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Before you go
Your trip to Royal Naval Dockyard.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Royal Naval Dockyard – Sandys Destination Royal Naval Dockyard and Sandys about 6 km from Somerset Village
How to get there
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L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) St. George's · 38 km
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Royal Naval Dockyard Ferry Terminal 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Cruise ships dock at the Dockyard piers. From Hamilton, the blue-line ferry goes directly there, and public buses travel the main road. From L.F. Wade International Airport, at the other end, take a taxi.
How many days
One day for the museum, the ramparts and the naval cemetery. The Dockyard serves as a base for cruise visitors who want to see Somerset, the South Shore beaches and, by ferry, Hamilton and St. George’s.
When to go
April to October is the cruise and more frequent-ferry season. In the cooler months the place is quieter, with the museum open and fewer visitors.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The Dockyard is walkable, and ferries and buses connect it to the rest of the island. Taxis, electric minicars and scooters are available for rent near the piers.
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 Royal Naval Dockyard
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Morning
National Museum of Bermuda
Enter the Keep fortress and visit the Commissioner’s House and the museum rooms, with views from the top of the ramparts.
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Afternoon
Naval cemetery and the harbor
Walk to the naval cemetery on Ireland Island and return along the stone warehouses to the piers.
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 is the Royal Naval Dockyard?
It was the Royal Navy’s main base in the Western Atlantic, built from 1809 and used until 1995. Today it houses the National Museum, shops, restaurants and the cruise terminal.
Can you see Bermuda from the Dockyard?
Yes. Ferries connect the Dockyard to Hamilton and, in summer, to St. George’s, and buses run along the South Shore to the capital.
Where do cruise ships dock in Bermuda?
Mainly at the piers of the Royal Naval Dockyard, at the far west. Smaller ships also call at Hamilton and St. George’s.
How long to spend at the Dockyard?
Half a day for the museum and a stroll around the harbor; a full day including the naval cemetery and a boat trip.