Don't want to fly? Then consider a cruise to Bermuda, about half
of Bermuda's visitors arrive by sea. Several cruise lines operate
cruises to Bermuda mainly from New York, but also from Boston,
south Florida and the Caribbean. See the 2010 cruise ship
schedule.
Most cruises to Bermuda dock at the recently built terminal at the
Royal Naval Dockyard where two mega cruise liners can berth at one
time. Smaller ships, dock in Hamilton and St. George's or anchor
nearby. All three ports have ferry and bus service, as
well as private taxis, making it easy to get around Bermuda.
Bermuda's fast ferries get you from Dockyard in the west end to
St. George's in the east end in about 45 minutes; to Hamilton in 20
minutes.
St. George's - a World Heritage Site with 17th
Century structures and re-enactments of bygone years. You will
relive history. Cruise ships dock at Ordnance Island or Pennos
Wharf, larger ships anchor at Murray's Anchorage.
Hamilton - Bermuda's capital city with shops,
businesses, restaurants, museum's, galleries and more! Cruise
ships dock along Front Street at Passenger Terminals #5 and #6,
larger ships anchor in the Great Sound.
Dockyard - The Royal Naval Dockyard is
Bermuda's cruise line mega port, a former military base transformed
into unique shops, museums, restaurants, water activities, dolphin
shows and more! Cruise ships dock at King's Wharf or the
recently opened Heritage Wharf.
Private Yachts
All private yachts are required to obtain Immigration, Customs,
and Health Clearance in the port of St. George.
When approaching, visiting yachtsmen must contact Bermuda
Harbour Radio, on VHF Channel 16, and list your approximate arrival
time and any special needs you may have. They will guide you into
St. George's Harbour and direct you to Customs clearance berthing.
Travelers should enter this port flying the yellow quarantine flag
and head to the Customs dock, which is located on the Northeast
corner of Ordnance Island and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Yachts entering between midnight and 8:00
a.m. will be directed to anchor in Powder Hole, where they must
remain until Customs opens.
A Customs Officer normally clears all three departments and will
board to process the forms required. (Documents will be supplied by
the Officer.) A passenger tax of $15 for each person on board is
required and can be paid in US or Bermuda Dollars.
Passports are
required for entry for all visitors and returning residents.
After clearing Customs, yachts may travel elsewhere in Bermuda;
yachters who don't stop here first will be fined.
Seaport
Security Pass Application
Required for Cruise/Cargo Docks and
Inland Clearance Facilities (Updated April 15th, 2009)
Yacht Pre-arrival Information Questionnaire
Please complete the
following form and fax to (441)297-1530 or e-mail to
dutyofficer@marops.bm prior to sailing to Bermuda
