Bermuda had been on my travel list for years before we finally made it there, and it ended up being quite different to what I expected.
You may recognise the famous pink-sand beaches, but there’s much more to do than relax on a beach (as nice as it is!). We spent our trip exploring colourful St George’s, walking through jungle, travelling around by ferry and discovering a surprisingly varied little island. The only downside (and this only applies to some families) is the inability to hire a car. If walking or using taxis and buses suits you then you’ll be grand (the transport is very good, with children under 5 free and Lyft rides reasonably priced – see my suggestion for foldable taxi-friendly car seats).
We visited Bermuda before having our son, so this wasn’t originally a family holiday. Looking back at our itinerary now as parents, though, there’s not much I wouldn’t do again with a toddler. I’ve used our original trip as the basis for this guide, alongside the family-friendly places and practical details I’d add if we were returning today.
If you’re planning Bermuda with kids, here’s how I’d spend six days, plus where to stay, how to get around without a hire car and the best things to do with babies, toddlers and older children.
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Is Bermuda good for families?
I think Bermuda is a really interesting option for a family holiday, particularly if you want somewhere that combines beach time with plenty to explore. Importantly, its unique mix of British, American and Bermudian culture means it feels quite homely for a Brit while clearly being somewhere else.
While there’s no car hire permitted, the island is only around 21 square miles, so you’re not looking at huge journeys between attractions. And there’s enough variety to avoid spending an entire week doing the same thing every day. For example you can explore caves in the morning, have lunch in one of Bermuda’s oldest pubs and spend the afternoon on a pink-sand beach. There are forts, nature reserves, ferries, cycling, snorkelling and the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo too.
For younger children, some of the biggest wins are actually the simple things: shallow coves, boat journeys on the public ferry and relatively short sightseeing days.
There are a couple of catches but my tips will help you bypass them easily enough. Firstly, Bermuda isn’t a particularly cheap family destination when it comes to accommodation and eating out, but there’s plenty of Vrbo and holiday homes that are much more affordable than the resort hotels if you’re happy to sacrifice the on site restaurant. We found it really easy to have takeaway delivered most nights and eat around our pool. And given what I’ve said about car hire, where you stay and how you plan to get around matter more here than they would on other holidays.
| What to do | Best for | Buggy friendly? | How long to allow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Bay & Port Royal Cove | All ages | Mostly | Half day |
| St George’s | All ages | Mostly | 2-3 hours |
| Fort St Catherine | Toddlers upwards | Not throughout | 1-2 hours |
| Crystal Caves | Children happy with steps | No | 1-2 hours |
| Tom Moore’s Jungle | Active families | Carrier better | 1-2 hours |
| Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo | Babies to primary age | Yes | 2-3 hours |
| Bermuda Railway Trail | All ages, depending on section | Varies | 1-3 hours |
| Gibbs Hill Lighthouse | Older children | No | Around 1 hour |
| Bermuda ferries | All ages | Yes | Journey dependent |
| Glass-bottom boat trip (Reef Explorer) | A gentle daytime boat trip | Check with the operator | 1-2 hours |
| Ocean Discovery Centre (BUEI) | Rainy days and curious children | Yes | 1-2 hours |
| Shelly Bay | Babies and younger children | Mostly | Half day |
Is Bermuda good for families with babies and toddlers?
Bermuda works best with toddlers and older children. It’s possible with a baby, but with no hire cars and several attractions that aren’t pram friendly it’s harder work than many other islands, so it’s worth planning transport carefully. Here’s how it works by age:
- Babies: possible, but the logistics are trickier. Taxis aren’t required to carry car seats, and you’d want a carrier for the caves, Tom Moore’s Jungle and some beach access. On the plus side, the ferries and sheltered coves like Shelly Bay and Port Royal Cove make for easy mornings, and a compact travel buggy covers Hamilton and St George’s. If it’s your first trip with a baby, I’d probably choose somewhere you can hire a car.
- Toddlers: shallow beaches, the ferries, the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo and a glass-bottom boat trip, with short sightseeing stops in St George’s and at Fort St Catherine.
- Older children: the Crystal Caves, Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, snorkelling and cycling part of the Railway Trail.
Because you can’t hire a car, where you stay matters even more with little ones. Start with our guide to where to stay in Bermuda with kids, where I’d look at a self-catering rental for the space and separate bedrooms, or a resort such as Grotto Bay if you’d like plenty to do without leaving the grounds. Then use our 6-day Bermuda itinerary to pace your days around naps and jet lag.
When is the best time to visit Bermuda with kids?
Bermuda has a subtropical climate rather than the year-round tropical heat you might associate with Caribbean islands further south. If beaches and swimming are a priority, the warmer months are the obvious choice, while spring and autumn can be appealing if you’d prefer to avoid the hottest part of summer. We went in June and it was perfect!
One thing to factor into your planning is hurricane season. The official Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November, with September and October particularly relevant months for storms passing close to Bermuda. That doesn’t mean avoiding Bermuda throughout the whole period, but I would make sure you have good travel insurance and understand your accommodation and flight cancellation policies.
It’s worth taking a look at our family travel insurance guide which covers what we look for in a provider.
How many days do you need in Bermuda with kids?
I’d allow at least five days in Bermuda, although if you’re flying all the way from the UK I’d make it a week or ten days.
Five days is enough to explore Hamilton, St George’s, the caves and nature reserves and several of Bermuda’s beaches without trying to cram everything into every day. But for a family holiday to Bermuda, a week would give you more room to work around naps, jet lag and the occasional afternoon where everyone would rather stay at the beach or by the pool.
Where to stay in Bermuda with kids
When we visited, we stayed in holiday rentals rather than hotels, splitting our trip between Pembroke and Paget. It worked really well for us, and I think self-catering can make even more sense with kids if you want separate bedrooms, a kitchen for breakfasts and easy meals, or somewhere to sit once they’re asleep. Our second rental in Paget was around a 15-minute walk from the Lower Ferry stop, which made getting across to Hamilton particularly easy – although we liked walking.
Because you can’t hire a car, I’d choose your base around a ferry stop or bus route first and the property second (more in getting around Bermuda with kids). Hamilton and Paget suit a sightseeing trip by ferry, the east end suits the caves, Tom Moore’s Jungle and St George’s, and the south-west suits a slower beach holiday.
Where we stayed: Paget and Pembroke
In Paget we stayed in this rental, which was one of around three sharing a pool. The location was great, about a 15-minute walk from the Lower Ferry stop, so getting across to Hamilton was easy. I’m sharing it so you can see the area rather than because it suits every family, as it only has one bedroom, so if you need separate sleeping space I’d look for something bigger nearby.
In Pembroke we stayed at the Chequers property for the first part of our trip. It isn’t available at the moment, but this link shows the area if you’d like to see where we based ourselves.
If you’d prefer the facilities of a hotel, Bermuda also has some excellent family-friendly resorts.
Best family hotels in Bermuda
| Hotel | Best for | Why I’d consider it |
|---|---|---|
| Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa | Best all-rounder | Private beach, pool, caves, family activities and all-inclusive option |
| Hamilton Princess & Beach Club | Best for exploring | Central Hamilton plus ferry access and a private beach club |
| Rosewood Bermuda | Best luxury option | Large resort, pools, beach club and family facilities |
| The Reefs Resort & Club | Best for more space | Two- and three-bedroom accommodation and private beach |
| Pompano Beach Club | Best relaxed beach stay | Larger accommodation options, pools and watersports |
| Coco Reef Bermuda | Another family option | Beachfront location and useful room options for families |
If I were choosing purely on family practicality, Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa would be high on my list. The resort has its own beach and pool, and unusually, there are even caves within the hotel grounds. The resort offers family activities and watersports, and an all-inclusive option can make the overall cost of a Bermuda family holiday much easier to predict. Location is another advantage, you’re well placed for the Crystal Caves and Tom Moore’s Jungle, so it fits this itinerary particularly well. My friend stayed here and really liked it as a base, although you’re a bus or taxi ride away from any of the bigger towns.
Best for: families who want plenty to do without needing to leave the resort every day.
For a first Bermuda trip where sightseeing is a big part of the holiday, I’d look at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. You’re in Hamilton, close to restaurants and particularly well positioned for the ferries. You don’t have to sacrifice beach days either, as hotel guests also have access to the hotel’s private South Shore beach club.
This is the type of hotel that fits most closely with the type of Bermuda trip we did and would choose again with R: lots of exploring and travelling around, rather than staying at the same resort all week.
Best for: families who want to explore Bermuda while still having resort facilities.
If you’re looking for a luxury family holiday, Rosewood Bermuda is one to look at. This is somewhere I’d deliberately leave gaps in the itinerary to enjoy the resort itself. There are multiple pools, access to a private beach club and family-focused facilities within the wider Tucker’s Point setting.
Best for: a higher-end family holiday where the resort is part of the experience.
The Reefs Resort & Club stands out for families who are travelling with more than one child or as a larger family. There are two- and three-bedroom accommodation options, which can be considerably more practical than squeezing everyone into one hotel room. There’s also a private beach and watersports including kayaks and paddleboards.
Best for: families who want more space and easy beach access.
Pompano Beach Club is a good option if your holiday is going to revolve more around beach and pool time. There are larger accommodation options, pools and watersports, and breakfast is included, one less meal to organise every morning with children. Its southwest location makes it more appealing for a slower resort holiday than if you intend to spend every day exploring the eastern end of Bermuda.
Best for: a relaxed beach-focused family holiday.
Finally, Coco Reef Bermuda gives you a smaller beachfront option offering practical room configurations for a family and a lower price point.
Best for: families wanting a beachfront hotel while comparing costs against Bermuda’s more expensive resorts.
Hotel or holiday rental in Bermuda with kids?
Having stayed in holiday rentals in Bermuda ourselves, I wouldn’t automatically assume a resort is the better option. A holiday rental gives you some really useful things when travelling with children: separate bedrooms, somewhere to sit once they’re asleep, a fridge for milk and snacks and the option to make breakfast or an easy dinner rather than eating out three times a day. In Bermuda, where eating out can get expensive, that could make quite a difference to the overall cost.
The trade-off is that Bermuda’s family resorts can give you a private beach, pools, children’s activities, watersports and restaurants without needing to organise a full day out every morning.
If and when we return with R, I’d choose based on cost and what I felt I was getting the best value in.
Our 6-day Bermuda family itinerary
This itinerary is adapted from the trip we took, with some extra family stops I’d add now we’re travelling with a child.
Day 1: Hamilton and your first Bermuda ferry
Keep your first day fairly easy, particularly if you’ve flown from the UK. Hamilton is Bermuda’s small, colourful capital and a good place to start getting your bearings. It feels super safe to walk around and we really liked wandering along Front Street and the waterfront and stopping for lunch.
Hamilton is also the place to spot Bermuda shorts. The tailored, knee-length style is part of the island’s smart dress code, and you’ll see them worn with jackets and long socks around Front Street. They make a fun souvenir if you’d like to take a pair home, so keep an eye out in the Hamilton shops.
We visited Hog Penny as well as Art Mel’s Spicy Dicy, which is famous for its enormous Bermudian fish sandwiches (technically just outside Hamilton in Pembroke, but easily combined with a day here). A Bermuda fish sandwich is definitely one of the local foods I’d make time for – delicious!
If you want a more structured activity, particularly if the weather isn’t cooperating, the Ocean Discovery Centre at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) is a short walk along Front Street from Hamilton. The interactive exhibits cover shipwrecks, ocean conservation and the Bermuda Triangle, and children under 3 are free. It closes on Mondays from December to mid-March, so check opening days before you go.
One of the things I really liked about Bermuda was getting around by ferry. The boats aren’t simply sightseeing trips, they’re part of Bermuda’s public transport network, so you can end up crossing the harbour as part of an ordinary day out. During the second half of our trip we stayed in Paget, around a 15-minute walk from the Lower Ferry stop, and being able to use the ferry made the location particularly convenient.
Bermuda’s buses and ferries now use the Shorelink system, including digital fares through the Shorelink app. Children under five currently travel free on public buses and ferries.
We did a sunset boat trip out of Hamilton and loved the views, but it was very much an adults’ evening. With R I’d swap it for a daytime glass-bottom boat trip. One I’d look at is Reef Explorer, a large glass-bottom boat that leaves from next to the Hamilton Ferry Terminal on Front Street, so it’s easy to fit around a ferry day. The floor hatches come off so you can look down at the reef and the Vixen shipwreck, and it stops to see the green turtles at Turtle Cove, which I think would keep a toddler far more interested than a rum cruise. There’s also a glass-bottom snorkel version with a stop in a cove where you can paddle in waist-deep water. I haven’t been on it myself, so check the current age policy and sailing times directly before booking, particularly with a baby.
Day 2: St George’s and Fort St Catherine
St George’s is somewhere I’d absolutely return to with our son. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most interesting parts of Bermuda, not to mention just a great family sightseeing stop because you can just wander the historic buildings and the waterfront without needing to spend hours inside museums.
From St George’s, continue to Fort St Catherine. There are tunnels and cannons to explore as well as the history.
With a pram, you cross a drawbridge to get in and a wheelchair ramp is listed for the grounds, with the main exhibition area indoors, so you can manage a good part of the visit on wheels. I’d take a carrier for the tunnels, towers and ramparts, which aren’t a pram-friendly part of the fort.
For food, Mama Angie’s is really great – super casual dining but must-try fish sandwiches. It’s a local institution!
Day 3: Crystal Caves, Tom Moore’s Jungle and the Swizzle Inn
The Crystal & Fantasy Caves are one of Bermuda’s best-known attractions, with dramatic stalactites and stalagmites above clear underground pools. I’m sure it would be a highlight for school aged children!
Several tour operators set a minimum age of around 2, but under-5s are free so I’d check the latest guidance for visiting with babies or toddlers and decide whether your child is happy walking or whether the current rules allow for a baby carrier, as it’s not pram friendly.
Next, head to Walsingham Nature Reserve, better known as Tom Moore’s Jungle. This gives you a completely different side of Bermuda from its beaches as there are woodland trails, caves and swimming holes hidden around the reserve. We enjoyed a swim there and it was a popular spot for jumping off the rocks when we last visited.
The famous Swizzle Inn is nearby, and a must-visit even if just for a quick drink! It dates back to 1932 and is probably Bermuda’s best-known pub, not least because of its famous Rum Swizzle. The bus stop was right across the road and the location makes it a good lunch stop when you’re already exploring this part of the island.
Day 4: Bermuda’s best beaches with kids
You can’t come to Bermuda and not leave proper time for the beaches – and while I’ve put this on day 4 in reality you’ll want to visit them before this point. The island is famous for its pink sand, but with younger children definitely choose your beach based on the water and facilities rather than simply which one looks best on Instagram. When we visited, a few were very rocky which made the sea too rough to go in (we actually got the bus to Church Bay for snorkelling but felt it was too choppy to go in!).
Horseshoe Bay is one of Bermuda’s most famous beaches. For families with younger children, look for Port Royal Cove at the eastern end of the beach (you may also see it referred to as Baby Beach because the smaller, sheltered area tends to have shallower, calmer water).
Jobson’s Cove would also be high on my list with a young child. The small cove is surrounded by rocks and feels much more enclosed than the larger beaches. When conditions are suitable, the shallow water is great for families. Nearby Warwick Long Bay gives you a much longer stretch of pink sand, and don’t miss Shelly Bay which is known for being shallow, relatively sheltered, and with a playground nearby.
Day 5: Bermuda Railway Trail
We really enjoyed cycling part of the Bermuda Railway Trail, and you can easily walk a section or hire a bike with a child seat to make it family-friendly.
The railway closed in the 1940s, but much of the former route has been transformed into an approximately 18-mile trail running across the island, and motorised vehicles are not allowed on it.
Make a half day of it and stop for lunch along the way. For families, I’d look at the sections near Shelly Bay, Scaur Hill Fort & Park, or the eastern stretches closer to St George’s.
Where to hire bikes in Bermuda
Bermudians call a motorised scooter a ‘bike’, so ask for a pedal bike when you book. These are the rental shops I’d start with:
- Social Cycles in Pembroke rents pedal bikes and e-bikes, with self-guided and guided options.
- Oleander Cycles rents pedal bikes from six locations, including a Hamilton branch a short walk from the ferry terminal and one in St George’s.
- Elbow Beach Cycles in Paget rents mountain bikes and electric beach cruisers and will drop off and collect anywhere on the island.
- Pedego Bermuda in St George’s rents e-bikes and runs guided tours, including routes around the east end.
I couldn’t find any of them advertising child seats or trailers online, so I’d email or call before you book and ask whether they can fit a seat and supply a child-sized helmet (helmets are required by law). There are no bike lanes in Bermuda, so I’d keep any ride with a little one to the Railway Trail rather than the roads.
Day 6: Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo
Check out the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo, usually shortened to BAMZ. We didn’t visit the first time but with R we’d definitely add onto the itinerary.
You get an aquarium, zoo and natural-history museum together, including marine life and animals, and there are child-friendly outdoor areas too.
More things to do in Bermuda with kids
If you have longer than 6 days in Bermuda, you could weave in the following:
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse: older children might enjoy climbing the 185 steps for views across the island. I’d probably skip the climb with a young toddler unless you’re feeling particularly enthusiastic about stairs that day!
Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve and Clearwater Beach: a good option if you want to combine walking and wildlife with more beach time. You can combine it with Clearwater Beach and Turtle Bay, making this an easy half or full family day. We visited Gombeys Bar & Restaurant at Clearwater Beach last time we went.
Royal Naval Dockyard: another option if you have extra time. There are attractions, shops and places to eat here, and getting there can also be part of the fun if you use the ferry.
Hamilton food tour: if you have longer, the Sites and Bites Food Tour takes around three hours and visits six or seven locally owned eateries in Hamilton, with a guide sharing the city’s history along the way. It starts on Front Street and includes stops such as Dangelini’s Cafe & Bakery and Meltdown Ice Cream. I’d save it for older children, or for a baby who sleeps most of the day. I haven’t done it myself, so check the age policy and whether prams are welcome before you book.
Getting around Bermuda with kids
The single most important thing to plan around in Bermuda is transport, because you can’t simply hire a normal car and drive yourselves around, whatever your licence allows at home. Instead you’re choosing between public buses, ferries, taxis and the small electric rental vehicles visitors are permitted to hire (although these only sit 2 people and I felt were quite expensive) so it’s worth factoring this in before you book anywhere to stay. If your base is a long way from a bus route or ferry stop, it will leave you relying on taxis far more than you will want.
The buses and ferries cover most of what visitors want to reach, and the transport network is really good. I strongly recommend staying somewhere within walking distance of a stop, as it opens up a good chunk of the island without much need for taxis at all. Children under five currently travel free on both, with fares for older children, and the Shorelink app now handles digital fares across the whole system, so it’s worth checking current prices before you go.
Taxis fill the gaps buses and ferries don’t reach, and they’re the obvious choice when you’re tired, laden with beach kit or simply done for the day. We used Lyft when we were staying there.
It’s really important to note that Bermuda law requires children to be properly restrained in a vehicle, but taxis aren’t required to carry car seats, and drivers aren’t obliged to take on a booking they can’t make safe. In practice, I’d bring a compact, taxi-friendly car seat or booster with you. If you’re arranging an airport transfer or private driver in advance, ask directly whether they can provide a seat rather than assuming it, and confirm the age or weight range it covers.
Read our best travel prams guide and best child carrier backpacks guide which cover the options that would work well here.
Eating in Bermuda with kids
Bermuda isn’t particularly cheap for eating out, which is another reason self-catering can work well for families. We collected quite a list of places we wanted to try during our trip.
- The Lobster Pot, Hamilton: a long-running seafood restaurant on Bermudiana Road, known for lobster and Bermuda fish chowder.
- Little Venice, Hamilton: Italian on Bermudiana Road. We loved the pasta and the calamari, and the melon and ham starter. It doesn’t open on Sundays or for Saturday lunch, so book ahead.
- Flanagan’s, Hamilton: on Front Street, good for drinks and pub food like a club sandwich and fries. It has a kids’ menu too.
- The Astwood Arms, Hamilton: we had drinks at this Victorian-style pub on Front Street – the dark n stormy cocktails are a must try!
- The Hog Penny, Hamilton: a pub on Burnaby Street that we visited regularly.
- Devil’s Isle, Hamilton: amazing tacos and smoothies.
- Dangelini’s Cafe & Bakery, Hamilton: coffee and pastries right by the ferry terminal on Front Street, so it’s an easy stop before a ferry.
- Art Mel’s Spicy Dicy, Pembroke: famous for its enormous fish sandwiches.
- Paraquet, Paget: a diner we went to for lunch and brunch a couple of times. The pancakes are good, the quesadillas were really good and the lemon meringue pie is amazing. It’s a short walk from Elbow Beach and has a kids’ menu.
- Elbow Beach, Paget: we had drinks on the beach.
- Mama Angie’s, St George’s: super casual, with must-try fish sandwiches.
- The Swizzle Inn, near the caves: home of the Rum Swizzle and a good lunch stop on the way round Tom Moore’s Jungle.
- Ginger beer and rum: we got through plenty of Barritt’s ginger beer and Gosling’s rum, which come together in a Dark ‘n’ Stormy.
Whatever else you eat, I’d make sure you try a proper Bermuda fish sandwich. Just be warned that they can be enormous, so have a look at what comes out of the kitchen before automatically ordering one each.
Final thoughts on visiting Bermuda with kids
Bermuda probably isn’t the first destination that springs to mind when you think of a family beach holiday, but that’s part of what I like about it. It’s small enough that exploring doesn’t involve spending half your holiday in a car, but varied enough that you don’t have to spend every day sitting on the beach.
Within a weeklong trip you can explore caves, walk through jungle, visit forts, cycle an abandoned railway line, wander around historic St George’s, travel by ferry and still have plenty of time for those famous pink-sand beaches.
We first experienced Bermuda as a couple, but it’s somewhere I’d be very happy to return to as a family. And when we do, quite a lot of our original itinerary will be coming with us.
Allie, Jack & R x
Bermuda with kids FAQs
It works best with toddlers and older children. It’s possible with a baby, but with no hire cars and several attractions that aren’t pram friendly it’s harder work than many islands, so I’d plan transport carefully and take both a compact buggy and a carrier. The sheltered beaches, ferries and Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo all suit younger children.
Mostly in the towns, but not everywhere. I’d take both a compact travel buggy and a baby carrier. A buggy will be useful around Hamilton, St George’s and for general everyday exploring, and the ferries are easy with one. Some of Bermuda’s most interesting attractions aren’t pram friendly though, including Crystal Caves, Tom Moore’s Jungle, the tunnels and ramparts at Fort St Catherine and some beach access, so I’d want a carrier as a backup.
Yes, accommodation and eating out can add up quickly, so I wouldn’t choose Bermuda because you’re after a cheap family holiday. However, plenty of the things I’d actually want to do with children are free or relatively inexpensive, including the beaches, wandering around St George’s, walking sections of the Railway Trail and using buses and ferries rather than relying on taxis. I’d spend money on a couple of Bermuda-specific experiences, such as the Crystal Caves or a boat trip, and balance them with beach and nature days. Self-catering is the other obvious way to bring the cost down.
I’d recommend around five days as a minimum and ideally a week if you’re travelling from the UK. Five days gives you enough time to see several different sides of Bermuda without having to cram too much into each day.
My shortlist would be Horseshoe Bay and Port Royal Cove, St George’s and Fort St Catherine, Crystal Caves, Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo, the Railway Trail and travelling on Bermuda’s ferries. With older children I’d add snorkelling, kayaking and Gibbs Hill Lighthouse.
Several are particularly appealing for younger children. I’d look at Port Royal Cove at Horseshoe Bay, Jobson’s Cove and Shelly Bay. Sea conditions can change, though, so always assess the water when you arrive rather than assuming somewhere will be calm.
Children under five currently travel free on Bermuda’s public buses and ferries. Check the latest Shorelink fares before travelling, particularly for older children.
Visitors can’t rent conventional cars. Instead, most visitors use a combination of buses, ferries and taxis, with small electric rental vehicles also available.
Bermuda has several pedal bike and e-bike rental shops, including Social Cycles, Oleander Cycles, Elbow Beach Cycles and Pedego Bermuda, but I couldn’t find any advertising child seats or trailers. I’d contact them before you travel to ask, and keep any ride with a little one to the Railway Trail as there are no bike lanes on the roads. Remember to ask for a pedal bike, as a bike in Bermuda means a scooter.
A glass-bottom boat trip is the one I’d look at with children. Reef Explorer leaves from next to the Hamilton Ferry Terminal and visits the Vixen shipwreck and the green turtles at Turtle Cove. Check the current age policy and sailing times before booking, particularly with a baby.
It depends on the type of trip you want. We stayed in holiday rentals in Pembroke and Paget and I’d happily choose self-catering again for the space and flexibility. For hotels, I’d look at Grotto Bay for an easy family resort, Hamilton Princess if exploring is the priority, Rosewood for luxury or The Reefs if having more space is particularly important.
Our Bermuda trip took place before we had R. Places and opinions from that trip are based on our own experience; child-specific facilities and practical information in this guide have been researched for families planning a current trip.
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Last updated: October 2026
