BLMC Updates On Daniel’s Head Property
The Bermuda Land Management Corporation [BLMC] confirmed that Norwegian Cruise Line advised that it “will not pursue the Daniel’s Head property for development at this time” and noted that they “remain committed to the responsible and productive redevelopment of Daniel’s Head for the long-term benefit of Bermuda.”
Last year the Government announced that BLMC entered an MOU with NCLH to “assess and evaluate the possibility of investing in and potentially transforming this area into a first-class day tourism product.”
In a statement today, a spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Land Management Corporation [BLMC] confirmed that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings [NCLH] advised the Corporation on 17 August 2026 that it will not pursue the Daniel’s Head property for development at this time.
File photo showing the property as it was back in 2018
“The decision follows discussions between BLMC and NCLH regarding the potential redevelopment of the approximately 18-acre property in Sandys Parish. The discussions stemmed from a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] announced in July 2025, under which NCLH agreed to assess the property and explore the possibility of investing in and developing it as a first-class day-tourism product.
“BLMC wishes to clarify that the MOU did not constitute an agreement to develop Daniel’s Head, nor had BLMC granted NCLH a lease or other development rights over the property. The discussions were exploratory, with any potential development subject to further conceptual and financial evaluation, as well as stakeholder engagement.”
BLMC Chief Executive Officer Andrew Dias said, “We appreciate the time and effort that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings invested in exploring the potential of Daniel’s Head with us. While we are naturally disappointed that they have decided not to pursue the opportunity at this time, we respect their decision and value our ongoing relationship with NCL.
“Daniel’s Head remains a significant and exciting opportunity for Bermuda. The property has been underutilised for many years, and we now have an opportunity to invite other experienced partners to put forward their vision for the site.
“Our objective is to identify a partner and a development proposal that is commercially sound, appropriate for the location and delivers meaningful benefits for Bermuda and the surrounding community. We look forward to seeing what opportunities the market can bring forward.”
BLMC added they “remain committed to the responsible and productive redevelopment of Daniel’s Head for the long-term benefit of Bermuda.”
Somebody from NCL went out there, got a sniff of those cows, and said NO WAY.
The way that entitled cruise passengers like to complain, NCL would not last a season there.
As long as the stench of the cows is there nothing will happen at Daniel’s Head.
Updated aerial photos are needed to put things in perspective. Then a few ground-based photos showing the current state of the property and units.
Correct. The photo given is pre first hurricane going through the place. Very old.