Black Travel in Bermuda // Go To Bermuda

Out here, the sights, sounds and tastes of Bermuda manifest in bright colours, rhythmic drums and unexpected flavours. It’s a swirl of these traditions that makes up the country’s distinctive culture and Black heritage. Explore it all while basking in an island spirit as warm and familiar as the sun, shaped proudly over generations and lived marvellously every day.

Live like a local, make new friends, dive into our culture, listen to the local storytellers and watch the island unfold right before your eyes. Plan an itinerary that runs the gamut from dining at mom & pop spots and enjoying pristine pink-sand beaches to supporting Black-owned businesses and touring Bermuda’s own African Diaspora Heritage Trail.

Top Things to See & Do

A clear wave washes over the beach at John Smith's Bay, Bermuda

Beaches and More

Crystal-clear waters, towering rock formations, lush trails and that famous pink sand – it’s always beach season in Bermuda. Some of our favourite local beaches include Horseshoe Bay and Tobacco Bay for their local drinks, vibes and music, while there are other beaches for pure relaxation. With 75 miles of dramatic coastline —there is a beach for every personality — it feels like your own private island. When the orange sun dips into the blue ocean here, you may just witness one of the greatest sunsets of your life.

African Diaspora Heritage Trail

Bermuda's population is made up of 60% by people whose ancestry can be traced from the West Indies and West Africa. Along the African Diaspora Heritage Trail, we honour the island's African heritage through stories, museum exhibits and monuments spread across the island. These powerful reminders will allow you to learn about the lives of enslaved people in Bermuda before emancipation.

Street Art

Take a self-guided tour of the City of Hamilton's street art. Starting at the corner of Par-La-Ville Road and Church Street, don't miss the murals that flank both sides of the latter as you walk east toward City Hall. One block north of City Hall, find bold works by mother/daughter artists Charmaine Friday and Alshanté Foggo at the Hamilton Bus Terminal and Victoria Park, respectively. Further north, on Dundonald Street, find Robyn Hooper's angel wings ready to 'rest' atop your shoulders. A few blocks east, Manuel Palacio pays homage to Bermuda's football heroes on the wall of popular jerk-spot Jamaican Grill; nearby, Foggo's vivid interpretation of Bermuda's cultural icons, the Gombeys, climbs Till's Hill.

Food Culture & Community

Roadside Cafes and Mom & Pop Spots

To fully experience Bermuda, you have to taste it. Our food culture is defined by roadside cafes, food trucks, and mom & pop spots. Always on the menu is the classic fish sandwich, a staple served up on raisin bread with coleslaw, tartar sauce and hot sauce. No matter where you visit on the island, there will always be great food with spectacular views nearby.

Neighbourhood Bars

In our neighbourhoods, a tasty cocktail is never too far away. Rum is a favourite – especially Goslings Black Seal Rum. As a matter of fact, it is the main ingredient in Bermuda’s two national cocktails – the Dark 'n Stormy and the Rum Swizzle, both of which are served in any bar across the island. From East to West, you will find our genuine hospitality welcoming and refreshing.

The Sweet Life

Looking for a sugar high, we aim to please - fresh banana and gingerbread, ooey-gooey cinnamon buns and homemade fruit flavoured duch pops anyone? Even for those vegan palates, Chef Doreen Williams James from Wild Plants & Herbs creates wild ginger and fennel candy shots as well as a tasty prickly pear cheesecake. Sink your teeth into pure heaven and satisfy that sweet tooth at bakeries and sweet shops throughout the island.

Alluring Island Vibes

Live Music

Bermuda's irresistible rhythms can be found throughout the island. Whether you're relaxing by the water, attending a happy hour event or a local show, you don't have to go far to hear soulful island music. Take a break and listen to easy going grooves at a variety of hotel lounges or maybe go off the grid and chill at the Blue Waters Anglers Club during its weekly Friday night Fish Fry. If you're looking for a daytime party with locals, Tobacco Bay Beach on Sunday afternoons is epic!

Party Cruises

When the weather is warm in Bermuda the island experience moves from the land to the sea. Tickets for daytime boat parties are frequent and sought after. Ask a local about the boat cruises and typically a 'Booze Cruise' or Uber Vida's Friday mini cruise all departing from Hamilton. Expect lots of locals and fun! If you don't like a crowd you can hire a boat for your own party cruise. This is a popular activity for a girls’ trip.

Can't Miss Events

No matter what time of year take advantage of the many events on island – this quick escape offers many year-round options. Kick off summer with Bermuda Day, locals’ “unofficial” first day of summer in May and then immediately book a weekend for Bermuda Carnival in June. And then finally, one of the favourite and most coveted weekends is Cup Match, the annual cricket match between island rivals: Somerset and St. George’s.