The Blue Route ferry service in Bermuda offers a quick scenic journey between Hamilton and the Royal Naval Dockyard (Kings Wharf).
Ferries travel between Hamilton Ferry Terminal and the Dockyard Ferry Stop.
This popular route provides a faster alternative to bus travel. The new fast ferries ply this route, completing the journey across the Great Sound in just 20 minutes. Getting the bus will take over an hour.
The route passes several small islands and provides panoramic vistas of Bermuda’s unique geography, including its limestone formations and coral reefs visible beneath the crystal-clear water. This scenic ride is an efficient mode of transportation and doubles as a mini sightseeing tour, allowing visitors to see Bermuda’s natural beauty from a unique vantage point.
Scooters are not allowed on this route.
Fares
Fares for the Blue Route are as follows:
| Cash | Token | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $5.00 | $4.50 |
| Child (5 – 15) | $2.75 | $2.75 |
| Child (under 5) | Free | Free |
A book of 15 tickets is available for $37.50, offering savings compared to cash fares. Various transportation passes, ranging from 1-day to 3-month options, are also available, providing further savings for frequent travellers.
Tickets and passes for the Hamilton to Dockyard ferry can be purchased at several locations:
- Hamilton Ferry Terminal
- Visitor Services Centres: Tickets can be bought at the centres in Hamilton, Royal Naval Dockyard, and St. George.
Purchasing tickets or passes in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons, is advisable to avoid queues and ensure smooth boarding.
Summer Ferry Schedule 2025
The Blue Route ferry operates seven days a week, including public holidays. The service runs at regular intervals throughout the day.
The summer schedule for the Blue Route is shown below. It is valid from 21 April 2025 to early November.
Monday – Friday
| Time | Blue Route (Monday to Friday) | Orange Route Connection |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | Hamilton – Dockyard | |
| 08:00 | Dockyard – Hamilton Hamilton – Dockyard | |
| 09:00 | Dockyard – Hamilton Hamilton – Dockyard | Stay onboard the 09:00 Hamilton to Dockyard ferry to continue to St George on the Orange Route (boat leaves Dockyard for St George at 09:30) |
| 09:30 | Hamilton – Dockyard | |
| 10:00 | Dockyard – Hamilton Hamilton – Dockyard | |
| 11:15 | Dockyard – Hamilton | |
| 12:00 | Hamilton – Dockyard | |
| 12:45 | Dockyard – Hamilton | |
| 13:30 | Hamilton – Dockyard | |
| 14:15 | Dockyard – Hamilton | |
| 15:15 | Hamilton – Dockyard | |
| 16:00 | Dockyard – Hamilton | |
| 17:00 | Dockyard – Hamilton Hamilton – Dockyard | |
| 17:45 | Dockyard – Hamilton | |
| 19:30 | Hamilton – Dockyard | |
| 20:00 | Dockyard – Hamilton | |
| 20:30 | Hamilton – Dockyard | |
| 21:00 | Dockyard – Hamilton | |
| 17:30 (Harbour nights only) | Hamilton – Dockyard | |
| 18:30 (Harbour nights only) | Dockyard – Hamilton Hamilton – Dockyard | |
| 19:15 (Harbour nights only) | Dockyard – Hamilton | |
| 21:00 (Harbour nights only) | Hamilton – Dockyard | |
| 21:45 (Harbour nights only) | Dockyard – Hamilton | |
| 22:30 (Harbour nights only) | Hamilton – Dockyard |
Additional sailings are offered on Harbour Nights (Wednesday evenings in the summer).
Saturday – Sunday/Public Holidays
| Leave Hamilton | Leave Dockyard | Arrive Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | 09:15 | 09:45 |
| 10:00 | 10:45 | 11:15 |
| 11:30 | 12:15 | 12:45 |
| 13:15 | 14:00 | 14:30 |
| 14:45 | 15:30 | 16:00 |
| 16:15 | 17:00 | 17:30 |
| 17:45 | 18:30 | 19:00 |
| 19:15* | 20:00* | 20:30* |
* Saturdays only
Other Bermuda Ferry Services
The Blue Route is one of four Bermuda ferry routes. The others are:
- Green Route: Hamilton to Watford Bridge, Cavello Bay, and Rockaway
- Orange Route: Royal Naval Dockyard to St George
- Pink Route: Hamilton to Paget and Warwick
