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“I Have Full Confidence In Safety Of Bermuda”

“I Have Full Confidence In Safety Of Bermuda”

“I felt it necessary to lead by example so that all will know that the ship is not a threat to our island,” Minister of Tourism and Transport Zane DeSilva said, adding that he has ”full confidence in the safety of Bermuda.” At 4:30am this morning, Minister DeSilva traveled to St. George’s and then on to the Anthem of the Seas’... Read more of this article

Minister DeSilva To Greet Anthem Of The Seas

Minister DeSilva To Greet Anthem Of The Seas

[Updated] Minister of Tourism and Transport Zane DeSilva will welcome the Anthem of the Seas as it arrives tomorrow morning [Feb 12], with the Minister saying that that in ”efforts to put to rest any lingering doubt or uncertainty around the safety of this ship, I will board and journey with all passengers and crew into Dockyard.” The Government... Read more of this article

MP Gordon-Pamplin On Anthem Of The Seas

MP Gordon-Pamplin On Anthem Of The Seas

[Updated] While “the risk to residents remains low, it is still a great concern to Bermudians that this ship will be coming here,” Shadow Minister of Health Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said in reference to the Anthem of the Seas, which is expected to arrive in Bermuda tomorrow. Yesterday the Government stated that the U.S. Center for Disease... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Kim Wilson On Coronavirus

Video: Minister Kim Wilson On Coronavirus

[Updated] Minister of Health Kim Wilson is holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 10] regarding the coronavirus. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 5.09pm: We will post the full remarks as able. The Health Minister said, “There are no passengers or crew on the Anthem of the Seas... Read more of this article

‘Will Apply The Necessary Protocols Upon Arrival’

‘Will Apply The Necessary Protocols Upon Arrival’

[Updated] The Anthem of the Seas cruise ship is expected to arrive in Bermuda, and the Health Ministry said “Bermuda will apply the necessary protocols upon arrival,” and the cruise line said they will deny boarding to any guest who has traveled through mainland China, Hong Kong or Macau in the past 15 days, as well as to all holders... Read more of this article

Sick Passenger Evacuated From Cruise Ship

Sick Passenger Evacuated From Cruise Ship

Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] received a call from Anthem of the Seas on Tuesday, advising them of a medical emergency onboard and requesting medical evacuation of a passenger. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio received a call from the outbound passenger ship ‘Anthem of the Seas’ advising of a medical... Read more of this article

Ship Arrives Early Due To Injured Passenger

Ship Arrives Early Due To Injured Passenger

The Anthem Of The Seas arrived early on Saturday morning [Aug 3] in order to disembark an 80-year-old passenger who sustained head injuries after a fall. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Meyer Agencies advised the Anthem of the Seas requested to disembark an 80-year-old male passenger on medical grounds, having... Read more of this article

Anthem Returns To Disembark Sick Passenger

Anthem Returns To Disembark Sick Passenger

On Tuesday [April 23] the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship returned to the island as a passenger needed hospital treatment. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “The Cruise Ship Anthem of the Seas which had just departed Bermuda, advised Bermuda Radio, that one US male passenger would require disembarkation for hospital treatment. “The... Read more of this article

Royal Caribbean Reveal 2019 Bermuda Cruises

Royal Caribbean Reveal 2019 Bermuda Cruises

The Royal Caribbean cruise line announced their 2019 itineraries on their website, with plans for the Anthem of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas, and the Serenade of the Seas to visit Bermuda. Their website said, “Royal Caribbean released new information about select 2019-2020 Northeast and Bermuda sailings and when guests can expect to begin booking... Read more of this article

Patient Transferred From ‘Anthem Of The Seas’

Patient Transferred From ‘Anthem Of The Seas’

The cruise ship ‘Anthem of the Seas’ disembarked a patient in Bermuda for medical reasons on Thursday [April 27], with the patient being transported to the pilot boat before landing on Ordnance Island. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “At 7:27am Thursday April 27th, the Duty Officer at the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre... Read more of this article

Royal Caribbean Confirm 2018 Bermuda Cruises

Royal Caribbean Confirm 2018 Bermuda Cruises

Royal Caribbean unveiled their North American itineraries for 2018, with the Anthem of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas all set to visit Bermuda. In listing the Bermuda cruises, the company said, “Quantum-Class Anthem of the Seas will continue year-round itineraries from Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, New Jersey sailing... Read more of this article

Video: Hermine Affects ‘Anthem Of The Seas’

Video: Hermine Affects ‘Anthem Of The Seas’

Passengers aboard the cruise ship Anthem of the Seas are experiencing “choppy conditions” on their way to Bermuda as Tropical Storm Hermine continues to churn the Atlantic as it sits off of the American east coast. A CBS New York story said “Some passengers were reportedly feeling a bit sick to their stomachs as the Royal Caribbean’s... Read more of this article

8-Year-Old Nearly Drowns Aboard Cruise Ship

8-Year-Old Nearly Drowns Aboard Cruise Ship

An 8-year-old boy was rushed to hospital last night [June 30] after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Anthem of the Seas shortly after the vessel left New Jersey. The child had reportedly been without oxygen for 18 minutes, leaving him in critical condition. A CBS story said, “An 8-year-old boy... Read more of this article

Video: View From Anthem’s ‘North Star’ Capsule

Video: View From Anthem’s ‘North Star’ Capsule

The Anthem of the Seas sailed into Bermuda yesterday [May 2], with the Quantum Class ship boasting a number of features including the “North Star” – a glass capsule that takes guests more than 300 feet above the ship, allowing them to take in unique views of the locations they visit. Royal Caribbean’s website describes it by... Read more of this article

Bermuda Delegation Welcomes ‘Anthem’ Ship

Bermuda Delegation Welcomes ‘Anthem’ Ship

A Bermuda delegation today welcomed the arrival of Bermuda’s first Quantum Class cruise ship visitor, Anthem of the Seas. Led by the Acting Premier Bob Richards, the group dined with the ship’s Captain Henrik Sorensen and was taken on a brief tour of the new vessel which had its maiden voyage just a year ago. The Acting Premier was joined by Acting... Read more of this article

Video: Bermuda Pilots On “Anthem Of The Seas”

Video: Bermuda Pilots On “Anthem Of The Seas”

A visit by the 1,141-foot Quantum Class Anthem of the Seas today [May 2] marked the largest cruise ship to ever visit Bermuda, with the vessel stopping in Dockyard carrying thousands of passengers. Deputy Pilot Warden Mario Thompson and Senior Pilot Wendell Burchall guided the massive ship in, remarking on a “really good trip” when all was... Read more of this article