Ferries Are A Necessity For Island Life
The more we’ve traveled to islands, the more we’ve taken advantage of travel by ferry just like those who live there
Bermuda 2017
During our third trip to Bermuda in 2017 for our 30th wedding anniversary, we were confident touring the island alone. It was like visiting an old friend. We had also been in 1987 and 2007.
Buying a bus pass is necessary, and we’ve done that before since they are inexpensive and run frequently. But, we never took the ferry from one end of the island to the other. In 2017, it was time we did.
Buying our ferry tickets was easy. We stayed at the lush Fairmount Southhampton Princess, and the concierge there was more than happy to assist us with the logistics the morning we wanted to go. We traveled from the ferry dock at the hotel (another convenience free to hotel guests) to St. George’s, at the far end of the island, changing ships in Hamilton Harbor, for which we needed the tickets. This was a large vessel meant for ferrying both island inhabitants and tourists.
The crew on the hotel ferry was efficient and funny. The ferry, akin to a large yacht, was half empty. We had our choice of seats. Sitting outside with the salty ocean misting our arms and faces, we enjoyed…
