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Strategically positioned on the fulcrum of the North Atlantic East and South-bound cruising routes between North America, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, the sheltered deep-water harbors of Bermuda have provided a safe-haven and convenient stop over for vessels on passage in the North Atlantic for hundreds of years.

Contributing to this, the Bermudians have an extremely yacht friendly approach and are always willing to help or welcome your vessel. This is made all the more accommodating by extended Clearance & Immigration regulations, allowing crew to stay for up to three months on one visit. Bermuda is much more than just a, ‘Stop-over/port of call’ offering a myriad of high class options as a true cruising destination for visiting yachts.

As early as April each year, yachts start arriving in Bermuda waters on their way to the US, Canada or Europe. By mid-June, the number of ‘yachts in transit’ starts to slow down…and the race season begins! 

Several races and rallies come to Bermuda in the summer period, starting with the Antigua –

Bermuda Race in May, the famous Newport – Bermuda Race (with entries of up to 200 yachts); The Marion Bermuda Race (which alternates annually with Newport); the Daytona Bermuda Race; the ARC Europe transatlantic rally...to name a few!

Bermuda has also become a popular hot-spot for big game and bill fishing, with boats coming from the U.S to fish for big Marlins in the Triple Crown Fishing Tournament (held in July each year).

From October, yachts start arriving in Bermuda from the U.S North Eastern Seaboard and continue through Christmas on their way south to the Caribbean. Then, as springtime approaches, even the Humpback whales stop over in Bermudian waters, congregating off the south shore of the island for a pause on their migratory route north. 

Indeed, there are plenty of lifestyle options as well as natural attractions that make Bermuda such a desirable destination for yachts.

Bermuda is blessed with a unique combination of friendly people, a high standard of living, beautiful beaches, a huge selection of restaurants & bars for all tastes and budgets…and several world class shoreside events, including art and film festivals, jazz festivals and various music concerts. The island is also a very popular destination for outdoor and sports enthusiasts…and is famous for its diving, with over one hundred and fifty wrecks to explore and some great reef dives. Golf is very popular with several first class private and public courses available to play. The courses are challenging, well kept, and boast some wonderful panoramic views of the island.

Bermuda’s international airport is well connected with daily flights to major U.S cities and the UK...

Yacht Provisioning conduits are also excellent, with a great range of quality local produce, from fish to fresh herbs. Daily International flights bring in an excellent selection of imported products including French cheeses and wines from around the world.

One of Bermuda’s best-known maritime signatures is the ‘Bermuda Radio’; they are one of the most efficient, professional and courteous radio authorities in the world, renowned for making one feel comfortable and safe on one’s piloted approach to the island.

Bermuda Yacht Service’s shoreside agency support, specifically dedicated towards serving professionally crewed yachts visiting the island, provide a great service, and can be contacted prior to arrival.

Bermuda certainly makes for a great stop over... be it for a couple of days, or a couple of months... and a growing number of yachts now choose to stay and cruise these turquoise waters.

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