Pink sand and clear shallow water on an empty Bermuda beach

Pink sand beaches

Bermuda Cruises

Discover a perfect blend of beach relaxation and British colonial charm among the blush-pink sands of Horseshoe Bay. Whether you want a quick seven-night getaway departing from Boston, New York, or Baltimore—including relaxing sea days on either end—or an extended island stay, we will design the perfect Bermuda escape.

Most ships dock at the historic Royal Naval Dockyard on the west end of the island. From there, take a 30-minute taxi ride to the pink sands of Horseshoe Bay, ride a scenic 20-minute ferry across the harbor to the capital of Hamilton, or ride an hour by bus to the quiet pastel streets of St. George's. Because many Bermuda itineraries feature an overnight stay, you can explore all three areas at a relaxed pace without rushing back for a sailing time—leaving plenty of time to seek out a local fish sandwich on raisin bread.

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Most Bermuda cruises run about seven nights and depart from Boston, New York, or Baltimore. Ships dock at the Royal Naval Dockyard, on the west end. Many stay overnight, so there is time for the beach and both towns. Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, and Celebrity are the lines that regularly sail there.

Pastel and red houses with white roofs in St. George's, Bermuda — St. George's is at the east end, about an hour by bus, with pastel streets and white roofs.

Boston, New York, or Baltimore as the departure port

In port

Horseshoe Bay, about 30 minutes by taxi from the Dockyard
A small beach beside the Dockyard, if the ship is only there for a few hours
Hamilton, about 20 minutes by ferry
St. George's, at the east end, about an hour by bus
Gibbs Hill lighthouse, above the south shore
A fish sandwich on raisin bread, in Hamilton
A drink of rum and pineapple

The water

The water is shallow, clear, and warm enough for swimming most of the year.
Snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard from the beach
A day under sail from the harbour
Watch the sunset from a beach bar rather than from the ship.

Horseshoe Bay’s sand is pale pink from crushed shell and coral. That beach is not at the pier. The Dockyard has a small beach if the ship is only there for a few hours.

When to go

Sailing season to Bermuda stretches from April through October. While summer brings warmth, the weather is often at its absolute best during the pleasant shoulder months of late spring and early fall.

Pink sand curving toward a pastel cottage and clear water

In port

What to expect in port

King’s Wharf is the dock. The fort and the shops are a walk from the ship. The rest of the island is a taxi, a bus, or the ferry.

Time in port: Ships usually stay more than a day, so you do not have to see the island between breakfast and the time you have to be back on the ship.
Worth the time: Stop in St. George’s to see St. Peter’s Church. The town is quiet enough that you do not need a timed tour. In Hamilton, order a fish sandwich on raisin bread.
Travelers: This suits people who want a short sailing from the East Coast, with time on one island.
Also: Tobacco Bay, near St. George's, is a sheltered beach with rock formations. Crystal Caves is a short visit, and cooler than the beach.

In port

Where the ship docks, and what you can do there

Most ships stay at the Royal Naval Dockyard, on the west end, and many stay overnight.

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Sample itineraries

These are typical routings and ports. Ships, dates, and fares change.

Gibbs Hill lighthouse above Bermuda's harbors and islands — Gibbs Hill lighthouse looks over the south shore and the islands below.

Bermuda overnight

7 nights

April–May or September–October

Boston, New York, or Baltimore

A Northeast sailing that docks overnight, not one that only passes the island

One long stay in Bermuda
A day at sea each way

Pastel houses above a pink-sand beach in Bermuda — The cottages sit just above the pink sand.

Islands plus Bermuda

10–11 nights

November–May

New York, Baltimore, or Boston on a longer loop

A Northeast sailing. A cruise from Miami does not routinely include Bermuda

Bermuda
One or two Caribbean stops
Days at sea in between

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