Visiting Bermuda

Entry requirements depend on your passport nationality, and Bermuda also requires a valid travel authorisation for many visitors. Check your specific requirements on the Bermuda destination page at Yoogo before you book.

The local currency is the Bermudian dollar, which is pegged one to one with the US dollar. US dollars are accepted almost everywhere, and major credit cards are widely used, so you rarely need to carry much cash.

Bermuda is generally very safe, with low levels of violent crime and a strong tourism infrastructure. Take the usual precautions with valuables on beaches, and be careful on the narrow, winding roads where mopeds are a common cause of visitor injuries.

Visitors cannot hire cars in Bermuda, so most people rely on the excellent public buses, pink ferries, taxis, or rented electric minicars and mopeds. The bus and ferry network reaches almost every part of the island, and a combined transport pass is good value.

The peak season runs from April to October, when the weather is warm enough for swimming and the pink-sand beaches are at their best. Spring and late autumn bring milder temperatures, fewer crowds, and lower hotel rates.

English is the official and everyday language across the islands, so communication is straightforward for English-speaking visitors. You will also hear Portuguese spoken within the long-established Azorean community.

No special vaccinations are required for Bermuda, though it is sensible to be up to date with routine immunisations. There is no malaria risk, and tap water, which is mostly collected rainwater, is safe to drink.

Tipping is customary and often added automatically, with many restaurants including a service charge of around 15 to 17 per cent on the bill. Where it is not included, leaving 15 to 20 per cent is the norm, and taxi drivers and porters are usually tipped too.

Bermuda has reliable 4G and expanding 5G coverage across the main islands, and most modern phones connect without trouble. International roaming can be costly, so an eSIM from a provider such as Airalo is a convenient way to stay online.

Bermuda is fairly formal by Caribbean standards, and beachwear is expected to stay at the beach rather than in shops or restaurants. Bermuda shorts paired with long socks are genuine business attire here, and a polite, reserved manner is appreciated.