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Kings Wharf

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

National Museum of Bermuda
Old limestone storage buildings and fortress redeveloped into a tourist attraction and shopping centre.
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.
Crystal Caves and Fantasy Caves
Two different cave systems at the same address, both reported as amazing sights.

Beaches

Horseshoe Bay Beach
One of Bermuda's lovely pink sandy beaches for swimming.
Elbow Beach
One of Bermuda's lovely pink sandy beaches for swimming.

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.

MonthAverage highAverage lowRainfallWet days
January27°F13°F3.0 in12
February30°F15°F2.4 in11
March38°F23°F2.8 in11
April51°F34°F4.1 in13
May66°F47°F3.1 in11
June74°F57°F4.0 in12
July79°F63°F3.5 in11
August77°F62°F3.7 in12
September71°F57°F2.8 in9
October57°F45°F3.7 in12
November44°F33°F2.7 in12
December34°F23°F3.4 in14

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

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