Bermuda, Bermuda

Bermuda

Safety: 9.5/10

Bermuda

Direct DockEastern Caribbean

Hours in Port

~48 hours

Walk to Town

5 min walk from Royal Naval Dockyard; Hamilton is 30 min by ferry

Currency

BMD (USD accepted)

WiFi

Good

Cell Coverage

Excellent

Time Zone

AST/ADT

Time Zone Alert

Bermuda uses AST/ADT (same as Atlantic Canada). It is 1 hour ahead of Eastern Time year-round. Plan accordingly!

Overview

Bermuda is unique among Caribbean cruise destinations — ships typically dock for 2-3 days, giving you ample time to explore. Pink sand beaches, pastel houses, and British colonial charm define this mid-Atlantic island. It's north of the Caribbean but a staple of cruise itineraries.

Top Excursions

Horseshoe Bay Beach

$5–$153-5 hours

Crystal & Fantasy Caves

$25–$351.5-2 hours

Hamilton City & Shopping

$0–$103-4 hours

Snorkeling / Helmet Diving

$60–$1002-3 hours

Glass-Bottom Boat Tour

$45–$601.5 hours

Book Tours & Activities

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Free Things To Do

Royal Naval Dockyard

Explore the historic dockyard complex with shops, museums, and the National Museum of Bermuda (small fee).

Hamilton Ferry Ride

Take the public ferry ($5) to Hamilton — the journey through the Great Sound is scenic and a destination itself.

Bermuda Railway Trail

Walk or bike sections of this converted railway line for stunning coastal views and nature.

Restaurants Near Terminal

Frog & Onion Pub (Dockyard)$$
Art Mel's Spicy Dicy$
The Swizzle Inn$$

Getting Around

Public buses and ferries are excellent and affordable ($5 tokens, $19 for a day pass). No rental cars allowed in Bermuda — rent a scooter ($50-70/day) or electric minicar (Twizys, $90/day). Ferries from Dockyard to Hamilton take 20-30 minutes.

Emergency Information

Police

911

Hospital

King Edward VII Memorial Hospital

US Consulate

(441) 295-1342

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