“Hamburg” Cruise Ship Arrives In Hamilton
Visitors cruised into Front Street this morning [Mar 20] on board the cruise ship “Hamburg”, which in port for the day with an expected departure time of 5.00pm. According to the 2013 cruise ship schedule [PDF], this is the “Hamburg’s” sole stop in Bermuda for the year, with the 473-ft ship carrying a projected 361 passengers and 170 crew. This is the second cruise ship visit of the year, following after Sunday’s visit by the “Azamara Quest”.
I recall the former administration telling us there were no small cruise ships to be had. Well, I was in Hamilton this morning when the Hamburg was docking. What a great sight! Perfect for St. George’s!!
Yes, it’s a shame that St. Geo’s and Hamilton are missing out on this type of business. Looking at the cruise schedule for 2013, there is not a single cruise visit in Hamilton or St. George’s in the months of June, July and August – they’re missing virtually the whole season! This is the Hamburg’s sole stop in BDA for the year – imagine if we got them to come weekly, it would be great for the city. We should be courting the smaller cruises like these as well as the bigger ships. Hint, hint to the Tourism Minister.
In these pictures Roman’s A. Yacht looked a lot bigger!
Saw a bus on North Shore full of tourists! What a beautiful sight! Hoping they enjoy their stay, get excellent smiling service where-ever they go on island, and tell all their friends!
Can someone please explain how the cruise arrivals drop from 180 in 2011 – 127 in 2013. Difference of 53 arrivals – DOES PLP WISH TO ANSWER?
All i’m saying is YEA!!! So happy PLP is out of office :-}
no small ships availible huh? I’m regretting my past choice in parlimentary representation every time there’s good economic news
The Hamburg brings back memories of a freighter by the same name which visited the island in the 60′s …. Does anyone remember that?
i visited the area late in the afternoon… great little ship and i spotted a few kids sailing too. i hope they enjoyed their day and we welcomed them with open arms.
You blind and stupid OBA supporters really think the OBA brought this ship to Bermuda? Really? And you have the nerve to call PLP supporters ignorant! Lol
You blind and stupid PLP supporters really think the PLP brought this ship to Bermuda? Really? And you have the nerve to call OBA supporters ignorant! Lol
Ganja Mon, I hear you
What is a crying shame is that we’d been informed there were NO small cruise ships available 
Nothing better than being on a ship moored dockside in Hamilton.