Bermuda Rum Cruise: Taste Gosling's & Dark 'n' Stormy

Taste three rums and Bermuda's signature cocktail while the boat moves through open water

A 1.5-hour rum cruise departing from Hamilton lets you taste three types of Gosling's Rum and an authentic Dark 'n' Stormy, Bermuda's national drink, while learning the island's rum history from a live guide. The boat carries you across the Atlantic, and the tasting includes a local liqueur, two cocktails and rum cakes. Minimum age is 18 with valid ID required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bermuda rum cruise experience

• Board rum cruise in Hamilton
• Learn about Bermuda's rum history
• Taste three types of Gosling’s Rum
• Try an authentic Dark 'n' Stormy
• Enjoy boat ride to Royal Naval Dockyard

The experience

You board from Hamilton and spend the afternoon on the water tasting what Bermuda is known for. Gosling's Rum has been family-owned for over 100 years and is one of the island's oldest businesses and largest exports. The cruise walks you through three of their rums while your guide talks through the history and culture behind them. You'll also try an authentic Dark 'n' Stormy (the national drink, made with dark rum and ginger beer), and sample a local liqueur, two cocktails and rum cakes as the boat moves through the deep blue Atlantic.

The whole thing runs 1.5 hours from start to finish. You're on a shared boat with other travelers, and the guide speaks English. Weather can affect the schedule, and the tour needs a minimum number of participants to run. The boat returns to the Royal Naval Dockyard, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need to get back into town.

What’s included

• Samples of three Gosling's rums, one local liqueur, two local cocktails including an authentic Dark 'n' Stormy, and a selection of rum cakes.
• live guide in English.
• 1.5-hour boat ride through the Atlantic from Hamilton.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday8 departure times: the first at 16:30, the last at 19:30Last departure this season: 20 Dec

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 80 · max 9 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Island Tour Centre

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free afternoon and want to taste Bermuda's signature rums and Dark 'n' Stormy with historical context. The boat departs on a fixed schedule and the tasting menu is set, so you just show up and learn.

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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.

What exactly do I taste on the Bermuda rum cruise?

You taste three different types of Gosling's Rum, one local liqueur, two local cocktails including an authentic Dark 'n' Stormy, and a selection of rum cakes. The Dark 'n' Stormy is Bermuda's national drink, made with dark rum and ginger beer.

How long is the cruise and where does it depart from?

The cruise is 1.5 hours long and departs from Hamilton. The boat returns to the Royal Naval Dockyard at the end.

What is Gosling's Rum and why is it important to Bermuda?

Gosling's Rum is one of Bermuda's largest exports and one of the island's oldest businesses, family-owned for over 100 years. It's central to Bermuda's rum culture and the Dark 'n' Stormy cocktail that defines the island.

Is there a minimum age to join the cruise?

Yes, the minimum age is 18 years old. You'll need to bring a valid ID to participate.

What happens if the weather is bad?

All tours are subject to weather conditions. The operator will assess conditions before departure and may reschedule if needed.