Bermuda - Facts

Bermuda FAQs

Pre-Arrival Boat: There are 3 forms to complete and submit online prior to arrival, including Customs clearance via SailClear - see Clearance for more details.
Pre-Arrival Crew: Some nationalities must arrange a visa in advance. A visitor card must be completed by all crew in advance. See Immigration for details.
Where can I enter? St. George's Harbor is the only port of entry on Bermuda.
Are fees high to enter by yacht? All crew must pay a passenger tax and all yachts must purchase either a transit permit or cruising permit. See Fees for details.
What security concerns should I know about? There is minimal risk of crime in Bermuda. See Security for more info.

Bermuda Facts for Sailors

• Bermuda is an archipelago of over 150 small islands and islets, lying approximately 1000nm due east of the coast of the USA in the North Atlantic. The largest island is linked together by causeways and bridges into a fish hook shape.
• The population mid-2025 was 64,555 and as the largest of the British Overseas Territories, English is the dominant language.
• Currency is the Bermudan Dollar, on a par with the US$.
• The Atlantic Time Zone (UTC -4) is in operation in Bermuda. For specifics see General Info.
• The climate is sub-tropical, mild in the winter, spring and autumn, but from late May to October it can be uncomfortably hot with high humidity. See Weather below for more details.
• Although Bermuda has little to offer in the way of cruising, every year over 1,000 yachts stop here to rest and reprovision after a long passage, or simply to turn around at the finish of one of the many ocean races which run from the US East Coast.
• The well-sheltered St George's Harbour provides a restful anchorage from which to explore this neat and tidy little country. Such exploring is best done by land. The alternative anchorage is in Hamilton,
• Although existing repair and service facilities are dispersed all over Bermuda rather than being grouped together, virtually everything one may need is available on the island even if it may take some time to find it. Marine supplies or essential parts that are unavailable can be ordered from the USA to which there are several flights every day. For more information, see Yachting Essentials.