Bermuda Dockyard: Segway Tour with Ocean Views & History

Segway adventure through Bermuda’s Royal Naval Dockyard

You’ll glide effortlessly through Bermuda’s Royal Naval Dockyard on a Segway tour with a local guide, learning quirky bits of history via headset and soaking up ocean views. Expect hands-on training, plenty of laughs (especially if you’re new to Segways), and time to explore Clocktower Mall before heading back, with that sea breeze still lingering.

Step-by-step itinerary

Segway tour of Royal Naval Dockyard

• Watch safety and training video
• Receive segway riding instructions
• Wear wireless headset for commentary
• Glide through Royal Naval Dockyard
• Enjoy ocean views and historical sites
• Take photos and make memories
• Pass by Bermuda's Clocktower Mall

The experience

The first thing I noticed wasn’t the Segways lined up in the sun. It was the low hum of voices around the Royal Naval Dockyard, mixed with that salty Bermuda air. Our guide, Marcus, had this relaxed way of explaining things. He even joked about his “Segway dance moves” during training. I was a little nervous at first (balancing always sounds easier than it is), but after a few wobbly circles in the parking lot, it actually felt kind of natural. The wireless headset made it easy to hear Marcus even when we drifted apart. He pointed out old stone walls and told stories about British sailors who’d once marched these paths. I kept glancing at the ocean, just beyond the dockyard walls, that blue so bright it almost looked fake.

Gliding along on the Segway felt like cheating: like walking without effort. There was this moment when we stopped near an old cannon and Marcus asked if anyone knew why they built the clocktower with two different-sized faces (I guessed wrong, he laughed). The breeze picked up and I could smell sunscreen and something sweet from a food stall nearby. We passed locals chatting on benches, some waving as we zipped by. At one point my Segway beeped at me for going too fast: guess I got carried away. So yeah, not exactly graceful but nobody fell off.

We ended near Clocktower Mall, which used to be part of the naval base but now has shops tucked inside those thick stone walls. I wandered in for a cold drink and just listened to people talking, accents blending together. It’s funny how riding a Segway around Bermuda can make you feel both like a tourist and somehow part of the place for an afternoon. I still think about that view from the dockyard wall, sunlight flickering on water, and how simple it all felt for those couple of hours.

What’s included

Your day includes hands-on training with a professional crew at Bermuda’s Royal Naval Dockyard, wireless headsets for live narration as you ride your Segway past historic sites and ocean views, plus free time at Clocktower Mall before heading back on your own schedule.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 14:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 to 65 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 7 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Island Tour Centre

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is there an age or weight limit for this Segway tour?

Yes, participants must be at least 16 years old and weigh between 100 lbs and 260 lbs.

Are double riders allowed on one Segway?

No, only single riders are permitted per Segway for safety reasons.

What should I wear for the Bermuda Dockyard Segway tour?

Close-toed shoes or sneakers are required. Sandals are not allowed.

Is transportation included in this tour?

No hotel pickup is included but public transportation options are available nearby.

Will there be a guide during the tour?

Yes, a professional crew guides you throughout your Segway experience at Bermuda Dockyard.

Is this tour suitable for beginners or people without prior Segway experience?

Yes, all participants receive thorough training before starting the tour.

Does weather affect whether this tour runs?

Yes, all tours are subject to weather conditions for safety reasons.