TRANSPORTATION IN BURMUDA

MOPEDS        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 Maritime Museum to the stop sign by the Bone Fish Bar and Grill. There is lots of parking next to the ferry stop. Look at Procedures for Diving to see arial photos 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. CLICK HERE FOR GOVT BUS WEB SITE        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, 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. Exit the bus and go straight ahead if it is low tide or make a left to the other side of the ferry dock if it is high tide. Go to the Boat Page to see what the Rainbow Runner looks like. Or just look for diving helmets on the back of the boat on the stern platform. TAXI        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 Dockyard 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. CLICK HERE FOR GOVT FERRY WEB SITE        Ferry rides cost $4.50 for adults. The service to dockyard has been increased at the expense of the rest of Somerset. Most mornings (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and sometimes Friday ) are chartered by cruise ships. Afternoon 1:30 trips are generally from Dockyard right next to the Ferry Stop 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. Fares have been updated on the official web site featured in the above link labeled GOVT FERRY WEB SITE and GOVT BUS WEB SITE. The adult fare is $4.50, but you can 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 pass ($28) The transportation passes and the tickets are good for bus and ferry. The ferry pictured above is not the new high speed ferry. The Somerset ferry is larger; new photo to be added soon.

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