Key takeaways
Bermuda has three active mobile operators, all with commercial 5G, making it one of the most well-served territories in the Atlantic for data connectivity. Paradise Mobile won the Ookla Speedtest Award for Q3 and Q4 2024 for fastest 5G speeds, Digicel launched 5G+ in July 2025 and One Communications has the largest established subscriber base. A Roamix Bermuda eSIM connects you to fast local 5G the moment you land at LF Wade International, avoiding expensive home-carrier roaming. Budget 3 to 5 GB for a one-week stay, and note that the Bermuda dollar is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar.
- All three of Bermuda's mobile operators have launched commercial 5G, with Paradise Mobile winning Ookla's fastest 5G award for Q3 and Q4 2024.
- A Roamix eSIM activates automatically on arrival and avoids expensive home-carrier roaming fees from North America or Europe.
- The Bermuda dollar (BMD) is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar; both currencies circulate freely on the island.
- Bermuda drives on the left and mopeds are the most popular tourist transport; download offline maps for the island's small but complex road network.
- The island is only 21 square miles; coverage is seamless across all parishes and beaches.
Best way to get data in Bermuda
For most visitors to Bermuda, a Roamix eSIM is the most convenient and cost-effective way to stay online, connecting you to fast 5G from arrival to departure without roaming charges.
| Option | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Roamix eSIMRecommended | Best for: Most travellers | Instant activation on 5G local networks with no roaming bill and nothing physical to collect or return. |
| Local physical SIM | Best for: Long stays or those needing a local number | One Communications, Digicel and Paradise Mobile all sell SIM cards in Hamilton. Requires ID and a store visit. |
| Pocket wifi | Best for: Groups sharing one connection | Another device to charge and carry on a moped trip around the island. |
| Carrier roaming | Best for: Very short cruises or transits | Bermuda is an expensive roaming destination for US, Canadian and European carriers. A Roamix eSIM saves significantly for stays of more than a day. |
Hotels, restaurants and many businesses in Bermuda offer wifi, and the quality is generally good thanks to the island's well-developed infrastructure. Mobile 5G is faster and more reliable on the go, particularly for moped navigation and ferry-side use.
How much data you need
Bermuda is a small island with excellent 5G, making data needs moderate. Navigation on the winding road network, restaurant bookings and ferry schedules are the primary daily uses.
2 to 3 GB
Long weekend break in Bermuda
Moped navigation, ferry schedules, restaurant bookings, beach directions and social uploads across a small well-covered island.
3 to 5 GB
One week holiday combining beaches, golf and diving
Daily navigation, dive operator bookings, social uploads and streaming at the hotel over Bermuda's fast 5G.
15 GB or more
Remote work week in Hamilton or Dockyard
Video calls, laptop tethering and cloud uploads over 5G, alongside daily island exploration.
Data per hour, by activity
- Maps and navigation
- 5 MB
- Social media and browsing
- 100 to 150 MB
- Music streaming
- 70 MB
- Standard video streaming
- 700 MB to 1 GB
- Video calls
- 500 MB to 1.5 GB
Download an offline map of Bermuda's parish road network before exploring by moped, as some south shore beach access paths and the Railway Trail are not clearly marked on standard navigation apps.
How to set up a Bermuda eSIM
A Roamix Bermuda eSIM is best installed over wifi before departure. It activates automatically when you connect to a Bermudian 5G network on arrival at LF Wade International, so you land already online.
- 1
Buy your plan on the Roamix Bermuda eSIM page before departure.
- 2
Scan the QR code or tap to install the eSIM over wifi.
- 3
Label it Roamix and keep your home SIM as primary for calls and texts.
- 4
Enable data roaming for the Roamix line only.
- 5
Land in Bermuda and the eSIM connects automatically to One Communications, Digicel or Paradise Mobile.
Works on eSIM-capable phones including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models. The phone must be carrier unlocked.
Roamix sets the correct APN automatically on most devices. If data does not start after landing, apply the APN from your order and toggle airplane mode.
No data on arrival usually means data roaming is off for the Roamix line. Check settings, select the network manually and restart.
Visa and entry for Bermuda
Bermuda operates independently from the UK for immigration purposes. Citizens of the USA, Canada, the UK, most EU countries and many other nationalities can enter Bermuda without a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. An Electronic Travel Authorisation (e-TA) may be required from some nationalities before boarding.
- eVisa or ETA
- Bermuda introduced a digital travel authorisation system. Most US, Canadian and UK passport holders are admitted on arrival. Check the Bermuda Department of Immigration website at gov.bm for current requirements for your nationality before booking.
- Passport validity
- Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay and ideally for 6 months beyond your planned departure.
- Onward ticket
- A return or onward ticket is typically required by Bermudian immigration on arrival. Sufficient funds for your stay may also be requested.
Keep your travel authorisation and accommodation confirmation accessible on your phone. Use your Roamix eSIM to pull up documents at immigration.
Entry rules change. Confirm current requirements with the Bermuda Department of Immigration at gov.bm or your nearest British Overseas Territory representative before booking.
When you land in Bermuda
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How people message here
Bermudians use iMessage heavily among iPhone users and WhatsApp for broader communication including with international visitors. SMS is common for service notifications and local businesses.
Do you need a local number?
You rarely need a local Bermudian number. Most hotels, tour operators and transport services accept international contact numbers. A Roamix data connection for WhatsApp and maps covers most visitor needs.
Keep your home SIM active for SMS two-factor authentication while using the Roamix line for data during your Bermuda stay.
Airports in Bermuda
BDA
LF Wade International Airport
St. George's Parish
Free wifi throughout the newly rebuilt terminal, with good speeds in arrivals and departures.
The airport opened a modern terminal in 2020. Activate your Roamix eSIM before landing so you can arrange a taxi to Hamilton, check ferry timings from Dockyard and confirm your hotel address before leaving the terminal.
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St. George's Heliport
St. George's
Minimal helipad facility. Rely on your Roamix data rather than on-site wifi.
Charter helicopter transfers from cruises or private aviation use this heliport. Use Roamix data to confirm your transfer and arrange a taxi or moped rental from St. George's town.
Apps and internet access in Bermuda
Bermuda has a fully open internet with no restrictions, so all common apps work normally on a Roamix eSIM.
There are no restrictions on social media, messaging, search or streaming services in Bermuda. No VPN is required for any mainstream service.
WhatsApp, works
Fully available for messaging and calls throughout Bermuda.
FaceTime, works
Works normally over 5G data and wifi.
Google Maps and Search, works
No restrictions. Excellent for navigating Bermuda's intricate road network.
Social media, works
Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook all work without restriction.
Getting around Bermuda
Bermuda is unique among Atlantic destinations because private car rental is not available to tourists. Visitors travel by moped, electric bicycle, bus, ferry or taxi. The island's Road Traffic Act limits rentals to local residents, making data-connected navigation genuinely essential on an unfamiliar road network.
Moped and electric scooter
The primary tourist transport in Bermuda. Mopeds are available from rental shops in Hamilton and hotels. The island drives on the left. Use Roamix data for real-time navigation on winding parish roads and to find the less-obvious access points to south shore beaches.
Bus
Bermuda's public bus network covers most of the island along a numbered route system. The Bermuda Public Transportation Board app and Google Maps provide schedules and live arrivals with a Roamix data connection.
Ferry
Sea Express ferries connect Hamilton to Dockyard in 20 minutes across the Great Sound, to Somerset and to Rockaway in Southampton. Check the live timetable over Roamix data and tap your Sea Express card for contactless payment.
Taxi
Taxis are metered and available from the airport, hotel ranks and Hamilton. Rideshare apps are not widely available in Bermuda. Use Roamix data to find the nearest approved taxi company or call through your hotel concierge.
Download the Sea Express ferry app for live timetables before you need them. Moped navigation works best with offline maps downloaded, as some south shore beach paths only appear correctly in offline versions.
Money and payments in Bermuda
The Bermuda dollar (BMD) is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, and US dollars are accepted everywhere on the island at par. No currency exchange is needed for visitors arriving with USD.
- Cards and cash
- Cards are accepted almost everywhere in Bermuda including restaurants, shops and taxis. Carry a small amount of USD or BMD cash for tips, small market purchases and some beach vendors.
- ATMs
- ATMs are available in Hamilton, St. George's and Dockyard, operated by major banks. Most dispense both USD and BMD. Use bank ATMs to avoid third-party fees.
- Payment apps
- Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted at most modern terminals throughout the island. Tap-to-pay contactless is widely supported.
- Tipping
- Tipping is expected in Bermuda. Standard tips are 15 to 20 percent at restaurants. A service charge is often already included; check the bill before adding more. Taxi drivers appreciate 10 to 15 percent.
Daily budget
Bermuda is one of the most expensive tourist destinations in the Atlantic. Budget travellers spending carefully can manage on 150 to 200 USD per day. Mid-range hotel stays, restaurant meals and moped rental typically push daily costs to 250 to 400 USD.
Local tips for Bermuda
- Language
- English is the only official language of Bermuda and is spoken universally. Bermudian English has a distinctive accent with Caribbean and British influences, but there are no language barriers for English-speaking visitors.
- Food
- Bermudian cuisine emphasises local fish, particularly wahoo, rockfish (Bermuda chub) and spiny lobster in season. Traditional dishes include Bermuda fish chowder with black rum and sherry peppers, codfish and potatoes on Sunday mornings and the local Johnny Bread. The restaurant scene in Hamilton is sophisticated, with a strong British and North American influence.
- Plugs
- 120V, Type A and B plugs
Apps worth having
Sea Express Bermuda
transit
Official ferry app for real-time timetables and route information between Hamilton, Dockyard, Somerset and Rockaway across the Great Sound.
Bermuda Bus
transit
Route maps and schedules for Bermuda's numbered public bus network covering the length of the island from St. George's to Dockyard.
Google Maps (offline)
navigation
Download the Bermuda offline map for moped navigation on the island's winding parish roads and Railway Trail access paths.
Safety and health in Bermuda
Bermuda is a very safe destination with low crime rates. Road safety is the main concern for tourists, as moped accidents involving visitors are common on the island's narrow left-hand-drive roads. The first priority on arrival is to drive slowly and remember to keep left.
- Stay reachable
- Keep your Roamix eSIM active to call 911 and share your GPS location if you have a moped accident on a remote parish road. Download offline maps before exploring south shore beaches and the Railway Trail where roads are narrow and markings minimal.
- Health
- Healthcare in Bermuda is provided by the Bermuda Hospitals Board at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in Hamilton. Medical costs are very high; comprehensive travel health insurance is essential.
- Tap water
- Tap water in Bermuda comes from rainwater collected from rooftops and is generally safe to drink. Bottled water is widely available if preferred. Ocean swimming is safe at most beaches, with lifeguards on duty at Horseshoe Bay in peak season.
Networks and coverage in Bermuda
Bermuda is a small island of 21 square miles served by three competitive mobile operators, all of which have deployed commercial 5G. One Communications (formerly CellularOne and the island's oldest operator) has the largest subscriber base. Digicel Bermuda launched 5G+ in July 2025. Paradise Mobile, the newest entrant, won the Ookla Speedtest Award for the fastest 5G network in Bermuda for Q3 and Q4 2024. A Roamix Bermuda eSIM connects to the best available 5G network the moment you land at LF Wade International Airport, so you arrive online with fast data from Hamilton to Horseshoe Bay.
One Communications
The largest operator by subscriber base on the island, with the longest-established network infrastructure, commercial 5G coverage across Bermuda and the strongest legacy brand recognition among residents and returning visitors.
Digicel Bermuda
Part of the Caribbean and Atlantic Digicel group, with competitive 5G coverage across the island and the launch of 5G+ Standalone in July 2025, giving it the most advanced network technology as of mid-2026.
Paradise Mobile
The newest operator in Bermuda and winner of the Ookla Speedtest Award for fastest 5G network in Q3 and Q4 2024. Fast 5G across the island with a focus on speed and consumer data plans.
- Typical speeds
- 5G in Bermuda delivers 100 to 400 Mbps on fast networks. 4G LTE provides 30 to 80 Mbps.
- 5G
- 5G is commercially live from all three operators, with Standalone 5G+ available from Digicel from July 2025.
For the fastest 5G speeds on the island, Paradise Mobile and Digicel 5G+ have the edge based on independent testing. One Communications is a reliable choice for visitors returning to Bermuda who have used it before. The island is small enough that any operator will serve you excellently.
Bermuda is tiny and coverage is effectively seamless across the island from St. George's in the east to Dockyard in the west. The main coverage variation is between carriers rather than geography; all three operators cover all parishes and beaches. Bermudian networks use standard North American LTE and 5G bands. A Roamix eSIM works on any recent unlocked North American or globally compatible smartphone from iPhone XS onward.
Where to go in Bermuda
Bermuda is a small but surprisingly varied British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic, 1,000 km east of North Carolina. Pink sand beaches, pastel colonial architecture, dramatic limestone caves, world-class golf and accessible wreck diving within minutes of shore combine to make it a compact but deeply rewarding destination. A Roamix eSIM keeps navigation and restaurant bookings running across a 21-mile island with more roads than you might expect.
Best time to visit
May to October for the warmest beach weather, with sea temperatures above 24C from June onward. April and May are ideal for golf and hiking with fewer crowds. November to March is cooler and quieter, with rates down and the island's working character more visible.
Hamilton and Pembroke Parish
The capital Hamilton is Bermuda's commercial and social heart, packed into a few compact city blocks overlooking the Great Sound. The waterfront, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, the Cabinet Building and a sophisticated restaurant and bar scene anchor the island's urban life.
- Front Street Hamilton waterfront
- Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI)
- Cabinet Building
- City of Hamilton Harbour
- Bermuda National Gallery
Excellent 5G coverage across central Hamilton, the waterfront and Pembroke Parish. All three operators provide strong signal throughout the capital.
St. George and the East End
The original capital of Bermuda, St. George's is a UNESCO World Heritage town of whitewashed buildings, narrow lanes and the oldest continuously inhabited English town in the New World, with the Town Hall, St. Peter's Church and the Gates Fort defending the east end of the island.
- Town of St. George (UNESCO)
- St. Peter's Church
- Gates Fort
- Tobacco Bay Beach
- Fort St. Catherine
Strong 5G coverage across St. George's town and the east end parishes of Hamilton and St. David's. All operators provide reliable signal.
Southampton and Horseshoe Bay
Home to Bermuda's most famous beach, Horseshoe Bay on the south shore, where the signature pink sand and turquoise water draw the island's highest concentration of visitors, backed by South Road hotels and the cliffs of Southampton Parish.
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Warwick Long Bay
- Gibbs Hill Lighthouse
- Port Royal Golf Course
- Elbow Beach
Strong 5G coverage at Horseshoe Bay, Warwick Long Bay and across Southampton Parish. Coverage is excellent even on the beach.
Sandys Parish and the Royal Naval Dockyard
The western tip of the island where the Royal Naval Dockyard, a vast 19th-century fortified naval base, has been transformed into the island's largest heritage attraction, home to the Bermuda Maritime Museum, craft market, the Clocktower Mall and ferry connections across the Great Sound to Hamilton.
- Royal Naval Dockyard
- Bermuda Maritime Museum
- Snorkel Park Beach
- Clocktower Mall
- Cambridge Beaches
Strong 5G coverage throughout the Dockyard complex, Sandys Parish and along the south shore beaches of Somerset. Coverage is solid on the ferry crossing to Hamilton.
Smith's and Devonshire Parishes
The quieter central parishes of Bermuda, where Spittal Pond Nature Reserve holds the island's largest protected wildlife area, John Smith's Bay provides a less-crowded south shore beach and the Flatt's Village on the north shore anchors the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.
- Spittal Pond Nature Reserve
- John Smith's Bay
- Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo (BAMZ)
- Flatt's Village
- Crystal Caves
Strong 5G across both parishes. Spittal Pond and John Smith's Bay are covered throughout.
Off the beaten path
Among the most dramatic accessible cave systems in the Atlantic world, where a crystal-clear subterranean lake of 21-metre depth reflects stalactites and stalagmites in a cathedral-scale cavern, with the smaller Fantasy Cave offering equally spectacular formations in a more intimate setting.
Signal: Good 5G coverage at the cave entrance car park in Hamilton Parish. Signal is unavailable inside the caves themselves; book your tour time before descending.
Consistently voted among the most beautiful beaches in the world, where pink sand formed from crushed coral and red foraminifera, turquoise Atlantic water and the dramatic horseshoe-shaped bay combine in a setting that defines Bermuda's postcard image.
Signal: Excellent Paradise Mobile and One Communications 5G across Horseshoe Bay. Coverage is strong even on the sand and at the rocky coves to either side.
A 34-km historic trail running the length of Bermuda along the route of the island's old railway line (closed 1948), passing through all parishes, over wooden bridges, across clifftops and through quiet neighbourhoods in a way that no road journey can replicate.
Signal: Strong 5G coverage maintained along most of the Railway Trail as it passes through residential parishes. A few sections through dense vegetation or along the cliff edge can briefly drop signal.
Bermuda's largest nature reserve, where a freshwater coastal pond and rugged south shore cliff paths host up to 35 species of migratory shorebirds in winter including greater flamingo and American flamingo, alongside the island's endemic Bermuda cahow (petrel) nesting colony.
Signal: Good 5G coverage throughout Spittal Pond and along the coastal walking paths. Coverage holds up at the cliff edge viewpoints.
A world-class interactive ocean museum on Hamilton harbour, where the centrepiece is a simulated dive to 3,000 metres in a sealed submersible chamber, alongside exhibits on Bermuda's extraordinary wreck diving legacy, deep-sea creatures and the island's centuries of maritime history.
Signal: Excellent 5G at the BUEI waterfront site in Hamilton. Online booking and the digital dive log are easily accessible over Roamix data.
A small turquoise cove protected by large limestone rock formations just north of Fort St. Catherine, popular for snorkelling with sergeant major fish, parrotfish and the occasional green sea turtle, with a beach bar and equipment rental for a self-contained east end beach day.
Signal: Strong 5G coverage at Tobacco Bay and the surrounding St. George's east end. Coverage holds up at the snorkel area in the bay.
The oldest cast-iron lighthouse in the world, completed in 1846 and still operational, rising 36 metres above a Southampton hilltop to provide panoramic 360-degree views of the island, the Great Sound, the North Atlantic and, on a clear day, the curvature of the Earth 35 miles to the horizon.
Signal: Excellent 5G at the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse summit, with panoramic views of the island and open Atlantic that require no data navigation.
One of the oldest and most respected independent ocean science institutes in the world, conducting continuous climate and ocean monitoring at the BATS (Bermuda Atlantic Time-series Study) site and offering occasional public lectures, guided tours and evening science seminars that provide a genuinely different perspective on the island and the North Atlantic.
Signal: Strong 5G at the BIOS campus in Ferry Reach, St. George's Parish.
A long crescent of pink sand beach on Bermuda's south shore fronting the historic Elbow Beach Hotel, offering a quieter alternative to Horseshoe Bay with excellent snorkelling on the offshore reef and a private club atmosphere at one end balanced by the more accessible public beach section.
Signal: Excellent 5G along the Elbow Beach shoreline and the Paget south shore. Coverage is strong at the beach and throughout the parish.
Events and seasons in Bermuda
January
Gosling's Bermuda Triangle Challenge
Hamilton and various parish routes
A three-day running festival centred on the Bermuda Triangle, with a 1-mile race on Friday, a 10K race on Saturday and the Bermuda International Marathon on Sunday, drawing an international field to the island during its quieter winter season.
January to February
Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts
Hamilton and various venues
The island's premier cultural festival, running for six weeks across winter with internationally acclaimed performances in classical music, jazz, dance and theatre at the City Hall Theatre, the Botanical Garden amphitheatre and school venues across the parishes.
Late April
Bermuda International Race Week
Great Sound and Hamilton Harbour
One of the premier offshore sailing regattas in the North Atlantic, drawing world-class fleets of one-design and offshore racing yachts to the Great Sound for a week of racing, with Hamilton waterfront spectating and the iconic Marion-Bermuda Race arriving from the USA.
April, three days
Agricultural Exhibition
Botanical Gardens, Paget
Bermuda's oldest annual event, held at the Botanical Gardens since 1843, combining agricultural displays, prize competitions for homegrown produce, floral arrangements and livestock judging with live music, food stalls and Gombey dance performances in a uniquely Bermudian community atmosphere.
May 24
Bermuda Day
Hamilton
Bermuda's national holiday celebrating the start of the swimming season, with the annual Bermuda Day Half Marathon from Somerset to Hamilton, the Bermuda Regiment parade, costumed Gombey dancers in the streets and the traditional first swim of the season at the island's beaches.
June, biennial (even years)
Newport to Bermuda Race
Hamilton
One of the oldest offshore ocean races in the world, run every two years since 1906, where sailing yachts cross 635 miles of open Atlantic from Newport, Rhode Island to St. David's Head, Bermuda, arriving to a week of regattas, parties and prizegiving at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club.
June (around Emancipation Day)
Bermuda Heroes Weekend
Hamilton and National Sports Centre
Bermuda's biggest Caribbean carnival and cultural celebration, a multi-day event anchored around the June bank holiday with the main Parade of Bands, fetes, concerts, jouvert (J'ouvert early morning dance) and an international soca and Caribbean music lineup across the island.
Late July or early August (Thursday and Friday)
Cup Match Cricket
St. George's and Somerset Cricket Club
Bermuda's most cherished sporting tradition and effectively a two-day national holiday, where the island divides between the East (St. George's Cricket Club) and West (Somerset Cricket Club) for a two-day match that stops the island completely, with beach parties, Crown and Anchor gambling on the boundary and Bermuda's most social annual event.
November
Bermuda Culinary Arts Festival
Hamilton and multiple parish venues
A growing celebration of Bermuda's restaurant scene and culinary traditions, with chef-led tastings, multi-course dinners, cooking demonstrations featuring local wahoo, rockfish and seasonal produce and a walk-through tasting event in Hamilton connecting the island's best restaurants.
November 5
Guy Fawkes Night Fireworks
Hamilton Harbour
A British Overseas Territory tradition where Hamilton Harbour is lit by a large fireworks display on November 5, drawing crowds to the waterfront promenade and boats moored in the harbour for one of the island's best after-dark spectacles of the year.
Through the year
- Spring
- April and May bring warming temperatures, the Agricultural Exhibition, Race Week and Bermuda Day on May 24, marking the traditional start of the beach season. April can be breezy and unpredictable.
- Summer
- June to September is Bermuda's warmest season, with sea temperatures above 26C, open-air events including Heroes Weekend and Cup Match, and the full beach and water sports season in operation. Hurricane risk is present from August through October.
- Fall
- October to November is a pleasant transition season with warm seas lingering into October, quieter beaches, the Culinary Arts Festival and Guy Fawkes Night. Hurricane season officially ends November 30.
- Winter
- December to March is the quieter, cooler season with water temperatures dropping to around 17C and air temperatures to 15 to 18C. The Bermuda Festival, the Triangle Challenge marathon and the Racing Week bring visitors despite reduced beach activity.
Working remotely from Bermuda
Bermuda is an increasingly popular remote work destination, particularly for finance, insurance and tech professionals. The island introduced a Work from Bermuda Certificate for remote workers in 2020, allowing stays of up to 12 months.
- Connection
- Paradise Mobile and Digicel 5G+ deliver excellent speeds for video calls and tethering. A Roamix plan with 15 GB or more suits a full working week of calls alongside island exploration.
Coworking space is available at Hamilton offices and some hotels with day-use workspace packages. Use your Roamix eSIM as a secure backup to hotel wifi for sensitive video calls.
