By Jessica Morelock
Famous for its turquoise waters and pink sand
beaches, Bermuda is a chain of 181 volcanic islands, of which the eight largest are linked together by bridges to form one of the most remote tourist destinations of the world. Bermuda is located in the North Atlantic, approximately 650 miles southeast of
New York City, making it a popular destination for cruise ships departing from Bayonne, New Jersey, or New York City.
Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival has a ship that does a six-night cruise to Bermuda departing from New York City. Unlike many other Bermuda cruise itineraries, this itinerary requires a stop in Newport, Rhode Island, when returning to New York. This cruise is traditionally offered only once per year in April, so make sure to book as soon as possible if you choose to sail with Carnival.
Carnival Cruise Lines Telephone: 1-888-CARNIVAL
Norwegian Cruise Lines
Norwegian Cruise Lines has a seven-day, round-trip cruise to Bermuda, which departs from New York City every Sunday from the beginning of May to the end of October, except for four weeks in September to avoid the worst part of hurricane season.
Norwegian Cruise Lines Telephone: 1-866-625-1166
Royal Caribbean International
If you prefer to leave from Bayonne, New Jersey, Royal Caribbean sails one of their ships to Bermuda from May through October. The five-day cruise to Bermuda departs every other Friday. If you would like to extend your trip, you may take a nine-day cruise that leaves Bayonne, stops at King's Wharf, Bermuda, and heads to the Bahamas before returning to New Jersey. The nine-day cruise is only available once every April.
Royal Caribbean International Telephone: 1-866-562-7625
Celebrity Cruise Lines
For a seven-day cruise to Bermuda that leaves from Bayonne, New Jersey, you need to sail with Celebrity Cruise Lines. Celebrity sails every other Saturday from the end of April through August. It also stops in Newport, Rhode Island, for a day on the way to Bermuda.
Celebrity Cruise Lines 1-800-647-2251
Considerations
Remember that cruise lines change their itineraries around quite frequently, so this information is subject to change. Princess Cruise Lines and Costa Cruise Lines have had cruises to Bermuda out of New York or New Jersey; however, when choosing your Bermuda cruise you still may want to check with them for any changes.
Princess Cruise Lines Telephone: 1-800-774-6237
Costa Cruise Lines Telephone: 1-877-88-COSTA
About the Author:
Jessica Morelock began her professional writing career in 2007, after a three-year stint as a producer and co-host on Sirius Satellite Radio. She has also worked for the airline industry and as a travel agent. She completed a bachelor's degree in political science at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
