Pink-sand beaches and clear water on a small island far out in the Atlantic, with a historic dockyard at the pier and a quick ferry ride to Hamilton.
Getting ashoreMost ships dock at the Royal Naval Dockyard on Bermuda's west end, at King's Wharf or Heritage Wharf. Hamilton is about 20 minutes away by ferry. A few smaller ships dock in Hamilton or St. George's instead.
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A few small and mid-size ships dock in Hamilton or at Penno's Wharf in St. George's instead.
Taxis are metered and not cheap. Hamilton is about 20 to 25 minutes away, Horseshoe Bay about 20. Hourly taxi tours are available.
Buses and ferries cost far less: one transportation pass covers both, sold at the Visitor Information Centre near the ship.
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The Blue Route ferry to Hamilton takes about 20 minutes. The Orange Route to St. George's takes about 45 minutes and runs in summer only. Check the day's schedule before you go.
All-aboard is usually 30 minutes before sailing; your ship's daily planner has the exact time.
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4 to 5 hours ashore
Rather book it? A short glass-bottom boat or snorkel trip from the Dockyard.
6 to 8 hours ashore
Rather book it? A beach transfer, so you are not waiting for a full bus.
9 hours or more
Rather book it? An island tour that takes in St. George's or the Crystal Caves.
Times are approximate. Whatever you choose, plan to be back at the pier an hour before all-aboard. Compare tours for each idea below.
Start times and meeting points vary by tour. Check them against your ship's schedule before you book.
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Snorkel Park Beach and the National Museum of Bermuda are a short walk from the ship in the Dockyard. Horseshoe Bay, the best-known pink-sand beach, is about 20 minutes away by taxi or bus.
Take the ferry to Hamilton for Front Street and the harbor, or the seasonal ferry to St. George's, the old town at the far end of the island. Snorkel and shipwreck boat trips leave from the Dockyard. If your ship stays overnight, you have time for both.
Visitors can't rent cars, so you rely on buses, ferries and taxis, and buses fill up on busy days. Buy a transportation pass at the Visitor Information Centre in the Dockyard, and check the last ferry back before you head out.
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