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Oasis Of The Seas Diverts For Sick Passenger
The Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Oasis Of The Seas — the second largest cruise ship in the world — diverted to the island tonight [Sept 3] after a passenger on board took ill. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson confirmed that cruise ship personnel made contact at approximately 4.30pm while 68 miles south west of Bermuda and... Read more of this article
Cruise Ships Leave Early Due To Hurricane
The Ministry of Tourism Development and Transport has advised of the following cancellations and early departures as a result of the approach of Hurricane Cristobal. Early Departures: Norwegian Dawn departed on Tuesday morning August 26, 11 ½ hours early of original departure. Explorer of the Seas departed on Tuesday morning, August 26, 10 hours early... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Cruise Time-Lapse Departure
A time-lapse video recently shared online captures the departure of the cruise ship Norwegian Dawn as it leaves Dockyard and travels out into the Atlantic Ocean. The video begins with a full minute of time-lapse footage that highlights general activity at the wharf, with boats of various sizes coming and going, foot traffic traversing the bridge below,... Read more of this article
Visitor Fined For Cocaine, Ecstasy, Cannabis
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 15], a 36 year old American vistor who arrived in Bermuda on a cruise ship was fined almost $4,000 after being convicted, on his guilty plea, of possessing various controlled drugs on board the ship. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo fined Daniel Grogan for possessing cocaine in powder form, Ecstasy pills, pills... Read more of this article
Cruise Ship Passenger Fined For Cannabis
Elizabeth Turk — a 55 year old American citizen who arrived in Bermuda on a cruise ship — pleaded guilty in Magistrates Court today [Aug 15] to possessing around 16 grams of cannabis in her cabin. She was fined $1,000. Crown Prosecutor Nicole Smith told the Magistrate that on the morning of 14th August, the cruise ship’s security staff... Read more of this article
Aerial Video: Dockyard And Cruise Ships
A video has surfaced on YouTube which appears to be from the US-based TheViewAbove VA, featuring aerial cinematography showcasing Dockyard. The video focuses on the Grandeur of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship, as it sits at port in Dockyard. The camera pans out over the streets to reveal cars and pedestrians going about their... Read more of this article
JAB To Celebrate Jamaica Holiday With Cruise
In celebration of Jamaica’s 52nd Independence Anniversary, the Jamaican Association of Bermuda [JAB] will be hosting the annual Independence Cruise on August 9, 2014, taking celebrants out aboard the MV Bermudian. The cruise will feature entertainment from Magnum Force and Ranger Force, with DJ Jackstain. In acknowledging the holiday, which falls... Read more of this article
Two Cruise Ship Visitors Taken To Hospital
Two visitors who came to Bermuda aboard the cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway were taken to hospital on Wednesday [July 30] for unrelated health concerns, with Bermuda Radio receiving a call for assistance and ambulances being subsequently dispatched. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Center spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, July 30, at 8.38pm, Bermuda... Read more of this article
Hurricane Sends Carnival Splendor To Bermuda
Hurricane Arthur has forced Carnival Splendor to change its July 5th scheduled call at Saint John in Canada and the cruise ship will now be visiting Bermuda on the same day instead. The Carnival Splendor which last visited Bermuda in June of this year for a one day visit, is now scheduled to arrive early Saturday morning and spend the day here with... Read more of this article
Bermudian Returns From NCL Cruise Ship Job
After traveling for more than eight months on the high seas onboard the Norwegian Gem, 22-year old Denika Outerbridge has just returned to Bermuda. after traveling to destinations ranging from Halifax to New York to the Bahamas. Last year the Ministry partnered with Norwegian Cruise Lines [NCL] to introduce a unique employment opportunity which afforded... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Minister Joins Motorcyclists
The Bermuda Long Riders Motorcycle Club and Association [BLRMCA] hosted a Harley Davidson ride today [June 21] with members from ETA Motorcycle Cruises arriving on the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship this morning joining the local riders on a tour ride across the island. After fueling up their cycles at Boaz Island Shell, the contingent of large motorcycles... Read more of this article
Veendam Confirms Six Bermuda Trips In 2015
After their initial announcement earlier this year that they would be returning to Hamilton in 2015, Holland America Line confirmed they will offer six seven-day cruises aboard the Veendam to Bermuda next year. Sailing roundtrip from Boston, six departures will sail in May, June and July, and feature three days and nights at Hamilton. “We know our... Read more of this article
