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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
Harley Riders To Cruise Bermuda Roadways
The Bermuda Long Riders Motorcycle Club and Association [BLRMCA] will be hosting a Harley Davidson ride on June 21. Bikes and riders will greet guests from their ship at 8.00am in Dockyard before setting off for the day’s ride. The “RollingTthunder” route will include: 8.15am – Boaz Island Shell to gas up 8.30am – Leave... Read more of this article
Cruise Crew Member Suffers Heart Attack
On Tuesday [May 20] a crew member from the Norwegian Dawn cruse ship was transferred to Bermuda after suffering a heart attack. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On arrival of cruise ship regular Norwegian Dawn the transfer of a 49 year old Filipino crew member took place just prior to the ship taking pilot. “The patient... Read more of this article
Video: Ferry Tries To Take Passenger To Ship
A few cruise ship passengers were left to fly home to the United States after an attempt to use a ferry to take them to their cruise ship — which had already departed — was aborted for safety reasons. In a video posted by the Port Bermuda Webcam on YouTube, the video description said, “Tug Faithful attempts to ferry a late passenger... Read more of this article
Ship Hits Whale Before Traveling To Bermuda
The Norwegian Breakaway apparently hit a 45-foot Sei whale when its thruster malfunctioned while preparing to dock in Manhattan on Sunday [May 4], shortly before setting sail for Bermuda. The carcass of the whale washed ashore later that day, and investigators are now working to determine if the collision with the large cruise ship caused its death. The... Read more of this article
Norwegian Cruise Ship Gets ‘Stuck’ In Hudson
According to the NY Daily News, the Norwegian Breakwaway cruise ship was tugged to the pier after “getting stuck” in the Hudson River in New York. The report said, “The ship, Norwegian Breakaway, lost its steering as it was headed for Pier 88 on the West Side when a side thruster malfunctioned, according to the Coast Guard. “A... Read more of this article
Reality Show To Feature NKOTB Bermuda Cruise
1980s boy band New Kids on the Block will reunite for a new TV Guide Network reality show which is set to feature a cruise to Bermuda. The eight-episode reality series “Rock This Boat: New Kids on the Block” will run during TVGN’s 2014/15 season, with the show following the group — comprised of Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joey... Read more of this article
Photos: Visiting Motorcycle Group Tours Island
[Updated with video] Massive Harley Davidson motorbikes with satellite radios and airbags aren’t exactly common in Bermuda – except for today [Apr 26] – when dozens on them could be seen on Bermuda’s roads after arriving via a cruise ship. The group is part of the ETA Motorcycle Cruising Club, which offers cruises all through the Caribbean... Read more of this article
Kim Swan: Sell St. George’s As “Exotic Port”
[Updated with slideshow] Former St. George’s MP Kim Swan said St. George’s is “reminded of what it like to be busy once again” due to the arrival of a cruise ship, adding that since there are “limited smaller ships that only call into exotic ports,” we should market St. George’s in such a manner. The Silver... Read more of this article
Hamilton Welcomes Second Cruise Ship Of 2014
The City of Hamilton welcomed its second cruise ship of the year today [Apr 22], with the Regatta sailing in early this morning with some 1000 passengers and crew. According to the cruise ship schedule, the Regatta is carrying an estimated 709 passengers and 386 crew. One of the island’s occasional callers, the 594ft ship is also scheduled to visit... Read more of this article
Thomson Dream Leaves After Two Day Visit
The cruise ship Thomson Dream, which arrived in Bermuda on Sunday [Apr 20] and was berthed at the Heritage Wharf in Dockyard, departed the island approximately one hour past its scheduled departure time yesterday afternoon [Apr 21]. The 798ft ship received a helping hand pulling away from the wharf with two Marine and Ports tug boats pulling the vessel... Read more of this article
Crystal Cruises To Stop In Hamilton In 2015
Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises has released its latest schedule, offering a new trans-Atlantic route in 2015 that will travel from Miami, Florida to Lisbon, Portugal, staying overnight in Hamilton. The 13-day Miami to Lisbon cruise will take place on Crystal Serenity, with fares starting from $3,390 per person. The route will see the vessel leave... Read more of this article
