Here Are Some Unique, Fun Things To Do In Bermuda

Bermuda has miles of pink-sand beaches, lush tropical nature trails, stunning parks, incredible water experiences, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and lovely Bermuda traditions just waiting to be explored and enjoyed.

These are some of the most enjoyable activities to do in Bermuda while on vacation.

1. Climb the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse

Gibbs Hill Lighthouse’s 185-step spiral stairway offers breathtaking views of land and sea. Near mid-island, the lighthouse overlooks South Shore and Little Sound and gives views of Hamilton, the capital city, its pastel-colored white-roofed houses, and the Royal Naval Dockyard.

The British Royal Engineers built the 117-foot cast-iron lighthouse in 1846, one of the first in the world and one of only two still standing. Reward yourself again with a pizza or burger in the lighthouse restaurant, once the keeper’s home.

2. Create Your Vision in Glass

Jewelry-making and glass-blowing classes at Studio 8 let you express your creativity. This glass-fusion studio and school at Bermuda’s Clocktower Mall lets you make a sun catcher from hand-blown glass and watch local artisans blow glass. Make a floating glass locket with Bermuda’s pink sand as a holiday souvenir.

If you prefer to watch, Dockyard Glassworks in the Clocktower Mall features in-house and guest glass craftsmen. Discover unique pieces and talk to the makers.

3. Explore the Crystal and Fantasy Caves

Explore the Crystal Cave 120 feet underground on a guided tour. One of Bermuda’s top attractions, the cave was found by two boys in 1907. It is thought to be at least one million years old.

The Ice Age stalagmites and stalactites are stunning. Explore the cave’s hidden crystal-clear lake on a pontoon bridge that rises and falls with the tides. Learn about the freshly discovered underground amphitheater.

Fantasy Cave is Crystal Cave’s younger sister. Though smaller than Crystal Cave, it boasts a deeper lake and walls with eons-old mineral formations that mimic frozen waterfalls.

4. Hike or Bike the Railway Trail

The abandoned Bermuda Railway Trail, which runs around most of the island, offers a breathtaking picture of Bermuda’s natural splendor. This is one of Bermuda’s most exciting activities, whether you bike, hike, or stroll the trail.

The track follows the Bermuda Railway’s original route from the early 1930s, when cars weren’t allowed on the island, and showcases the island’s spectacular scenery. Flat, paved, hilly, historic bridges, and beaches are present. You’ll see lush vegetation, fragrant trees, and bright flowers.

The trail has various exits on the island, including one near the Royal Naval Dockyard, making it possible to walk or bike parts of it and escape as needed.

5. Enjoy yourself at Pink Sand Beach

The most stunning and iconic Bermuda beaches are pink. Visit Horseshoe Bay Beach, the island’s most popular and one of the world’s most Instagrammed.

This pink sand beach is caused by microscopic coral in Bermuda’s reef washing up on the shore. The surf washing up on the shore tears down coral and combines it with sand. It turns a stunning pink over time.

Equipment rentals are spread on the beach. Casual cafes and upmarket restaurants are nearby. Baby Beach, separated by a massive rock formation, is a fantastic family beach with quiet, clean waters and a shallow shelf.

6. Adventurous? Jump off a Cliff at Admiralty House Park

Cliff-jumping in Admiralty House Park, a former British naval base, is one of Bermuda’s most unusual activities.

The grounds of an 1800s British Royal Navy residence are now a park. It’s known for its hiking paths, secret beach, and British convict-camp caves. Overhanging cliffs accessed by a rocky walk and stairs to the ocean are the highlights.

After climbing the stairs, you can leap into the tranquil, teal sea or from the jagged ledge. No matter what, it’s an unforgettable experience.

7. Scuba or Tank-Dive at Devil’s Isle

Cruise to the Shipwreck Capital of the Atlantic for a PADI Certified 2-Tank Dive. Dive at a reef with coral and beautiful fish after seeing two historic shipwrecks with interesting discussion at your first dive spot.

A catamaran trip through Devil’s Isle, the Bermuda reefs that have threatened ships for ages, lets you snorkel at a private beach. You can paddleboard, kayak, or relax on a little beach. Bermuda’s water activities are finest in summer, when tour operators provide many tours every day.

8. Catch a Colorful Sunset on a Catamaran

Board a sleek catamaran and sail into the sunset for one of the exciting things to do in Bermuda in the evening. The captain of this out-of-the-ordinary catamaran cruise urges visitors to dress entirely in white for a joyful and festive evening that includes a stunning sunset and rum drinks or champagne.

Relax to the sounds of lively music and listen to your friendly hosts tell you stories about Bermuda. As you cruise back into the port, watch the island’s lights glitter.

9. Visit the Island’s Oldest Pub

A pub crawl is one of Bermuda’s most distinctive ways to party like a native. One of the island’s two unofficial national drinks, the Rum Swizzle, was invented here. Bermuda’s oldest pub, the Swizzle Inn, opened in a 17th-century roadhouse in 1932.

Order a Dark ‘n’ Stormy, Hamilton’s other national drink, with a colorful and speculative history. Slices of lime garnish the local Gosling’s Black Rum and ginger beer cocktail. The bartender may explain how the drink gained its name.

Thank goodness Celebrity’s Bermuda itineraries include three delightful days ashore to explore and enjoy this magical island. There are so many unique and entertaining things to do.

10. Segway to the Sights

Guided Segway tours of the Royal Naval Dockyard are available. Francis Scott Key, an American prisoner of war, wrote the Star Spangled Banner on a British ship sailing from the Dockyard during the War of 1812.

Your tour guide will provide additional interesting facts following a quick balancing lesson, then begin your Dockyard tour. Visit Bermuda’s National Museum, Commissioner’s House, and Clocktower.

The Clocktower Mall, a massive stone edifice that was previously a naval warehouse, sells unique, handcrafted, and imported goods.

11. Take High Tea

Experience one of Bermuda’s most cherished traditions at high tea, when the island’s British roots show brightly.

Choose one of the island’s elegant settings, where tea is poured from silver pots into royal china and varied tea sandwiches, miniature pastries, and scones are served on tiered silver trays.

Visit one of the island’s pastry shops that also provide late lunch and heartier fare, or enjoy a two-for-one visit to a perfumery that serves afternoon tea in the magnificent gardens of old Stewart Hall in St. George’s.

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