STEP INTO THE PAST

THIS INTERACTIVE, FUN, AND EDUCATIONAL WALKING TOUR DEPICTS LIFE IN ROYAL NAVAL DOCKYARD IN THE EARLY 1800S AND IT’S GREAT FOR ALL AGES.

HISTORY COMES ALIVE before your eyes on a free historical walking tour of Royal Naval Dockyard. Knowledgeable guides and actors, fully dressed in period costume, will transport you to Dockyard circa the mid-1800s with an interactive, fun, and educational historical skit. On this tour for people of all ages, you’ll discover the historical aspects of breakwaters, fortifications, workshops, and storehouses. Explore modern-day Dockyard whilst learning about the historical significance of some of Dockyard’s most interesting places on a meandering stroll amid its historic walls.

In the entertaining vignette, you’ll meet Captain Brandreth, a Royal Army Engineer who’s part of the team that built Dockyard. The captain possesses a wide range of knowledge about the structures and army life during the mid1860s. Lizzie, an older woman who lived in the area before the Royal Navy and Army soldiers came to Bermuda, remembers a simple life. She resents the soldiers, their interruption, and their lifestyle — particularly the rum that they favour. Barnaby is a freed slave who works as a cooper in the victualling yard. He has followed in his father’s footsteps and is proud of his skills and of his contribution to the military. Finally, you’ll meet Thomas Driver, the agent victualler in charge of procuring and processing food supplies for the Navy, Army, and Marines in Dockyard.

The characters’ costumes are authentic, and their interaction on this historical walking tour is lively, factual, and just plain delightful.

 THE CHARACTERS’ COSTUMES ARE AUTHENTIC, AND THEIR INTERACTION ON THIS HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR IS LIVELY, FACTUAL, AND JUST PLAIN DELIGHTFUL.

This free tour is sponsored by WEDCO and the Bermuda Tourism Authority and starts at the Moongate on the cruise ship pier. You’ll meander past the large anchor next to the National Museum of Bermuda and then onwards, turning into the victualling yard. From there, Thomas Driver leaves his colleagues Brandreth, Lizzie, and Barnaby and continues with a factual walking tour ending in front of Clocktower Shopping Mall. The 2023 season kicks off April 18, with tours taking place every Tuesday and Friday at 9:45 a.m. The last Friday performance is set for August 25, and the final Tuesday performance (and the conclusion of the tour’s 2023 season) will be on October 24. For more information, follow Royal Naval Dockyard Historical Tour, @Circa1863, on Facebook.

All The Ways To Play

Royal Navy Dockyard is a favourite amongst families thanks to the numerous activities to be found here. Naturally, a trip to Bermuda is not complete without time spent on the water, and Dockyard offers plenty of ways to make a splash. Head to the Dockyard Watersports Centre and choose your own adventure, whether it’s riding the waves via Jet Skis, kayaks, and banana boat tubing; soaring into the skies by parasailing; going under via snorkelling or scuba outings; or skim ming the surface on a glass-bottom boat or sailboat. New in 2023 is the Longtail Water Park located on Heritage Wharf. With three waterslides, a brand-new float ing obstacle course, and a three-storey diving board, what’s not to love? The kids will have endless fun all day long.

Island Tour Centre’s booking office is conveniently located at the Dockyard Watersports Centre, where knowledge able staff can assist in planning West End excursions. Visitors can also stop by the Visitor Services Centre located in

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• Rated #1 in Jet Ski Tours by visitors and locals alike. (Several Jet Ski Adventures to choose from + private tours)

• Charter your own private boat with Captain (23ft to 65ft) Swim, snorkel, cruise, watch a sunset, visit a beach, & more

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• Snorkeling Tours • Banana Boat Tubing for ultimate fun

• Reservations are advised • Open daily from 8am-7pm www.kswatersports.com Call 441.232.4155 or BOOK ONLINE on Website the Gazebo on Dockyard Terrace. Check with the helpful staff, which provide insider knowledge about Dockyard. You can pick up a Royal Naval Dockyard Guide as well as a Maps of Bermuda guide, or scan the new Visit Bermuda app to help you navigate the area and purchase tickets for local tours, bus and ferry tickets and passes, as well as Bermuda-branded merchandise. The Visitor Services Centre is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in summer months or when a cruise ship is in port.

For a more relaxed kind of day on the water, join Excellence on their Famous Homes & Hideaways tour that cruises along the shoreline and sneak a peek at the lives of the rich and famous Bermuda residents in the exclusive neighbourhood called “Millionaire’s Row.” With Bermuda undoubtedly being a highly sought-after destination, the island’s charm and beauty have attracted some big names to its shores. The tour’s operators are fun, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable, making for an informative, enjoyable outing.