| HARTLEY'S UNDERSEA WALK BERMUDA |
TRANSPORTATION IN BURMUDA
| Bermuda's public transportation system is quite reliable. Taxis are great for sightseeing. Mopeds are great especially on the Railway Trail. Bermuda does not allow car rentals. |
MOPEDS
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Mopeds give the most amount of freedom, if you feel fit and able. In Bermuda cars are not available for hire, but residents are very understanding of wobbly visitors even if they stray onto the wrong side of the road. The right side is the wrong side. The left side is the right side. Be sure to wear sun block because you may get sun burned and not know it as the breeze will keep you cool. Go west across Somerset Island, over Watford Bridge and all the way out to Dockyard. Go through the gates of Dockyard, past the boat yard and all the way around, past the entrance to the Maritime Museum (location of to the Frog and Onion Pub). to the stop sign by the Bone Fish Bar and Grill. There is lots of parking next to the ferry stop. The Departure Point & Procedures Page has photos of our boat docked next to the Moongate. As well as a link to a Google top down view of Dockyard. Prices, including insurance, range from $50 for the first day going down to $16 per day after the seventh day to for a single seater and $55 for the first day going down to $20/day after the seventh day for a double seater. They will deliver it to your hotel or cruise ship. I do not reccommend mopeds for large people, or those who are not as young as they used to be. |
GOVT BUS WEB SITE
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Buses in Bermuda are usually air conditioned. It is an integral part of Bermudian customs to greet people,
especially bus drivers, shop clerks and total strangers with whom you wish to converse, with 'Good morning'
or 'Good afternoon'. Bus fare for distances over three zones (called a 14-zone fare as opposed to a 3-zone
fare) can be paid either with exact change in coins ($4.50), coin tokens ($4.00), paper tickets ($30/15), or
a pass, (also valid for ferry 1 day/$12, 2 day/$20, or 3 day/$28). Some post offices and hotel front desks sell
tickets. The bus terminal in town sells the lot. Route #7 via South Shore Rd. and Route #8 via Middle Rd.
(every 15-30 minutes). Sign on the front of the bus should say Dockyard. The desired stop, the Dockyard Ferry Stop, is just after the Maritime Museum stop.
The Bonefish Bar and Grill
is on the right side of the bus and the ferry dock is on the left. Exit the bus and go past the security gate, and ofer a very small flat bridge towards Heritage Wharf. You will see the Moongate in the middle of a landscaped area. Yo may even see our sign. Go to the Boat Info Page to see what the Rainbow Runner looks like. Our boat can be distinguished by the presence of diving helmets on the platform on the back of the boat.The Departure Point & Procedures Page has photos of our boat docked next to the Moongate.
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TAXI
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Taxi fare from one end of Bermuda to the other should be less than $40. Fare from Hamilton is about $28 and
from Wyndam Resort or Fairmont Southampton Princess about $15 (estimate $1/minute). The taxi drivers of
Bermuda are her ambassadors. If you smile, look them in the eyes and say 'Good Morning' they will be very
friendly, informative and helpful. Ask your driver to take you to the Moongate in Dockyard near the Ferry Stop
Please bring a change of clothing for the return trip in the taxi car. You may rinse and change onboard prior
to any taxi ride, for your comfort and as a courtesy to travelers riding after you. We can order your taxi
via cellular phone for your return trip. Taxis are allowed to drive past the security gate and drop you right off at the Moongate.
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GOVT FERRY WEB SITE
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Ferry rides cost $4.50 for adults. The service to dockyard has been increased at the expense of the rest of
Somerset. Morning trips are at 9:30, meet at 9. The afternoon trips are scheduled to leave at 1:30, meet to check in at 1:00. For the price of one adult fare you can take moped aboard. There is a sort of
snack bar if you have to bolt for the ferry and miss breakfast. The adult fare is $4.50 in change, $4.00 if you buy a coin token. You can Also buy a card of 15 tickets for $30. This can work out cheaper than the one day ($12), Two day ($20) or even the 3 day transportation pass ($28). The transportation
passes and the tickets are good for either bus and ferry. The ferry pictured is not the new high speed ferry. The Somerset ferry is
larger; new photo to be added soon. As the ferry arrives and puts its nose to the dock, you will see the Moongate a slight ways off to the right.
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Better Than Snorkeling
I went snorkeling once and got extremely calaustrophobic. This is a totally different experience. It was absolutely incredible. The fish and the reefs were maginficient.- A delightful day.Linda Krim Hollingson, MA |
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To book, call toll-free 1-866-836-3989 between 8am and 9pm EST |
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