Adventure & Water Sports in Bermuda

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ADVENTURE, CULTURE & Natural Beauty
Bermuda’s beaches are legendary, but beyond the pink sand you’ll find a mid-Atlantic island packed with a rare mix of experiences. Go sailing or shipwreck diving, explore ancient caves and subterranean lakes, uncover British colonial heritage in historic towns, celebrate with Gombey dancers, feast on one of the world’s best fish sandwiches and wash it all down with one of the island’s signature rum drinks. Soak it up and save on your stay with deals and packages for every season.

THINGS TO DO Highlights
Glide across the water on a glass-bottomed kayak. Hike or bike the historic Railway Trail through serene coastal landscapes. Scan the horizon from the ramparts of a 17th century fort, or from a towering lighthouse. Descend into a subterranean wonderland at the Crystal Caves. Play golf on a championship oceanfront course. Shop local boutiques and pick up your own pair of iconic Bermuda shorts.

ON the Water
THE LURE OF BERMUDA’S Water Wonderland
Cerulean, turquoise, azure – there are many colours to describe Bermuda’s brilliant blue water, and even more ways to enjoy it. Set sail on the Atlantic Ocean, paddle around coastal cliffs, ride to hidden coves on a jet ski or take a sunset cruise in the Great Sound. Interested in what lies beneath? Go scuba diving to explore colourful coral reefs and ghostly shipwrecks. Take a whale watching tour in the spring, or fish for wahoo, tuna, rockfish and spiny lobster during season. Or go parasailing for an unforgettable view from above.

COVES & CRESCENTS OF Pink Sand
Bermuda’s dramatic coastline holds hidden coves and wide crescents of beach, all blanketed by that iconic pale-pink sand and brushed by gentle surf. Some beaches are popular and prized, like Horseshoe Bay Beach, which USA Today named one of the Caribbean’s top 10 beaches (even though Bermuda isn’t technically in the Caribbean). Other beaches feel like secluded island hideaways. You’ll find great beaches across the island, but the famous South Shore is a perfect starting point.

Sailing & Boating
LIVE BERMUDA’S SAILING LEGACY
Sailing has been part of Bermuda’s history from the beginning – a crew of shipwreck survivors founded the island, after all. Four centuries later, Bermuda is still in love with the sea and all its charms.

The island is a top sailing destination thanks to its ideal weather, calm and clear waters, and rich maritime heritage. Bermuda hosts a series of prestigious sailing events and has hosted the America’s Cup in recent years. From the oldest regularly scheduled ocean race to the most recently held Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess, Bermuda brings the sailing community together and elevates the sport. For casual sailors or water lovers, sailing in Bermuda means gliding into sunset, sightseeing along the coast or island hopping on a private excursion. The ultimate adventure awaits for those journeying to Bermuda by private boat or superyacht.

DIVING & Snorkelling
REEFS, SHIPWRECKS & Sea Life
Surrounded by teeming coral reefs, Bermuda has more than its fair share of marine life – and shipwrecks. Known as the shipwreck capital of the world, Bermuda is surrounded by more than 300 sunken vessels, many of which are still revealing their secrets. For scuba diving, you can access deep, calm water quickly and easily, spotting creatures like snapper, angelfish, sea turtles and spotted eagle rays. You can also snorkel right from shore. Either way, you’ll enjoy a colourful show of sea life and great visibility thanks to Bermuda’s clear waters.

FISHING
THE LAND OF Big Game
Anglers will notice that Bermuda is shaped like a fishhook, and it’s safe to consider that a good sign. Bermuda earned its spot in the big-game fisherman’s playbook decades ago by providing quick access to some of the best deep-sea fishing in the Atlantic. In the world of big-game fishing, three species take the cake in terms of size, power and mystique: marlin, tuna and wahoo. In Bermuda, you’ll find all three of these species just offshore.

WATER Sports
SUN, SPEED & Exhilaration
If you prefer your time on the water to be fast-paced and accompanied by a surge of adrenaline, look no further than Bermuda’s full menu of water sports. Try flyboarding, where jets of water shoot you skyward like Iron Man, or kiteboarding, where you can go soaring over the sea. Enjoy a gentler ascent while strapped to a parasail, or paddle a glass-bottomed kayak over swaying sea plants. Even the simple act of cliff jumping delivers big thrills.

WHALE Watching
WHALES in the Wild
In March and April, a parade of humpback whales passes through the waters off Bermuda as they migrate north to their feeding grounds in Canada, Greenland and Iceland. Take a whale watching tour to see these amazing 40-ton creatures in action and in their natural habitat.

Kiteboarding in Bermuda
An unsung paradise for avid kiteboarders, Bermuda has the perfect combination of elements to support wind-centered adventures.
Especially in winter, steady winds and a temperate climate make the island an ideal destination for kiteboarding – as do un-crowded beaches, pristine turquoise waters, a passionate and close-knit windsports community and the surprisingly short travel time from most eastern U.S. cities. No matter where you end up launching on a given day, you’re in for spectacular water views you won’t find anywhere else. Disappear to Bermuda and experience the allure of kiteboarding out here.