Island Sampler with Ferry Return
Overview​
Experiencing the best of Bermuda can be difficult with limited time on the island. Make the most of your time on shore on a coach tour of the island's highlights, including Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, John Smith's Bay, UNESCO-Listed St.George's Town, and Hamilton. Along the way, enjoy free time to shop, stroll, and snap photos, and travel between dispersed locations with ease via air-conditioned coach and ferry.
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Maximize your time on shore with a comprehensive sightseeing itinerary]
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Enjoy convenient round-trip transfer from your cruise ship
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Gain insight into Bermuda's history as you explore iconic landmarks
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Capture memorable snaps along Bermuda's picturesque south coast
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What's Included
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Transportation from your cruise ship in an airconditioned coach and back on an airconditioned ferry
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Access to the base and around the lighthouse
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Access to restrooms
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​Bus tour finishes in the City of Hamilton and explore at your leisure
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You will be given Ferry tickets Free of charge and take the Ferry back to yur ship in Dockyard
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Tours have coordinated start times. Please check Viator messages for tour meetup instructions.
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Ship arrival tours depart 30 to 45 minutes after the ship's port arrival. Next day tours depart 8:30AM.
What To Expect
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Gibb's Hill Lighthouse
Your first stop will be at the Gibb’s Hill Light House which is a 117-foot lighthouse was built in 1846 of cast iron – the oldest of its kind in the world, and one of only two cast-iron lighthouses still in existence. There you can also do a little shopping at the gift shop located at the base of the lighthouse. This stop overlooks the South Shore and Little Sound, offering views of both the City of Hamilton and the Royal Naval Dockyard.
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Horseshoe Bay Beach
You will then travel primarily along the beautiful south shore, where you will get an opportunity to take photos of Horseshoe Bay Beach and Jobson’s Cove.
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John Smith's Bay Beach
You will then get a chance to walk on a pink sand beach at John Smith’s bay and have a few minutes to feel the surf running over your feet if you choose, or you can take some awe-inspiring photos.
10 minute Stop
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St.George's
Travel to the historic English town of St. George's, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will have approximately 40-minutes of free time to shop, explore or taste the local food and drink flavors of the island.
40 minute Stop
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Hamilton
Next, you will then go to Hamilton which is the capital of Bermuda where we will conclude the coach portion of your excursion. There you can shop explore restaurants and bars at your leisure or just jump on the next air-conditioned ferry which will take you back to your Cruise ship. The ferries leave Hamilton at 130pm, 3:15PM, & 5PM. IMPORTANT NOTE: Sometimes, the Ferry may not be on regular schedule, and you will be returned by Tour bus back to the CruiseShip pier!
Ferry Ticket Free
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Royal Naval Dockyard
The Royal Naval Dockyard in Bermuda is the busiest cruise port in Bermuda and offering stunning views of transparent turquoise waters. Once a vital trading post for the British, it now serves as the primary cruise ship port for Bermuda and handles 500,000 tourists per year. There are many Food and Drink Spots at the Royal Naval Dockyard Cruise Port and a courtesy shuttle to conveniently take you around. The tours have coordinated start times and for ship arrival dates the tour departs 45 minutes after the ship's arrival on port and next day tours depart at 8:30AM. Please check your messages for tour meetup instructions from the tour provider.
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Hamilton (Pass By)
The tour will usually end in Hamilton City with a Ferry return back to the ship, but if the ferries are not on regular due to a public holiday or your ship departing the same day, then we will return you by the tour bus, to ensure you depart on your ship in time.
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