Transport
Unless you’re an extremely good swimmer or have your own yacht, the chances are you’ll be arriving in Bermuda by air or cruise ship.
Once here there’s a variety of options for getting around including buses, ferries, taxis, cycling and scooters. You could always try walking but we haven’t written a guide for that. All you need is feet and a little bit of energy. If you don’t have either of those we’re sorry but we can’t help you.
Latest News
Mar 26, Tourist dies after moped accident
A 39-year old American tourist has become Bermuda’s third road fatality of 2008. Martha Hoopes died on Monday after loosing control of her rental moped and crashing into a van. Her nine year old daughter, a pillion passenger, is recovering in hospital. Ewart Brown, Premier and Transport and Tourism Minister, has promised a review of procedures for training tourists to ride mopeds.
Feb 25, 2008 tourism statistics announced
Ewart Brown, Premier and Minister of Tourism and Transport, has announced improved tourism statistics for 2007. Total visitor arrivals were 663,767, up 3.4% on 2006. 305,548 visitors arrived by air (up 2.2%) while 354,024 (up 5.3%) came by cruise ship. Hotel occupancy rates rose to 67.1%, compared to 63.8% in 2006.
He also emphasized that with cruise ships moving from Hamilton to Dockyard in 2008 there would be a significant reduction in the number of cruise arrivals during the transition period.
Apr 26, Harbour Night rampage
The first Harbour Night of 2007 got off to an unfortunate start yesterday. A horse and carriage bolted from their owner and rampaged down Front Street injuring around 20 people. Harbour Nights are held on Front Street in Hamilton every Wednesday evening throughout the summer. The street closes to traffic and becomes the setting for a celebration of Bermudian taste, culture, and shopping.
