Bermuda
Contested; civil partnerships after litigation.
Updated
- Same-sex activity
- Legal
- Recognition
- Civil unions / partnerships
- Region
- Americas
- Cities covered
- 1
- Confidence
- Medium
- Reviewed
- September 16, 2026
Sources:UK FCDO travel adviceEqualdexLinks checked Every country in one table
Travel advice
Go, and stay in the cities and beach towns on our list. Read the room once you leave them.
Where the boys go
1 place in Bermuda. Every city we cover →
Questions people ask
Safety and the law
Is Bermuda gay-friendly?
Yes, especially in the cities. Bermuda is Tier 2, accepted in the cities. Contested; civil partnerships after litigation. A territory of the United Kingdom.
Is it legal to be gay in Bermuda?
Yes. Same-sex activity is legal in Bermuda, Tier 2 on our ranking: legal and open in the big cities. Read the room once you leave them. Read more →
Is same-sex marriage legal in Bermuda?
Not marriage, but civil unions or registered partnerships are recognized. Contested; civil partnerships after litigation.
Can gay couples hold hands in Bermuda?
In the cities, yes. Go, and stay in the cities and beach towns on our list. Read the room once you leave them.
Are dating apps safe to use in Bermuda?
Yes. In Bermuda the apps are simply how the boys find each other. Meet in public first, the same as at home.
Can two men share a hotel room in Bermuda?
Yes. Book the double; in the cities it needs no explanation.
Why is Bermuda Tier 2?
Tier 2, accepted in the cities, means legal, with some or partial protections. Openly accepted in the major cities and tourist areas; rural or conservative regions less so. Where two tiers are plausible we choose the more cautious one. Read more →
The scene
Where is the gay scene in Bermuda?
Nowhere we would send you for the scene. Hamilton, the main city we cover, is small: Pink beaches, a Pride since 2019 and a small community. Read more →
Which cities in Bermuda have a gay scene?
None we would send you to for the scene. We cover one place in Bermuda with its own page. Read more →
Planning the trip
Is Bermuda part of the United Kingdom?
Yes, a territory of the United Kingdom, so the law follows the United Kingdom. Contested; civil partnerships after litigation.
Which countries are in the same tier as Bermuda?
Tier 2 also holds United States, Taiwan, Greece, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and 21 more. Legal and open in the big cities. Read the room once you leave them. Read more →
How reliable is this rating for Bermuda?
Confidence is medium. The tier comes from ILGA World, the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Human Dignity Trust, the Williams Institute, Pew, the Spartacus Gay Travel Index, Equaldex and court rulings, last reviewed September 2026. Spotted a change? Tell us and it moves. Read more →
Method
Tiered on the legal status and social acceptance of gay men and LGB people using ILGA World, the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Human Dignity Trust, the Williams Institute, Pew, the Spartacus Gay Travel Index, Equaldex and court rulings. Where two tiers are plausible we choose the more cautious one. How we tier. Last reviewed September 2026.