Why are they staying in Kings Wharf for 3 days?

[nosekh]

I see the Dawn does a Boston-Kings Wharf run now, and it's the only stop and it's there for three days. Why? Is there really that much to do that you'd want to just stay there for that long? If so, why bother with the cruise, why not just go there directly?

 

Anyone have any thoughts on this? Why did NCL choose that island to stay at, rather then any other?

 

NOTE: I put this in the NCL section, not the Ports section, because I am more interested in why NCL did this, then talking at length about the port itself.

Hello OttawaJohn

Bermuda is great...the best island. Your ship is your hotel so you can come and go as you please. Truly beautiful and relaxing....My favorite island...:D

If you have been on other cruises and you stopped at ports ...well Bermuda is

not like that. You have to go and see. We have done it twice and going back in 2013. Even with 2 teens they really enjoyed themselves as we did...

[mickeysgal]

Why don't cruise ships stop at Hamilton anymore?

[Partyatsea]

From what I've read on here the new larger ships do not fit.

[phoenix1181]

Why don't cruise ships stop at Hamilton anymore?

 

Most of them are too big for Hamilton & St Georges.

[mickeysgal]

From what I've read on here the new larger ships do not fit.

 

Most of them are too big for Hamilton & St Georges.

 

Thanks. That makes sense.

[marinaro44]

Why don't cruise ships stop at Hamilton anymore?

 

There's a very narrow passage ships must pass through to reach Hamilton. Larger ships just won't fit.

[che5904]

I see the Dawn does a Boston-Kings Wharf run now, and it's the only stop and it's there for three days. Why? Is there really that much to do that you'd want to just stay there for that long? If so, why bother with the cruise, why not just go there directly?

 

Anyone have any thoughts on this? Why did NCL choose that island to stay at, rather then any other?

 

NOTE: I put this in the NCL section, not the Ports section, because I am more interested in why NCL did this, then talking at length about the port itself.

 

I can't say these aren't good questions, since I've asked similar myself a while back.

 

Except for perhaps the cost being said to be higher if you do a land vacation there, this itinerary is not for me or my idea of cruising. But as you can see by the replies, that NCL makes this itinerary because it is extremely popular.

[Tatka]

Bermuda is great after 8 years of cruising and 2 1-day stops in Bermuda we finally did 7-dayer out of our homeport Boston. It was one of the best cruises.

 

Bermuda is so great for travels. Wonderful, efficient, clean transport - buses and ferries. So much to see and to do!

 

King's Wharf itself is beautiful with fortress-museum, small beach, restaurants and shops.. and then you have Hamilton (short ferry ride), St George, Crystal Caves, bio-bay, great beaches. 3 days in not nearly enough. I wish NCL would stop there fro 4 days like HAL.

[computerworks]

Is three days enough for this? :p

 

http://www.experiencebermuda.com/maps/pdf/IslandMap.pdf

[phillygirl63]

Is three days enough for this? :p

 

http://www.experiencebermuda.com/maps/pdf/IslandMap.pdf

 

My suggestion would be to hire one of the many taxis who give tours of the island. I believe they have blue flags on them to indicate that they are official tour guides. The cost is $40/hr. with a 3 hr. minimum for up to 4 people (a little higher if you have 5 or more people). The taxi rates are set by the government, so they stay the same from taxi to taxi. You can see as much as possible during the tour and then pick out the things you want to go back and do at your leisure.

 

Ferries run from King's Wharf to Hamilton and St. George throughout the day. You can also rent scooters to explore too. In 3 days, you should have no problem seeing most (if not all) of the highlights. Just make sure you save time for the beaches. They are beautiful -- took my breath away. The golf is great too.

[Cmdr Cody]

I see the Dawn does a Boston-Kings Wharf run now, and it's the only stop and it's there for three days. Why? Is there really that much to do that you'd want to just stay there for that long? If so, why bother with the cruise, why not just go there directly?

 

Anyone have any thoughts on this? Why did NCL choose that island to stay at, rather then any other?

 

NOTE: I put this in the NCL section, not the Ports section, because I am more interested in why NCL did this, then talking at length about the port itself.

 

OP please read information on Bermuda Cruises. Bermuda at least in the past REQUIRED ships to stay for three days on a cruise visit. So all cruise lines were required to have the ship there for that long. I think it is still the rule, but I do know at times it it can be lass.

If you look at a map or globe, Bermuda is northeast at least one sea day away from an Eastern caribbean cruise so it doesn't fit in well with other ports. To all cruise lines it makes no sense to combine Bermuda with any other cruise when the Bermuda ones fill so easily.

[marinaro44]

OP please read information on Bermuda Cruises. Bermuda at least in the past REQUIRED ships to stay for three days on a cruise visit. So all cruise lines were required to have the ship there for that long. I think it is still the rule, but I do know at times it it can be lass.

If you look at a map or globe, Bermuda is northeast at least one sea day away from an Eastern caribbean cruise so it doesn't fit in well with other ports. To all cruise lines it makes no sense to combine Bermuda with any other cruise when the Bermuda ones fill so easily.

We stopped in Bermuda for just one day on an eastbound trans-Atlantic in March.

[Guest LoveMyBoxer]

OP please read information on Bermuda Cruises. Bermuda at least in the past REQUIRED ships to stay for three days on a cruise visit. So all cruise lines were required to have the ship there for that long. I think it is still the rule, but I do know at times it it can be lass.

If you look at a map or globe, Bermuda is northeast at least one sea day away from an Eastern caribbean cruise so it doesn't fit in well with other ports. To all cruise lines it makes no sense to combine Bermuda with any other cruise when the Bermuda ones fill so easily.

 

That was true in the past, but no more. Bermuda's economy is hurting, and thus, they changed that rule. There are plenty of ships that now stop for one or two days. Once upon a time, cruise ships were also not allowed on the weekend, that is no longer true.

[Barb Nahoumi]

When you are in the port are the casinos open?

 

No, the casino is closed while in port.

[Barb Nahoumi]

Maybe NCL could change it up a bit. Plan a port of call in Charleston, SC, on the way home. Of course, that might extend the cruise to 9 or 10 days.

 

I'd love that.

[Laszlo]

Considering you can go on a 7 day cruise from NYC for as little as $1200.00 per couple its a no brainer. It would cost you that much to fly and spend [B]1[/B] night at one of the beach side resorts. Personally I would love to see a 3 night / 4 day in Bermuda. Were going back next year out of Boston

[chrisc71]

[quote name='Laszlo']Considering you can go on a 7 day cruise from NYC for as little as $1200.00 per couple its a no brainer. It would cost you that much to fly and spend [B]1[/B] night at one of the beach side resorts. Personally I would love to see a 3 night / 4 day in Bermuda. Were going back next year out of Boston[/quote]

I would like this also but it would probably cut into the ship's bottom line too much.

[mickeysgal]

[quote name='Laszlo']Considering you can go on a 7 day cruise from NYC for as little as $1200.00 per couple its a no brainer. It would cost you that much to fly and spend [B]1[/B] night at one of the beach side resorts. Personally I would love to see a 3 night / 4 day in Bermuda. Were going back next year out of Boston[/quote]

This is how I feel about NCL's Hawaii cruise. How in the world can you see all five islands (inter-island airfare), eat, and sleep in a decent hotel for less than the cost of a cruise?

[Cmdr Cody]

[quote name='LoveMyBoxer']That was true in the past, but no more. Bermuda's economy is hurting, and thus, they changed that rule. There are plenty of ships that now stop for one or two days. Once upon a time, cruise ships were also not allowed on the weekend, that is no longer true.[/quote]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]I knew it was changing, but you also hear they are considering allowing the casino’s to be open, but I doubt we'll see that. The point I was making is to go to another port besides Bermuda makes the cruise more than 7 days since Bermuda is about as far from the Caribbean as it is from NYC.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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[njhorseman]

[quote name='Cmdr Cody'][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana][COLOR="Red"]I knew it was changing,[/COLOR] but you also hear they are considering allowing the casino’s to be open, but I doubt we'll see that. The point I was making is to go to another port besides Bermuda makes the cruise more than 7 days since Bermuda is about as far from the Caribbean as it is from NYC.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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Not just "was changing"...it changed years ago, just like the rules severely limiting on board entertainment were changed years ago.

[CPT Trips]

[quote name='Cruisin&Relaxin']Because 2 days was far too short and 4 days was just too long. :-)[/QUOTE]

Hey Goldi, say "Hi!" to the bears for me. ;)

[Tatka]

[quote name='njhorseman']Not just "was changing"...it changed years ago, just like the rules severely limiting on board entertainment were changed years ago.[/quote]

Yep. Our first cruise with 1-day stop in Bermuda was in August 2007 Explorer out of Bayonne. NJ - St Maarten - St Thomas - PR - Bermuda - NJ.

The best itinerary out of NYC-NJ. :)

[nexus14]

Since the cruise will be docked there for 3 days, is there a "deadline" of when to come back to the ship on days 1 and 2? It will be nice if you can return when you please so the first 2 days don't feel rushed.

[peg013]

[quote name='nexus14']Since the cruise will be docked there for 3 days, is there a "deadline" of when to come back to the ship on days 1 and 2? It will be nice if you can return when you please so the first 2 days don't feel rushed.[/QUOTE]

The only time you HAVE to be back on the ship is the last day when it's almost time to leave. First two days you can come and go as you please.

[Brighton Line]

[quote name='nexus14']Since the cruise will be docked there for 3 days, is there a "deadline" of when to come back to the ship on days 1 and 2? It will be nice if you can return when you please so the first 2 days don't feel rushed.[/quote]

No deadline, you can get on and off 24/7, or do I mean 24/2... Just be back by the deadline on the third day.

Princess is doing a 4 day "Sampler" NYC (Brooklyn) to Bermuda with only stay one day 8a to 5p on Oct. 27th this year last NYC Cruise before reposition so you have a lot of people doing back to backs.

I'm on the Star in September then Princes a month later jsut to try them out and visit Bermuda agian. I'll have to deal with suite withdrawl, Aft Facing on Star and inside on Princess.... ;(