Crystal Caves Bermuda

Crystal Caves Bermuda

Located in Hamilton Parish Bermuda, Crystal Caves is one of the largest and famous caves in the island. It is about 36 meters (120 feet) below the ground level.

With its dramatic formations of stalactites and stalagmites which are crystal-like pointed structures naturally formed out of limestone rocks, the view of the sight is just awesome.

There is a lake called the Cahow Lake within the caves complex that has crystal clear water.

You can walk over a pontoon bridge that goes across the lake. The lake has a depth of 17 meters (55 feet).

Crystal caves Bermuda

As you walk over the bridge and look up, you will see stalactites dripping from the ceiling.

If you look down through the perfectly clear water, you see stalagmites rising from the cave floor.

Crystal caves was discovered in 1907 when two young boys were attempting to retrieve a lost ball. The hole through which the boys entered is still visible.

But you don’t need to now squeeze yourself through the hole to enter the Crystal Caves. There is a separate entrance now created. You can also avail a guided tour in the caves complex.

Close to the Crystal Caves is the Fantasy Caves located within the same complex and is one of Bermuda’s natural wonders.

This was initially opened as a show cave in 1914 and was closed down during the World War-II. It was later re-opened to the public.

At Fantasy caves, the climb down is quite steep and therefore climbing up can be a little cumbersome and tiring. The guided tour for Fantasy Cave begins with a walk through the park that joins with the Crystal Caves. Fantasy Cave is a virtual jewel box filled with formations from top to bottom.

Fantasy Caves Bermuda

You can see the rare chandelier like cluster of soda straw formations at the ceilings.

Entire walls are covered with calcite mineral deposits that look like frozen waterfalls.

It takes about 30 minutes to see one cave and 75 minutes if you plan to cover both Crystal and Fantasy caves. Here is a Map of Crystal Caves complex. This will help you understand how the caves complex is laid out.

There is a small gift shop at the Crystal Caves location called Fiddlestix. It sells small souvenirs and gifts. There is also a nice cafe called Cafe Olé having shaded tables and a menu of light meals, snacks, beverages and daily specials. For lunch you can also go for Bermuda's oldest and famous pub Swizzle Inn which is located close by in the same area, although they serve mainly pub fares.

Updates July 2011: There is one side of the Crystal Caves which the tourists never get to see. Far below the waters and under the boardwalk, there is a spectacular amphitheater that has been discovered by an elite set of divers very recently (see the picture below). The divers have found two giant pillars under the water and also a giant manta ray which is a rare sight in Bermuda's waters. They have also identified a deep cut on the reef face some 370 feet blow the water surface indicating where the sea level was some thousands of years back during Ice age.

Crystal Caves Underwater

Photo by Jill Heinerth, a diver.

Open Hours

Both Crystal caves and Fantasy caves are open daily from 9:30am - 4:30pm. Last combination guided tour is at 4:30pm.

Admission Fee: $20 for each cave for adults, under 5 free. Combination ticket to both Crystal and Fantasy Caves is $27 for adults. Reservation is not required. If you are looking for group rates, contact Debbie (Email: debbie@caves.bm)

Location and Contacts

8, Crystal Caves Road, off Wilkinson Avenue

Bailey's Bay, Hamilton Parish, Bermuda.

Check out Bermuda Tourist Map to view the location of the place.

Phone (Crystal Caves Information Center): 441/293-0640; Email: info@caves.bm

Bus Routes: #1, 3

Check out Bermuda Caves to know about the other great caves in Bermuda.

Visitors' Reviews

Celia Wickham

Very interesting and awesome viewing... especially seeing Manhattan, the Empire State building and the World Trade towers AND... to learn upon my return to NYC that the two boys were boys of color who originally found the cave...one of them the grandfather of a friend...

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