If you’re sailing to Bermuda, you’re in for something special.
This island isn’t your typical “rush off the ship for a few hours” port — many cruises stay overnight, sometimes even 2–3 days, giving you time to truly explore.
So the big question is:
👉 What should you actually do in Bermuda… and what’s not worth your time?
Let’s break it all down.
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📍 Bermuda Cruise Ports (Know Where You’re Docking)
Bermuda is a small island — just 21 square miles — but it has three cruise ports:
- Royal Naval Dockyard (most common for large ships)
- Hamilton
- St. George’s
Most mainstream cruises dock at the Dockyard, while smaller luxury ships may dock closer to Hamilton or St. George’s.
💡 Good news:
Many Bermuda cruises stay overnight — meaning your ship acts like a floating hotel while you explore.
🏖 Best Beaches in Bermuda (And One to Skip)
🌸 Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Famous pink sand
- Rentals (chairs, umbrellas)
- Food, bathrooms, showers
- Easy access from the Dockyard (~$7 each way)
👉 Downside: It gets crowded — especially with multiple ships in port.
🌿 Warwick Long Bay
- Less crowded
- Just as beautiful
👉 No rentals — bring a towel or portable chair
Hidden Gems 💎
- Daniel’s Head Beach (quiet, peaceful)
- Sea Glass Beach (great for exploring, not lounging)
- Tobacco Bay Beach
- Turtle Bay Beach
- Clearwater Beach
🚫 Skip This One (In My Opinion)
Snorkel Park Beach
- $15 entry fee
- Extra cost for chairs/umbrellas
- Man-made
👉 With so many free, natural beaches, this one just isn’t worth it unless you’re short on time.
⛳ Not Just Beaches: Things to Do in Bermuda
⛳ Golf with a View
Bermuda has 8 scenic golf courses, including:
- Port Royal Golf Course
- Turtle Hill Golf Club
👉 Rentals available — no need to bring your clubs
🌅 Gibbs Hill Lighthouse
- Built in 1846
- 185 steps to the top
- Incredible panoramic views
👉 Worth it if you can handle the climb
🌉 Bonus Stop
- Somerset Bridge — the world’s smallest drawbridge
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly Activities
🌌 Crystal Caves & Fantasy Caves
- Underground caves
- Stunning rock formations and pools
⚠️ Note: 80+ steps and can be slippery
🐠 Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo
- Small but enjoyable
- Great for families
🍹 Where to Eat (Must-Try Spots)
🍽 Swizzle Inn
- Famous for the Rum Swizzle
- Indoor + outdoor seating
👉 Try:
- Wahoo burger
- Fish sandwich
🍦 Bailey’s Bay Ice Cream Parlour
- Great dessert stop
- Dairy-free options available
🌿 Hidden Gem You Shouldn’t Miss
💎 Blue Hole Park
- Free to enter
- Nature trails
- Swimming grotto
- Cliff jumping
👉 One of those spots most tourists don’t talk about — but absolutely should.
🏙 Exploring Bermuda’s Towns
🏛 St. George’s
- Historic, walkable
- Charming streets
- Sites like St. Peter’s Church and the Unfinished Church
🛍 Hamilton
- Shops, restaurants, waterfront views
- Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute
👉 Fun fact: Bermuda doesn’t allow chain restaurants…
except one — KFC (grandfathered in!)
🎉 Bermuda Harbour Nights
- Weekly summer street fair
- Food, vendors, performances
👉 Honest take:
It’s fun if you’re already there… but not worth going out of your way for.
🏨 Want a Resort Day?
You can book a day pass at:
- Coco Reef Resort
Includes:
- Pool access
- 2-course lunch
💲 Around $110 per adult.
Link here to reserve a pass
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⚓ Staying Near the Dockyard
If you don’t want to venture far, Royal Naval Dockyard has plenty to do:
- Free trolley to Clocktower Mall
- National Museum of Bermuda
- Dolphin experiences
- Mini golf
- Water activities (jet skis, catamarans)
- Eat at Frog and Onion Pub
👉 Don’t miss the Moon Gates — legend says couples who walk through together find happiness ❤️
🗺 Getting Around Bermuda
Bermuda is easy to explore:
- ⛴ Ferries (to Hamilton & St. George’s)
- 🚌 Bus system (multi-day passes available)
- 🚕 Taxis (can be pricey)
⚠️ Renting a scooter or moped?
- Drives on the opposite side
- High accident rates for tourists
👉 Honestly: I don’t recommend it
💡 Pro Tip: Skip Expensive Excursions
Most cruise line excursions:
👉 Are more expensive
Since Bermuda has overnight stays, you can:
- Book directly
- Explore on your own
- Save money
Can book through Viator for excursions and tours.
🚢 Final Thoughts
Bermuda is one of those destinations where you don’t have to rush.
You’ve got time to:
- Explore beyond the port
- Discover hidden gems
- Actually relax
And if you plan it right, you can experience the best of the island without overspending or wasting time.
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