Cruises From New York to Bermuda
The Northeast’s own island escape: sail out past the skyline, spend two days at sea and wake up to pastel houses and pink sand.
Get Free Quotes From Your PortFor anyone in the Northeast who wants to cruise for less and still reach a beach, cruises from New York to Bermuda are hard to beat. You drive or ride to the pier, sail the same afternoon, and the only flight in the whole trip is the one you did not book. Bermuda sits far out in the Atlantic, roughly level with the Carolinas, so the voyage there is open ocean all the way, with no other ports in between.
How a Bermuda Cruise Is Shaped
- Day one: afternoon departure from Manhattan, Brooklyn or Cape Liberty, sailing past the Statue of Liberty and under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
- Days two and three: sea days heading southeast. The water turns noticeably bluer as the ship enters the Gulf Stream.
- Island days: most itineraries spend two or three days docked, often overnight, so you can enjoy evenings ashore too.
- The return: two more sea days and an early morning arrival back in the harbor.
Because the ship stays put for several days, Bermuda feels more like a short island vacation with your hotel parked at the pier than a typical port-a-day cruise. That long stay is the best value in the itinerary: no hotel bills, and your cabin is a short walk from the ferry dock.
Making the Most of the Island
South Shore Beaches
Bermuda is known for pink-tinted sand and coves sheltered by rocks. Public buses and taxis link the Dockyard with the main beaches.
Hamilton and St. George’s
Ferries run from the Dockyard to the capital, Hamilton, and buses reach historic St. George’s at the far eastern end of the island.
The Dockyard Itself
Old naval buildings now hold museums, shops, craft markets and restaurants, all within walking distance of the ship.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority is the official source for island transport passes, beach access and events. If you prefer an organized outing, Shore Activities lists snorkel trips, glass-bottom boats and island tours.
Planning Notes
- Season. Most Bermuda sailings from New York run from about spring through fall. Midsummer is warmest and busiest; the edges of the season are cooler and calmer ashore.
- Sea conditions. The open Atlantic can be lively, especially early and late in the season. Choose a midship cabin on a lower deck if motion bothers you.
- Documents. Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory. Check the documents your line requires for a round trip from the United States; a passport is always the simplest choice.
- Money. The Bermuda dollar is pegged to the U.S. dollar and U.S. currency is widely accepted, but island prices for food and taxis are high, so many cruisers eat on board.
- Book early for summer. School-holiday weeks fill fast on New York sailings because so many families can drive to the ship.
Bermuda Cruise Questions
How long are cruises from New York to Bermuda?
Most are five to seven nights round trip. Getting there takes about two days at sea each way, so the length of the cruise mainly decides how long you stay on the island.
When is the best time to cruise to Bermuda?
The cruise season runs mainly from spring to fall, when the water is warm enough for the beaches. Early and late season trips can be cooler, with fewer crowds.
Where do cruise ships dock in Bermuda?
Most large ships tie up at the Royal Naval Dockyard at the island’s western end, which has ferries and buses to Hamilton, St. George’s and the south shore beaches. Smaller ships can sometimes dock in Hamilton or St. George’s.
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