Bermuda is a place of incredible beauty, and there is perhaps no more beautiful way to get from point to point on the island than by boat.
With four routes in total, Bermuda’s ferry system aims to give you access to the major parts of the island, providing for fantastic views of Bermuda’s waterways and pastel coloured houses along the way.
Out of the four routes, the two most likely to be used by visitors are the Blue Route which travels from the City of Hamilton to Dockyard, and the summer time Orange Route which travels from Dockyard to St. George’s.
Fares per ride are $4.50 each [the Bermuda dollar is on par with the U.S. dollar], $2.50 for children aged 5-15 and children under 5 are free.
Transportation Passes — which allow unlimited rides on both the buses and ferries — are also available.
For adults, a 1-day transportation pass costs $15.00, a 2-day pass is $25.00, a 3-day pass is $35.00, a 4-day pass is $44.00 while a 7-day pass is $56.00.
If you are in Bermuda for an extended stay, a month-long pass is $55.00 and a three-month pass is $135.00. For children over 5 years old, the transportation passes are half-price.
Transportation Passes, Tokens & Tickets are available from the Hamilton Ferry and Bus Terminals, Visitors Information Centres, sub-post offices, as well as most hotels and guest houses.
The Hamilton Ferry Terminal is located on Front Street in the City of Hamilton [pictured on map above] and is open Mon-Fri 6:30am – 8:00pm, Sat 7:30am – 6:00pm and Sun & Holidays 8:30am – 6:00pm.
Further information is available on the official ferry guide which is available here [PDF].
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Blue Route: City of Hamilton to Dockyard
If you are arriving in Bermuda via cruise ship it will likely berth at Dockyard, and the Blue Route can provide a scenic way for you to visit the City of Hamilton, which is the capital of Bermuda.
The Blue Route from Hamilton to Dockyard runs from 7.10am until 9.20pm from Monday to Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, the route starts at 9.00am and runs until 6.50pm. For Harbour Nights, which are on Wednesdays, the route runs until 10.30pm.
Please see the full ferry schedule below for additional details on the Blue Route.
Green Route: City of Hamilton to Rockaway
The Green Route from Hamilton to Rockaway starts at 6.50am and runs until 7.20pm from Monday to Friday. Motor bikes are allowed on board.
The Green Route from Hamilton to Cavello Bay and Watford Bridge starts at 6.50am and runs until 7.20pm from Monday to Friday. Motor bikes are not allowed on board.
Please see the full ferry schedule below for additional details on the Green Route.
Orange Route: Dockyard to St. George's
If you are arriving in Bermuda via cruise ship it will likely berth at Dockyard, and the Orange Route can provide a scenic way for you to visit the Town of St. George, which offers a unique history which creates the feeling of stepping back in time.
The Orange Route from Dockyard to St. George’s starts at 9.30am and runs until 5.30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with service from 9.15am until 2.15pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. Motor bikes are not allowed on board.
Please see the full ferry schedule below for additional details on the Orange Route.
Pink Route: City of Hamilton, Paget, Warwick
The Pink Route from Hamilton to Paget and Warwick runs from 7.00am until 8.35pm from Monday through Friday. From 8.00am until 6.40pm on Saturdays, and from 10.00am until 6.40pm on Sundays and holidays. Motor bikes are not allowed on board.
Please see the full ferry schedule below for additional details on the Pink Route.
