Bermuda is an isolated group of picture-perfect islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. Straight from a postcard, Bermuda is a slice of paradise with its tropical waters, warm weather, and famous pink beaches. Stretching only 21 miles in length and a mere one mile at its widest point, Bermuda is ideal for those wanting to spend their days embracing nature.
If you only have 3 days in Bermuda for your first visit, we highly recommend booking one of our highly-rated Bermuda Island Tours. Born in Bermuda, our guides know the landscapes like the back of their hands. As they whisk you off to the best sightseeing spots, all you’ll need to do is sit back and enjoy the laid-back island life.
We’ve put together a guide that helps you make the most of only having three days on the island, mixed in with little nuggets of advice that will be important if this is your first visit to Bermuda.
Visit All the Main Attractions by Booking a Full Island Tour Around Bermuda on Your First Visit
With only three days in Bermuda, you’ll want to book one of our tours to get the most out of your visit. Doing this at the start of your trip will also let you make note of a few places you spot along the way that you can come back to in your own time!
Our Full Island Bermuda Day Tour is Bermuda’s number one minibus tour that will take you around the island’s main attractions, including Somerset Village, Somerset Bridge, Bermuda’s capital city, Hamilton, and Bermuda’s iconic pink beaches. Our expert guides will tell you captivating stories about the culture and history of Bermuda. It’s the perfect way to see and learn about the island in a short space of time!
English is the Language of Bermuda
If you’re from an English-speaking country, there’s no need to crack open the language books just yet because Bermuda speaks English! Well, technically, it’s Bermudian English: a mixture of American, British, and West Indian English. However, English speakers around the world won’t experience any language barrier whatsoever.
Visit the Pink Sandy Beaches, but Watch Out for the Venomous Portuguese Man-Of-War in Bermuda
When you touch base in Bermuda, you’ll find yourself being naturally drawn to those glorious pink sandy beaches. As picturesque as those turquoise waters look, there can be the occasional venomous Portuguese man-of-war on the surface. If you spot them, exit the water immediately as their tentacles can be deceptively long and stretch over a large distance. When touched, they deliver an extremely painful sting. Beaches tend to display warning signs if the Portuguese man-of-war has been spotted regularly in the area, and they tend to be more common in summer and after storms.
Do You Tip in Bermuda? Yes, Expect to Tip During Your 3 Days in Bermuda
Bermuda has its own currency, the Bermudian Dollar (BMD). The BMD is pegged to the US Dollar, which means they trade at the same rate and can be used interchangeably. You can pay in most places by credit and debit cards, but we’d suggest you carry some petty cash for smaller establishments and tips.
On the subject of tips: you can expect your accommodation to add a 10% service charge to your hotel bill. This covers exceptional service, bag handling, and maid service. Most people choose to tip a few dollars. For restaurants, they tend to add on a 17-20% service charge. If this has not been added, then an equivalent percentage tip is customary. Tipping taxi drivers is also expected, between 10% and 20% of the total fare price.
Eat In During Your Bermuda Visit
Bermuda is the most expensive country to live in the world. Accommodation and food are particularly expensive. A large majority of our food has to be imported and given our extremely remote location, this drives up the prices of everything, even the basics.
For a pint in Bermuda, you’d fork out $10; for a standard meal at McDonald’s, you would expect to pay around $15; and for one meal at an ‘affordable’ restaurant, it would cost $20. A 3-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant would set you back around $150–200. These eye-watering amounts would certainly rack up over 3 days!
We’d suggest trying to book accommodation with a kitchen. You could then buy groceries at the local supermarket and cook your meals. Or, opt for a takeaway which would prevent the need to buy multiple courses and alcohol at a restaurant. Even if you only do this for one or two days, it would drastically reduce how much you’re spending overall.
To get the best deal for accommodation, you need to book about one year in advance of your trip, especially for ones with a kitchen. Otherwise, you’ll be paying a lot closer to the time.
Make sure you Book Travel Insurance for Your First Visit to Bermuda
Make sure you book comprehensive travel insurance before your three-day trip to Bermuda. Quite a lot of the insurance companies in the US and UK won’t cover you if something were to happen on the island, as Bermuda has very high medical costs. Pay particular attention to the terms and conditions to make sure they’ll cover you for visiting Bermuda and all the activities you’ll be partaking in when you’re here.
Three days in Bermuda is an excellent amount of time to introduce yourself to the different aspects of the islands. To get the most out of your three days in Bermuda, you should book one of our Bermuda Day Tours. Our tours will take you to all the main attractions so you can then spend the other two days soaking up the sun on those beautiful pink sandy beaches.
If you’re looking for something slightly more tailor-made, simply tell us your travel plans and the sights you’d like to see, and we’ll create a custom Bermuda tour just for you! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
