Explore on your own rating
Excellent public transport right at the pier and very safe for exploring.
Where ships dock
- King's Wharf and Heritage Wharf, Royal Naval Dockyard (West End)
- Hamilton and St. George's (some smaller ships)
Getting to town
Ships dock at the Royal Naval Dockyard, with shops, museum and beaches nearby. Hamilton is about 20 minutes by ferry.
Public ferries (Blue Route to Hamilton) and buses (route #7 along the South Shore to Horseshoe Bay) leave from Dockyard. Transport passes give unlimited buses and ferries; check current prices at the Visitor Services Centre (government passes started at about $19 for 1 day per a recent schedule). Taxis are metered and pricey.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Top sights nearby
- National Museum of Bermuda in the Dockyard
- Hamilton (ferry)
- St. George's (UNESCO; ferry or bus)
- Crystal Caves
Beaches
- Horseshoe Bay (bus #7)
- Snorkel Park Beach (at Dockyard)
- Elbow Beach
Safety & tips
- Buy a transport pass; exact change only on buses otherwise.
- No rental cars for visitors; scooters and mini-EVs are available.
- Bermuda uses the Bermuda dollar at par with USD.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Buses fill up at Horseshoe Bay in the afternoon. Leave plenty of time, and catch an earlier ferry back.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.