Crystal Caves is one of the largest cave systems in Bermuda and its dramatic collection of stalactites and stalagmites is quite sensational. Eighty feet below ground level, the caves have been well excavated without being spoilt.

The highlight of any visit is a walk along the low wooden bridge that has been built over the jewel-like underground Cahow Lake. With crystal-clear waters that are perfectly still, when you look into it you see either a perfect reflection of the lake’s eerie, floodlit surroundings, looking like a scene out of The Lord of the Rings or right down through to the water’s rocky bottom 20 meters below. It is quite magical. Until, that is, someone drops a coke can down there.

The summer of 2001 marks the celebration of the re-opening of Crystal’s sister “Fantasy Cave”. This cave had been discovered and developed as a show cave in 1907. It has now been exquisitely re-illuminated, and all of the pathways rebuilt. Visitors may now follow the same exciting trail that visitors of the past traveled. Visit Crystal Cave, then follow the yellow brick road to Fantasy Cave – two incredible experiences at once. Two caves so different from each other that the difference itself is another of Mother Nature’s incredible natural wonders.

Visitors to the caves can also take a leisurely walk in the beautiful Palm Garden, while children can check out Captain Jack’s Treasure Trove. There is also the obligatory gift shop and cafe for those keen to offload their change.

Did you know? That when the Wilkinson family, owners of the property since 1884, learned of this discovery, they immediately set about exploring the cave. Mr. Percy Wilkinson lowered his fourteen-year-old son Bernard with a bicycle lamp into the cave on 140 feet of strong rope tied to a tree.

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