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
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry some US or Bermudian cash for buses, ferries and small stalls; cards are fine most other places.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedBermuda island highlights: Hamilton, Gibbs Hill Lighthouse and the south shore
≈ 4 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€70$79
Do it yourself
€35$39
Save ≈ €35Save ≈ $39 (50% off)
The Dockyard is a walk-off pier. From the Sea Express dock beside the ships, the fast blue-route ferry reaches Hamilton in about 20 minutes; buy a 1-day transport pass (~$19/€17) that covers all ferries and buses for the day. From Hamilton, bus route 7 runs along the south shore past Gibbs Hill Lighthouse (climb €3) and continues back to the Dockyard, so the loop needs no backtracking. Buses run roughly every 15–30 minutes in summer.
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Crystal & Fantasy Caves and historic St. George's UNESCO town
≈ 4.5 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€80$90
Do it yourself
€54$61
Save ≈ €26Save ≈ $29 (33% off)
From the Dockyard, take the blue-route ferry to Hamilton (~20 min) on a 1-day transport pass (~$19/€17), then bus route 10 or 11 east to the Crystal Caves stop in Hamilton Parish (~40 min). The caves welcome walk-ins all day; the combination ticket for both caves is about $24/€22. The same 1/3/10/11 buses continue east to St. George's, which is free to wander. It is a long, multi-leg day, so start early.
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Ready-made port days
12 plansDockyard Highlights Walk
The National Museum, glassblowing, rum cake and a beach — all within the fortress walls, no transport needed.
Horseshoe Bay Beach Day
Bermuda's most famous pink-sand beach — catch the bus, claim your spot, and swim in water so clear it looks photoshopped.
Hamilton City by Ferry
A fast ferry to Bermuda's colourful capital — Front Street shopping, harbour-front lunch, and a slice of island life the Dockyard can't match.
St. George's UNESCO Explorer
A seasonal ferry ride to the oldest English settlement in the New World — cobblestoned streets, a 400-year-old church, and a fort with a view.
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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