I may book this cruise with a group. It leaves Baltimore, MD and goes to King's Wharf Bermuda for 3 days then comes back. Has anyone experienced this ship or this part of Bermuda?<BR>

No one has experienced this ship it has not sailed yet.<BR>It will do several European Sailings this summer, then a Trans Atlantic.<BR>The cruise you mention is one of the first US Sailings.<BR>I would book it. This is going to be a beautiful ship.

I thank you for the response. I see there's only one sailing in October but I'm not planning to go until next year. My only concern was being in King's Wharf Bermuda for 3 days and not knowing anything about it.

<BR>Hi India,<BR><BR>Yes, you are on one end of the island. Far from Hamilton and even further from St. George. You can go to a nearby beach. Many take the ferry to Hamilton and St. George. You can take buses also - both reasonable (buy passes). If you take a bus you can stop at many interesting areas.<BR><BR>Don't just stay in one spot for the three days.<BR><BR>Paul<BR>

India. Paul obviously knows nothing about Bermuda. The island is only 26 miles long and two miles wide. You are not far from anything. If you can ride a bike then rent a moped and enjoy the scenary Bermuda has to offer. I lived outside of Hamilton for a bit. There are many beautiful places to see. If you want the nicest beach try Horse Shoe Bay. If you have any more questions about Bermuda fire away.

<BR>Obviously you know more than me Hamilton, but I have been to Bermuda 7 times. Four times land based and 3 cruises.<BR><BR>If you take a moped and do not stop you can do the 16 miles from the dockyard to Hamilton in 45 minutes.<BR>I took the bus once and it took me over 2 hours. Granted it is a short distance but one can not fly. I only attempted to answer India's quesion.<BR><BR>Now that you forced me to come to this thread again I will add some additional info about a passenger's days at Kings Wharf (Dockyard). You can purchase a bus/ferry 3 day pass for $21 adult and $10 child. If you are on the bus you can stop in any place that looks iteresting but one should study the area beforehand. If you take the ferry to Hamilton it makes 4 stops where one can jump off. They are all interesting areas. The following areas I may misspell: Boaz Island Wharf next to Grey's Bridge. You can visit the Crawl a picturesque inlet with its fishing boats at anchor. The Royal Navy Cemetary with fascinating old headstones. Lagoon park has swimming and the central lagoon has wild birds and ducks. The next ferry stop is Watford Bridge Wharf were you can walk Somerset Village with its diversity of shops and several restaurants where you can dine at the water's edge. Long Bay Park has a pretty beach. One can snorkle and bonefish. There is an adjoining nature reserve. You can also visit the Gilbert Nature Reserve at an old 18th century plantation house. The next stop is Cavello Bay (not much here). The next stop is Somerset Bridge Wharf where you can see the smallest drawbridge in the world. One can snorkle in this area. I made a special trip here once to dive and waterski. <BR><BR>So now do not bash me for obviously not knowing about Bermuda since I obviously know more than you.<BR><BR>Paul

Paul quoting brochures and living there are two different things. You have just shown yourself for the person that you are. So I guess me living there for two years, you probably would know so much more about the island with your four days of being docked in the over priced areas.<BR><BR>Paul you are such a wanker.<BR><BR>I did not pretend to know anything about ships.<BR><BR>India have a good trip. You will love Bermuda.

While Bermuda is a small island, King'sWharf is located on the western end and with narrow roads and a limited speed restriction it takes much longer to go from one end to the other. Public transportation (taxi, bus, or water taxi)is available but is still takes quite a while to get to anything. Hamiliton is in approx. the middle of the island with St. George on the eastern end. It's all do-able but be prepared to allow transportation time. Bermuda is well worth any inconvienience, just enjoy what you can get to.

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I thank you all especially Hamilton and Paul for your input. I feel better with taking that cruise and staying in Bermuda for 3 days. It seems there will be plenty to do.

Hi,<BR><BR>I am really excited. I booked a 2 day "nowhere" cruise on the Legend- out of NYC--October. Have only done the Old Ocean Liner thing in the past (read: QE2 and Norway/France). So it should be fun just to take a look at a brand new "mega-ship". Always resisted the new cruisers, but now that we have booked I can hardly wait<BR><BR>Bill

<BR>Justme is correct and is exactly what I was attempting to say. I do not believe Hamilton has ever used public transportation.<BR><BR>If you take the ferry you will find many interesting things to do and see at the stops along the way to Hamilton. When you get to Hamilton, take a ferry to St. George. Very quaint, very unique.<BR><BR>Enjoy,<BR><BR>Paul

Well you're right on that one. I lived there, and owned a moped. Much more enjoyable to cruise around slowly then rush here and there.