Things to do in Bermuda

Arrive early to see the first light paint the crescent of blush‑coloured sand and turquoise water, often ranked among the world’s best beaches.

Float in calm, shallow waters just off St. George’s and spot rainbow parrotfish, sergeant majors and curious wrasse in a protected marine area.

Wander the narrow streets of Bermuda’s original capital, passing pastel‑hued cottages, hidden alleyways and landmarks like King’s Square and the State House.

Climb the stone battlements above the sea where cannons still stand, and take in sweeping views of the eastern reef line from this 17th‑century fortress.

Walk across a pontoon bridge over an underground lake, surrounded by limestone stalactites that reflect eerily in the crystal‑clear azure water.

Stroll the harbourside boulevard lined with lemon, mint and salmon‑coloured colonial buildings, ferry docks and high‑end boutiques in the capital.

Taste Bermuda’s national dish – a hearty tomato‑based chowder laced with sherry peppers and black rum – in a cosy, wood‑panelled pub said to have inspired the Cheers bar.

Pedal along a traffic‑free path carved from the former Bermuda Railway, crossing a trestle bridge with views over Ely’s Harbour and the Great Sound.

Follow locals to hidden coves where you can leap from limestone ledges into deep, clear water, then relax in natural sea‑cave grottos.

Enjoy Bermuda’s signature rum‑and‑ginger beer cocktail at the original island‑famous pub, scribbling your name on the walls before trying their lethal Rum Swizzle.

Explore the sprawling 19th‑century British naval fortress, wander through the Commissioner’s House and dip into artists’ studios and craft markets within the bastions.

Stand inside the roofless Gothic skeleton of a church abandoned in the 1870s, where buttresses frame the sky and bougainvillea climbs the stone arches.

Order the iconic raisin‑breaded fried fish fillet stacked with coleslaw and tartar sauce, a Bermudian lunchtime institution served from a no‑frills Hamilton shop.

Sink into the powdery, rose‑tinted shore that stretches for nearly a mile along the south coast, shaded by palms and rarely crowded on weekdays.

Navigate a kayak along narrow waterways beneath a cathedral of mangroves, emerging into the Blue Hole, a limestone‑rimmed swimming spot dotted with caves.

Witness the rhythmic spectacle of Bermuda’s indigenous masked dancers, with vibrant costumes, drumming and acrobatic moves during a street parade in the capital.

Study artefacts recovered from centuries of Atlantic wrecks, walk through a former munitions warehouse and climb the ramparts for a view of the entire Dockyard.

Duck into stylish local boutiques and British department stores along Hamilton’s main shopping strip, then refuel with a ginger beer at a side‑street café.

Descend to the 499‑foot Spanish luxury liner that sank in 1936, now a sprawling artificial reef teeming with barracuda, groupers and eagle rays off North Rock.

Slip into the sheltered, turquoise lagoon framed by jagged limestone rocks—a little‑known natural pool just a short walk from the famous pink sands of Warwick Long Bay.

Sit on a waterfront deck in St. George’s harbour watching dinghies bob as you enjoy fresh‑caught grilled wahoo, rockfish or lobster paired with a rum cocktail.

Don a vintage brass helmet and stroll along the seabed 12 feet below, surrounded by schools of tropical fish, without ever getting your hair wet.

Wander 36 acres of hibiscus, orchids and palms before peeking into the official residence of Bermuda’s Premier, a gracious 18th‑century Georgian mansion.

View a permanent collection of island‑inspired art by Georgia O’Keeffe, Winslow Homer and local talents, all displayed in a purpose‑built gallery within the Botanical Gardens.

Grab a pint of local ale inside a cavernous Dockyard cooperage, where live bands play everything from calypso to rock and the pub quiz draws a lively crowd.