Cruise Bermuda

This video shows some of the attractions and things to do at King’s Wharf in Bermuda. The area is known locally as the Royal Naval Dockyard or simply Dockyard. It was formerly a base for the British Royal Navy. Now it is the main dock for cruise ships visiting the island. They dock at King’s Wharf or Heritage Wharf (next to each other).

Attractions and places shown include:

• Cooperage (0:26 & 2:13) – Places here include the Frog and Onion (0:31), a British-style pub, the Bermuda Craft Market (0:35) and Neptune Cinema.
• Casemates prison (1:30) – Built as military barracks by the British and later used as a prison by the Bermuda Government. Now closed and not open to the public.
• Bermuda Art Centre (2.08)
• Bermuda Maritime Museum – Museum exploring the history of the island. The footage includes a shot of Commissioner’s House (2:21). Dolphin Quest is also here and offers visitors the chance to swim with dolphins.
• King’s Wharf (2:29)

Attractions not shown on the video include the Snorkel Park (the closest beach – you can rent snorkel equipment, kayaks etc here), Bermuda Rum Cake Factory, Dockyard Glassworks (glassblowing sales and demonstrations) and the Clocktower Mall.

The quickest way to get to and from Hamilton is by ferry. The journey takes around 20 minutes. Buy tokens from the Visitor Information Centre close to the ferry terminal.

This is a promotional video for the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, found on Holland America Line ships including the Veendam.

Services offered include hydrotherapy pool, massage therapy, and skin, body, hair, and nail treatments.