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Aidaluna Inaugural Cruise To Bermuda
Aida Cruises, the largest cruise line catering to the Germen-speaking market, made their inaugural cruise to Bermuda on September 29, with the arrival of the Aidaluna carrying 2,085 passengers to the Island. The next Aidluna cruises are scheduled to return to Bermuda on October 13 and October 27. Minister of Transport Terry Lister said: “Recognising... Read more of this article
New Cruise Ship To Visit Bermuda
Transport Minister Terry Lister announced today [Oct.6] that there will be a new cruise ship visiting Bermuda in 2013. Departing on Sundays, the Norwegian Breakaway will spend three full days in Bermuda, along with three days at sea Mr Lister said, “Currently under construction at Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, and with a carrying capacity of... Read more of this article
Cruise Passenger Fined $2k For Cannabis
62-year-old retired physician and American visitor, Charles Emile Reisen, of New Jersey pleaded guilty this morning [Oct.6] to possessing 8 grams of cannabis on 5th October 2011. The DPP Prosecutor told Magistrate Juan Wolffe that on Wednesday morning, Bermuda Customs visited the cruise ship Norwegian Gem. The attention of their canine unit was drawn... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Shipping Channels Study
[Updated with videos] Transport Minister Terry Lister held a press conference today [Sept.27] to discuss the ‘Study of Bermuda’s Shipping Channels to Accommodate Larger Cruise Ships.’ The study covered various aspects including trends in cruise market and vessel characteristics, environmental conditions, impact to aquatic and terrestrial... Read more of this article
St. George’s Mayor On Town Cut
St George’s Mayor Kenneth Bascome has asked people, particularly St. George’s residents, to keep an open mind about the debate surrounding the decision to possibly widen the Town Cut. The Bermuda Sun previously reported that widening the Town Cut to accommodate larger cruise ships could involve the virtual demolition of three islands, could... Read more of this article
Hurricane Caused Dockyard Pier Damage
The Ministry of Public Works released a statement on a report into damage at Heritage Wharf Pier in Dockyard. The Ministry said they secured the services of an “independent, third party marine engineering company” whose initial findings said damage to the thruster wall is from Hurricane Igor last year, and the damaged wall poses no danger... Read more of this article
American Tourist Fined $1,000 For Marijuana
In Magistrates Court this morning [Sept.22], 35-year-old American tourist Gabriel Rivera pleaded guilty to possession of 6.0 grams of cannabis. The DPP’s evidence was that on the afternoon of 21 September 2011, Bermuda Customs officers working with a canine unit for interdicting illegal drugs had been attracted to cabin 9073 on board the cruise-ship... Read more of this article
Cruise Cancelled Due To Hurricane Katia
Due to Hurricane Katia and weather forecast next week, the Norwegian Gem has cancelled its September 7 – 9 call to Bermuda. As of this morning [Sept.5] the Bermuda Weather Service says, “Hurricane Katia, still a category 2 storm, is roughly 530 miles to our south-southeast and is a potential threat to Bermuda. Strong winds with occasional... Read more of this article
American Couple Win Sept 11 Cruise Lawsuit
Ten years after an American couple backed out of their Bermuda cruise after the 9/11 attacks, a U.S court has ruled that Norwegian Cruise Line must refund the cost of their tickets. The Boston Herald reported that: “A decade after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks frightened the Worcester couple out of embarking on a cruise to Bermuda five... Read more of this article
Carnival Fantasy Cruise To Bypass Bermuda
Due to Hurricane Irene – the first hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic Season – the Carnival Fantasy will skip its visit to Bermuda this week. The Carnival Fantasy is loading in Charleston today [Aug.25], however due to the approaching storm, it will bypass Bermuda and visit Cozumel, Mexico and Key West, Florida. The Fantasy returns to Charleston... Read more of this article
“Strike Leaves Cruisers Frustrated & Fed Up”
“A bus strike in Bermuda this week is causing headaches for cruisers visiting the destination,” reported USA Today, with their ‘Cruise Log’ section of their website picking up the story from local media. Their story goes on to give a brief overview of the recent strike action, quoting both local papers. The article has attracted... Read more of this article
OBA: St. George’s Needs A Cruise Ship
Pat Gordon-Pamplin, Shadow Transport Minister, spoke out after the news that the Veendam cruise ship would move to Hamilton visits only saying, “The best solution for St. George’s is a dedicated weekly cruise ship. This can be achieved, but the Government must commit to making it happen.” Holland America’s Veendam made its inaugural... Read more of this article
