Welcome to the West End Port
This port overview is aimed at providing an explanation for commonly used abbreviations referring to the various areas referenced and under the remit of the West End Port.
Constructed in 2009, Heritage Wharf was a purpose-built addition, which allowed a second cruise ship to berth at the Royal Naval Dockyard.
Completed in the 1850s, King’s Wharf was built to create a protected basin in front of the Dockyard where ships could be repaired and other works could be carried out in relatively calm waters. The breakwater consists of a rubble mound made of Bermuda limestone quarried from the hill which originally stood where Dockyard is now. It has been significantly upgraded over the years to accomodate more and more modern ships, moving from convict hulks to British warships and submarines to yachts, tugs, cruise ships, cargo ships and more!
If you have set your sights on a cruise to Bermuda, there are multiple cruise lines servicing the island, most of which berth in the Royal Naval Dockyard at either King's Wharf or Heritage Wharf.
Plan your next cruise to Bermuda:
Celebrity Cruises
celebrity.com
Norwegian Cruise Line ncl.com
Royal Caribbean
royalcaribbean.com
Disney Cruise Line disneycruise.disney.go.com
Carnival Cruise Line
carnival.com
Crystal Cruises
crystalcruises.com
Regent Seven Seas Cruises rssc.com
MSC Cruises
msccruises.com
Viking Cruises
vikingcruises.com
Fred Olsen Cruises
fredolsencruises.com
Cunard
cunard.com
Hapag Lloyd Cruises
hl-cruises.com
For any berthing related queries, please contact the West End Port Authority.
In addition to Heritage and King's Wharf, the Royal Naval Dockyard provides other maritime facilities that include a Commercial dock in the South Basin, on Freeport Drive.
For information on the Commercial Docks capabilities, fees, scheduling and facilities, please contact the West End Port Authority.
Bermuda, and more specifically the Royal Naval Dockyard, has long been a destination for seafarers across the Atlantic Ocean. A voyage to Bermuda is a scenic and relaxing experience provided that you plan your voyage carefully in advance.
If you're considering arriving to the island by private vessel, please review the following websites for helpful information:
Bermuda Tourism Authority
gotobermuda.com
Department of Marine & Ports
rccbermuda.bm
For information specifically on arriving in the Royal Naval Dockyard, please contact the West End Port Authority.
Visitors arriving by private vessel may use the Visitor Courtesy Dock for a maximum of three hours for free. The Visitor Courtesy Dock operates on a first come, first served basis and can facilitate vessels under 30ft. Overnight stays are prohibited.
For additional pay docking for extended durations and overnight or for vessels under 120ft, please contact the Dock Master at Pier 41 Marina. Reservations are encouraged.
The Dock Master can be contacted via telephone at 441 705 4141 or 441 238 4141; via email at info@pier41.bm or via radio call at Pier 41 Marina – VHF Channel 16.
The West End Port Authority has a firm belief in responsible social and ethical behaviour from all transportation providers. Our Code of Conduct Policy clarifies the standards of expected behaviour from all transportation providers to the port.
