Kings Wharf, Bermuda Cruise Port

Kings Wharf port is the third port in the island of Bermuda. It is located in the Ireland Island, on the western tip of Bermuda. It is also the port of choice for bigger ships that docks in the island. The Kings Wharf, Bermuda has a rich history that dates back in the 1814; it was built for the British Navy naval ships, and referred to as the West End or the Royal Naval Dockyard of Bermuda. It is once dubbed as the “Gibraltar of the West” because it was used as a base to launch a raid in Washington D.C. using thousands of prisoners. In World War I and II, it served as the north Atlantic base during those eras. Today the kings wharf Bermuda, serves as a testament to Bermuda’s rich cultural heritage.

Nowadays, many Bermuda cruises use Kings Wharf as their docking port because Hamilton Harbor is not able to accommodate the larger cruise ships. The once abandoned port now serves as a monument to remind locals of its naval history. As a tribute to the great ships, men, and women who fought the battle. The wharf now has a Maritime Museum, an Arts Centre and a Craft market. Visitors can trek the almost 200 steps of the old Bermuda lighthouse and see the ocean, the sunset, and the horizon on top.

There are so many things that the Kings Wharf, Bermuda can offer, you can choose from the different arrays of local delicacies and food, dining al fresco is a delight while at the wharf. You can grab a delicious rum cake at the Bermuda Rum Cake Company. For those who enjoy and want to have fun in the sun, there are tons of water activities to choose from, you can watch and swim with the dolphin, hop to a ferry for a guided water tour. Enjoy other water sports such as parasailing, scuba diving and snorkeling, Bermuda has a vast and well-preserved marine ecosystem that every water enthusiasts will love.

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