Best sites to see when on a Bermuda cruise

Bermuda has a great deal to offer in terms of sites to see and history to take in.  Of course you will want to see as much as you can with the time that you have while your cruise ship is docked.  During your time ashore you may be interested in relaxing on the beach or you may be a bit more adventurous and really want to explore the best sites that Bermuda has to offer.

If you plan is to see as many sites as possible while you are ashore on your Bermuda cruise here are a few suggestions.  These suggestions are listed in order based on most popular Bermuda tourist site.  Go down the list and do what you have time for.  Obviously you will want to spend some time on the beaches of Bermuda and you should delegate some time to doing that as well.  These suggestions are meant to supplement what you were already planning on doing.  After all you do not need someone else telling you how to spend your vacation.

1. St. George - St. George is the former capital of Bermuda and offers much to see in terms of quant narrow streets with interesting and historical names.  Here you can spend your day walking these streets and ducking into British-style pubs, seafood restaurants, shops (several major City of Hamilton stores have branches here), old forts, museums, and churches.  There are also interesting peeks at disciplinary methods of the past as along side the streets you may find stocks and a pillory.
2. City of Hamilton - The shops at the City of Hamilton are usually a favorite with travelers and especially cruise vacationers.  If you will be staying for a few days, you may want to visit the City of Hamilton in between the arrivals of new cruise ships as the city can get quite crowded.
3. Somerset – If you have already visited the City of Hamilton, Somerset is just a ferry ride away.  The most western edge of Somerset Island is Sandys Parish, home to one of the best taverns on the island, The Somerset Country Squire Tavern, and the smallest drawbridge in the world.  Some tourists know that the Somerset Long Bay beach is just a bike ride down the road others enjoy spending their time wandering around Somerset village and then taking a long walk to relax at the bay that is along the northern rim of the island.  If you have your bicycle with you, peddle down and cross the Watford Bridge to Ireland Island which is home to the Royal Naval Dockyard and the Maritime Museum.  There are forts to visit along the way as well as breathtaking views.  There is another ferry at Watford bridge that can cut some time off of your journey back if you do not want to go through all of Somerset again.
4. Flatts Village - Flatts village is in the eastern part of Sector’s Parish and offers the sights of the Bermuda Aquarium, Natural History Museum and Zoo.  There is even the option of participating in an undersea walk if that is something that interests you.  There are great restaurants, such as the Inlet Restaurant, and shows to see, such as Gombey dancing that will really give you a glimpse at the life traditions and culture of Bermuda.

Great beach suggestions

While in Bermuda you must spend some time on the Elbow Beach and Warwick Long Bay.  These two spots are among the most appealing.  If you dock close to St. George, it is convenient to hop on the no. 7 bus which will take you directly there.  Another great beach attraction is the Horseshoe Bay beach, in Southampton Parish.  Here you will find hidden coves in all directions.  There are also local concession stands so you can stop on the beach whenever you please.  The marvelous pink sand beaches of Bermuda are simply a must see.  Set aside time to walk along the beach in addition to your shopping and sightseeing.