The Best Bermuda Travel Guide

Just a two-hour flight from most East Coast U.S. cities, Bermuda is a quick getaway that feels worlds away. It’s tranquil and prosperous with pastel houses and manicured gardens. A comfortable climate provides year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation on their famous pink sand beaches, at championship golf courses, and in the beautiful waters. Combine this with excellent, varied shopping and dining, and it’s easy to see why Bermuda is a great vacation destination. Continue with our Bermuda Travel Guide to start planning your vacation today.

Bermuda Weather – Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Bermuda is in March or April when the temperate weather is comfortable for the beach, even if it’s not quite warm enough for swimming yet. The prices aren’t as high as they are during the busiest season, from May to October. If you’re more interested in golfing, plan your trip for the wintertime. Bermuda is relatively cool in the winter, and you’ll score the greatest discounts.

From May to October, you’ll find mild, beach-ready temperatures from the 70s to the mid-80s. That’s when you’ll also find comfortable water temperatures. During the peak season, hotel rates can be high, though there are still affordable properties to be found. Just plan early if you want to visit during peak season (about three months ahead).

Best Bermuda Beaches

Horseshoe Bay Beach

This blush-pink-sand beach is among the top beaches in the world, and is a popular tourist attraction. Its crystal-blue waters are perfect for swimming and snorkeling, especially when you venture away from the main stretch. Fragments of shells and corals lend their hue to make this beach one of the most beautiful pink-sand beaches in the world.

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Jobson’s Cove Beach

This tiny beach is almost entirely surrounded by limestone and volcanic rock formations. Its shallow swimming lagoon is calm enough for children to swim and play. Snorkelers can enjoy seeing tropical fish in the comfort of the cove setting.

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Warwick Long Bay Beach

This is Bermuda’s longest beach and faces a partially submerged, jagged coral reef just off the shore. The coral reef keeps the waves small, making it a good spot for snorkeling in search of colorful tropical fish.

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Elbow Beach

Elbow Beach stretches for nearly 1.5 kilometers from Elbow Beach Resort. Reefs close to the shore provide a protective barrier, causing calmer waters for beach goers to enjoy paddle boarding, snorkeling, and kayaking.

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Church Bay Beach

The aquarium-like waters and coral reefs close to the shore make Church Bay Beach a snorkeler’s paradise. Swim and snorkel among parrot fish and angelfish, and take a break to picnic at Church Bay Park, which overlooks the beach.

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Best Bermuda Ocean View Restaurants

Marcus’ $31 & Over

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience. Marvel as your chef prepares a tantalizing menu of gourmet dishes. Taste these exquisite new island flavors. Soak up the dazzling ambiance of this spectacular setting and know that this is one meal you will never forget. Telephone: 441-298-2028 Web: Marcus’

Mickey’s Beach Bistro $10 – 30

Awash in the sounds of the surf, the only Bermuda Restaurant situated directly on the beach is ideal for a relaxing lunch or romantic dinner under the stars. With its open-air setting, fantastic seasonal menu and friendly staff, Mickey’s is one of the most popular spots on the island. Telephone: 441-236-9107 Web: Mickey’s Beach Bistro

Bolero Brasserie $31 & Over

Bolero is your quintessential neighborhood bistro, an independent husband and wife owned establishment. The entrance is tucked in a narrow alleyway just off Front Street in the City of Hamilton, giving the restaurant a sense of secrecy, a place that ‘only the locals know about’. Telephone: 441-292-4507 Web: Bolero

Bone Fish Bar & Grill $10 – 30

One of the most popular restaurant’s in Bermuda’s Royal Naval Dockyard is Bone Fish Bar & Grill, which – in addition to a menu packed with fresh seafood dishes and more – boasts an expansive patio, which has sweeping Great Sound vistas.  Telephone: 441-234-5151 Web: Bone Fish Bar & Grill

Best Bermuda Tours & Activities

Best Bermuda Bars

Tobacco Bay Beach Bar

Tobacco Bay Beach Bar serves up sandwiches, wahoo nuggets (a local favorite), wings and much more. And there’s nothing better than enjoying a handcrafted cocktail with your feet in Tobacco Bay’s sand. Telephone: 441-705-2582 Web: Tobacco Bay Beach Bar

Mickey’s Beach Bistro & Bar

Awash in the sounds of the surf, the only Bermuda Restaurant situated directly on the beach is ideal for a relaxing lunch or romantic dinner under the stars. With its open-air setting, fantastic seasonal menu and friendly staff, Mickey’s is one of the most popular spots on the island. Telephone: 441-236-9107 Web: Mickey’s Beach Bistro

Rum Bum Beach Bar

Rum Bum is the #1 Beach Bar in Bermuda and located on one of the top ranked beaches in the world; Horseshoe Bay. It has a Tiki-style bar, a full service kitchen, plus a gift shop and rental hut for all of your beach going needs. Telephone: 441-238-0088 Web: Rum Bum Beach Bar

Blackbeards Hideout

Blackbeard’s Hideout is a restaurant next to fort St.Catherine. They also have swings which are ideally placed overlooking the Achilles Bay. They have an outdoor deck, which gives you a beautiful view of the fort and the blue ocean. If you are around there in the evening, do not miss the sunset. Telephone: 441-297-1400 Web: Blackbeards Hideout

Best Bermuda Hotels