Senior travel: Hamilton
An easier pace for an older traveller: how many stops fit in a day, which places are step-free, and what the guide says about getting around, medicines and stairs.
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Pace for a day
About 3 stops a day. 5 h out − 45 min rest, divided by an average visit of 50 min (from this city’s guide) + 30 min to move.
Places, easiest access first
- Par-la-Ville Park and Perot Post OfficeStep-free: yes · about 30 minPaved garden paths; the old post office building has a step.
- Barr's Bay ParkStep-free: yes · about 35 minFlat park; the road pavement beside it is narrow.
- Victoria ParkStep-free: yes · about 35 minPaved paths; gentle slope on the north side.
- Front Street and the harbour frontStep-free: yes · about 45 minFlat paved street and promenade; some old shop thresholds have a single step.
- Hamilton Ferry Terminal and a harbour rideStep-free: yes · about 90 minLevel terminal and pontoon; boarding depends on the tide and the crew's help.
- Cathedral of the Most Holy TrinityStep-free: check (check before you go) · about 45 minNave access may have steps at the doors; the tower has no lift.
- City Hall and Arts CentreStep-free: check (check before you go) · about 60 minOlder civic building: ask at the desk about lift access to the upper galleries.
- Fort Hamilton and its dry-moat gardensStep-free: no (check before you go) · about 60 minSteep approach road, steps and uneven fort surfaces; the view from the entrance area is the step-light option.
Getting around in Hamilton
Hamilton's centre is flat and paved. Buses and ferries have limited access; taxis are the reliable option. Hills north of the centre are steep.
- Pavements:
- Wide on Front Street; narrow on Pitts Bay Road; some old thresholds have a single step.
- Getting around:
- Buses may have ramps; ferries depend on the tide and crew help: confirm with the terminal.
- Hotels:
- Larger hotels have lifts and adapted rooms; smaller guesthouses may not.
- Toilets:
- Accessible toilets at the terminals and larger hotels; check elsewhere.
Medicines and health on the ground
The Bermuda guide lists no medicine paperwork. Check the official customs page for your medicines.
- Sun:
- Strong sun year-round: high-SPF sunscreen, a hat and water.
- Portuguese man-of-war:
- Can wash up in spring: do not touch blue, bubble-like creatures on the sand.
- Water:
- Treated rainwater in many houses; ask your hotel about drinking water.
- Medical costs:
- Care is expensive: travel insurance with medical cover is essential.
- Hurricanes:
- June to November: monitor forecasts, keep a spare night, and follow official advice.
More: how much medicine to pack, medicine times across time zones.
Ask your insurer
Age limits and prices differ by policy and the guides do not hold them, so put these to the insurer before you buy.
- What is the oldest age the policy covers, at purchase and on the last day of the trip?
- Does the price or the cover change after a certain age?
- Are existing conditions covered, and what must be declared?
- Does the cover include medical evacuation and trip interruption?
Not medical advice. This page does not know anyone’s health. Ask a doctor before the trip, and carry a list of medicines and conditions.