Bermuda Highlights
Base yourself in Hamilton and use buses and ferries to connect the historic town, Crystal Caves, pink sand beaches, and the Dockyard.
Using Hamilton as your sole base means no hotel changes. Spend one day exploring St. George's and Crystal Caves in the east, and another day visiting Horseshoe Bay and the Royal Naval Dockyard in the west. The pace is compact but entirely accessible by public transport, making it ideal for short-holiday, first-time visitors. The trade-off is limited beach time; those wanting a slower beach holiday should consider a longer, two-base itinerary.
August to October is hurricane season. Water temperatures are cooler in winter, and ferry schedules are reduced.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival & Half-Day in Hamilton
Bermuda (Hamilton)（Front Street, Hamilton、Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity、Fort Hamilton）
Take a taxi from the airport to Hamilton (about 30 minutes). Explore the city on foot after dropping off your bags. Note that tourists cannot rent standard cars on the island.
Stay: Hamilton
Day 2 · Crystal Caves & Historic St. George's
Bermuda (Hamilton)（Crystal and Fantasy Caves、Town of St. George、St. Peter's Church、Unfinished Church、Tobacco Bay）
Take the Route 1 or 3 bus to Crystal Caves (about 30 minutes), then continue on the same line to St. George's (about 10 minutes). Return the same way in the evening.
Lines at the caves form after 11:00 AM on cruise ship days; try to arrive before 10:30 AM.
Stay: Hamilton
Day 3 · Horseshoe Bay to Royal Naval Dockyard
Bermuda (Hamilton)（Gibbs Hill Lighthouse、Horseshoe Bay Beach、Royal Naval Dockyard、National Museum of Bermuda）
Take the Route 7 bus along the south shore to Gibbs Hill Lighthouse and Horseshoe Bay, then continue on Route 7 to the Dockyard (about 30 minutes). Take the Blue Route ferry back to Hamilton (about 20 minutes).
Horseshoe Bay gets crowded on cruise ship days; try to visit in the morning.
Stay: Hamilton
Day 4 · Botanical Gardens & Elbow Beach
Bermuda (Hamilton)（Bermuda Botanical Gardens、Elbow Beach）
Take a bus to the Botanical Gardens in Paget and Elbow Beach. Return to the hotel to collect your luggage in the afternoon, then take a taxi to the airport (about 40 minutes).