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Overview

Bathed in the balmy turquoise waters of the Sargasso Sea, the string of islands that is Bermuda is ringed by treacherous reefs that make it one of the world's top diving destinations.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • National Museum of Bermuda

    National Museum of Bermuda

    Bermuda

    If you only see one museum in Bermuda, make it this. Taking up the entirety of the Dockyard's 19th-century fortifications, it's divided into two main…

  • View from cruise ship of West End and marina at old Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda.

    Royal Naval Dockyard

    Bermuda

    When the British were no longer able to use ports in their former American colonies, they chose this site as their 'Gibraltar of the West'. In addition to…

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    Crystal Cave & Fantasy Cave

    Bermuda

    Small but beautifully formed, these two caves are one of the island's biggest attractions, and justifiably so. Entertaining 45-minute tours lead you down…

  • Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI)

    Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI)

    Bermuda

    The hands-on exhibits at this educational and entertaining place initiate visitors into the mysteries of the deep. The tacky-but-fun diving capsule…

  • World Heritage Centre

    World Heritage Centre

    Bermuda

    This cannon-flanked museum walks you through through the history of St George's, with dioramas and displays on Bermuda's role in the Revolutionary Wars…

  • Fort St. Catherine, East End, St. George's Parish, Bermuda

    Fort St Catherine

    Bermuda

    The most impressive of Bermuda's 91 forts was originally built on this rocky promontory in 1614 and expanded five times since. A drawbridge leads inside…

  • Bermuda National Trust Museum

    Bermuda National Trust Museum

    Bermuda

    Bermuda played a pivotal role in the US Civil War by running war supplies through Union blockades, partly due to Confederate sympathies, but mostly due to…

  • Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo

    Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo

    Bermuda

    As well as being a top attraction for children, this great little zoo is also a center for research and conservation programs that aim to raise awareness…

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Best Time to Visit

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Transportation

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Visa Requirements

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