Protected from the ocean, the crystal clear waters of Jobson’s Cove are extremely calm (there’s a current near the opening to the sea). Shallow in most places and with a sandy bottom it’s the perfect place to let the kids snorkel and see Bermuda’s colourful marine life.

It’s possible to climb up the cliffs and get great views of the ocean, the cove, and the beach at Warwick Long Bay. Steps have been hewn into the rocks but it’s still quite dangerous. Take your camera, but watch your step. You’ll be rewarded with some wonderful photographic opportunities.

Jobson’s Cove is situated in Warwick. It’s part of South Shore Park, a coastal park with some of the island’s best beaches. They are all linked by a trail running through the dunes behind them. Warwick Long Bay is immediately east of the cove. Walk west and you’ll come to Stonehole Bay, Chaplin Bay, and Horseshoe Bay.

I am able to snorkel to my heart’s content here and I love to watch the array of tropical fish among the reef. Most common to see are the parrot fish between the rocks. I often think that it’s almost like an aquarium out there. But you will see more fish if you swim down to the mouth (i.e. the opening) of the cove. But you need to be careful here. The water from the open see keeps pushing through the hole. I would advice not to try to go though the hole unless you are a seasoned swimmer. The gushing water may push you to the rocks on the sides.

The main sections of the beach is linked by a sandy trail to several other lovely coves and beaches of South Shore. Adjacent to Jobson’s Cove to its east (left as you face the water) is Warwick Long Bay Beach. Towards west the trail goes all the way to Horseshoe Bay Beach. Many beach lovers walk along this trail and enjoy the lovely South Shore Beaches. Horse riders also often use this trail. There are no toilets or restroom facilities here but it’s a short walk to Warwick long bay where you can avail the facilities.

Bus #7 (which runs between Dockyard and Hamilton) stops at Warwick long Bay beach (about 40 minutes from Dockyard). There is a short sandy pathway from the main road to the beach and from there a sandy trail towards west (i.e. toward right as you face the water) leads to Jobson’s Cove. It’s hardly 200 meters walk. There is also a paved pathway from the main road at the western end of Warwick Long Bay beach. At the end of it there is a car park and you can take a short walk from there to Jobson’s Cove.