Bermuda by Cruise Ship: Your Complete Port Guide

Why Bermuda Is Unlike Any Other Cruise Destination Bermuda is not in the Caribbean — a common misconception. It's an isolated British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic, roughly 1,000 miles east of the Carolinas. Bermuda's closest Caribbean neighbor is a two-hour flight away. What makes Bermuda special is a combination of factors you won't find anywhere else: pink sand beaches, some of the most stunning turquoise water in the world, impeccable British infrastructure, world-class diving on 300 shipwrecks, and a distinctly sophisticated small-island atmosphere. The Port Situation Unlike most Caribbean ports, Bermuda cruises typically stay for two or three days — the island is not a quick turnaround stop but a destination. Ships dock at the Royal Naval Dockyard in the West End, which has good ferry and bus connections to Hamilton (the capital), St. George (a UNESCO World Heritage town), and South Shore beaches. Bermuda has no car rentals for tourists — you get around by moped, bus,…