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megnut78

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I have searched the posts and can't seem to find a thread on this, but I'm sure I'm just missing it, so apologies in advance.

 

We just got off the Splendor yesterday and we think we want to book a cruise to Bermuda for next year, but I can't seem to find one at all on Carnival's website. We went to Bermuda last year on RCI, but would really prefer to stay with Carnival. Anyone know how to find one with Carnival?? Am I missing something?

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I would think that with the ship there 3 days and many passengers off at night their gambling and alcohol revenue suffers so they dont really want to go there.

 

A shame as we did this on the Miracle in 2011 and had what was probably our best cruise ever.

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I would think that with the ship there 3 days and many passengers off at night their gambling and alcohol revenue suffers so they dont really want to go there.

 

A shame as we did this on the Miracle in 2011 and had what was probably our best cruise ever.

 

It sure was!!!!

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I would think that with the ship there 3 days and many passengers off at night their gambling and alcohol revenue suffers so they dont really want to go there.

 

A shame as we did this on the Miracle in 2011 and had what was probably our best cruise ever.

While you may be right, it seems the reason for no cruises to Bermuda (in 2014) to be something else. In addition to the stay over crusies they also had other sailings where it was a "stop" like a regular port of call. They lost all their berths there, either being beaten to the draw as previously mentioned or by design. They have never had a strong presence in Bermuda. Wish they did.

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I would think that with the ship there 3 days and many passengers off at night their gambling and alcohol revenue suffers so they dont really want to go there.

 

A shame as we did this on the Miracle in 2011 and had what was probably our best cruise ever.

 

Their gambling revenue does not suffer with passengers off the ship at night, it suffers for another reason, the casinos are closed when in port.;) There's very little night life in Bermuda so most passengers are back on board and probably drinking.:D

 

Still, the lines that continue to go there are sailing full.

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I would definitely be willing to leave on a Wednesday - I left on a Wednesday for this prior cruise :) It's a shame that wont be sailing in 2014. Does anyone know if they have any more in 2013 to Bermuda?

 

If CCL and passengers where willing to do a 7day with a Wednesday departure, there would be room at the Dockyard. Would you sail leaving on a Wednesday ? :)
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Thanks for the info! Guess we will either try out another cruise line if hubby definitely wants to go to bermuda or we shall see :)

 

carnival wasn't able to get any dock spaces in bermuda for 2014. The other lines beat them to the punch, so carnival is not crusing there in 2014.
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If CCL and passengers where willing to do a 7day with a Wednesday departure, there would be room at the Dockyard. Would you sail leaving on a Wednesday ? :)

 

I wouldnt. Too disruptive to vacation time.

 

I also believe Bermuda is locked down on Sundays with little or nothing open.

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I would definitely be willing to leave on a Wednesday - I left on a Wednesday for this prior cruise :) It's a shame that wont be sailing in 2014. Does anyone know if they have any more in 2013 to Bermuda?

 

Nope. The last one going to Bermuda was in April on Splendor. They had trouble selling the ship.

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Bermuda choices are 5 day from NJ on RCL, 7 day from NJ on Celebrity, 7 day from NY on NCL and 7 day from Boston on NCL. (at least for now)

We love Bermuda and have used RCL from Norfolk and Celebrity from NJ. It is one place that I will use whoever goes there, I like it that much.

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I did the only Glory to Bermuda cruise (from Norfolk). I had originally booked one of the Fantasy cruises, but when I realized we were only in port for 1-1/2 day and one of those days was Sunday, I switched to Glory.

 

Still, we were only there for 1-1/2 days, which is simply not long enough.

 

It wasn't cheap (Bermuda must charge a lot for docking space) and there just wasn't enough time to explore. They didn't seem to have any problem filling the ship on that sailing.

 

I did like what I saw and would like to spend more time there. Cruising from Norfolk was great, and I like Glory (although I prefer smaller ships).

 

I would very much like to return to Bermuda.

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Bermuda choices are 5 day from NJ on RCL, 7 day from NJ on Celebrity, 7 day from NY on NCL and 7 day from Boston on NCL. (at least for now)

We love Bermuda and have used RCL from Norfolk and Celebrity from NJ. It is one place that I will use whoever goes there, I like it that much.

 

Try ncl, it arrives on wed and departs on fri. I will be going next summer on the breakaway. This will be my second cruise and second time going to the beautiful island!!!

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Bermuda choices are 5 day from NJ on RCL, 7 day from NJ on Celebrity, 7 day from NY on NCL and 7 day from Boston on NCL. (at least for now)

We love Bermuda and have used RCL from Norfolk and Celebrity from NJ. It is one place that I will use whoever goes there, I like it that much.

 

And RCI (Grandeur OTS) out of Baltimore, as well.;) 6- and 7-day sailings, I believe.

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And RCI (Grandeur OTS) out of Baltimore, as well.;) 6- and 7-day sailings, I believe.

 

You are so right. Can't believe I forgot that one. Baltimore's port is so easy. Only problem is that ship for some reason is always much more expensive it seems.

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You are so right. Can't believe I forgot that one. Baltimore's port is so easy. Only problem is that ship for some reason is always much more expensive it seems.

 

But it sure is an easier drive than NJ or NY for both you and me.;):cool::D

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Our next cruise will be to Bermuda on NCL out of Boston, mainly because we can easily drive there and I'm hoping by then we'll have a baby to bring with us. I wish Carnival would do this itinerary out of Boston, but that's life. Maybe someday.

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