Sandys

 

Sandy’s Parish

Is the western most Parish of Bermuda. It's named after Sir Edwin Sandys who made large investments to colonize the parish in early 1600s. Sandy’s has five islands that are joined by bridges. The islands are Ireland Island North, Ireland Island South, Boaz Island, Watford Island and the biggest of all, Somerset Island. The Royal Naval Dockyard where most of the cruise ships dock, is located at Ireland Island North. This area of the Parish is rich with history, historic buildings, glass blowing studio, rum cake factory and other attractions. The city of Hamilton can easily be reached by ferry from both Dockyard  or by bus.