I recently returned from an amazing trip to Bermuda. I visited with family in the beginning of May 2022 and we had a lovely time exploring the island and trying local food. From beautiful beaches to crystal caves to great seafood, here is how I spent less than a week in Bermuda!
In this blog post, I share all of the sightseeing we did during our five days on the island. There is more to do in Bermuda than what we saw, but here are most of the main attractions worth checking out during your visit!
Where We Stayed: POMPANO BEACH CLUB
My family and I stayed at the Pompano Beach Club, which is a beautiful pastel pink resort overlooking Bermuda’s southwest coast. We specifically stayed in the Bonita Townhouse which is a 3-bedroom unit that can comfortably sleep up to ten people. My family went with the all-inclusive food package which came with breakfast and dinner everyday during our stay. The food is delicious and we enjoyed indulging on a 5-course meal every night!
The Pompano Beach Club is located directly next to the beautiful Port Royal Golf Course if you are interested in golfing. This resort includes many amenities such as a pool, hot tubs, small private beach, gym, bar/lounge area, and beautiful views of the water/sunset. This family-run resort has only 75 rooms and offers an intimate experience.
Check out my vlog of my trip to Bermuda 2022
SIGHTSEEING ON THE ISLAND/THINGS TO DO
We had four full days to explore the island, and here is everything we saw:
1. Downtown Hamilton
We passed through downtown Hamilton multiple times via the bus as it is the main hub for bus transfers and the capital of the island. Enjoy shopping, dining and views of the water here. Check out the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and The Princess Hotel while you are here. Take cute photos with the pink telephone booth at The Princess Hotel.
2. Royal Naval Dockyard
Located at one tip of the island is the Royal Naval Dockyard. Here you can walk around the marina and see all the beautiful boats and more. I didn’t personally feel the need to spend a lot of time here and found it to be a pretty quick spot to see. This is also where the commercial cruise ships port for the day so it can feel a little touristy here. There is a museum, beach and a dolphin quest excursion you can check out here that cost extra money, but we decided to skip these.
3. Somerset Long Bay Beach
I recommend stopping here after visiting the Royal Naval Dockyard. It is a quaint beach with scenic views.
4. Daniel’s Head
Daniel’s Head is another quaint, beachy area to explore after visiting the Royal Naval Dockyard. We spent some time relaxing on the beach here and at Somerset Long Bay. There is an abandoned eco resort called the “9 Beaches Resort” that still lies on the edge of this property. It is quite interesting to see all the partially wrecked cabins on stilts nearby.
5. Cambridge Beach’s Resort & Spa
We walked through the Cambridge Beach’s Resort & Spa while making our way towards Somerset Long Bay Beach and Daniel’s Head. This property is well-maintained and has a nice beach that I grabbed some pics at.
6. Warwick Long Bay
Warwick Long Bay is the longest beach in Bermuda and is not to be confused with Somerset Long Bay. Located more in the center of the island, this is a popular spot for swimming and sun-bathing. Be aware of the Portuguese man o’ wars as we saw a lot of them here during our visit. You definitely want to avoid contact with this creatures and they tend to show up more in rough surf.
7. South Shore Walking Trail & Horseshoe Bay
The South Shore Walking Trail connects multiple beaches including Warwick Long Bay, Elsbeth Beach, Horseshoe Bay Beach and Cove, Jobson’s Cove and more. You can walk along this pathway in the South Shore Park to access the famous southern beaches of Bermuda with the pink sand. Horseshoe Bay is the most popular beach to visit in Bermuda.
8. Jobson’s Cove
Jobson’s Cove is another notable stop along the South Shore Walking Trail. This is a small, secluded beach that is great for photos. I noticed the pink sand at Jobson’s Cove more compared to the rest of the beaches along the trail.
9. St. George’s
St. George’s is a beautiful part of the Island worth exploring. You can walk around the Wharf and grab a meal, see the Unfinished Church, Fort St. Catherine, St. Catherine Beach outside the St. Regis hotel, Tobacco Bay and more. We spent about half a day walking around St. George’s, but you can easily make it a whole day depending on how long you spend at the beaches/forts.
10. Tom Moore’s Jungle & Blue Hole Park
Tom Moore’s Jungle and The Blue Hole Park neighbor each other and offer scenic trails and views. We saw a few small caves, picturesque beaches, and bright blue bodies of water. I’d recommend wearing your bathing suit here, as there are a few swimming opportunities.
11. Crystal & Fantasy Caves
You can purchase tickets for a guided tour of the Crystal and Fantasy Caves for $24 per person. This is definitely worth checking out during a trip to Bermuda and the tour lasted around 30+ minutes.
RESTAURANTS/EATERIES
We ate all of our breakfasts and dinners at the Pompano Beach Club. We tried a few local spots for lunch/dessert and enjoyed our meals.
1. Swizzle Inn
The Swizzle Inn is across the street from the Crystal Caves. This is a great casual spot for lunch/dinner, and we enjoyed the fish sandwiches.
2. Bailey’s Ice Cream
Bailey’s Ice Cream is across the street from The Swizzle Inn and next to the Crystal Caves. This is some of the best ice cream on the island!
3. Art Mel’s Spicy Dicy
Art Mel’s Spicy Dicy is in a bit of a random location. This eatery is a roughly 20 minute walk from downtown Hamilton, or a few minutes bus ride. Art Mel’s is great for takeout lunch, and their specialty is a delicious fried fish sandwich on homemade raisin bread. After ordering our sandwiches, we took a 2-3 minute bus back into downtown Hamilton and ate at a picnic bench outside of city hall. Art Mel’s didn’t have any seating when we visited.
4. De Island Shack
De Island Shack is a great, easy lunch option if you are in the Somerset Long Bay/Daniel’s Head area. They have limited outdoor seating and you can order at the counter. They offer a wide menu of sandwiches and some baked treats.
5. Wahoo’s Bistro & Patio
Wahoo’s is a casual waterfront restaurant located in the wharf of St. George’s. We all enjoyed the wahoo fish tacos here plus the view. This is a sit-down restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating!
6. The Pompano Beach Club
Since we did the food-inclusive package at The Pompano Beach Club, we ate breakfast and dinner there everyday. The food is very good and each meal is essentially 5-courses: appetizer, soup, salad, entree, and dessert. Most of the time the food was menu style and we had different choices each night to pick from. Occasionally the resort hosted a buffet style breakfast or dinner.
