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Currency
Bermudian Dollar (BMD)
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Language
English
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Time Zone
AST (UTC-4)
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Best Time to Visit
May–Oct
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Typical Duration
30-35 nights
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Price Range
$1,932 per person
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Port Type
Port of Call
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Tender Port
No
Hamilton is Bermuda's colorful capital and a premier Atlantic cruise destination, offering pristine pink-sand beaches, British colonial architecture, and excellent shopping and dining within walking distance of the cruise terminal.
Cruises that visit Hamilton
Build Your Day in Hamilton
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 5:00 PM
Usually about 9 hours ashore
Getting around:
Crystal and Fantasy Caves
We did Crystal Cave and a unique experience for sure!
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club - A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Amazing art collection - tours available to guests.
King's Wharf
Great fun and alot of things to do in Port without traveling the island
Frog & Onion Pub and Restaurant
Well decorated and live music create an experience I'll never forget!
🕐 Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo
Immersive experience with a good variety of species to view.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa
Lots of outdoor activities to do while you are there.
The Swizzle Inn Pub and Restaurant
An excellent bartender and friendly fellow patrons added to the experience.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Clock Tower Shopping Mall
Lots of interesting shops including a Hagen Daz ice cream store!
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Devil's Isle Cafe
The ambiance is lovely and the food is well executed.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM
The Pickled Onion
Awesome people, great drinks, super fun environment!
🕐 Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
The Hog Penny
Nice people, awesome drinks and good food!
🕐 Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Blue Hole Park
Fun place to get lost for a couple hours!
Harry's at the Waterfront
Great atmosphere, delicious food, patient, pleasant, attentive staff.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM
Admiral's Cave
Good sketchy fun getting there, very zen once you make it inside
Mad Hatters
Food, service, atmosphere and experience were fantastic.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM
Intrepid Bermuda
The ambiance, service, food and drinks were spectacular!
🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM
Fort Hamilton
No admission fee.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9:30 AM
Huckleberry
The ambience was SO INCREDIBLY SPECIAL and the FOOD was sooooooo delicious.
🕐 Closed · Opens 7 AM
Cathedral Cave
Absolutely amazing, this was definitely a 10/10 experience.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Bolero Brasserie
The atmosphere, service, and food were all fantastic.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM
Queen Elizabeth Par-La-Ville Sculpture Park
It has a few lovely sculptures and a small fish pond .
🕐 Closed · Opens 7:30 AM
Docksider
Great food and drinks, reasonable prices, and hardworking attentive staff.
Tom Moore's Tavern
Delicious food, wonderful service and a super cozy atmosphere.
🕐 Closed · Opens 6:30 PM
Deja View Restaurant & Bar
The staff, ambiance and most of all the food surpassed my expectations.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Brown & Co.
Good prices and beautiful items.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
The Front Yard
Lovely staff, good beer, views of the harbour.
Achilles Bermuda
The ambiance, service, and food were all fantastic.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM
Gibbons Company
Store is clean and has a good variety of items.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9:30 AM
Conservatory Bar
Fantastic gin menu, great service and ambiance
🕐 Closed · Opens 2 PM
Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve
What stands out immediately is the sense of space.
Flying Colours
They have a large selection at a reasonable price.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Flanagan’s Irish Pub
Lively, fairly busy, live music, drinks were flowing.
🕐 Closes soon · 1 AM
Bermuda Craft Market
We found so many things for reasonable prices!
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Washington mall
The hallways weave in and out of a verity of stores and courtyards.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Admiralty House Park
Cool spot with smugglers caves and grottos.
Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute
Really fascinating exhibitions with lot of fun interactive displays.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Casey’s Lounge
Drink prices are fantastic for Bermuda and a great atmosphere.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Barr's Bay Park
Nice area for kids to play within sights if the adults.
TABS - The Authentic Bermuda Shorts
Most of the clothing line is made from recycled materials.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
The Cloud at The Waterfront
A bit pricey but good food.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM
Bermuda National Gallery
It’s FREE and have A/C Very friendly staff Worth the walk
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Bermuda Reef Explorer Turtle Cove Glass Bottom Snorkelling Adventures
Feeding the fish and watching the frenzy was a fun bonus!
🕐 Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
Hamilton Harbour, Bermuda
Stunningly beautiful.
Game On
Friendly, fun staff and fun atmosphere.
Island Time Bermuda
We spent the day on Brava and had a blast!
The Island Shop
Beautiful store filled with a wide array of artistic items from Bermuda.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9:30 AM
Urban Cottage
The prices are standard boutique prices, so higher, but not outrageous.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
59 Front
Mervelyn really went above and beyond to assist me with my purchases.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Hamilton
Hamilton, Bermuda serves as a port of call for cruise travelers seeking a taste of Atlantic island charm. While this isn't a major cruise hub with multiple lines, Oceania Cruises brings discerning travelers to this picturesque colonial port, primarily as part of longer voyages that span 35 nights or more. If you're sailing from here, you'll find routes heading toward the Mediterranean and Atlantic islands, with peak season arriving in March when the weather turns delightful.
What awaits you ashore is a compact, walkable town brimming with pastel-colored architecture and British colonial character. The waterfront is easily accessible from the cruise dock, inviting you to explore local shops, restaurants, and the charming streets that make Bermuda's capital so distinctive. Whether you're looking to stretch your legs during a port day or dive deeper into island culture, Hamilton offers that perfect blend of accessibility and authentic Caribbean-Atlantic experience that cruise passengers crave.
What awaits you ashore is a compact, walkable town brimming with pastel-colored architecture and British colonial character. The waterfront is easily accessible from the cruise dock, inviting you to explore local shops, restaurants, and the charming streets that make Bermuda's capital so distinctive. Whether you're looking to stretch your legs during a port day or dive deeper into island culture, Hamilton offers that perfect blend of accessibility and authentic Caribbean-Atlantic experience that cruise passengers crave.
Cruise Lines at Hamilton
- Seabourn (9 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Hamilton
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton, Bermuda known for?
Hamilton is Bermuda's capital and financial center, with a mix of stores, restaurants, and offices.
What port type is Hamilton classified as?
Hamilton is an official port.
How can you get around Hamilton and the surrounding parishes?
Convenient bus and ferry connections link the parishes for easy travel.
What is the population of Hamilton?
The area has a permanent resident population of 1,500 households.