Royal Naval Dockyard Cruise Port Guide

Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys Parish, Bermuda

A historic British naval base at Bermuda's west end, with a fortress museum, pink sand beaches, and ferries across the island.

Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys Parish, Bermuda

About Royal Naval Dockyard

The Royal Naval Dockyard sits on Ireland Island at the far western tip of Bermuda, where the British Royal Navy built a large base in the 1800s. Ships dock right at the Dockyard, which now holds museums, shops, and restaurants in the old stone buildings.

From here you can explore the island's history, swim at pink sand beaches, or hop a ferry to Hamilton or St. George's. It suits families, history buffs, and beach lovers alike.

Things to do

  • Tour the National Museum of Bermuda inside the Dockyard's old fortress
  • Spend the afternoon at Horseshoe Bay Beach with its pink sand
  • Take the ferry across the Great Sound to Hamilton
  • Walk the old ramparts and see the twin towers of the Clocktower building
  • Visit Fort Scaur for views over the Great Sound

Average temperatures by month

  1. Jan69°61°
  2. Feb69°60°
  3. Mar69°60°
  4. Apr72°63°
  5. May76°67°
  6. Jun81°73°
  7. Jul85°77°
  8. Aug86°77°
  9. Sep85°76°
  10. Oct81°72°
  11. Nov75°67°
  12. Dec72°63°

Average daily high and low in °F, from the nearest weather station with long records: L.F. Wade International Airport, Bermuda. Source: Meteostat station records, 1991–2020.

Shore excursions in Royal Naval Dockyard

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Questions about Royal Naval Dockyard

What is there to do in Royal Naval Dockyard on a cruise?

My favorites: tour the National Museum of Bermuda inside the Dockyard's old fortress; spend the afternoon at Horseshoe Bay Beach with its pink sand; take the ferry across the Great Sound to Hamilton; walk the old ramparts and see the twin towers of the Clocktower building; visit Fort Scaur for views over the Great Sound.

What currency is used in Royal Naval Dockyard?

Bermudian dollar, pegged one to one with the US dollar; US dollars are accepted everywhere.

How far is Royal Naval Dockyard from the cruise pier?

Everything at the Dockyard is walkable from the pier, and ferries, buses, and taxis connect you to the rest of the island since visitors cannot rent regular cars.

How do I book a cruise that stops in Royal Naval Dockyard?

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