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Bermuda Ferry Service: Routes, Schedule and Fares

 
 
 
 
 
Topics
  • About Ferry Service 
  • Which ferry route do I need? 
  • Ferry Routes and Map 
  • Ferry Schedule 
  • Ferry Fares 
  • Wheelchair Access 
  • Hamilton Ferry Terminal 
  • Common Mistakes to Avoid
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    About Ferry Service

     
    Bermuda ferry service (known as Sea Express) is operated by Bermuda Government's Department of Marine and Ports Services. 
     
    This is a public ferry service that operates a number of ferries over several routes. The ferries are mostly air-conditioned high speed catamarans. The boats are modern and comfortable, with a capacity of 200 or more passengers. 
     
    Bermuda Ferry 
    Photo: kansasphoto, flickr, cc by 2.0 
     
    The main hub of ferry service is the Hamilton Ferry Terminal located in Hamilton City and accessible from Front Street. This is from where all the ferry routes originate, connect to various ferry docks across the island and return. 
     
    Although you may not be able to reach out to every corner of the island by ferry, it is a formidable part of Bermuda's Public Transport System. 
     
    Depending on your starting point and destination, a ferry service can be more convenient and faster than the bus or even taxis, and of course more scenic. 
     
    So, if you are planning to get around the island using public transports, you should first figure out if your destination is reachable by ferry. If so then try to avail the ferry service if the timings are suitable. 
     
    All ferries that are fast catamarans, have a restroom/washroom at one end of the cabin-deck. Other than toilet facilities, the washroom usually has a small sink at one corner with a mirror, a hair dryer, etc. 
     
     

    Which ferry route do I need?

     
    Most readers arrive at this page with one practical question: I am here and I want to get there, which ferry do I take. Here is the quick answer for the common trips. The detailed route descriptions follow further down. 
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    From Dockyard (Kings Wharf cruise port) to Hamilton: Take the Blue Route. This is the direct fast ferry, about 20 minutes, and far quicker than the bus, which takes about an hour. This is the single most used ferry trip for cruise visitors. 
     
    From Dockyard to St George: Take the Orange Route. This runs in summer only, with no Sunday service. It takes about 35 minutes and is a scenic run along the north shore. If you are visiting outside summer, or on a Sunday, there is no direct ferry. You then take the Blue Route to Hamilton, then bus #1, 3, 10 or 11 to St George. 
     
    From Hamilton to St George: There is no direct ferry between Hamilton and St George. This catches many visitors out. Your options are the bus (#1, 3, 10 or 11, about an hour) or, in summer on a weekday, a ferry to Dockyard and then the Orange Route onward to St George, which is slow and only worth it for the scenery. 
     
    From Hamilton to Paget or Warwick (small harbour docks): Take the Pink Route. It serves Lower Ferry, Hodson's Ferry, Salt Kettle in Paget, and Darrell's Wharf and Belmont in Warwick. This is a short, cheap route used mostly by commuters and by visitors staying at guest houses on those harbour-side roads. 
     
    From Hamilton to the western parishes (Somerset, Sandys, Southampton): Take the Green Route. It serves Watford Bridge and Cavello Bay in Sandys and Rockaway in Southampton. Useful for the Railway Trail western sections, Fort Scaur, and Port Royal Golf Course. 
     
    From Dockyard to the Aquarium (BAMZ) in Flatts: There is no ferry that goes there. Take the Blue Route to Hamilton, walk about 7 minutes to the Central Bus Terminal on Washington Street, then bus #10 or 11, which stops in front of the Aquarium. 
     
    If your trip is not listed in the above scenarios, the rule of thumb is simple. Almost every ferry route starts and ends at the Hamilton Ferry Terminal. The only route that does not touch Hamilton is the Orange Route between Dockyard and St George. So if you are going between two points and one of them is not Hamilton or Dockyard, you will usually ferry into Hamilton first and connect from there, or use a bus. 
     

    Bermuda Ferry Routes and Map

     
    A ferry route does not necessarily connect just two points. Depending on the route, it may go through several legs of journey connecting several points before returning to Hamilton. 
     
    But all ferry routes start from Hamilton Ferry Terminal and return (with the exception of Orange Route ferry which operates between Royal Naval Dockyard and St. George). 
     
    Bermuda Ferry Route Map 
    Bermuda Ferry Routes 
     
    The best way to understand the Bermuda public ferry routes is by first knowing the location of ferry docks in the island. Hamilton Ferry Terminal, which is the main hub of all ferry routes is located centrally in Hamilton City and on Front Street. 
     
    There is a ferry dock at the Royal Naval Dockyard which is located at the western tip of the island. The ferry dock at the dockyard is 5-minute walk from cruise berths and mostly used by the cruise ship passengers. The Blue Route ferry operates between this dockyard ferry point and Hamilton ferry terminal. 
     
    There are a few other ferry docks at the western side of the island. Watford Bridge and Cavello Bay docks are in Sandys Parish (in Somerset area) while Rockaway is in Southampton. These docks are used by both residents and tourists staying in those areas, and are serviced by the Green Route ferry. 
     
    Ferry boat leaving Dockyard, Bermuda 
    Ferry at Bermuda Dockyard 
    Photo: James Willamor, flickr, cc by-sa 2.0 
     
    There are several small ferry docks in Warwick and Paget across Hamilton Harbor such as Belmont Ferry, Darell's Wharf, Salt Kettle, Hodson's Ferry and Lower Ferry. 
     
    These small docks are all at short distances from Hamilton ferry and are catered by a common ferry route called the Pink Route. This is a much shorter route compared to the others and therefore the fare along this route is also lower. 
     
    The Pink route is mostly used by daily commuters. Ferry dock at the eastern end is located at St. George's Town. It's at a walking distance from Kings Square. 
     
    NOTE: There is no direct ferry connections between Hamilton City and St. George... one needs to take a ferry to Dockyard and then to St. George. There is however bus service between Hamilton and St. George which takes about 1 hour each way. 
     
    There are four ferry lines or routes that connect various ferry docks in Bermuda. They are identified by their respective colors (Blue, Pink, Green and Orange). High-speed catamarans operate on the longer routes (i.e. Blue, Orange and Green routes). 
     

    BLUE ROUTE

     
    This is a direct ferry route operating between Hamilton and Dockyard and is lot faster than the bus or any other transport for travelling between these two points. 
     
    It only takes 20 minutes between Dockyard and Hamilton by ferry compared to about an hour by bus and about 40 minutes by taxi. 
     
    Ferry on its way out from Hamilton 
     
    Photo: slgckgc, flickr 
     
    The route originates from Hamilton ferry terminal located on Front Street, goes through the Hamilton harbor and eventually enters the Great Sound water area before reaching the Dockyard ferry dock. The service is reduced on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. 
     
    Scooters and motorbikes are not allowed on Blue Route. 
     

    ORANGE ROUTE

     
    This route operates between Dockyard and St. George along the northern shoreline. It takes 35 minutes each way. This ferry line operates during the summer season only (i.e. usually from second week of April to first week of November... schedule changes). 
     
    The service is available only on specific weekdays (no service on Sundays). It offers a great scenic cruise along the north-shore with magnificent views of the shoreline. 
     
    Motor bikes and scooters are allowed on this route. 
     

    GREEN ROUTE

     
    This route connects Hamilton with ferry docks of western parishes. The ferry docks serviced are Watford Bridge Ferry, Cavello Bay and Rockaway. Depending on time of the day, the sequence in which the ferry visits these docks changes. There is no Green route service on Saturday and Sunday. 
     
    Scooters and motorbikes are not allowed on Watford Bridge and Cavello Bay docks on Green route. 
     

    PINK ROUTE

     
    This is a short ferry service from Hamilton City to several small docks in Warwick and Paget parishes. The points covered in the route are Lower Ferry, Hodson's Ferry, Salt Kettle (Paget), Darrell's Wharf (Warwick) and Belmont Ferry Stop (Warwick). 
     
    The service is reduced on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. This ferry service is mainly used by daily commuters and students for getting to Hamilton and to return. 
     
    Scooters and motorbikes are not allowed on this route. 
     

    Bermuda Ferry Schedule

     
    Bermuda Government publishes two ferry timetables each year, a Summer Schedule and a Winter Schedule, for the Sea Express ferry service. The Summer Schedule is usually in effect from around mid-to-late April until early November. The Winter Schedule usually runs from early November to late April. The exact start and end dates shift slightly every year, and the operating days and times on individual routes also change from year to year. 
     
    One recurring frustration, raised by readers every single year, is that the upcoming schedule is published only a few days before it takes effect. This makes it difficult to plan a trip months in advance. If the schedule for your travel dates is not yet published, the previous year's equivalent season is a reasonable guide, since the pattern has historically stayed broadly similar, but treat it as indicative, not final. Always confirm against the official schedule once it is released. 
     
    During summer, ferry services are much more frequent on most routes because of higher tourist demand. Service is reduced on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays across all routes. In winter, frequency drops further, and some routes do not operate at all. 
     
    A few specifics worth knowing about the schedule: 
     
    The Orange Route, which connects Royal Naval Dockyard with St George, does not run every day. The official schedule lists specific operating dates and times for this route separately. Usually, there is no Orange Route ferry on Sundays. The authorities optimize the Orange Route runs by operating them on days when the contracted cruise ships are in port. The Orange Route runs only during summer when cruise ships are in port, and not during winter at all. 
     
    NCL cruise line runs its own private ferry boat between Dockyard and St George. It exclusively serves NCL passengers and is complimentary, with two to three runs a day when an NCL ship is in port. It leaves from a point near the cruise berths, and NCL provides the schedule to its own passengers. When an NCL ship is berthed at Dockyard, the public Orange Route ferry may not be in service. 
     
    In the Summer Schedule, a special late evening service is provided on Wednesdays on the Blue Route between Royal Naval Dockyard and Hamilton. These late runs are marked in red on the official schedule and exist for cruise passengers visiting and returning from Harbor Nights in Hamilton. 
     
    The official Sea Express timetable, is published by the Department of Marine and Ports Services. For exact current times, see the official ferry schedule on the Bermuda Tourism Authority site, which always links to the latest summer and winter timetables. 
     

    Ferry Fares

     
    You can use tokens, tickets or Transport Pass, or pay cash (by exact change) in ferries. The pass is convenient and gives you unlimited hop on and off access to both buses and ferries. 
     
    You can buy the passes or tokens at Hamilton ferry or bus terminals, as well as at designated Visitors Service Centers. Book of 15 tickets are available only in the main ferry and bus terminals in Hamilton, and also in designated post offices. 
     

    Transport Pass Fares

     
    (passes are valid in all ferry and bus routes) 
  • Adult 1-Day $19.00, Child 1-Day $9.50 
  • Adult 2-Day $31.50, Child 2-Day $16.00 
  • Adult 3-Day $44.00, Child 3-Day $22.00 
  • Adult 4-Day $48.50, Child 4-Day $24.50 
  • Adult 7-Day $62.00, Child 7-Day $31.00 
  • Monthly Pass $69.00 
  • 3-Month Pass $169.00 
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    Fares for Blue, Green and Orange Routes

     
  • Cash: Adult $5.00, Child (Age 5 - 15) $2.75 
  • Tokens: Adult $4.50, Child (Age 5 - 15) $2.75 
  • Motor Cycles: If paid by Cash or Token $4.50, If paid by Pass Free 
  • Tickets (Booklet of 15) $37.50 
  • Child under age 5: Free 
  • Holders of Special Persons Pass (Including Bermuda Seniors): Free 
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    Fares for Pink Route

     
  • Cash: Adult $3.50, Child (Age 5 - 15) $2.75 
  • Tokens: Adult $2.75, Child (Age 5 - 15) $2.75 
  • Tickets (Booklet of 15) $25.00 
  • Child under age 5: Free 
  • Holders of Special Persons Pass (Including Bermudian Seniors): Free 
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    Motor Cycles / Scooters / Bicycles on Ferries

     
    The catamarans can carry scooters and motor cycles only in designated routes as mentioned under the section on 'Ferry Routes'. You need to pay an additional cost of $4.50 if the ferry fare is paid by cash or token. But if you have a transport pass, you can take your two wheeler for free where allowed. 
     
    Pedal Bicycles, including most electric bicycles remain allowed on all routes (Blue, Green, Pink, and Orange) at no additional cost. 
     
    Space for any bike or scooter is strictly first-come, first-served. During peak cruise ship days, the Orange route fills up very quickly. You will need to dismount and walk your bike onboard, ask crew where to secure it. 
     

    Wheelchair Access in Ferries

     
    While most catamaran ferries are wheelchair accessible (lower deck only), unfortunately not all ferry points or docks have proper ramps for wheelchairs. 
     
    Ferry docks that are wheelchair accessible includes Hamilton, Dockyard (i.e. ferry dock for Kings Wharf), St. George, and Rockaway in Southampton. Talk to the crew for wheelchair assistance while boarding. 
     

    Hamilton Ferry Terminal

     
    This is the main ferry terminal in Bermuda where all ferry routes originate and return, except for the Orange ferry route that operates between Royal Naval Dockyard and St. George. 
     
    Hamilton Ferry Terminal is located at the western end of Front Street next to HSBC Bank. Address: 8 Front Street, Hamilton City.  
     
    You can purchase pass, tokens and booklet of tickets at Hamilton Ferry Terminal for rides in both ferry and public buses. You can pay only in cash (no cards accepted here). 
     
    Phone: (441) 295-4506 (you can contact for any information on Bermuda ferry services). 
     
    Open Hours: 
    Monday - Friday: 7am - 7:00pm; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 8:30am - 6:00pm 
     

    Common Mistakes and Things to Know

     
    After years of reader questions about the ferries, the same misunderstandings come up again and again. Knowing these in advance saves a wasted morning. 
     
    There is no direct Hamilton to St George ferry. This is the most common wrong assumption. People plan a day expecting to ferry straight from the capital to the old town and find there is no such route. Plan for the bus, or the slow Dockyard connection in summer. 
     
    The Orange Route does not run in winter. It is a summer-only service, roughly mid-April to early November, and the exact dates change every year. If you are visiting in November through March and counting on a ferry from Dockyard to St George, it will not be there. Use the Blue Route to Hamilton and a bus onward. 
     
    The Orange Route does not run on Sundays. Even in summer, it operates weekdays (and now Saturday) only. A Sunday cruise call at Dockyard means no Orange ferry to St George that day, regardless of the season. 
     
    You cannot reserve a seat. Ferry tickets, tokens and passes are not tied to a specific sailing. You queue at the dock and board on a first-come basis. The Blue Route catamarans are large (over 200 passengers) and usually absorb the queue, but if you are a large group or travelling with elderly members, get to the dock well ahead of departure to be near the front of the line. 
     
    The official schedule is published only a few days before it takes effect. Bermuda releases separate summer and winter ferry timetables each year, and historically does so very late, often only days before the changeover. If you are planning months ahead, you may not be able to see the exact timetable for your travel dates yet. Use the previous comparable season as a rough guide, and check the official schedule again close to your trip. 
     
    Allow buffer time around the schedule changeover. If your trip falls in mid-April or early November, you are near the summer/winter switch. The timetable that applies on your specific date may not be the one you first looked at. Confirm which schedule is in effect for your exact dates. 
     
    Hamilton is the hub for almost everything. With the single exception of the Orange Route, every ferry route begins and ends at the Hamilton Ferry Terminal on Front Street. Build your day around that fact and the connections become straightforward. 
     
    You won't get physical booklet of 15 Tickets in Dockyard. They are available in Hamilton Ferry/bus Terminals and some post offices. 
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    Visitors' Reviews and Comments

     
     
    Randy (October 2023) 
    Raj - The MSC Meraviglia is scheduled to be in port November 15 2023 or three days. The last month on the schedule for the orange route is showing as October. Will both the blue and orange routes be operating from the docks for the Meraviglia? Thanks! 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) October 2023 
    Hi Randy, The Orange Route ferry between the Dockyard and St. George won't operate in November this year. The Blue Route ferry between the Dockyard and Hamilton City operates throughout the year. However, if the Winter Ferry Schedule comes into effect before your arrival, then it will operate on a reduced frequency. Usually, the winter schedule kicks in by the first week of November. 
     
    Randy (October 2023) 
    Thanks for your quick reply. So....if not operating how would cruise passengers get to St. George? Merviglia can carry more than 5000 passengers and being there for three days would like to visit other than paying for one of the ship excursions 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) October 2023 
    Hello, ask Merviglia, if they have a similar arrangement as NCL, which provides a free private ferry to all its passengers to St. George. 
     
    If not, then you know there is no easy option around this time, and the next time you come to Bermuda, choose your cruise line wisely if St. George is not to be missed. Maybe, Merviglia might offer that next time, who knows? 
     
    For now, try to pair up with another couple (I don't know if you are travelling alone or with somebody), and hire a taxi for 3-4 hours once you disembark. Taxis in Bermuda can be hired by the hour (minimum 3 hours) and the rates are regulated by the government. The taxi rate should be $50 - 55 per hour for a small taxi of 4 passengers.  
     
    A far cheaper option would be to take a ferry to Hamilton and then a bus, but you might end up spending half a day only travelling. 
     
    Larry Blinn (May 2023) 
    Hi Raj, We will be in Bermuda on June 28th, my wife uses a scooter and wants to come on the ferry from the dockyard to St George. I have heard different things, can she get on the ferry with a scooter? And if so, can the dock in St George be able to handle the scooter. Thank you in advance. 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) May 2023 
    Hi, Bermuda's official ferry schedule indicates that scooters are permitted on the Orange route ferry between Dockyard and St. George at an extra cost of $4.50. If one has a transport pass, the extra cost is not applicable. The ferry (a catamaran) as well as the dock at St. George can handle scooters. 
     
    Kris (March 2023) 
    We will be in Bermuda soon for 2 days (April 18 and April 19) with our cruise ship. Will the Ferry Schedule still be the Winter Schedule at that time or will it be Summer Schedule? We're trying to plan our days but it depends on the ferry schedule. 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) March 2023 
    Last year (in 2022), the summer ferry schedule was in effect from May 2nd. In 2023, the summer schedule is yet to be published. The ferry schedule depends largely on cruise ship calls at the Royal Naval dockyard. 
     
    In 2023, there are a lot more planned cruise calls in April compared to 2022, so there is a fair possibility that the summer ferry schedule may be advanced to April. The dates will be known once the official schedule is published, which is usually done only a few days before it takes effect. 
     
    Jonalen (September 2022) 
    Hi there! Your site is a great source for Bermuda trip planning. We are going to be there in early November when our cruise docks at Royal Naval Dockyard. Does the ferry to St. George run in November? If so, is it on reduced schedule? I'd like to know how early and late it runs. Thank you! 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) September 2022 
    Hi, the ferry between Dockyard and St. George does not operate in winter. It is not scheduled to operate in November 2022. In order to visit St. George in November, you need to take the ferry to Hamilton (20 minutes) and then take bus #10 or 11 to St. George (around 55 minutes) 
     
    Eileen Goff (August 2022) 
    Hi, Does the Ferry Service run in November, 2022 from the Royal Dockyards to Hamilton.  When I went to the Ferry Schedule it specifically states the Orange Line operates from May to October but did not mention the blue, green and pink routes.  I wanted to go from the Royal Dockyards to the Aquarium, Museum and Zoo at the end of November.  Can you recommend the best way to travel there. Thank you for your help. 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) August 2022 
    Hi, in winters, the Blue Route ferry (between Dockyard and Hamilton) operates at a reduced frequency. At present, the summer ferry schedule is in effect. 
     
    The winter ferry schedule usually takes effect from early November and remains valid until April next year. It gets published only a few days before it takes effect. So, once the winter schedule is published, you will get to know the ferry timetable for all the routes (the Orange route does not operate in winter). 
     
    The best way to travel to the Aquarium from Dockyard is to take the Blue route ferry to Hamilton (20 minutes), walk down to Central Bus Terminal on Washington Street (6-7 minutes) and then take bus #10 or 11. The bus takes about 20 minutes and stops right in front of BAMZ. 
     
    Roland (April 2022) 
    The orange route schedule is optimized for cruise days however the timetable indicates otherwise. I was particularly looking at August 12. Thanks 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) April 2022 
    If you are on an NCL cruise on that day, then NCL cruiseline has an exclusive ferry boat service of their own and it is complimentary for the cruise passengers. NCL's ferry boat provides a shuttle service between Dockyard and St. George and follows a specific schedule. 
     
    If you are on a non-contracted cruise like Queen Elizabeth, then you are out of luck. The public ferry schedule seems to have been optimized for the contracted cruises (except NCL) that have several visits scheduled in the year. 
     
    Yogesh Patel (April 2022) 
    Hi Raj, we are group of 21 people and will be in Bermuda on 20th and 21st June, 2022. We plan to hire a charter bus for 20th for approximately 6 hours. However, ideally, we would like to let the charter bus drop us in Hamilton, spend some time at our own in Hamilton and then take Ferry from Hamilton to cruise port (either 5PM one or 6.30 PM). 
     
    Question- is there a possibility that Ferry can be sold out during those times? Anything we can do to reserve in advance? Let's say if we are near Hamilton Ferry Terminal around 1PM, can we purchase ticket that time for evening Ferry that will secure our seat in Ferry? (sorry, I know I am being extra conservative. That's because lot of people are old in group). 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) April 2022 
    Hi, seats in public ferries and buses can not be reserved in advance. The tickets are issued as booklets of 15 and you can use them on ferries and buses as long as they last... tickets and even tokens are not issued for a specific ferry run. Before the ferry leaves, you need to queue up and take seats on a first-come-first-serve basis. 
     
    Although there can be a rush, the Blue Route Ferry that runs between Hamilton and Dockyard has a large capacity (of over 200), which is usually enough to accommodate all. However, since you are a large group with many aged persons, it is advisable to reach the Hamilton Ferry Terminal well in advance so that you are ahead in the queue. 
     
    Sue Harrison (December 2019) 
    Hi there, we are arriving on a cruise ship into kings wharf in May 2020. we want to get the ferry to st Georges, have a look around there, then get the bus to the Fantasy/crystal caves, spend time there and then the bus to Hamilton - spend some time there and get the ferry or bus (depending on time) back to dockyard/kings wharf. 
     
    Is all of this feasible in the one day?? and how to we pay for each bus ferry - do we just pay as we go or is there a cheaper way to do this from dockyard. Thanks. 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) December 2019 
    Hi, yes that's quite doable and many do that. The easiest way is to buy a Transportation Pass for a day ($19 - 1day pass) that gives unlimited rides on buses and ferries during its validity period. You can purchase the pass from the Visitors Service Center at dockyard.  
     
    O. Rouleau (March 2019) 
    Hello:  I am not finding the special schedule on the site for the ferry to the Harbour Nights Festival.  Would you please tell me:    
    1.  What that schedule is for that night? 
    2.  Is the fare different than other nights, of $4.50 per person, each way? 
    3.  Should I purchase the tickets in advance? 
    Thanks, so much! We are celebrating my in-law's 60th anniversary so I am trying to gather as much information ahead of time to make it easier for their mobility. 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) March 2019 
    Hi, the summer ferry schedule for 2019 is not yet published, so you can not get Harbor night ferry schedules until then. Fare remains the same as any other day. You can buy a token or pass while on the island or use cash to pay on the ferry. 
     
    Brian Brewer (October 2018) 
    My wife and I are cruising to Bermuda next week. We plan to use the ferry once from the Dockyard to Hamilton. I've read that you must have exact change. Can I pay with a $5 bill or do I have to have $5 in coin? If so, can it be US quarters? 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) October 2018 
    US quarters are accepted. However ferries also accept $5 bill. 
     
    Pat Aversa (June 2018) 
    Hi,  I am cruising to Bermuda and renting a boat in Hamilton.  I need to take the ferry over.  My question is; does the ferry follow a prompt schedule, or do we need to allow some extra time? Thank you! 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) June 2018 
    Hi, usually the ferries are on schedule unless there is a long queue of passengers delaying the boarding. 
     
    Karen Marx (June 2018) 
    Hi Raj, We have a party of four that are arriving on a Monday in July, and since the cruise ship will port at 1pm, the first ferry for Hamilton leaves at 2:15 or 14:15, then the next ferry at 15:45. Do the ferries sell out of tickets when cruise ships port. Is it best to reserve or buy tickets before arrival to guarantee a spot aboard for one of these ferry times?  Are there other ferry operators. Thanks! 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) June 2018 
    Hi, all ferries in Bermuda are operated by 'Sea Express' which is part of Bermuda Marine and Ports Department. You can not buy ferry tickets/passes in advance unless your cruise ship pre-stocks. Once you purchase tickets / tokens / or pass at the cruise port (payment can also be made to the ferry staff by cash in exact change), you need to queue up at the ferry dock and wait for the ferry to arrive. Usually the ferry can accommodate all who are on the queue. 
     
    Joyce Reidy (May 2018) 
    My husband is disabled and uses a power scooter. Is it possible to travel on the Orange ferry line from the Dockyards to St George?  If it is not possible to disembark with power scooter, can we remain onboard and return (as we would be taking the ferry trip to enjoy the scenery). Many thanks. 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) May 2018 
    Hello, normal scooter is allowed on Orange Ferry. So it' quite likely that they will let you board with a power scooter. Suggest you check with the crew at the ferry dock. 
     
    F White (September 2017) 
    Hi Raj: We would like to take the ferry from St George to Dockyard on our arrival from Canada. Is it possible to buy a seat for the luggage if no storage space is available ?  We are staying in Somerset and would prefer to travel by ferry rather than cab.  We will of course be using taxis from the airport to St Georges and then from Dock yard to the house. 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, September 2017) 
    Hi, unlike in buses, there is as such no restriction of carrying luggage in ferries. However note that Orange ferry has restricted operations and therefore you need to time it right. 
     
    Judi (May 2017) 
    Hi Raj...I will be arriving by cruise ship to the Dockyard the first week in August. Would like to go to St Peters Church by Ferry to St. George's. I take the Orange line to there correct? And it is a short walk to the church off the ferry correct? How much is the fare one way cash? and am I able to take a transport chair onto the ferry for My Mom? Thank you so much :) 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, May 2017) 
    Hi, your plans are correct. Cash fare for each ride is $5 per person. Limited size wheelchairs are okay for St. George. A transport chair should be okay ... just talk to the crew before you board. 
     
    Mary Barry (September 2016) 
    Just wondering if the orange route ferry traveling between the Dockyard and St. George has restroom facilities. 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, September 2016) 
    Yes, ferries have toilets/restrooms. The restroom also has a small sink at one corner, a small mirror, hand dryer etc. 
     
    Iris (May 2016) 
    We will be arriving on the Celebrity Summit and want to go to the Festival on Wednesday June 1st. Can you tell me how we can pick up the Ferry, the cost (we are senior citizens) and the time the Ferry runs.  Any info you can give us would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, May 2016) 
    Ferry dock is only 4-5 minutes walk from the cruise pier. There is a direct ferry to Hamilton. You can buy a day pass from the visitors information center ($19) located near the cruise pier or pay by cash ($5 one way). On Wednesdays, ferry timings are extended until 10:30pm (from Hamilton). 
     
    Chris (October 2015) 
    It says Scooters or Mopeds; But Can Pedal Bikes be carried on the boats on the Orange Route? 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, October 2015) 
    Pedal bikes are also permitted in Orange route. 
     
    Joseph DeMartini (October 2015) 
    Since the ferries only hold around 200 people do you have more than one ferry going to Hamilton at each departure time? With a limitation of 200 passengers, you may not get on and would have to wait a full hour for another ferry?? 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, October 2015) 
    There is only one ferry per departure time. 
     
    James Wright (September 2015) 
    Raj, do the ferries have a orange, blue, pink banner to designate where they are going or are they clearly marked with destinations i.e St Georges, thanks. 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, September 2015) 
    The new fast ferries do not have boards in front or on the sides displaying destinations, however they would have their main origin (like 'Hamilton') printed at the backside below their names, for example 'Resolute, Hamilton' or 'Serenity, Hamilton'. But you can't see that when you board a ferry at the dock. The older ferries in early 2000s used to have small boards on the sides showing the destination (like Dockyard, Somerset). The colors of the ferries also do not signify anything. You will know the ferry route and destination by the timings and of course there will be staff at the ferry docks to guide you. You won't go wrong. 
     
    William H Ernst (September 2015) 
    Hi Raj, Will be visiting week of September 20th. I was looking for some info on parking at either the Rockaway or the 
    Belmont docks and I'm not able to find any info on that. Can you park your moped nearby and take the ferry? Could you please help. Thanks 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, September 2015) 
    Hi, There is enough parking for both cars and scooters at the end of Tribe Road 5 and just outside Rockaway Ferry. At Belmont Ferry, there is also a small parking area on the other side of Harbour road. But that's actually meant for Belmont Hills Golf Club and Blu Bar and Grill guests. But nobody will drive you out if you park your scooter there. You can then cross over the harbor road and a stairway leads down to the small Belmont ferry dock below. 
     
    Eris (July 2015) 
    I read on another site that Tickets for 3 and 14 Zones sold in Booklets of 15 are honored on buses only. Is this true? We can't use these tickets on ferries? Thanks. 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, July 2015) 
    If you go through the official ferry schedule, under 'Fare Information' you can see that ticket fares are also mentioned for ferries along with passes and tokens. So tickets are accepted in ferries as well. 14-zone tickets are applicable for all but Pink route and 3-zone ticket for Pink route. 
     
    Melinda Lang (April 2015) 
    Is there a ferry stop at/near the Somerset Bridge? I have seen designation on several maps and then not on others. I am wondering if some of the maps I am looking at are outdated. If there is still a ferry that services Somerset Bridge what is the routing, please. Does it go to Dockyard or to Hamilton? I will be in Bermuda May 16-20. Thank you! 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, April 2015) 
    Hi, Ferry dock nearest to Somerset Bridge is Cavello Bay (in Somerset area, Sandys). The ferry goes to Hamilton via Watford Bridge ferry dock or Rockway depending on time. 
     
    Lisa Shire (April 2015) 
    My family, along with my parents, will be traveling to your beautiful island in May via the Celebrity Summit. My question is, my parents are in their late seventies/early eighties: 1) how far of a walk is the ferry dock from the Summit, 2) the ferry dock to the center of Hamilton, and 3) the ferry dock to the center of St. George? Also, is an Orange Schedule going to be available soon? Lastly, if we plan on two days of ferry riding--one day to St. George and the other to Hamilton--we should buy a 15 ride 14 zone booklet, is that correct? Thank you so much for your insight, I really do appreciate it! 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, April 2015) 
    Hi, Ferry dock at the dockyard is only 4-5 minutes walk from the cruise pier. Ferry to Hamilton takes 20 minutes and St George 35 minutes. Orange ferry schedule should get published soon, certainly well within April. Yes you will need 14-zone tickets for both rides, so buy a booklet of 15 tickets of 14-zone rides. Note that one ticket can be used for a one-way ride only. So calculate the total number of tickets you require for your group and accordingly buy the booklets. 
     
    Lisa Shire (April 2015) 
    Hi Raj, Thank you so much for the info. Would you please let me know the walking distance once we get off the ferry in both Hamilton and St. George to where the main action/sites are. This information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much and we look forward to our visit! 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, April 2015) 
    In Hamilton, the Ferry Terminal is on Front Street which is the heart of the city. As you come out of the ferry dock, you will be right where all actions are... just cross over to the other side of street and walk along ... lot's of shops, restaurants and bars. In St. George as well, come out of the ferry dock, walk over the short bridge and you are right at Kings Square which is the town square of St. George. 
     
    Stacey Koleba (September 2013) 
    Love your website. My husband and I will be coming in on the Breakaway on October 2 and are wondering if there is any ferry service from the dockyard to Waterford Bridge as we are renting pedal bikes and would like a safe way to get to the start of the railway in Somerset. Many thanks. 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, September 2013) 
    Hi, There is no direct ferry between Dockyard and Watford Bridge. There is no problem as such biking up to the railway trail point from dockyard. Just keep to left. 
     
    Pam (May 2013) 
    We will be in Bermuda on June 29, 2013 aboard the Explorer of the Seas. Will there be ferry service to St George? When we were there several years ago the printed ferry schedule did not show service on the weekends, however, we were pleasantly surprised to find ferries running for the cruise ships. 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, May 2013) 
    Yes there will be ferry service to St George (Orange Route) but only 3-4 round trips a day and no scheduled service on week ends. 
     
    John Friesen (March 2013) 
    Hi, we will be in Bermuda on April 9th, 10th, and 11th, and am wondering if this is the winter schedule or summer schedule? We are on a cruise ship, and want to purchase a 3 day pass. 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, March 2013) 
    Hi, Summer ferry schedule starts from 8th April in 2013. So it'll be summer schedule for you which is not yet published. You can't purchase the passes online. 
     
    Joan Ferretti (January 2013) 
    Is the ferry wheelchair accessible? Is there a restroom aboard? 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, January 2013) 
    Hi, the lower decks of the fast ferries (catamarans) are wheel chair accessible. However only the Hamilton Ferry Terminal, Dockyard and Rockaway (Southampton) ferry docks have proper wheel chair access to the ferries, the other ferry docks have risks associated while boarding on a wheel chair. Ferries have restrooms/ bathrooms. The main ferry terminals like Hamilton, Dockyard and St. George also have washrooms. Regards, 
     
    Mary Anne Edwards (September 2012) 
    Hello, Do the ferries and buses run 24 hours a day seven days a week? We are arriving by cruise ship at King's Wharf. We want to go to the Hog Penny in Hamilton for dinner at 7:00. We would like to go both ways by ferry. Is that possible? Thank you for you help. Best regards, 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com, September 2012) 
    Hi Mary, Ferries operate all through the week but less frequently on the week ends. However they ply for certain hours between morning to evening. The current summer ferry schedule is valid from April 16 to November 4, after which the winter schedule starts and the ferries become far less frequent. Presently the last ferry from Hamilton to dockyard is at 8:30pm, and the last one from dockyard to Hamilton is at 9pm. 
     
    I suggest that you visit Bermuda Ferry Schedule and down load the PDF file from the government ferry site that has detailed ferry timings for all routes. Also note that for bus schedule, visit Bermuda Bus Schedule and Info 
     
    Update April 2013: The recent summer ferry schedule has last ferry from Hamilton to dockyard at 9:30pm (Blue Route) and starts back from dockyard at 10pm during the week days. On Saturday, Sundays and public holidays, operation ceases much earlier. 
     
    Jim Steff (June 2012) 
    Hi there, my wife, son and I are docking at Kings Wharf on the NCL Dawn on Sunday, June 17th. We would like to go to Saint George that same day. From the information that I have read it is not clear that there is Ferry Service that day. Is that right? If there is no Ferry service do you have a suggestion for the best way to get to Saint George on Sunday. thanks, Jim 
     
    Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) June 2012 
    Hi Jim, The Ferry (Orange Route) that connects Dockyard (Kings Wharf) with St. George operates from Monday to Friday. So on a weekend, your best option is to take a ferry to Hamilton City (Blue Route which takes 20 minutes) and then take a bus (#1, 3, 10 or 11, about 1 hour). Note: bus routes #10, 11 to St. George are shorter. Also note that the ferry services on weekends are limited. The last ferry from Hamilton for dockyard leaves at 6pm on Sunday. So check out the timings at a ferry stop before planning your day. 
     
     
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