Royal Naval Dockyard Tours and Tickets

There are lots of ways to experience the Royal Naval Dockyard in Bermuda. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Bermudaful Island Tour

• Island Wrap-Around Tour of Bermuda

• A Bermuda Exquisite Experience with Scenic Ferry Return

• Bermuda Dockyard Segway Tour

• Bermudaful Half Island Tour

It’s free to stroll around the Royal Naval Dockyard, but if you want to visit attractions such as Snorkel Park, you’ll need to pay admission fees. A 1-day beach pass for Snorkel Park costs US$25 per adult, while entry to the National Museum of Bermuda is US$18.

Yes, while the dockyard is mainly used for cruise ships, it's worth a visit for its British maritime history, having been the Royal Naval Headquarters for about 150 years. You can learn about it in the on-site National Museum of Bermuda, or by taking a guided island tour. Also be sure to check out the dockyard's bustling shops and restaurants.

Per one customer who booked the Bermudaful Island Tour, "Listening to Mark, our tour guide, describe the history, geography, and culture of the island was the best part of the tour. All our stops were great. If I had to pick one it would be the Royal Naval Dockyards followed by Fort Scaur."

The history of Bermuda’s Royal Naval Dockyard dates back to the early 1800s, when it was built to be Britain’s strategic defense post in the Atlantic. The Royal Navy abandoned the dockyard in 1951 and today it is home to the island’s biggest cruise ship pier, plus many restaurants, stores, and other attractions.

The top attractions at the Royal Naval Dockyard are the National Museum of Bermuda, which is located in a former fortress and houses exhibits on the island’s history; the Clocktower Shopping Mall, housed in a historic building with twin clock towers; and the Spirit of Bermuda ship, a replica of a Royal Navy sloop-of-war ship.

You can get to the Royal Naval Dockyard from Hamilton by taking the high-speed ferry or the bus. From Hamilton, the ferry journey is 20 minutes—around half the time it takes to travel by road. In the summer, the ferry travels from St. George’s to the Dockyard in under an hour.

Yes, there are several dining options at the Royal Naval Dockyard, from upscale restaurants to casual eateries. Options include dining on seafood in the Clocktower Shopping Mall, having a British-style pub lunch in the Old Cooperage Building, or enjoying an ice-cream cone on the terrace.

Some tips for visiting the Royal Naval Dockyard include visiting early to avoid the biggest crowds—especially on days when cruise ships are in port—wearing comfortable footwear as the site is spread out, and checking the opening hours of attractions before you go.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Royal Naval Dockyard. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Bermuda:

• Hamilton

• Horseshoe Bay

• Crystal and Fantasy Caves

• Gibbs Hill Lighthouse

• Cooper's Island Nature Reserve

View Viator's guides to all the best attractions in Bermuda.