We will be aboard the Navigator in May to Bermuda and would like to know what not to miss and what we should miss.

BobnBonnie

Bob, It was great meeting you and Bonnie in December on Voyager. Are you and Bonnie leaving out of Norfolk or Manhattan?

Colonial Williamsburg is always great (through Norfolk). Not sure if you play, but there are some incredible golf courses in Hamilton as well.

Lawrence,

Good to hear from you. You are definitely well traveled. Leaving from New York and we don't play golf very well. Just looking for things to do in Bermuda.

Thanks,

Bob

Hi Bob! I am glad to see you found your way here :)
Sheri just recently went to Bermuda (I think last year) I am sure she can give you the scoop.
Say hi to Bonnie for me and I hope all is well.

Bob,
Unfortunately I cannot give you very much advice. I used to go to Bermuda a lot as a kid, and I spent most, if not all my time at the beach. If you aren't a beach person at least take the time to find a beach and see the beautiful pink sand. I went to Bermuda last year, and we just jumped in a cab (Marty, Erika and I) and went for a ride. The houses are so pretty...all different colors...I was mainly taking the cab to see the cottage that I spent so much time at as a kid, but the drive was a lot of fun. We did stop at a little bar/restaurant...I am going to have to look up the name...it was worth a look even if you don't eat or drink there. I wish we had had more time to sit down and have a few drinks and a bite to eat. It was a very interesting place. The only other thing I did was find a local club right down by the docks...we went after dinner, and we danced until it got light out. We had a blast! Don't know if any of these things float your boat, but it is a beautiful island...you will enjoy it!
Sheri

okay...here is the web site for that place...
http://www.swizzleinn.com/

Bob,

It's nice to walk around Hamilton. There are many great restaurants and shops. Also the general ambiance is worth exploring/experiencing.

Also, I'd recommend afternoon tea at Heritage Court in the Hamilton Princess. The Hamilton Princess has its own tea master who creates a number of proprietary tea blends, including the Princess Bermuda. The usual suspects are also there such as Devonshire clotted cream & scones. And there are some Bermuda specialties like rum-cured salmon. The experience is reminiscent (like Bermuda in general) of a more civilized time.

See there Bob,
You can do BOTH the "civilized" thing AND the "fun/party" stuff! Choices are a good thing! :D

Thanks for the good responses. We are looking forward to the trip. But....We look forward to all of our cruises.

Bob

Bob-
When in May are you sailing? We are on the May 25/26 sailing leaving from Norfolk. Looking forward to sailing Radisson.
Hey we're neighbors - I'm in the Nashville area.

Kathy

rp1:

In Bermuda last April, we liked the quaint little town of St. Georges (where we docked, actually), and the Royal Dockyards. We were a bit disappointed that the water was still a bit too cold for enjoyable water activities, but hope that you sailing later in the year will be better in this regard.

Enjoy,
Richard :) :) :)

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Bob,

I spent a week in Bermuda on a honeymoon and have to say that I loved the place. Suffice it to say that it is a bit formal, but you will have a great time all over the island.

Nightlife is a bit scarce excpet at a few of the larger hotels. We rented a moped and cruised the island for an entire week. Be careful though as you drive on the 'proper' side of the road (which is especially dangerous if you visit The Swizzle Inn for a pitcher of Rum Swizzles)

Hope you have an excellent trip

Anthony

Shycruiser45:

We leave May 5th out of New York.

Bob

We were on the Navigator in May 2003 and had a wonderful time on the ship. The weather was very iffy the week we happened to go (late May). The comments by others on the board regarding cool sea temperatures are accurate.
If you enjoy homes and history, we recommend taking the Historic Bermuda house tour. It was excellent, informative and a lovely way to see some beautiful homes located in different parts of island. This tour is offered by RSSC.
We also very much enjoyed going over to the Royal Dockyards. If you don't mind a short walk, we advise skipping the RSSC tour and save your money. It is very easy to catch the local ferry in Hamilton very near where the ship docks. The ferry takes you to the Royal Dockyards and you can visit the museum and grounds on your own and at your own pace. The museum charges a modest fee. Be sure to see the dolphin pools as you walk towards the museum.
Our friends who live on Bermuda told us to be sure to do the private boat tour of Nonesuch Island. We were very much looking forward to it. Unfortunately the ship cancelled the tour the night before because they didn't get the minimum number of passengers to sign up.
Based on our experience with the tour desk aboard the Navigator, I advise passengers to check back frequently with the tour desk on board concerning the status of the tours. No point being disappointed by last minute cancellations.
The Williamsburg tour is great fun. We did the deluxe tour that included lunch. It is a long day, but we had an informative tour guide. In Williamsburg, be sure to go into the court house for the mock trial. And if you are "hair challenged" like me, stop by the wig shop and converse with the wig maker for a laugh.
For serious golf addicts, consider playing the course at the Williamsburg Inn in lieu of doing anything else that day. It is beautiful. I played it when I stayed at the Williamsburg Inn on another trip. You would need to make arrangements in advance, including getting there to allow enough time to get your round in.
One last comment, if RSSC again offers the free pre departure stay at the Waldorf, we found the front desk was very amenable when we asked (nicely) for a high floor corner room. Our room had spectacular views of the Chrysler Building as well as the East River.
Have fun.