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Crystal & Fantasy CavesvsRoyal Naval Dockyard
Both Crystal & Fantasy Caves and Royal Naval Dockyard are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Crystal & Fantasy Caves ranks significantly better than Royal Naval Dockyard. Crystal & Fantasy Caves has a TripExpert Score of 92 with approval from 5 reviewers such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Crystal & Fantasy Caves
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
8 Crystal Caves Rd, Bermuda
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Small but beautifully formed, these two caves are one of the island's biggest attractions, and justifiably so." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Tour this extensive network of subterranean granite caves and you'll hear the story of their discovery from your guide—how two boys stumbled across the caves when trying to retrieve a lost ball." Full review
The Telegraph "These caves were discovered in the early 1900s by two teenage boys who were playing cricket." Full review
Fodor's "As far back as 1623, Captain John Smith (of Pocahontas fame) commented on these "vary strange, darke, and cumbersome" caverns." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"Bridges run throughout the caves allowing visitors to descend deep into the darkness and witness the magnificent beauty of the crystals while on a guided tour." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This network of caves is one of Bermuda’s true hidden treasures—a cavernous, watery world with centuries-old stalactites and stalagmites." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the most awe-inspiring views in Bermuda...super-clear pools surrounded on all sides by stalagmites and stalactites, an otherworldly experience to be explored"
Bermuda Travel Guide
July 14, 2021
Frommer's "This network of subterranean lakes, caves, and caverns houses translucent formations of stalagmites and stalactites. All tours are guided, and lead down steep stairwells carved into the rock" Full review
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Note: If you suffer claustrophobia, you may want to skip this one, as some passages are quite tight.
Royal Naval Dockyard Lonely Planet U.S. News & World Report Fodor's Frommer's
Bermuda
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"When the British were no longer able to use ports in their former American colonies, they chose this site as their 'Gibraltar of the West'." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"The Royal Naval Dockyard is a picturesque way to break from the pink sand beaches. And if you're visiting during Bermuda's chillier seasons, it could end up being the highlight of your trip. " Full review
Fodor's "Offers a full day of history with plenty of shopping and dining, and some adventure as well. The centerpiece is the National Museum of Bermuda, with exhibits on local maritime history." Full review
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Note that a cruise terminal is on King's Wharf, making this a busy spot.
Frommer's "This bustling west end village has been transformed into a 24-acre pedestrian-friendly park. Simply called "Dockyard" by locals, the area has a place to swim Snorkel Park Beach" Full review
