To protect our island from traffic and pollution, rental cars are not available here. But island transport is easily arranged on taxi, bus, ferry, scooter or carriage ride. In Bermuda, getting around is half the fun.
Did you know
- We drive on the left-hand side of the road just like in the UK
- Our taxi drivers not only provide transport but some also give guided tours
- Bus stop markers are pink for buses heading into the City of Hamilton and blue for those heading out of town
A truly Bermudian way to get around: motor scooters and pedal bikes are ideal for exploring our Island's winding streets and to stop in a lay-by to take in the ocean views.
Scooter riders and cyclists of all levels can make the most of our favourite modes of transport. Fear not, our speed limit is never set above 32kph / 20mph. Just remember, we drive on the left!
Motor Scooter requirements
Renting a scooter requires three things:- You must be at 18 years of age or older
- You must wear a helmet
- You must drive on the left-hand side of the road
The cycle liveries are happy to provide a delivery and pick-up service at your hotel.
On your bike!
We love our pedal bikes. Our many long, twisting roads make cycling our Island particularly rewarding. Just remember, if you ask to rent a "bike" or "bicycle", most Bermudians will assume you want a motor scooter, because we call them "pedal bikes"!
Rentals range between US$30 and $35 per day.
Cycle liveries to contact:
Eve’s Cycle Livery
- Tel:
- 441 236 6247
- E-mail:
- info@evecycles.com
- Web:
- www.evecycles.com
- Hours:
- seven days a week, 8:30am – 5:30pm
- 114 Middle Road, Paget Parish | 441 236 6247
- 1 Water Street, Town of St. George, St. George’s Parish | 441 236 0839
Oleander Cycles Ltd.
- Tel:
- 441 236 5235
- E-mail:
- oleander@ibl.bm
- Web:
- www.oleandercycles.bm
- Hours:
- seven days a week; 24-hour telephone answering service
- 6 Valley Road, Paget Parish | 441 236 5235
- 15 Gorham Road, City of Hamilton, Pembroke Parish | 441 295 0919
- 8 Middle Road, Southampton Parish | 441 234 0629
- The Reefs hotel, South Road, Southampton Parish | 441 238 0222
- King's Wharf, Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys Parish | 441 234 2764
- York Street, Town of St. George, St. George’s Parish | 441 297 0748
Smatt's Cycle Livery Ltd.
- Tel:
- 441 295 1180
- E-mail:
- msmatt@northrock.bm
- Web:
- www.smattscyclelivery.com/
- Hours:
- seven days a week, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
- Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Pitt’s Bay Road, Pembroke Parish | 441 295 1180
- Fairmont Southampton, South Road, Southampton Parish | 441 238 7800
- Tucker's Point Hotel & Spa, South Road, Hamilton Parish | 441 297 1180
Wheels Cycles (Hamilton) Ltd.
- Tel:
- 441 292 2245
- E-mail:
- information@wheels.bm
- Web:
- www.wheelscycles.com
- Hours:
- seven days a week, 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Front Street, City of Hamilton, Pembroke Parish | 441 292 2245
- Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Tennis Club, Blue Hole Hill, Hamilton Parish | 441 293 2378
Along with getting you to your destination, many taxi drivers are excellent tour guides, eager to share stories behind our landmarks and customs-just ask.
Taxis can usually be found outside our larger hotels, near the airport or on the streets of the City of Hamilton or the Town of St. George. Raise your hand to hail one, and off you go!
- All taxis are metered at government-set rates
- Current taxi fares are US$6.40 for the first mile for 1 - 4 passenger taxi and US$2.00 each additional mile, or US$8.00 for the first mile for 5 - 6 passenger taxi and US$2.50 for each additional mile, for travel between 6:00 a.m. and midnight.
- Fares are 25 percent higher between midnight and 6:00 a.m., all day on Sunday and on public holidays
- The sightseeing rate for this service is US$40.00/hour for 1 - 4 passenger taxi, or US$55.50 for 5 - 6 passenger taxi.
Frequently used taxi operators on our island include:
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BTA (Dispatching) Ltd.
- Dispatch:
- 441 296 2121
- Airport:
- 441 293 6841
- Fax:
- 441 297 5483
- Email:
- info@taxibermuda.bm
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B.I.U. Taxi Co-op Transportation
- Tel:
- 441 292 4476
- Cell:
- 441 535 4476
- E-mail:
- aishahm.work@gmail.com
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Joell's Limo Taxi Service
- Tel:
- 441 296-4848
- Fax:
- 441 296-9141
- Email:
- dispatcher@northrock.bm
Island Transportation Pass
If you do not want to fuss with exact change, take advantage of the Transportation Pass, available for one, three and seven days of unlimited use on our buses and ferries. Passes are sold at the Central Terminal, the Visitors' Service Bureau in Hamilton and at other authorised outlets.
For a complete bus and ferry schedule, please visit: www.gov.bm
Our island's buses are frequent, plentiful and service most areas of interest. You cannot miss them, as they are painted pink with blue stripes.
With 11 bus routes and 14 bus zones, each one covering about 2MI / 3.2KM, we have the entire island covered. Most buses leave from the Central Terminal on Washington Street, next to our City Hall in Hamilton.
- Bus passengers must have exact change in coins. Ask about bus tokens or books of bus tickets at your hotel or the bus terminal
- During the morning and evening commute, our buses are packed with locals. It is best to plan your trip during a less busy time of day
- To find a bus stop, look for a pole with a pink top (for rides inbound to Hamilton), or a blue top (for rides outbound of Hamilton)
Island Transportation Pass
If you do not want to fuss with exact change, take advantage of the Transportation Pass, available for one, three and seven days of unlimited use on our buses and ferries. Passes are sold at the Central Terminal, the Visitors' Service Bureau in Hamilton and at other authorised outlets.
For a complete bus and ferry schedule, please visit: www.gov.bm
Four public ferry routes offer a picturesque alternative for travel around our island.
All ferries depart from the Ferry Terminal on Front Street in Hamilton. Cash is not accepted, so be sure to have your transportation pass, ticket or token in hand.
- The blue route stops at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Watford Bridge and Cavello Bay, all in Sandys Parish on the west end of our island
- The pink route makes several stops in Paget and Warwick Parishes
- The green route stops at Rockaway in Southampton Parish and Somerset Bridge in Sandys Parish
- The orange route only operates in the summers, and it stops at the Royal Naval Dockyard before continuing on to the Town of St. George
- For complete route, schedule and fare information, visit the Bermuda ferry website
For a short, relaxing excursion on our island, a horse-drawn carriage ride is ideal. Popular trips? A circular route west of the City of Hamilton; a ride through history in the Town of St. George or the Royal Naval Dockyard; a spectacular ride along South Road
From April until October, you will find available carriages congregated conveniently along Front Street in the City of Hamilton, as well as in the Royal Naval Dockyard and the Town of St. George. Carriages are hired by the half hour, or longer as contracted.
Carriages pulled by one horse can carry up to four passengers. But in some cases, two horses may draw a carriage. These carriages will accommodate a larger group for an additional surcharge.
For more information or to reserve a horse and carriage for sightseeing or special occasion, contact:
Marquis Ranch
P.O. Box MA 86
Sandys MA BX
Tel: 441 505 5575 or 441 505 5576
Email: marquisranch@yahoo.com
Rent your own yacht or hire an experienced island skipper so that you may explore our clear-blue Atlantic waters at close range.
Rest assured, our captains know how to plan the perfect sea voyage. Better still, most operate year-round, and some will even pick you up at your hotel, guest house or cruise ship. Rates are available on request.
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Adventure Enterprises, Ltd.
- Tel:
- +1 441 297 1459
- E-mail:
- adventure@cwbda.bm
- Captain:
- Nick Duffy
- Captain:
- Graham Maddock
-
Bermuda Barefoot Ltd.
- Tel:
- +1 441 236 3498 or +1 441 534 7609
- Fax:
- +1 441 236 6309
- E-mail:
- info@bermudabarefootcruises.com
- Captain:
- Doug Shirley
- Captain:
- Doug Shirley
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Bermuda Blue Water Safari
- Tel:
- +1 441 236 5599
- Web:
- www.bluewatersafari.com
- Captain:
- Gary Ratteray
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Bermuda Island Cruises
- Tel:
- +1 441 292 8652
- Captain:
- Michael Gladwin
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Bermuda Water Tours Ltd.
- Tel:
- +1 441 236 1500
- Captain:
- Rotating team of skippers
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Blue Water Divers & Watersports
- Tel:
- +1 441 234 1034
- E-mail:
- somerset@cwbda.bm
- Web:
- www.divebermuda.com
- Captain:
- Rotating team of skippers
- Captain:
- Rotating team of skippers
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Champagne Cruises
- Tel:
- +1 441 534 7496
- E-mail:
- avalon@bermudaescapes.com
- Captain:
- Robert McGlynn
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Coral Sea Cruises
- Tel:
- +1 441 235 2425
- Web:
- www.charterbermuda.com
- Captains:
- Stephen McKey & Beau Evans
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Destiny Tours
- Tel:
- +1 441 292 7103
- Captain:
- Steven Brown
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Fantasea Bermuda Ltd.
- Tel:
- +1 441 236 1300
- E-mail:
- info@fantasea.bm
- Web:
- www.fantasea.bm
- Captain:
- Michael Heslop
- Captain:
- Ken Dallas
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Haywards Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Cruises
- Tel:
- +1 441 236 9894
- Captain:
- Michael Hayward
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Jessie James Cruises
- Tel:
- +1 441 236 4804
- Fax:
- +1 441 236 6259
- E-mail:
- jessiejames@northrock.bm
- Web:
- www.jessiejames.bm
- Captain:
- Jimmy O'Connor
- Captain:
- Jimmy O'Connor
We strive to make certain island tourist attractions, restaurants and hotels cater to our visitors with disabilities.
Our wheelchair-accessible hotels include the Elbow Beach Hotel, the Fairmont Hamilton Princess and the Fairmont Southampton.
You will find sidewalks with sloping ramps in the City of Hamilton and Town of St. George.
Additional resources can be found at:
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Access Bermuda
Keith Simmons
1 Loyal Hill
Devonshire Parish- Tel:
- +1 441 295 9016
- E-mail:
- keithsimmons@ibl.bm
- Web:
- www.access.bm
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Bermuda Physically Handicapped Association
-
iCan
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MossRehab Hospital
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Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality
- Web:
- www.sath.org
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