King's Wharf Cruise Port (Royal Naval Dockyard)
Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda · Caribbean
Cruise ships dock at King's Wharf, Royal Naval Dockyard.
Plan my port daysWalk-off cruise port at the Royal Naval Dockyard, with ferries to Hamilton and St. George's from the pier.
At a glance
Port summary
Large ships dock right at the Dockyard, so you step off into a self-contained complex of shops, museums, a fort and a beach; the rest of Bermuda is reached by fast ferry, public bus, taxi or a rented scooter, as visitors cannot hire regular cars.
Cruise docks
🚢 King's Wharf
One of two cruise berths at the Royal Naval Dockyard; used by cruise ships alongside the Dockyard complex, a short walk from the shops and ferry stop.
📍 Latitude: 32.324187, Longitude: -64.832567
See dock on port map →🚢 Heritage Wharf
The Dockyard's larger, newer cruise pier, built to take the biggest ships; passengers walk straight off into the Dockyard.
📍 Latitude: 32.327452, Longitude: -64.830562
See dock on port map →Getting to Royal Naval Dockyard
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Fast blue-route ferry to Hamilton; the pink route serves St. George's seasonally. Pay cash, tokens or a transport pass.
📍 Sea Express ferry dock beside the cruise piers.
Routes 7 and 8 run along the south and middle of the island to Hamilton. Exact-change cash, tokens or a pass only.
📍 Bus stop at the Dockyard terminal.
Metered taxis; many drivers offer flat-rate island tours. Agree the price first for tours.
📍 Taxi rank at the Dockyard pier exit.
Shops, museums, the fort, glassworks and Snorkel Park Beach are all a few minutes on foot.
📍 Walk straight off the pier into the Dockyard.
Twizy minicars and pedal or e-scooters can be hired near the pier; visitors cannot rent standard cars in Bermuda. Drive on the left.
📍 Dockyard rental kiosk near the pier.
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry some US or Bermudian cash for buses, ferries and small stalls; cards are fine most other places.
Things to do
St. George's Old Town
⭐ Highlight
Wander the lanes of this 400-year-old UNESCO town, with its church, stocks and colonial squares.
🕐 Midday; combine with the East End
Hamilton & Front Street
Short stop🚶 Walk
Stroll Front Street's pastel shopfronts and harbour promenade in Bermuda's compact capital.
🕐 Late morning; shops open by mid-morning
Snorkel Park Beach
🏖️ Beach
A sheltered Dockyard beach with rental gear, a bar and easy snorkelling right off the sand.
🕐 Late morning to afternoon
Horseshoe Bay Beach
🏖️ Beach
Bermuda's signature pink-sand beach, with turquoise water, cliffs and coves to explore.
🕐 Late morning to mid-afternoon
Bermuda Craft Market
Short stop🛒 Market
Browse island-made crafts, art and souvenirs in the Dockyard's old cooperage building.
🕐 Anytime your ship is in
Dockyard Glassworks
Short stop🎯 Activity
Watch glassblowers at work and browse handmade Bermuda glass in a working studio.
🕐 Anytime; demonstrations through the day
Dolphin Quest Bermuda
🎯 Activity
Meet and swim with dolphins in a lagoon set inside the historic Keep at the Dockyard.
🕐 Book an early slot
Frog & Onion Pub
🍽️ Restaurant
A characterful pub in the old cooperage serving Bermudian dishes, fish sandwiches and local beer.
🕐 Lunchtime
National Museum of Bermuda
🏛️ Museum
Bermuda's largest fort, with the Commissioner's House and maritime galleries above the harbour.
🕐 Mid-morning before midday heat
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Climb one of the world's oldest cast-iron lighthouses for sweeping south-shore and reef views.
🕐 Clear mornings for the best views
Crystal & Fantasy Caves
🌿 Nature
Cross floating walkways over clear turquoise pools beneath hanging stalactites in two show caves.
🕐 Anytime; guided tours run through the day
Clocktower Mall
Short stop🛍️ Shopping
Shop for local goods and duty-free under the twin clock towers of the Dockyard's landmark building.
🕐 Anytime your ship is in
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Royal Naval Dockyard?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Royal Naval Dockyard?
- Yes. Royal Naval Dockyard is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Royal Naval Dockyard centre?
- Typical options include Ferry, Local bus, Taxi, On foot, Other transport. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Royal Naval Dockyard?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Royal Naval Dockyard independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Royal Naval Dockyard and are cards accepted?
- Royal Naval Dockyard 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?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Royal Naval Dockyard cruise terminal.
- 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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