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‘Norwegian Epic’ Ship Makes Inaugural Visit
The largest NCL cruise ship by tonnage to visit Bermuda, the Norwegian Epic, came along side Heritage Wharf this morning on its inaugural visit to the island. The deep draft ship took advantage of last year’s dredging of the North Channel to put into Bermuda. It was scheduled to leave port this evening, bound for Madeira in Portugal. Captain Frank... Read more of this article
NCL To Charter Vessel On Temporary Basis
Norwegian Cruise Lines [NCL] will charter a vessel from May through October 2017, while they continue to build two smaller purpose built tenders to service Bermuda between 2018 and 2022, Minister of Tourism, Transport & Municipalities Michael Fahy announced today. Minister Fahy said, “I wish to share an update regarding the Government of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
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
Carnival Horizon Ship To Visit Bermuda In 2018
Carnival Cruise Line announced today [Feb 8] that the Carnival Horizon cruise ship — which is currently under construction — will offer four-day Bermuda cruises from New York in 2018 as part of the ship’s inaugural season, with five Bermuda cruises to be offered, departing May 24, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 13. “The four-day... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s 2017 Cruise Season Gets Underway
Bermuda’s first two cruise ships of 2017 arrived this morning in the West End – which the Government said is possibly the first time two very large, Bermuda-registered cruise ships – the Oriana and Queen Victoria – are in the Bermuda port at the same time. “Minister of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities Michael Fahy will mark the... Read more of this article
NCL Ferry Tender Service Begins In 2017
The Ministry of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities announced that Norwegian Cruise Line [NCL] has awarded its contract for a ferry tender service to Mr. Beau Evans, who will be operating under the name of Cruiseport Ferry Management Ltd. The Ministry said, “This news comes after NCL submitted a ‘Request for Proposal’ for the provision... Read more of this article
Pacific Princess Docked Along Front Street Today
The Bermuda registered Pacific Princess is currently docked at Front Street having arrived this morning [Dec 17] from Ponta Delgada in the Azores. The arrival represents the last scheduled cruise ship visit to the island for this year. The ship which was expected to be carrying approximately 700 passengers and over 300 crew will depart this afternoon... Read more of this article
Officials Welcome Seven Seas For First Visit
A delegation led by the Junior Minister of Tourism Kenneth Bascome along with officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Transport & Municipalities, the Bermuda Tourism Authority, WEDCo and ship’s agent Meyer Agencies, welcomed the Regent Seven Seas Explorer cruise ship on her inaugural voyage to Bermuda. They participated in a plaque exchange ceremony... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: ‘Seven Seas Explorer’ Arrives
One of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships arrived in Bermuda today [Nov 28] for her inaugural visit, with the Seven Seas Explorer making an overnight visit to the island. Tourism officials will lead a welcome delegation for a plaque presentation aboard the Seven Seas Explorer, the new super luxury ship built for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the... Read more of this article
‘Seven Seas Explorer’ To Pay Visit To Bermuda
One of the world’s most luxurious cruise ship will pull into port at King’s Wharf in the West End on Monday [Nov 28] for an overnight visit. Tourism officials will lead a welcome delegation for a plaque presentation aboard the Seven Seas Explorer, the new, super luxury ship built for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the brand of the Prestige Cruise Holdings... Read more of this article
‘Norwegian Jade’ Ship Cancels Visit To Bermuda
The Norwegian Jade cruise ship has cancelled her call to Bermuda tomorrow [Nov 8] due to the weather forecast. The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning valid for late this evening until Tuesday morning, and a Thunderstorm Advisory valid tonight until Tuesday morning. The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre said, “The Norwegian Jade... Read more of this article
2017 Bermuda Cruise Ship Schedule Released
The 2017 cruise ship schedule has been released, with 101 contract cruise ship visits and 62 occasional visits included, for a total of 163 visits to Bermuda during the year. The five contract callers are Grandeur of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Dawn, and the Summit. The largest ship to visit the island will be the 1,112... Read more of this article
