About the Port
Kings Wharf sits within the Royal Naval Dockyard on Bermuda's western tip, a fortified complex built by the British in the 19th century to guard the colony's harbor approaches. Stone ramparts, a working clock tower, and the National Museum of Bermuda now occupy the old dockyard grounds, making the historic waterfront easy to explore directly from the pier on foot.
Beyond the fortifications, the island's famed pink-sand shoreline and clear, reef-sheltered water lie a short ride away, along with the small shops and lanes of nearby Somerset. Public ferries and buses connect the Dockyard to Hamilton and St. George's, giving arriving travelers a straightforward way to reach Bermuda's colonial capital and colorful harbor town in the course of a single call.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Kings Wharf.
Snorkel or Swim at Horseshoe Bay
Bermuda's most photographed pink-sand beach lies about 15 minutes by taxi or bus from the pier, with calm, reef-sheltered coves ideal for a quick swim between shore excursions.
Climb the Commissioner's House Museum Tower
Inside the National Museum of Bermuda, this restored 1820s residence houses exhibits on the island's naval history and offers sweeping harbor views from its upper terrace, just steps from the ship.
Ferry to St. George's or Hamilton
Hop the public ferry for a scenic ride to Bermuda's colonial-era town or its modern capital, each worth an hour or two of wandering narrow lanes, colorful facades, and harborfront shops.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Kings Wharf
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Virgin Voyages | Valiant Lady | 12 | $1,068 | |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Holland America | Oosterdam | 25 | $3,619 | |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Holland America | Oosterdam | 14 | $1,069 | |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Holland America | Rotterdam | 15 | $1,159 | |
| Apr 4, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 26 | $3,079 | |
| Apr 4, 2027 | Holland America | Nieuw Statendam | 27 | $3,284 | |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Holland America | Zuiderdam | 21 | $2,009 | |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Holland America | Zuiderdam | 14 | $1,024 | |
| Jan 6, 2029 | Explora Journeys | Explora I | 128 | $92,625 |