Berthing for yachts is prohibited at all commercial docks, except in an emergency.
Yachts must adhere strictly to berthing instructions on arrival and should not proceed to any berth or anchorage unless directed to do so by Harbour Radio or the Harbour Master. Boats wishing to shift berth or sail must receive prior clearance.
Anchoring
There are anchorages in both St George's and Hamilton harbours. Convict Bay & Powder Hole are safe anchorages and are close to SGDSC which has a dinghy dock. In south-westerly winds, anchoring in the shelter at the top of St George’s Bay can be more comfortable.
Public Quays
In St George's yachts can berth at Market Wharf West (48 hours only), Market Wharf East (limited to 1/2 hour only), Somers Wharf (all day) and Hunters Wharf (all day).
All vessels that intend to dock alongside a wharf or pier owned by the Corporation of St. George's (Tel. (441) 297-1532) will be charged a fee per day based upon the footage of the vessel. The St. George's Dockmaster is responsible for the collection of fees. The Dockmaster can be contacted on VHF Channel 14 after clearance is completed at the Yacht Reporting Centre, Ordnance Island. Payment can be made in cash, or by major credit card. A receipt will be issued. Some reports from cruisers state that it is cheaper to find a marina berth.
Pennos Wharf and Ordnance Island are commercial piers reserved for ship traffic. When tied to these berths, yachts may be requested to leave at short notice by Bermuda Harbour Radio and therefore a listening watch on VHF Channel 16 should be maintained at all times. Vessels left unmanned and in the way of inbound shipping could be towed off the dock.
Marinas
Convenient berthing in St. George's can be found at Bermuda Yacht Services (at the Town Dock), Captain Smokes (a small marina not far from the Customs house) and the Dinghy and Sports Club (to starboard as you clear the Town Cut).
St. George's Marina, just east of St George's Harbour, is exclusively a super-yacht facility.
Hamilton has a number of marinas, see Hamilton Docking, as does Sandys Parish, both in the south of the island.
Last updated: May 2023
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