By Betsy Bender
Cruises to Bermuda
With pink sand
beaches, turquoise seas, golf courses, scenic shorelines and a sophisticated lifestyle, Bermuda is a popular vacation destination. Located approximately 600 miles off the coast of North Carolina, Bermuda has a mild winter and the cruise season is April to November. Cruise ships may spend several days in port and you have the option to explore the island on your own or participate in organized activities. Whether the ship docks at King's Wharf at the Royal Naval Dockyard, the island's capital of Hamilton or the historic town of St. George, it is easy to travel the island. Although a passport is required, there is no need to worry about exchanging money. The Bermuda dollar has an equal exchange rate to the U.S. dollar and the currency is interchangeable on the island.
Royal Carribbean
With a variety of departure ports and cruise lengths, Royal Caribbean also provides several options for meals, accommodations, on-board entertainment and destination activities. Cruise directly to Bermuda or extend your vacation to include a stop in the Bahamas.
Cruise Duration: Five or seven days; nine days with stops in the Bahamas
Departure Ports: Cape Liberty Cruise Port, Bayonne, New Jersey; Baltimore, Maryland; Norfolk, Virginia
Reservations: (866) 562-7625
Website: www.royalcaribbean.com
Celebrity Cruises
Having among the highest rated ships in the world, Celebrity cruises offers a variety of gourmet cuisine dining, personal service and guided shore activities. Whether you cruise directly to Bermuda or opt for a cruise with a stop in historic Newport, Rhode Island, Celebrity Cruises offers several cruises throughout the season.
Cruise Duration: Seven nights; seven nights with a stop in Newport, Rhode Island
Departure Port: Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
Reservations: 800-647-2251
Website: www.celebrity.com
Norwegian Cruise Line
Specializing in "Freestyle Cruising," Norwegian Cruise Line offers a wide variety of accommodations, dining options, on-board activities and no formal dress requirements. It also provides the most departure port options to Bermuda.
Cruise Duration: Five or seven days
Departure Ports: Baltimore, Maryland; New York, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reservations: 866-234-7350
Website: www.ncl.com
Carnival Cruise Lines
Known for their "Fun Ships," Carnival Cruise offers a six-day cruise to Bermuda. Specializing in family vacations, it also offers several options for singles, couples and group travel.
Cruise Duration: Six days
Departure Port: New York, New York
Reservations: 1-888-CARNIVAL
Website: www.carnival.com
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The Regent Seven Seas Cruise offers the sophisticated traveler a luxury travel experience to Bermuda with stops in Nassau, Bahamas, Charleston, South Carolina; Savannah, Georgia; and Port Canaveral, Florida. The ship features 24-hour room service, WiFi, a casino, lounge, formal and elegant casual dining options and all on-board gratuities are included. Most suites feature a private balcony and there is even an option for butler service, so you can sail to Bermuda in style.
Cruise Duration: Eleven nights with stops in Nassau, Bahamas, Charleston, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia and Port Canaveral, Florida
Departure Port: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Reservations: 877-505-5370
Website: www.rssc.com
About the Author:
Betsy Bender is a media consultant with experience in publishing, event management, media relations, digital media and television production. Specializing in entertainment, travel and sports, Bender has worked with high-profile personalities, facilitated publicity campaigns for network television programs and traveled to more than 100 cities in eight countries, including Russia and Australia.
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