Before you go

Your trip to Bailey's Bay.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Bailey's Bay – Hamilton Destination Harrington Sound and the caves about 5 km from Flatts Village

How to get there

  • L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) St. George's · 6 km

Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.

From Hamilton town or St. George's, by bus along the road that links the two, with a stop near the caves. L.F. Wade International Airport is a few kilometers away, on the other side of the bridge.

How many days

Half a day for the caves and Blue Hole Park; a full day with Shelly Bay.

When to go

All year for the caves. From May to October to swim at Shelly Bay.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The buses between Hamilton and St. George's stop near the caves and Shelly Bay.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Bailey's Bay
  1. Morning
    Crystal Cave and Fantasy Cave

    Take the guided tour of the two caves, descending to the walkways over the underground lakes.

  2. Afternoon
    Blue Hole Park and Shelly Bay

    Walk the trails of Blue Hole Park and continue to the shallow water of Shelly Bay.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Bailey's Bay?

Visit Crystal Cave and Fantasy Cave, walk through Blue Hole Park and swim at Shelly Bay.

How to get from Hamilton to Bailey's Bay?

By bus on the line that links the capital to St. George's, getting off near the caves, or by taxi.

Is Bailey's Bay near the airport?

Yes, a few kilometers away, on the other side of the bridge that leads to St. George's.

Are the Bermuda caves good for children?

Yes, for children who can go up and down stairs; the visits are guided and the walkways have handrails.

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