Bermuda is a pretty special place. But 3 days are undoubtedly pretty short for an overseas trip. So, are 3 days enough to visit Bermuda and get a real taste of what it has to offer?

The simple answer is yes. Really, 100% yes. But it of course depends on where you’re coming from.

For instance, If you live in Mongolia or something, I’d probably suggest finding somewhere a tad closer for your weekend trip.

But I’m assuming most of you are coming from The States (or Canada). If you live on the East Coast, it really is so easy to get to this paradise. 1.5 hours by plane from New York, and under 2.5 hours from most other East Coast cities.

It’s so close that it wouldn’t even be the craziest idea to take a day trip. Would be an expensive day perhaps- but feasible.

Anyway- now that I’ve thoroughly convinced you that 3 days are enough for Bermuda, feel welcome to read the perfect itinerary I’ve crafted so diligently for you.

Some tips for your 3 days in Bermuda

Where to stay in Bermuda

To make the most of my itinerary, you should be staying in the right place.

First off, Bermuda isn’t that big. So you could technically stay anywhere and still easily be able to follow this itinerary. That being said, it would be smart to locate yourself more centrally, as we’ll be exploring every end of the island.

To reiterate, it’s not strictly necessary. You’ll just have a garbage trip if you don’t.

Joking, just joking.

How to get around in Bermuda

The best way to get around Bermuda- by far- is with a scooter. There are several scooter rental shops, with the most popular being Oleander Cycles and Scooter Mart.

Scooters give you so much more freedom. You can go anywhere at any time of your pleasing, and they’re also just plain old fun.

There are a couple of issues, however. The first being, quite obviously, that you need to know how to ride a scooter. It’s not too difficult, but it would behoove you to have some prior experience. You can get into a lot of trouble very quickly if you don’t know what you’re doing.

The second is the cost. Scooters generally cost upwards of $50 a day, while you can get a 3 day bus pass for $44. But then again, nobody comes to Bermuda looking to budget. If you can ride, I’d suggest the scooter.

While we’re on the topic, the bus system in Bermuda is pretty extensive, so scooters certainly aren’t the only option. But there’s no doubt that some of the spots I mention will be harder to reach.

And I almost forgot to mention- while you aren’t allowed to rent cars, there are places that offer these “cars” that are so small that they technically aren’t even cars.

They cost upwards of $100 a day, but they do seem quite fun.

Things to note before we begin

This itinerary is gonna be beach heavy. A fair warning.

For each day, I’ll be giving mainly a set of beaches and a dinner recommendation.

But there are a few constants that you should be doing each day that I won’t be specifying in the itinerary, so listen up.

First off, it’s nice to begin each day with a trip to the main city of Hamilton– for a few reasons.

If you’re one of those people who needs coffee to function, you’re gonna to start your morning at the Devil’s Isle Cafe. It’s quite good. Also take a carrot cake to go while you’re at it.

Then I’d recommend walking down to the harbor, making a stop at the l’Artisan Boulangerie. $5 for a baguette or croissant is a bit insane and bordering on sacrilegious but I can attest that they are of good quality.

And while the prices are ridiculous, buying a baguette and purchasing a few accompaniments from the supermarket will save you lots of money when you picnic for lunch.

Although you should try a classic Bermuda fish sandwich for lunch on at least one day. Read this reddit thread for some recommendations. The debate over the best fish sandwich seems to be a pretty hot topic.

Day 1- South Shore Beaches

Warwick Long Bay Beach and small nearby coves

Day one will encompass the South Shore, starting at Warwick Long Bay Beach.

All around, this beach is up there with the best spots on the island. One could say that we’re starting off with a ‘bang’.

As you’ve probably ascertained from the section header, Warwick encompasses both one long bay, as well as a few smaller nearby beaches and coves.

The long bay is magnificent. Incredible white and pink sand, turquoise waters, and the length means that you’ll always find an empty spot.

If you continue on the narrow sand path to the right (right if you’re facing towards the water), you’ll soon reach Jobson’s Cove. It’s a quaint, protected little area with calm shallow waters that’s perfect for relaxing.

If you continue onwards a bit further, you’ll reach Elsbeth Beach, another beach that’s quite beautiful. There’s also the potential to jump off some cliffs if you follow the path up the cliffs on the right hand side of the beach.

Finally, there’s what is one of my favorite spots on the whole island. I’ve named it David’s Cove- has a nice ring to it.

You can access it two different ways. One is to go swimming around the rocks on the right end of the Long Bay. The other is to walk to the back left side of Jobson’s Cove. You’ll find an opening that will lead you right there.

The cove features two very small ‘beaches’ with a rock wall forming a natural pool and barrier from the waves on the left-hand side. It’s really incredibly stunning, and completely secret.

It’s the perfect little hidden gem.

Church Bay

Next, you’ll head about 10 minutes further west.

Chuch Bay is, by most people’s accounts, the best snorkeling beach on Bermuda. I’d agree with that assessment.

If you’re not planning on snorkeling, this beach can be skipped. Sure, it’s beautiful- but it’s not the best for a leisurely swim.

Grab your snorkel and swim out to the two rocks poking up off the shore. The snorkeling around here is incredible- vibrant corals, and so many fish.

Grab a snow cone off the road just before Church Bay, either on the way to or after leaving Church Bay. If the stand is up, it’ll be obvious.

Best snow cone of your life, trust me.

Horseshoe Bay or Astwood Cove

Now, we double back in the other direction.

I’m giving two options, but feel free to stop at both if you’ve got the time.

Horseshoe Bay is the most famous beach on the island. If you go, make it later in the day when the crowds subside.

At first, the beach didn’t impress me too much. A bit too busy, a bit too commercial.

But I was won over for two reasons. One, the sand is probably the softest and pinkest on the island. And two, if you walk down the beach to the left, you’ll reach these smaller coves that are absolutely gorgeous.

Astwood Cove is much more wild. You’ll have to do a short hike down to it, and it’s on the rougher end and filled with all these awesome rock formations.

Not for everyone, but it’s for sure one of the more beautiful spots on the island.

Dinner at Coconuts

As a general rule, you’re going to want to reserve in advance, especially if you’re coming in high season or with a larger group.

Coconuts is a beautiful beachfront restaurant with great food. I won’t be going into so much detail about the restaurants here. It’ll possibly be the subject of a later post.

So for now, you can stop with your questions and just take my advice blindly.

Day 2- Head to the east side of Bermuda

North shore: Shelly Bay or Gibbons Bay

Today we’ll head to the quieter north and east side of Bermuda.

Start the day in either Shelly or Gibbons Bay.

Gibbons Bay is my preferred choice of the two. The problem is that the beach here is private, and as far as I know only open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

If you do happen to visit on one of these days, give it a go. You’ll have to park in a little lot on the side of the road, then walk across the road onto the small dirt path under the railway trail. In a minute, the entrance to the beach will be a gate on your left. Let’s hope it’s open.

If it’s not, head to Shelly Bay which is around five minutes to the east. It’s a nice little bay with shallow water that extends out for a long time. Ideal for relaxing.

Jump into Blue Hole

This one is a bit of a departure from the norm.

Blue Hole isn’t a beach, but a small inland hole of water connected to the ocean by a shallow stream.

It’ll be a nice short stop. Take in the deep turquoise waters, and walk up the path around the hole to the various jumping spots. It’s a fun time.

If you want, you can further explore the area around Blue Hole. For instance, there are a few caves you can explore.

Walk around Saint George’s

Saint George’s is a beautiful little town with lots of colonial charm. Founded in 1612, it’s one of the oldest English settlements in the New World.

Spend some time walking around, taking in the pastel buildings and narrow cobblestone alleys.

And don’t miss the old punishment devices in the town square. The town stocks are available for public use, should you feel the need to atone for your life choices.

Head to the beautiful beaches of Cooper’s Island

Cooper’s Island includes some of the most stunning beaches on Bermuda.

First of all, it’s empty. Imagine long, pearly white sand beaches and crystal clear waters with no pesky tourists to bother you.

Cooper’s Island located on the southeastern tip of Bermuda. In other words, as far as you can get from the glittering monuments to portion control failure that are the cruise ships.

You’ll arrive and park next to an absolutely stunning beach. And it may sound crazy, but don’t stop here. Walk into the park for about five minutes and you’ll reach an even better spot.

Oh, and you’ll be passing the edge of the airport runway on the way here. Maybe you’ll get lucky and have a plane come and land right over your head.

Dinner at Pearl

Day 3- Head to the west side of Bermuda

Jump the cliffs and swim the caves of Admiralty House Park

After grabbing your coffee in town for some energy, go take it out by jumping off some cliffs.

Admiralty House Park is the best spot for cliff jumping on the island. However, there’s plenty of other reasons to come here.

First off, it’s stunning. The cliffs descending into the turquoise waters here are a sight to behold.

Then there are the caves. Swim along the coast, and you’ll find numerous caves for you to explore tucked into the base of the cliffs. It’s a unique area that really doesn’t exist elsewhere on the island.

Return to your favorite South Shore beach (or two)

It’s the last day, so you may as well head back to your favorite spot!

Whether that be the little coves of Warwick or the incredible snorkeling at Church, take some time to stop exploring and just head back to a place that you enjoy.

Head up the west coast to Mangrove Bay

Now we’ll continue further along the west coast to new territory.

You’re going to park at the spot I’ve marked on the map below.

Then, you’re going to jump off the pier and swim across the bay. It’s a nice long swim, so be prepared.

If you don’t feel confident swimming for that long, drive around the bay and park by the Cambridge Beaches Resort.

Once you cross (by land or by sea), you’ll reach a really cool area. It’s essentially one massive shallow pool, but with sea and sand and tiny islands. For the most part, it’s shallow enough where you can just wade through the water.

You’ll find a bunch of boats parked on the edge of this area and people exploring the small islands. It’s definitely more of a local spot.

We didn’t look into the boat rentals, but it’s worth taking a look at. It would be an awesome time.

Dinner at Breezes

End off your 3-day trip with a dinner at Breezes, on a beach close to Mangrove Bay with a perfect view of the sunset.

So are 3 days enough for Bermuda? You tell me.

But with the amount that you’re able to cover, the answer seems to be a most definite yes.