Crystal Cave & Tobacco Bay Beach Tour from Cruise Port

Walk across floating pontoons inside a cave millions of years old, then swim at Bermuda's most popular beach.

A guided tour from St. George's cruise port combining Crystal Cave with a 2-hour beach stop at Tobacco Bay. The cave entrance fee is included. You walk across floating pontoons past stalagmites and stalactites formed during the Ice Age, then move to St. George for a short history tour before heading to the beach for swimming and snorkeling. The tour departs on time and returns you to the ship within the 6.5-hour window, with a live English-speaking guide throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Crystal and Fantasy Caves1h · entry included
2. St. George's Bermuda Cruise Port1h

Explore Crystal Cave and Tobacco Bay Beach

• Visit Crystal Cave and see stalagmites
• Tour historic St. George's town
• Have quick lunch or snack
• Swim and snorkel at Tobacco Bay Beach

The experience

The tour starts at Heritage Wharf between the cruise terminals. You'll head first to Crystal Cave, discovered in the early 1900s and formed millions of years ago during the Ice Age. The cave entrance is included in your booking. Inside, you walk across floating pontoons over crystal-blue water, passing stalagmites and stalactites that have been building since the Ice Age. The pontoons let you move through the cave without climbing or scrambling, and the whole experience takes in the scale of the formations without requiring technical caving skills.

After the cave, you stop in St. George, where Bermuda's settlement began over 400 years ago. You can join a short history tour of the town or grab lunch before moving to Tobacco Bay Beach. The beach is Bermuda's most popular swimming spot and also a strong snorkeling site. You'll have roughly 2 hours there. Amenities include a bar, fast food restaurant, bathrooms, and rentals for chairs, umbrellas, and snorkel equipment (these are not included and cost roughly $20 each). The tour is structured so you can skip the St. George history stop and head straight to the beach if you prefer.

The full outing runs 6.5 hours from departure to return. Tours leave on schedule, so check in 30 minutes early at the pier. You'll need to change into dry clothes before boarding the bus to head back to the ship. The guide is a live English speaker, and children from age 3 are welcome. Service animals are allowed. The tour suits anyone with moderate fitness who can walk on pontoons and spend time in or near water. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, breathing difficulties, or significant cardiovascular or knee/hip problems.

What’s included

• Crystal Cave entrance fee.
• live English-speaking guide for the full outing.
• transportation between the cruise port, the cave, St. George, and Tobacco Bay Beach.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 100

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bermuda Island Tours More

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docking in Bermuda and want a structured itinerary that hits three key spots: the cave, historic St. George, and Tobacco Bay beach: all in one outing with a guide leading the way.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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.

Can I skip the St. George history tour and go straight to Tobacco Bay Beach?

Yes. The tour is structured so you can by-pass the St. George stop entirely and head directly to the beach if you prefer to maximize your swimming and snorkeling time.

What is the Crystal Cave like inside?

Crystal Cave is a natural formation from the Ice Age with stalagmites and stalactites built up over millions of years. You walk across floating pontoons over crystal-blue water, so you move through the cave without climbing or scrambling. It's designed for all ages and fitness levels.

How much time do I have to swim and snorkel at Tobacco Bay?

You have roughly 2 hours at Tobacco Bay Beach. The beach has a bar, fast food restaurant, and bathrooms on-site, and you can rent chairs, umbrellas, and snorkel equipment if you want them.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes the Crystal Cave entrance fee and a live English-speaking guide for the full 6.5 hours. Snorkel equipment, chairs, umbrellas, food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, breathing difficulties, or significant cardiovascular or knee/hip problems. Walking on floating pontoons and spending time in or near water are part of the experience.

What time do I need to be back at the ship?

Tours depart on time and are scheduled to return within the 6.5-hour window so you're back at the ship before departure. Check in 30 minutes before the tour leaves, and plan to change into dry clothes before boarding the bus back to the pier.