Kings Wharf Bermuda
Country: Bermuda · Region: Bermuda · Currency: Bermudian Dollar
Kings Wharf is the Royal Naval Dockyard cruise port at the entrance to the Great Sound in Sandys Parish, accommodating the largest cruise ships. Passengers can reach Hamilton by bus or ferry, and access the rest of the islands from there.
Top sights
National Museum of Bermuda, Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo, Crystal Caves and Fantasy Caves, Fort St Catherine, Spittal Pond
Things to do
- Crystal Caves and Fantasy Caves
- Two different cave systems at the same location reported as amazing sights.
- Gibbs Hill Lighthouse
- One of the oldest cast iron structures in the world, first lit on May 1, 1846.
- Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo
- Features a 140,000-gallon replica coral reef, over 300 birds, reptiles and mammals, and 200 species of fish.
- Fort St Catherine
- Historic fortification with cannons on display, one of approximately 100 large fortifications spread throughout the island.
Beaches
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- One of Bermuda's lovely pink sandy beaches.
- Tobacco Bay
- Pink sandy beach accessible from the cruise port area.
Where to eat
- Hamilton restaurants
- Hamilton offers shops and restaurants accessible via bus and ferry from Kings Wharf.
Forecast for Kings Wharf
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Weather in Kings Wharf by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F | 64°F | 5.2 in | 14 |
| February | 68°F | 64°F | 4.4 in | 11 |
| March | 67°F | 63°F | 4.8 in | 12 |
| April | 69°F | 66°F | 2.9 in | 10 |
| May | 72°F | 70°F | 3.8 in | 11 |
| June | 77°F | 74°F | 4.9 in | 15 |
| July | 81°F | 78°F | 3.8 in | 15 |
| August | 83°F | 80°F | 4.7 in | 14 |
| September | 81°F | 78°F | 5.7 in | 14 |
| October | 78°F | 75°F | 6.6 in | 13 |
| November | 74°F | 70°F | 6.0 in | 13 |
| December | 71°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 11 |
Getting around
From Kings Wharf, take the ferry or bus directly to Hamilton, or bus to other locations via Hamilton as a connection point.
What to eat
Information about dining options at Kings Wharf or specific local food is not provided in the text.
Tips
Buy a multi-day transportation pass (valid on both buses and ferries, $12-55 for 1-31 days) at a post office to maximize savings on getting around the islands.
Best for
Historic fortifications, nature reserves, beaches