Things To Do
Habour Nights Summer Street Party in Hamilton
Bermuda has three regions, the West End, Central Bermuda, and the East End. The capital city of Hamilton is a colorful, lively harbor city in Central Bermuda. In the summer months, head to the city’s main thoroughfare, Front Street, and join in on the festive Wednesday night weekly street party, Harbour Nights. Between 7 and 10 p.m., officials shut down Front Street and stop all vehicle traffic. This allows visitors to explore the artisan shops and eateries, chow down on street food, take in the cultural performances, dance, and mingle with fellow travelers and locals alike.
Sightsee Royal Navy Dockyard
From 1809 until 1951, the Royal Navy Dockyard served as a military port for England. Today, the stone buildings and wharves instead house art galleries, shops, craft markets, restaurants, and other entertainment options. The Dockyard’s National Museum of Bermuda Military will fascinate history with its displays of 500 years-worth of maritime artifacts. The museum is a treasury full of the historic and cultural stories of Bermuda, including its role in trans-Atlantic slavery and as a penal colony for English and Irish convicts. The Dolphin Quest is a large sanctuary outside of the Dockyard walls, where visitors can touch or swim with the dolphins.
Crystal and Fantasy Caves
There are natural wonders, far below the surface, that earn a place on the list of top things to do in Bermuda. The Crystal Cave and the Fantasy Cave are underground geological attractions in Hamilton Parish. These caves are popular tourist destinations, but the unique rock formations, underground pools, and rare chandelier clusters are ideal for both amateur and professional spelunkers. Certified cave guides offer tours of one or both of the caves, which maintain a cool 50-degree temperature year round. Try one of the evening lantern tours offered during the summer months.
Beach Time! Horseshoe Bay
Travel experts rank this famous beach as one of the top 20 beaches in the world. The picturesque shoreline at Horseshoe Bay Beach is also one of the most photographed. The soft, pink sand, and clear blue water are inviting and worth the visit. Try visiting in the early mornings to avoid crowds between May and October, the height of tourist season. Stroll down to Horseshoe Bay’s second beach, Port Royal Cove. Families enjoy this area because of its calm, shallow waters. A large rock formation separates the two beaches. Feeling adventurous? Climb to the top of the formation for a panoramic view of the area
Lili Bermuda Perfumery
The perfume tradition in St. George’s Parish dates back to 1928. Today, master-perfumer Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone carries on the tradition, creating Bermuda-inspired fragrances. The Bermuda Perfumery is housed in a historic building, Stewart Hall. Visitors can tour the perfumery and learn about the process of creating, bottling, and aging perfumes. Sign up for a workshop, and work with Isabelle to create your own signature scent. Afterward, enjoy a pastry, scone, or cake and traditional tea at Sweet P’s High Tea, also in Stewart Hall.
Bermuda Reef Explorer Turtle Cove Glass Bottom Snorkelling Adventures
Bermuda Glass Bottom Boat Tour Sandys Parish
Immerse yourself in Bermuda's underwater world without getting wet during this 1.5-hour glass bottom boat cruise. Relax in a comfortable vessel, peering through the boat's glass bottom at the marine activity while listening to your crew's informative commentary. See the sea grass beds where turtles find their lunch, the bustling coral reefs and the shipwreck of the HMS Vixen. Sip a complimentary rum swizzle on the way back to shore. 1.5-hour glass bottom boat tour from Bermuda See the underwater world without getting wet View the world's northernmost coral reef, the sea grass beds in the Mid Atlantic Sanctuary and the shipwrecked HMS Vixen Complimentary rum swizzle Commentary from your captain about the natives.