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Bermuda Wins “Sunniest Arrival Port” Award
Bermuda has been recognised by Porthole Cruise Magazine with the 2013 Editor-in-Chief [EIC] Award for the Sunniest Arrival Port. The EIC awards are presented to companies in the cruise and travel industry that have gone above and beyond in terms of service, quality, and excellence. Winners of the EIC awards are selected annually by Porthole’s... Read more of this article
Two Crew Members Charged: Sexual Assault
Two Italian males [aged 26 and 27], both crew members on MV Grand Princess cruise ship, were charged with the sexual assault of a female crew member in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 24]. The date of the alleged offence was 12th January 2013, and as the matter is indictable neither man was required to enter a plea. The charges are being heard... Read more of this article
Heritage Wharf Work To Be Complete By May 15
The Ministry of Public Works said that the “construction stage” of Heritage Wharf in Dockyard is scheduled to be complete before the arrival of the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship on May 15th this year. A statement from the Ministry said: “The purpose of this investigation has been to determine the true design strength of the dock... Read more of this article
Sick Passenger Transferred Off Cruise Ship
The Pacific Princess cruise ship returned to Bermuda on Monday [Dec 17] afternoon to drop off a sick passenger shortly after departing the island following a day-long visit to King’s Wharf in Dockyard. A spokesman for Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre said, “Shortly after the pilot disembarked the Pacific Princess, the ship’s captain... Read more of this article
Minister: St. George’s Cruise Pier Discussions
[Updated] Government is in discussions with cruise lines to examine the feasibility of developing a cruise pier in the east end of Bermuda, Transport Minister Walter Roban said today. Mr Roban said: “After careful consideration it was decided not to conduct significant modifications to the approaches to Hamilton Harbour or widen Town Cut in St.... Read more of this article
Silver Whisper Cruise Ship Visits St George’s
The Silversea Silver Whisper cruise ship arrived in St. George’s Wednesday [Oct 24] on a visit that will see the ship docked in the town until 4.00pm this afternoon. The ship is expected to have over 600 passengers and crew on board the 610 foot-long vessel. The cruise line’s website describes the ships itinerary for the year saying “In... Read more of this article
‘Quest For Adventure’ Ship Docks In Hamilton
The MV Quest for Adventure arrived in Hamilton at 8am yesterday [Oct 8] and will depart today at 5pm, with its approximately 500 passengers and 220 crew. Pictured below are Minister of Transport Walter Roban and Captain David Warden-Owen, Master on the MV Quest. Related Stories NCL Unveils 2027 Bermuda Cruise Itineraries ‘Seabourn Encore’... Read more of this article
Carole Holding To Close Front Street Store
Carole Holding will be closing her Front Street store after 17 years due to the lack of cruise ships scheduled for Hamilton in 2013. “I have decided to close the Front Street location mainly due to the fact no cruise ships are planned for next season,” said Ms Holding. “The stores at the Fairmont Southampton, Clocktower Mall and Heritage... Read more of this article
German Cruise Ship AIDALuna To Visit
The German cruise ship AIDALuna will anchor in the Great Sound on Thursday [Sept 27] with her passengers being tendered ashore to Hamilton. The Transport Ministry said: “The tendering service will be provided by the Government vessel Bermudian and will be supplemented by the ships’ tenders. “In addition, given the shortened one day call... Read more of this article
Video: Norwegian Star Cruise Ship Incident
A video has emerged online showing what the video uploader called the “slow-motion collision” of the two cruise ships in Dockyard on September 14th. The video was filmed from the Windjammer Café high on the stern of the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship, and shows the Norwegian Star Cruise Ship drifting towards the Explorer as heavy winds... Read more of this article
Cruise Ship Incident Being ‘Fully Investigated’
[Updated with video] Minister of Transport Walter Roban provided an update on the Norwegian Star Cruise Ship incident that occurred on Friday [Sept 14], saying it is “being fully investigated to document the actions that were taken by all persons and entities concerned and involved prior, during and after the squall passed over the Dockyard area.” “I... Read more of this article
Transport Minister On Norwegian Star Incident
The Norwegian Star made contact with the the Explorer of the Seas when it broke its moorings, however there is minimal damage to the Star and none to the Heritage Wharf, Transport Minister Walter Roban said this evening [Sept 14]. The cruise ship Norwegian Star is now on its way back to the USA after breaking away its moorings due to gale force winds... Read more of this article
