What To Do in Bermuda in September

Bermuda is also within the Atlantic hurricane season in September. Keep an eye on the forecast as your trip approaches, particularly if you have boat excursions or other weather-dependent plans.

Bermuda Spiny Lobster Season Begins

Fresh spiny lobsters return to Bermuda menus in September, with the local season running through March 31.

Wahoo’s Bistro & Patio in St. George’s serves fresh Bermuda lobster during the season, while spots like Island Brasserie and me offer surf-and-turf options. If you’re here in early September, don’t miss Thyme’s Labour Day Weekend Seafood Boil.

See Bermuda's Gombeys in Hamilton 

On Saturday mornings in September, Hamilton comes alive with the rhythm and colour of Bermuda’s iconic Gombey dancers. Catch Gombeys in the City at the Bermuda Marquee Sign on Front Street, where the pounding drums and dazzling costumes bring centuries of tradition to life. Free performances run from 11:30 a.m. to noon through 26 September. Stick around afterward, when the dancers meet visitors and pose for photos.

Catch the Final Harbour Nights of the Season

If you’re visiting in early- and mid-September, you can also catch the end of Harbour Nights. Front Street closes to traffic on Wednesday evenings for local vendors, food, artwork, music, and performances.

This is Hamilton at its liveliest. Come hungry, browse work from Bermudian artists and vendors, and stay for the performances as the evening gets going. In 2026, Harbour Nights runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. through September 16, so you still have a few more chances to experience one of Bermuda’s signature summer traditions.

Step Inside Verdmont Museum

For a quieter look at Bermuda’s history, head to Verdmont Museum in Smith’s Parish. Built around 1700, the house has been carefully preserved, with period furniture, family portraits, and details that give you a much clearer sense of how people lived here centuries ago.

Verdmont is also part of Bermuda’s African Diaspora Heritage Trail, and its story includes the people who were enslaved on the property. A guided tour helps connect those histories to the rooms, objects, and families tied to the house, making the visit feel much more personal than simply walking through a historic home.

Tours are offered Monday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and take about 45 minutes.

Meet Bermuda's Marine Life at BAMZ

If you’re travelling with kids or want to understand what’s living in and around Bermuda’s waters, spend a few hours at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo in Flatts Village. The North Rock exhibit is a can’t-miss here. It’s a huge coral reef tank filled with tropical fish, sharks, and black grouper. You’ll also see rescued sea turtles, harbour seals, and animals from island ecosystems around the world.

Time your visit right, and you can watch the daily animal feedings. The sea turtle talk and feed takes place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the Galapagos tortoise feed happens Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:45 a.m., harbour seal feedings run several times a day, and at 1:45 p.m. aquarists dive into the North Rock exhibit for an underwater feeding. You can easily spend several hours here, maybe more if your little ones are especially enthusiastic.

BAMZ is open daily from 9 a.m., with last admission at 4 p.m.

September Scuba Diving & Snorkelling

With warm ocean waters, September is still firmly in Bermuda’s water-sports season.

Certified divers come for the combination of reefs and wrecks. Blue Water Divers & Watersports operates from the West End and runs diving and snorkelling excursions year-round, weather permitting, with access to a broad selection of wreck and reef sites. Dive Bermuda at Grotto Bay runs one- and two-tank trips to wreck and reef sites, including the Cristobal Colon and Cathedral Reef, and also offers PADI courses if you’re newer to diving.

You don’t need scuba certification to see much of Bermuda’s marine life. Church Bay on the South Shore has shallow reefs close to the beach and is one of our first recommendations for confident snorkellers. Parrotfish and angelfish are common sights, and there are restrooms, picnic areas, and a concession stand with snorkelling rentals and snacks.

If you’re staying near St. George’s or travelling with less-experienced snorkellers, spend the day in Tobacco Bay. Its shallow water and rock formations make it one of the more approachable places to get in the water.
 

September Packing List

September calls for proper summer clothing, with a few extras for showers and evenings out.
    •    Lightweight, breathable tops and shorts
    •    Swimsuits and a beach cover-up
    •    Reef-safe sunscreen
    •    Sunglasses and a hat
    •    Comfortable walking shoes
    •    Sandals or water-friendly footwear
    •    Light rain jacket
    •    Reusable water bottle
    •    Small dry bag for boat trips
    •    Smart-casual clothing for dinner
    •    Light layer for strongly air-conditioned interiors or later evenings

You won’t need a heavy wardrobe, but don’t assume every restaurant is beachwear-casual. A collared shirt, dress, skirt, or similarly polished option gives you more flexibility for dinner.

Where to Stay in Bermuda in September

Where you stay should depend on how you plan to spend the trip.

The South Shore puts you close to beaches such as Horseshoe Bay, Warwick Long Bay, and Church Bay. Hamilton is the better base if restaurants, shopping, and evening events are higher priorities. St. George’s has historic sites, Tobacco Bay, and the East End, while the West End is useful for the Royal Naval Dockyard and several boating and diving departures.

Browse Bermuda’s hotels, resorts, cottages, and holiday rentals, then choose the part of the island that best matches the places you’ll actually spend time.

September is a great month to see Bermuda in full summer mode. The water is still warm, lobster season has just begun, and there are plenty of events and attractions to keep you and your family busy.

Come for that late-summer feeling, but don’t stop at the beach. Front Street, Bermuda’s food traditions, historic homes, museums, reefs, and wrecks all tell you something different about the island.

Explore places to stay across Bermuda and start planning your September trip.