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Photos & Video: Two Cruise Ships Visit Bermuda
The cruise ships Norwegian Escape and Nieuw Amsterdam recently paid a visit to the island, and they passed by each other while traveling in the East End. A video and photo gallery offering a look at both ships off the east end of the island is below Related Stories Photos & Video: ‘Scenic Eclipse II’ Cruise Ship Photos... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert Attending Seatrade Conference
Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert is attending the Seatrade Global Cruise Conference 2024, which is being held from April 8th to April 11th, in Miami, Florida. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister is accompanied by Stacey Evans, Section Head of Transport Planning for the Ministry of Transport, and Bermuda Government’s Representative... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Cruise Ship ‘Evrima’ Visits Island
The cruise ship Evrima paid a visit to the City of Hamilton, marking their inaugural call. Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert previously said, “We welcomed the inaugural call of the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection ‘Evrima’ docking in the City of Hamilton. This brand is leading the way for a new era of ultra-luxury cruising. “This call... Read more of this article
‘Unprecedented Number’ Of Cruise Visitors
The Ministry of Transport said the “first quarter of 2024 has marked a milestone for Bermuda’s cruise tourism industry” as “Bermuda proudly welcomed an unprecedented number of visitors during this period.” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said ”A total of 14 cruise ship calls between January and March, brought... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On Cruise Ship Season
“Currently we anticipate welcoming approximately 539,127 passengers, with an associated revenue forecast of $168.7 million in passenger and crew spending,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said as he provided an update on the 2023 cruise ship season. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Dec 8], the Minister said, “The following... Read more of this article
Schedule Lists 189 Cruise Ship Visits In 2024
The Bermuda cruise ship schedule has been released for 2024, listing 189 total calls, consisting of 100 regular callers and 89 occasional callers. As far as the regular callers, the “Vision of the Seas” is expected to dock in Bermuda 19 times over the course of the year, while the “Liberty of the Seas” will grace the island’s... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: Azamara Ship In Hamilton
The Azamara Onward cruise ship visited Hamilton this weekend, marking its only scheduled visit to the island this year. According to the Bermuda cruise ship schedule, the 181-meter long vessel accommodates 688 passengers along with a crew of 373. Related Stories Photos & Video: Two Cruise Ships Visit Bermuda Photos & Video: ‘Carnival... Read more of this article
Photos: Cruise Ship ‘Insignia’ Visits Hamilton
The 593.7-foot cruise ship Insignia paid a visit to the City of Hamilton, adding a touch of maritime scenery to the harbour. The Oceania Cruises website says, “The better-than-new Insignia blends sophistication with a contemporary flair to create a casually elegant ambiance that embodies the most treasured elements of our celebrated ships. “Every... Read more of this article
Marine Search After Empty Liferaft Found
The Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship saw a liferaft 290 nautical miles northeast from Bermuda, and the ship and a U.S. Coast Guard C130 aircraft conducted a search of the area to ensure no vessels were in distress. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Sunday 29th October, 3:25pm – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre, was advised... Read more of this article
Ship Arrives Early Due To Medical Emergency
The Norwegian Escape cruise ship arrived ahead of schedule due to a medical emergency involving a US male passenger who suffered a suspected cardiac arrest. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 6th November, 4:15pm – Bermuda Radio received a telephone call from Meyer Agencies informing that the cruise ship Norwegian... Read more of this article
‘Norwegian Aqua’ To Visit Bermuda In 2025
[Updated with video] Norwegian Cruise Line announced the latest addition to the Prima Class with the Norwegian Aqua — which accommodates 3,571 guests and has the ’world’s first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide’ — set to offer five and seven-day voyages to Bermuda from New York City from August 2025 through October... Read more of this article
Photos: Cruise Ship ‘Hamburg’ Visits Bermuda
The cruise ship Hamburg recently docked in Bermuda, bringing a number of visitors to the island. A translated description from operator Plantours Kreuzfahrten’s website says, “Welcome to the ship to the world! Small and fine. Comfortable and casual. Individual and communicative. International and German-speaking. Open to the world and also... Read more of this article
Photos: Star Pride Cruise Ship Visits Hamilton
The cruise ship Star Pride recently made a scheduled visit to Bermuda, bringing passengers to the island for a day of exploration and leisure. The Windstar Cruises website says, “Star Pride is large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into delightful tiny harbors and hidden coves that others can’t reach. “This... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Scenic Eclipse II Cruise Ship
The Scenic Eclipse II — a luxury cruise ship that accommodates 228 passengers and boasts an array of amenities, including two helipads and a submarine — made its first visit to Bermuda, stopping in both Hamilton and St George’s. The Bermuda Government posted the first two photos below saying, “This week, Hon Wayne Furbert, the Minister... Read more of this article
Photos: Cruise Ship ‘Balmoral’ Visits Bermuda
The cruise ship Balmoral paid a visit to the island. The Fred Olsen Cruises website says, “Balmoral is the smallest ship in our fleet and is well-loved by all of our teams, and long-standing guests. She has wonderful facilities – six beautiful restaurants, seven bars and lounges, two pools and lovely wide open decks which are perfect for... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: ‘Scenic Eclipse II’ Cruise Ship
[Updated with video] The 551-foot cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II recently arrived in Bermuda. The Scenic website said, “In 2019, the launch of Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht, set the benchmark in ultra-luxury ocean cruising. Now, we invite you to experience a new era of expedition cruising with the highly anticipated arrival... Read more of this article
