Family Fun in Bermuda
A family vacation can easily become hard work when you have to think about accommodating everyone’s interests. But the following suggestions should silence the whining as you experience Family Fun in Bermuda!
Experience Harbour Nights
There’s much more to Harbour Nights than dancing Gombeys and vendors selling their crafts. Zip-lining, assorted fun-castles, face-painting, and mini donuts are just a few of the highlights in store for kids at this weekly street festival on Hamilton’s Front Street. It happens every Wednesday evening from May 15th to August 28th 2024, and while you watch the kids enjoy themselves you can sip on a Dark & Stormy and soak up the positive vibes all around.
Harbour Nights
Splash around at Dolphin Quest
The friendly dolphins at Dolphin Quest love to show off. Stop by and watch them frolic in their oversized swimming sanctuary with your admission into the National Museum of Bermuda in Dockyard. Why not Book a special encounter that is sure to give your child the memory of a lifetime. Children as young as 3 years old can interact with the dolphins, by feeding, touching and even stealing a kiss! You and your older kids can swim with the dolphins as well during a special encounter. Whether or not you get into the water, just watching them swim, jump and splash around will entertain the whole family.
Take the ferry from Hamilton or Bus no. 7 or 8.
Dolphin Quest
Snorkel Bermuda’s Blues Family Style
At Snorkel Park in Dockyard, rent a snorkel and mask and explore the beach below sea-level. Adults can also enjoy Bermuda inspired summer drinks at the Cabana Bar and the kids can build sand castles close by. Adults can come back in the evening after organising childcare and enjoy some of the islands best entertainment!
Take the ferry from Hamilton or Bus Buses no. 7 or 8.
Snorkel Park
Put Around The Green
Directly adjacent to Snorkel Park is Bermuda Fun Golf, where the whole family can play 18 challenging holes with the beautiful blue ocean in the background.
Take the ferry from Hamilton or Bus Buses no. 7 or 8.
Bermuda Fun Golf
Unlock The Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle
The Ocean Discovery Centre at BUEI is the ultimate destination for all things Triangle-related. Wow the whole family with something to interest and enthral all audiences and age groups – from true sceptics to true enthusiasts of the paranormal and from young to old. This is the place to find answers to one of the biggest mysteries of all time.
Just a 15 minute walk from Hamilton or take the Bermuda Triangle Tram from the Ferry Terminal, Front Street.
The Bermuda Triangle Exhibit at BUEI’s Ocean Discovery Centre
Make Some New Furry Friends
You’ll want to reserve at least 2 hours to fully experience all that the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo has to offer. This all-in-one complex promises a fun, exiting, and educational experience for the whole family. There are surprises at every corner, with more than 200 species of marine life and over 300 varieties of birds, reptiles and mammals on display. Many of the exhibits have free-flight immersion areas that allow you to see the animals roaming freely as they would in nature.
Take Bus 10 or 11 (operating between Hamilton and St. George’s)
Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo
Picnic, Swim + Play
Low tide beaches like this one in Hamilton Parish are great for small children. Shelly Bay has shallow crystal clear waters that extend for nearly half a mile before getting deep, perfect for little ones who are still learning how to swim. There’s also a large playground and park right behind the beach with some nice shaded areas provided by trees.
Take Bus 10 or 11 (operating between Hamilton and St. George’s)
Shelly Bay Beach
Pizza + Ice Cream & Swizzle?
Pit stops are essential to keep the kiddos smiling. On your way to and from sightseeing, stop for a slice at Pizza House in Shelly Bay Plaza located on the main road between the Aquarium and Bailey’s Ice Cream Parlour. Key word here is Ice Cream and Bailey’s Bay has some amazing flavours. Across the street is Swizzle Inn, the iconic pub style restaurant (kid friendly) that serves Bermuda’s famous Rum Swizzle.
Take Bus 10 or 11 (operating between Hamilton and St. George’s)
Bailey’s Ice Cream
Pizza House
Simply Explore
In reality, kids just wanna play and all that’s needed to keep them content is nature and their imagination. Visit one of our historic forts, Fort St. Catherine in St. George’s (Take Bus 10 or 11 operating between Hamilton and St. George’s) or Fort Hamilton in Pembroke (from Front Street walk towards east and take left towards King Street. Walk up the steep incline of King Street and turn right to Happy Valley Road) Fort Hamilton will be on your right and let them pretend to be pirates or naval soldiers. Or, spend sometime exploring the island’s lush parks and nature reserves, we recommend Botanical Gardens, Spittal Pond or Tom Moore’s Jungle and Blue Hole Hill Park where they can run, jump and scour the grounds for trinkets and treasures.
Bus 1 running between Hamilton and St. George’s
Fort St. Catherine
