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Holland America Line To Visit In 2024

Holland America Line To Visit In 2024

Holland America Line is planning to make calls to Bermuda during the 2024-2025 cruise season. A press release from the company said, “Holland America Line’s 2024-2025 Caribbean season opens for booking today, and the premium cruise line is continuing its trend of longer, more immersive cruise itineraries with the introduction of three new... Read more of this article

Delegation Attend Cruise Global Conference

Delegation Attend Cruise Global Conference

Minister Wayne Furbert, Francis Richardson, CEO of Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority and Stacey Evans from the Ministry of Transport attended the Seatrade Cruise Global Conference held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Minister Furbert said, “It is important that Bermuda was represented at this conference where the discussions focus on the global... Read more of this article

FeteTopia & Norwegian Prima Soca Cruise

FeteTopia & Norwegian Prima Soca Cruise

FeteTopia Events, in collaboration with Norwegian Prima cruise liner, is bringing a soca cruise event to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “FeteTopia Events, based in New York, in collaboration with Norwegian Prima cruise liner, brings to Bermuda the first ever soca cruise event. You can choose to be a part of the ultimate carnival on the seas experience... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Azamara Onward Visits Island

Photos & Video: Azamara Onward Visits Island

Bermuda provided a picturesque background as the island once again welcomed the cruise ship Azamara Onward, which docked at Hamilton this week. The Azamara website says, “Step aboard the new Azamara Onward, and arrive at the doorstep of the globe’s most hidden gems and storied cities. Built to cross oceans, cruise along scenic waterways and... Read more of this article

NY Weather Affects Norwegian Gem’s Visit

NY Weather Affects Norwegian Gem’s Visit

The cruise ship Norwegian Gem will be reportedly skipping a planned visit to Bermuda tomorrow [Jan 27] due to a departure delay in New York caused by inclement weather. The Cruise Hive website said, “Guests boarding Norwegian Gem in New York today have been informed that their departure will be delayed due to winter weather, and because of the delay,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Ranked As One Of The “Best Cruises”

Bermuda Ranked As One Of The “Best Cruises”

Cruise Fever has featured Bermuda in an article titled “7 Best Cruises to Take This Summer in 2023.” The Cruise Fever story said, “Summer will be here before you know it. So, now is the time to start preparing for that summer cruise. And there are a few destinations that are just perfect for a mid-year sailing. We have put together a list of... Read more of this article

Cruise Ship To Shorten Visit Due To Weather

Cruise Ship To Shorten Visit Due To Weather

Weather conditions forecast for the island this weekend will see the cruise ship Norwegian Gem reportedly spend less time in Bermuda than expected, with the Bermuda Weather Service having issued a Gale Warning valid for Saturday. Cruise Hive reported, “With severe weather forecast for Bermuda over the weekend, Norwegian Cruise Line [NCL] is being... Read more of this article

Video: Bermuda Boating Virtual Photo Gallery

Video: Bermuda Boating Virtual Photo Gallery

Step on board for a virtual journey, with a photo gallery featuring the many boats that navigate Bermuda’s beautiful waters. This 20-minute virtual show from Bernews is relaxing and scenic; showcasing sailboats, cruise ships, yachts, superyachts, speedboats and more, set to soft music and the sounds of the sea. With its calming visuals and sounds,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stops In Transatlantic Cruises In 2024

Bermuda Stops In Transatlantic Cruises In 2024

Holland America cruise line will be visiting Bermuda in 2024, stopping in the island as part of transatlantic journeys. A statement from the company said, “New for 2024, Bermuda is back on two transatlantic itineraries from Fort Lauderdale: Nieuw Statendam crosses in April with visits to Bermuda, France, Guernsey and Belgium en route to Rotterdam,... Read more of this article

Ministry: 224 Cruise Calls Scheduled For 2023

Ministry: 224 Cruise Calls Scheduled For 2023

“The 2023 cruise ship season projections are very promising, and we are on course to return or potentially exceed pre-pandemic levels. Our team is preparing for 224 calls with seven scheduled next month commencing with the arrival of the Norwegian Gem on January 4,” said Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert. Minister Furbert added, “Next... Read more of this article

Cost Of Minister Furbert’s Trips: $1,959 & $1,238

Cost Of Minister Furbert’s Trips: $1,959 & $1,238

A trip in December 2022 by Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert to New York for a meeting with airline executives cost $1,959.95, and a trip to Miami, Florida for the meetings with Cruise Line partners cost $1,238.10, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage. Meeting with Airline Executives: $1,959.95 The trip duration was listed... Read more of this article

Seascape Makes Inaugural Visit To Bermuda

Seascape Makes Inaugural Visit To Bermuda

The Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert led a small Bermuda delegation on board the MSC Seascape to welcome Captain Francesco Di Palma, officers, crew and passengers on its inaugural visit to Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The ship has been on a 17-day itinerary from Europe. The MSC Seascape, built in 2022, left Bermuda on Sunday for... Read more of this article