Caribbean · Bermuda
Bermuda Travel Guide
Bermuda sits 1,000km off the US East Coast — pink sand beaches, pastel houses, British traditions, and the clearest water in the Atlantic. A classic cruise destination with unique character.
How Do You Get to the Beaches?
Ships dock at the Royal Naval Dockyard. Take the ferry or bus with a day pass ($19). Horseshoe Bay is 30 min by bus 7.
What Can You Do in 6 Hours?
Horseshoe Bay Beach — Iconic pink sand beach. Crystal-clear water and dramatic rock formations. Bus 7 from Dockyard.
Royal Naval Dockyard — Restored British naval base with the National Museum, Clocktower Mall, and craft market.
Hamilton — Bermuda's tiny capital. Front Street shops and harbour. Ferry from Dockyard (20 min).
Church Bay snorkelling — Bermuda's best shore snorkelling. Colourful reef fish right off the beach.
Where Should You Eat?
Fish chowder: Rich tomato-based fish soup with sherry pepper sauce and black rum. The island's signature dish.
Fish sandwich: Fried fish on raisin bread with coleslaw and tartar sauce. Art Mel's in Hamilton is legendary.
Rum swizzle: Bermuda's national cocktail at the Swizzle Inn.
Is Bermuda Worth Exploring Independently?
The bus and ferry system makes it easy. Ship excursions are mostly beach transfers — cheaper to do yourself with the day pass.
Useful Local Phrases
English is the main language
Distinctive Bermudian accent
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Wopnin?
What's happening? (Bermudian slang)
(WOP-nin)
Local Tips
- •Buy a bus/ferry day pass ($19). Essential for exploring beyond the Dockyard.
- •Horseshoe Bay is Bermuda's most famous pink sand beach (bus 7, 30 min).
- •Bermuda is expensive — casual lunch runs $20-30 per person.
- •No rental cars in Bermuda. Get around by bus, ferry, scooter, or taxi.