Bermuda Cruises

With its temperate climate, pink sandy beaches, and azure water, Bermuda is a beautiful place to visit on a cruise.  Whether you are single, a couple, or a family with kids, Bermuda cruises provide the opportunity to relax and have fun in an enjoyable, relaxing atmosphere.  Not only is the destination special, but the journey to Bermuda is wonderful as well.  Many cruises to Bermuda are single-destination journeys, giving tourists several days to explore the island and use their ship as a floating hotel.  On board you can usually find gourmet food, excellent entertainment, swimming and exercise facilities, and sometimes even spa services.

Most cruises to Bermuda are a combination of several days at sea and several days on the island.  The island can be explored via moped or scooter; golf, sunbathing, and snorkeling, as well as boat tours, dining, and shopping are common activities for cruise-goers.

Cruises to Bermuda occur on a seasonal, rather than a year-round, basis.  This schedule coincides with Bermuda's "high season," which stretches from April to October.  Bermuda is located 1,200 miles north of the Caribbean, resulting in a cooler winter climate.  The busy cruise period coincides with the Atlantic hurricane season, so an itinerary could be impacted if a storm blows in.

Ships depart from East Coast cities such as Boston, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk; they dock at the City of Hamilton, town of St. George, or The Royal Naval Dockyard in Sandys Parish.  Large ships usually anchor near the Hamilton Harbour, and some ships will visit two city ports.

One of Bermuda's big attractions to cruise ship passengers is that all three ports — Hamilton, St. George's, and King's Wharf — are within walking distance for shopping.  Bermuda, however, has no tax-free port facilities.

When taking a cruise to Bermuda, there are several different cruise lines to choose from.  The best cruise line for you depends upon your needs and interests.  The primary cruise lines that travel to Bermuda are Celebrity, Costa, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, and Princess.

• Celebrity Cruises is known for its elegant decor and modern touches, as well as its plentiful spa services, and wonderful food.  If you are a true gourmand, you'll appreciate Celebrity's reservations-only alternative restaurants on their Millennium-class ships — complete with attentive waiters, tableside cooking, and elegant music.  Yet Celebrity's cruises are known to be relatively affordable.  Bermuda offerings include 11-day to 15-day trips.

• If you are looking for a resort, family, or party cruise, Italian Costa Cruises, which have a general atmosphere of festive fun, may fit the bill.  While the kids programs aren't as extensive as those on some other lines, activities — including language lessons — and babysitting are available.  The cruises draw a good age mix, as well as people from a variety of different countries.

• Norwegian Cruise Lines give the feel of being on a large floating city, with a variety of nightlife, restaurant, bars, and entertainment offerings.  If you are interested in meeting people on your Bermuda cruise, Norwegian's casual dress code and open-seating dining make that easier.  If you aren't into the stuffiness of traditional cruising, Norwegian might be right for you.  Several of the line's ships offer week-long cruises to Bermuda.

• Princess Cruises have some of the most beautifully and innovatively designed ships in the mainstream line family.  Two of their ships, the Coral Princess and the Island Princess, are especially good for families, with their spacious playrooms, fenced-in outside decks, and wading pools, plus special amenities like computer rooms, hot tub areas, and sunbathing decks for teens only.  One of the best things about Princess is the fact that it stands on middle ground — whether you enjoy the nightlife or just want to curl up with a good book in the library, Princess will be able to provide for your needs.  Princess also offers a unique dining choice — you may dine at a set time with set companions in one of the main dining rooms, or you may dine on your own in one of the ship's many other restaurants.

• Royal Caribbean International owns some of the biggest and most activity-packed ships around.  Royal Caribbean attracts the younger crowd, and nightlife is abundant.  Features include ice skating rinks, boxing rings, rock-climbing walls, water parks, and giant hot tubs that hang over the ship's sides.  Health spas, solarium pools, and theaters make this cruise line a great choice for active folks.  There are several cruises to Bermuda to choose from, ranging from five to nine nights in length.

Cruise ship in Hamilton Harbour, Bermuda

Bermuda Cruise Reservations

• Bermuda Cruises
  Compare cruise features and prices and book your Bermuda cruise online.
  www.CruiseDirect.com

• Blue Water Cruise Guide
  Find and book a cruise vacation to Bermuda, and learn about the sights of Bermuda.
  www.BlueWaterCruiseGuide.com

Cruise Lines Offering Bermuda Cruises

• Royal Caribbean International
  Offers Bermuda cruise vacations to the island of pink-sand beaches, pastel houses and shorts in every shade.
  www.RoyalCaribbean.com

• Carnival
  Features Bermuda cruises from major East Coast cities.  Sail to the storybook paradise of Bermuda, famed for its green hills and pastel-colored homes.  Stroll along the pink sand beaches, bike on scenic mountain lanes, shop for bargains and enjoy the island nightlife.
  www.Carnival.com

• Celebrity Cruises
  Reserve a Bermuda cruise from New York, Philadelphia, or Norfolk.  Equal parts island charm and British pageantry, Bermuda offers an abundance of shopping, golf and colorful sights.
  www.CelebrityCruises.com

• Radisson Seven Seas Cruises
  Bermuda cruises from major East Coast cities.  Discover pastel houses with glistening "wedding cake roofs," the northernmost coral reef in the Western Hemisphere, and more emerald fairways per square mile than anyplace else on earth.
  www.RSSC.com

• Norwegian Cruise Line
  Take a Bermuda cruise from New York, Boston, or Philadelphia.  Visit as many as three seaside towns including St. George's, Hamilton, and King's Wharf.  Each of these harbors offers a unique perspective on this exquisitely maintained island, ranging from famous British fortresses to languid pink sand beaches.
  www.NCL.com

• Princess
  Offers cruises to the Caribbean, with Bermuda's West End as a port of call.  The Clock Tower Building, Bermuda Maritime Museum, and Scaur Hill Fort Park are featured attractions near the Royal Navy Dockyard.
  www.Princess.com

• Costa
  Offers seasonal cruises to King's Wharf, Bermuda from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Learn about the Costa Fortuna cruise ship as well as available shore excursions.
  www.CostaCruise.com

Bermuda Travel Guides and Tourism Information

• Bermuda Tourism
  Official site of the Bermuda Department of Tourism.
  www.BermudaTourism.com

• Bermuda Travel
  Good introduction to Bermuda, offering extensive travel and tourism info.
  www.LonelyPlanet.com

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