HalfFastCruisers 4 ай бұрын

Well that makes it more of a bargain than anything else. Especially, if you consider the cost of ship excursions. Thanks for correcting the taxi fare, I'm sure our viewers appreciate it.

@raymondraynor5276 3 ай бұрын

And that was the tour vost@@bigdeal99.92

@willevans429 Ай бұрын

love it, no plan, but got a map, thats what we wanna hear

@paulaworkman2578 5 ай бұрын

enjoyed watching we are scheduled for 3 days in Bermuda on the Carnival Venezia in Sept

@HalfFastCruisers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support. We hope you have as good a time in Bermuda as we did. Happy Cruising!

@susandiekmann 2 ай бұрын

New subscriber here! I'm really impressed with this video, and look forward to visiting Bermuda! One question - Why did Shawn and Amber only go ashore in Bermuda once out of 6 times?

@HalfFastCruisers 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing. Shawn & Amber had terrible luck with weather, and this was why they really didn't get to see everything on their previous trips. However, despite this they still greatly enjoyed the cruises themselves.

@darrenchichester9777 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for visiting us here in Bermuda. When were you here? Did you know that the cannons pretty much had a limited shelf life before they had to be retired. Years ago, before the Museum was established in Dockyard and Fort St. Catherine, back in the day they would just push them over the fort walls and then replace them with new ones,. Most likely everything you see were previously down in the water! Crazy, huh?

@HalfFastCruisers 5 ай бұрын

So cool! Thanks for sharing that information. We were there in May, and we had a fantastic time. We hope to return someday soon.

@chrisandcolleenkern7558 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful, insightful video. Thank you!!! Very curious though, do you know why the scooter rental was discouraged by cruise ship? Was planning that rental with my adult daughter so wanted to ask what you heard.

@HalfFastCruisers 4 ай бұрын

This warning is not limited to Bermuda. The cruise companies generally give that disclaimer everywhere they stop. They have safety concerns for a number of reasons, and I'm sure they have liability concerns as well. We will say that driving a scooter in an unfamiliar place with questionable traffic laws and customs can be very challenging. Please be careful.

@willevans429 Ай бұрын

like the camera work

@luvysfatlife 4 ай бұрын

Very nice and great video. We are going to Bermuda in a couple months. Tobacco Bay looks like a stop for sure. Do you mind me asking what kind of camera you used? I’m kinda a tech nerd. 😂

@HalfFastCruisers 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment. We are currently using a GoPro Hero 11 along with our iPhone 15 Max's. We also have our old GoPro Hero 7 that we use for a dash cam and underwater filming. We hope you have fun in Bermuda.

@lizarichards2243 5 ай бұрын

OMG! We just missed you! Since we met at GSC earlier this year, you guys are following us! LOL. We were on Joy to Bermuda at the end of May.

@halffasttravelers2702 5 ай бұрын

Wow, what a small world. But it sounds like you are following us. What a great cruise.

@LoriArchambault-p2p 2 ай бұрын

Why does the cruise ship discourages scooter rentals?

@HalfFastCruisers 2 ай бұрын

The cruise lines do not want to associate themselves with these vendors or be seen as encouraging their customers to rent scooters ashore for liability reasons. While we are mostly comfortable driving abroad, many cruisers may not be comfortable with local traffic laws and regulations and may be more prone to accidents.

@davidhurwitz2291 2 ай бұрын

Bermuda is a British island. They drive on the other side of the road , so your driving instincts are off. Many scooter accidents, so the cruise ship doesn’t recommend you rent one.

@HalfFastCruisers Ай бұрын

We are sure that everything you posted is true. You need to be very careful when driving in an unfamiliar with rules that may be reverse from everything you've been taught your whole life. We do know that the cruise lines generally do not recommend scooters at most of their Caribbean destinations no matter which side of the road they drive on for similar reasons. Thanks for the post.

@Johndoe-qn9jr 4 ай бұрын

Hi did you find any organic veggetables and fruits there ? Thank You

@HalfFastCruisers 4 ай бұрын

We really didn't get a chance to sample much of the local cuisine.

@unshakeablestar 4 ай бұрын

when on the sunset cruise, how much would be customary to tip?

@HalfFastCruisers 4 ай бұрын

We're not sure if there is a customary amount. We've seen some give $5, $10 or even $20, and then others giving nothing. Our decision is usually dependent upon the level of service we receive. Hope this helps.

@ShaneVeltri 5 ай бұрын

What month did you go here? Seems weather can be a problem. Thanks

@HalfFastCruisers 5 ай бұрын

We went the first week in May. The seas were calm, but we had a couple of rainy days when we were there.

@willevans429 Ай бұрын

A green telephone box? wow,

@nicolewiltsey7793 5 ай бұрын

Hi everyone, may I ask why Amber & Shawn have only been ashore once in Bermuda out of 6x? Was it by choice, cruise length or weather problems? We are going on a 7 day NCL cruise in the end of October for our 30th wedding anniversary & are starting to book some things already so I was just very curious. Thanks for the wonderful video by the way🩵

@HalfFastCruisers 5 ай бұрын

@@nicolewiltsey7793 what a coincidence,we are visiting with them right now. They missed several opportunities to go ashore due to weather. They also had to deal with a last minute excursion cancellation without notice on Royal Caribbean which they are still unhappy about. We think these issues are the exception and not the rule so plan away and hope for the best. We hope you enjoy your cruise, wish you an early Happy Anniversary.

@nicolewiltsey7793 5 ай бұрын

@@HalfFastCruisers First off, thanks so much for getting back to me🙂. Second, I truly love that you guys became friends & that you’re w them right now☺️. Third, we only cruise Norwegian (family favorite) which unfortunately my hubby got seasick back in 2016 to the Caribbean & vowed never to cruise again🫤. Brought my son (graduation present) in 2018 to Bermuda & it was just soooo beautiful and felt soooo SAFE that I knew I had to go back w hubby. He only agreed to cruise cuz it was 3 overnights in Bermuda & so much cheaper than a flight w hotel and OF COURSE - our 30th anniversary😃. Thanks for letting me know it was due to weather, hopefully it wasn’t around the end of October when our cruise is😉, hehehe. Also, thanks for the well wishes & please keep up the wonderful videos honey, love them!! 😍💛🥰

@HalfFastCruisers 5 ай бұрын

We are happy to help with this, and we hope you have a memorable and awesome cruise experience. Happy Sailing!

@heatherjohnson2367 5 ай бұрын

Are those vans that you took chartered or could anyone get on it to go to the beach for a small fee? I'm going to Bermuda in September on msc

@HalfFastCruisers 5 ай бұрын

The vans were lined up when we got off the ship, and they operated like taxis. No prior reservation required. Just keep in mind that you might have to wait for them to fill before they leave. Have fun on your trip.

@heatherjohnson2367 5 ай бұрын

@@HalfFastCruisers how much were they per person, do you recall

@HalfFastCruisers 5 ай бұрын

We don't remember the exact cost. Each trip was less than $10 per person. (Possibly $5 each in St. George and $7 each to Horseshoe Bay)

@heatherjohnson2367 5 ай бұрын

@@HalfFastCruisers that's pretty reasonable. Thank you

@freetobeme6807 4 ай бұрын

Just letting you know it will not cost you $250 for a taxi from St. Georges to Dockyard. Nice video though

@HalfFastCruisers 4 ай бұрын

Yes, one of the other commenters said they did it for around $100 for four people and that included a tour. They were probably just trying to scare us into not missing the ferry. Thanks for the post.