Hamilton Cruise Port
Hamilton, Bermuda · Caribbean
Cruise ships dock at No. 1 Shed - Front Street Cruise Berth, Hamilton.
Plan my port daysSmall-ship berth right on Front Street, with the island's whole bus and ferry network starting at the quay.
At a glance
Port summary
Hamilton is the easiest of Bermuda's three cruise berths to work independently, because you step off the ship into the middle of the capital. Only ships of roughly 215-220 m or less can reach it through the narrow Two Rock Passage, so calls here are small-ship affairs while the bigger ships go to King's Wharf at the Royal Naval Dockyard. Front Street itself takes about an hour to walk and browse; the cathedral, the parliament buildings, the parks and the National Gallery are all within ten minutes on foot, and Fort Hamilton is a steep twenty-minute climb for the best view over the harbour. For anything further, the Central Bus Terminal is five minutes up Queen Street and the ferry terminal four minutes west along the quay: the Blue Route ferry reaches the Dockyard in about 20 minutes and route 7 buses run along South Shore to Horseshoe Bay in about 35. Buy a 1-day transport pass at the ferry terminal before you set off, because buses want exact-change coins and ferries do not take cash at all. Visitors cannot rent a car in Bermuda, so the self-drive options are a scooter or a two-seat electric minicar.
Cruise docks
No. 1 Shed - Front Street Cruise Berth
The main passenger berth in Hamilton, on the Front Street quay just east of the ferry terminal. Ships of roughly 215 m or less berth alongside here and passengers step straight onto Front Street.
Latitude: 32.291832, Longitude: -64.785314
See dock on port map →No. 5-6 Shed - Hamilton Cargo Docks Berth
The second Front Street berth, at the western end of the working cargo docks. Used when another ship has No. 1 Shed or when cargo movements dictate; about 5 minutes' walk further east from the shops.
Latitude: 32.291996, Longitude: -64.780421
See dock on port map →Getting to Hamilton
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry US or Bermudian coins for buses and ferries, or buy a 1-day transport pass; cards cover everything else.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedFamous Homes and Hideaways cruise on the Great Sound
≈ 2 h · sold by 4 cruise lines
Cruise line
€70$78
Do it yourself
€33$37
Save ≈ €37Save ≈ $41 (53% off)
You do not need a tour boat to see this water: the SeaExpress Blue Route ferry leaves from Hamilton Ferry Terminal, 4 minutes west of the berth along the quay, and crosses the same Great Sound past the same private islands and Millionaires' Row on its way to the Royal Naval Dockyard in about 20 minutes. Buy a 1-day transport pass ($19, about €17) at the terminal window because ferries take no cash at all, then ride out, walk the Dockyard's Clocktower and Keep walls, and come back on a later sailing. Sailings are roughly hourly, so note your return time on the printed timetable before you leave the terminal.
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Crystal Caves and the UNESCO town of St George
≈ 5 h · sold by 2 cruise lines
Cruise line
€130$146
Do it yourself
€57$64
Save ≈ €73Save ≈ $82 (56% off)
Both stops are on the public bus network from the Central Bus Terminal on Washington Street, a 5-minute walk up Queen Street from the berth. Routes 10 and 11 run to St George's in about 50 minutes for $5, and the same routes stop at Bailey's Bay for the caves on the way back, so a 1-day pass ($19, about €17) covers the whole loop. Bring exact-change coins if you skip the pass, because drivers give no change. Crystal Cave admission is $24 adult ($35 for both caves) and tours leave every 15 minutes from April to September.
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Ready-made port days
11 plansHamilton on Foot: Front Street, the Cathedral Tower & Parliament
The capital's whole historic core in one easy loop, with the best view in town for $3.
Fort Hamilton & Victoria Park: The Free View Over the Harbour
A steep twenty minutes up to a Victorian fort - reopened in 2026 after two years of work - for the best free view in Bermuda.
Great Sound Ferry: The $5 Boat Ride to the Dockyard
The prettiest cheap ride in Bermuda - a 20-minute ferry past private islands to the old Royal Navy base, and back.
South Shore Beach Hop: Elbow Bay to Horseshoe Bay by Bus
Two pink-sand beaches in one day on the $19 pass - the quiet one first, the famous one after lunch.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Hamilton?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Hamilton, Bermuda. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Hamilton?
- Yes. Hamilton is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Hamilton centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Ferry, Local bus, Taxi, Other transport. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Hamilton?
- Plan for at least 2 hours ashore to see Hamilton independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Hamilton and are cards accepted?
- Hamilton uses the Bermudian Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Hamilton cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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