Things to do in Bermuda

25 things to do in Bermuda

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• Watch the sunrise turn Horseshoe Bay pink

  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.

  Southampton Parish

• Snorkel among parrotfish at Tobacco Bay

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

  St. George’s

• Stroll the cobblestone lanes of UNESCO‑listed St. George’s

  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.

  St. George’s

• Explore the ramparts of Fort St. Catherine

  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.

  St. George’s

• Descend into the stunning Crystal Cave

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

  Hamilton Parish

• Admire pastel buildings along Front Street in Hamilton

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

  Hamilton

• Savour a rich fish chowder at The Hog Penny Pub

  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.

  Hamilton

• Cycle a scenic stretch of the old Railway Trail near Somerset

  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.

  Somerset Village

• Cliff‑jump into the sea at Admiralty House Park

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

  Spanish Point, Pembroke

• Sip a Dark ’n’ Stormy on the patio at Swizzle Inn

  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.

  Bailey’s Bay, Hamilton Parish

• Tour the Keep at Royal Naval Dockyard

  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.

  Sandys Parish

• Wander the haunting ruins of the Unfinished Church

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

  St. George’s

• Chomp a hot fish sandwich at Art Mel’s Spicy Dicy

  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.

  Hamilton

• Dig your toes into the pink sands of Elbow Beach

  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.

  Paget

• Paddle through the mangrove tunnels of Walsingham Nature Reserve

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

  Hamilton Parish

• Catch a Gombey dance performance on Front Street

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

  Hamilton

• Discover shipwreck treasures at the National Museum of Bermuda

  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.

  Sandys Parish

• Browse Bermudian fashion on Reid Street

  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.

  Hamilton

• Dive the massive wreck of the Cristóbal Colón

  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.

  North Rock (offshore)

• Swim in the crystal‑clear bowl of Jobson’s Cove

  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.

  Warwick

• Feast on wahoo and ocean views at Wahoo’s Bistro

  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.

  St. George’s

• Walk underwater on a Hartley’s helmet dive

  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.

  Flatts Inlet, Smith’s Parish

• Stroll the tropical Botanical Gardens and see Camden House

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

  Paget

• Peruse Bermudian masterworks at the Masterworks Museum

  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.

  Paget

• Dance to live music at the Frog & Onion pub

  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.

  Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys