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Visas & entry
U.S., Canadian and full British-citizen passport holders are generally visa-free for tourist stays of up to 180 days, subject to border checks and proof of onward travel, accommodation and funds if requested. Air and yacht arrivals must complete the free digital Bermuda Arrival Card before travel; cruise passengers are exempt. Travelers from visa-controlled countries generally need a valid multiple-entry U.S., UK or Canadian visa/travel authorization and should verify current Bermuda government rules before booking.
Getting in
- L.F. Wade International Airport, near St. George’s and the East End: This is the airport almost every fly-in visitor uses, with service primarily from U.S. East Coast gateways, plus Toronto and London Gatwick; routes vary by season.
- Royal Naval Dockyard cruise port, West End: The principal cruise-ship berth and the most common sea-arrival point; ferries connect it to Hamilton, but it is not the best location for an all-island land vacation.
- Hamilton Harbour cruise berth: A central cruise arrival with immediate access to Hamilton’s restaurants, buses and ferries.
- St. George’s cruise berth, East End: A less common cruise arrival that puts visitors directly beside Bermuda’s historic town and near the airport.
Getting around
Visitors cannot rent conventional cars. Hamilton-based travelers can cover a lot with buses and ferries, ideally using the Shorelink app and passes rather than relying on exact coins; ferries are especially useful for Dockyard. Reserve an electric minicar early if you need beach-at-your-own-pace freedom, while scooters are only sensible for confident riders comfortable with left-side traffic and narrow roads. Taxis and regulated app-booked rides are the low-stress choice after dark, with luggage or outside frequent transit hours.
Money
The Bermudian dollar (BMD) is fixed one-to-one with the U.S. dollar, and U.S. cash is widely accepted. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, but keep a small cash buffer for tips and small vendors; spend any BMD notes before leaving. Check bills for service charges, then tip roughly 15–20% where one is not included; this is an expensive island.
Book before you land
Private sailing and sunset-cruise charters in high season · Dive trips and popular small-group snorkeling excursions in high season · Fishing charters in high season · Port Royal and resort-arranged golf tee times, if golf is central to the trip · Electric minicar rentals in summer and holiday periods
- Choose your base deliberately: Hamilton is for dining and transit, the South Shore is for beach access, and St. George’s is for history and atmosphere.
- Do not use Horseshoe Bay as your benchmark for every beach. Warwick Long Bay, Jobson’s Cove, Church Bay, John Smith’s Bay and East End beaches are often quieter.
- Put snorkeling, sailing and diving early in the itinerary so weather or wind cancellations leave time to rebook.
- Use Shorelink digital tickets or passes for buses and ferries; cash fares require exact coins, not dollar bills.
- Cup Match is the island’s defining cultural weekend, but hotels, transport and boats book out far ahead; avoid it if you want a quiet trip.
- Winter does not close Bermuda, but seasonal boat operators, beach clubs, restaurants and some flights may run reduced schedules.
Entry rules change — verify visa requirements for your passport before booking this country.