Why are Bermuda cruises so expensive?

[cody cruiser]

Could someone please tell me why Bermuda cruises are so expensive, especially since they are usually between 5 and 7 nights and the ships' fuel charges would be less than other destinations? We would like to sail to Bermuda but the prices seem high...whenever the cruises occur. Thank you.

[Keith1010]

It mainly has to do with supply and demand.

 

Keith

[dkjretired]

It mainly has to do with supply and demand.

 

Keith

 

Yup and the fact that Bermuda itself is very expensive.

[PSU]

Also the port fees are very expensive.

[ClaudiaB]

Every hour those ships are in port they're being charged $$$, and Bermuda is an expensive port, and the ships generally stay there awhile.

[Sue L]

Short season and very popular destination

[Sue L]

Short season and very popular destination

[maxsales]

Could someone please tell me why Bermuda cruises are so expensive, especially since they are usually between 5 and 7 nights and the ships' fuel charges would be less than other destinations? We would like to sail to Bermuda but the prices seem high...whenever the cruises occur. Thank you.

 

Simple answer , because that's what people will pay.

 

Buyer demand determines pricing

[captdave]

As a professional pilot who was based a Teterboro, NJ 9 yrs, Westchester, NY 4 yrs, Morristown, NJ 4 yrs & even Newark, NJ 1 yr this an expensive area to enter by air. Everything is super expensive here, especially Jet A. When I travel to San Juan jet fuel is super cheap.

 

Everything is based on the cost of fuel. Every trip is calculated by fuel cost. Where to buy how much to get and should we tanker? Also how much do you think those union employees based it NJ & NY get paid compared to San Juan ground crew?

 

I'm sure ships are the same.

 

CaptDave

[cle-guy]

I just booked an Inside GTY for $499pp end of this month. that doesn't seem expensive to me.

 

In May/June I had AquaClass as a solo, for $1200 total inclusive of taxes and single supplement. That also seemed cheap to me.

 

All about supply and demand and timing of one's purchases. And sometimes a little bit of good luck doesn't hurt either. :D

 

As others have stated port fees and taxes are so expensive because the ship sits there for 3 full days accruing port charges.

[cody cruiser]

Thank you one and all for your speedy responses. Now I know.

[Sloop-JohnB]

I agree 100% with the others. They all gave very good explanations.

 

I would just add that Bermuda is also a first world destination... (not so of many places that Cruise Ships travel to out of other US Ports)

 

That can make a whole lot of difference when comparing prices say to destinations in the Caribbean ... It comes down to the cost of goods, services & labour.

 

Mr Sloop & I are booked on a Bermuda Cruise in 2015... Originally we thought we'd fly there and enjoy a land vacation for 5 to 7 days. But after doing some research on airfare, hotel, food, entertainment and transportation on the island we came to the conclusion that a Celebrity Cruise was a waaaaay better value for us.

 

As Bermuda is a relatively small island, we will be able to see a good lot of it in 3 days ashore... So cruising just made a lot of sense.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Cheers!

[monicajay]

If you look at dates before and after school summer vacations there are usually some good deals.

[cruza]

Could someone please tell me why Bermuda cruises are so expensive, especially since they are usually between 5 and 7 nights and the ships' fuel charges would be less than other destinations? We would like to sail to Bermuda but the prices seem high...whenever the cruises occur. Thank you.

 

Since ships are in port for 3 days, port charges add up a lot...

[hypercafe]

I think another big reason is when the ship is in port people are ashore and things are closed on the ship so onboard revenue is really down. Living in NYC we have cruised there many times, there is good value in the spring and fall when school is in session.

 

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[bighairtexan]

I think another big reason is when the ship is in port people are ashore and things are closed on the ship so onboard revenue is really down. Living in NYC we have cruised there many times, there is good value in the spring and fall when school is in session.

 

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The ship will be happy now :) that they can have the Casino opened in port. I'm happy too. My wallet? not so much. :mad:

[hypercafe]

The ship will be happy now :) that they can have the Casino opened in port. I'm happy too. My wallet? not so much. :mad:

 

O read where they were thinking of allowing it to open after 6, is that now the case?

 

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[Sloop-JohnB]

O read where they were thinking of allowing it to open after 6, is that now the case?

 

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Yup, Bermuda changed the Law in October 2013... Which is ANOTHER REASON that Cruising to Bermuda is so expensive, the ships have to pay a Special Tax now to have their Casinos open while in port.

 

You can read all about here on this Bermuda website

 

http://www.bermuda-online.org/cruises.htm

 

Hope this helps,

 

Cheers!

[dkjretired]

Yup, Bermuda changed the Law in October 2013... Which is ANOTHER REASON that Cruising to Bermuda is so expensive, the ships have to pay a Special Tax now to have their Casinos open while in port.

 

You can read all about here on this Bermuda website

 

http://www.bermuda-online.org/cruises.htm

 

Hope this helps,

 

Cheers!

 

If anything having the casinos open would make it cheaper. If the casinos weren't covering the tax and making a profit you can bet they wouldn't remain open for very long.

[need2bespoiled]

I just booked an Inside GTY for $499pp end of this month. that doesn't seem expensive to me.

 

In May/June I had AquaClass as a solo, for $1200 total inclusive of taxes and single supplement. That also seemed cheap to me.

 

All about supply and demand and timing of one's purchases. And sometimes a little bit of good luck doesn't hurt either. :D

 

As others have stated port fees and taxes are so expensive because the ship sits there for 3 full days accruing port charges.

 

Which cruise are you on? We board on 8/24, maybe we'll meet?

 

As for fuel and saving vs sailing, it's not a lot different for the ship to sail a slow 100 mile overnight like many Caribbean itinieraries do, vs sitting at the dock making it's own power. Remember, a ship makes electricity for for all ship functions, AND to drive the electric motors that propel it forward. Yes, it's less to sit, but not a "ton" less.

 

Happy sailing,

Jenna

[cle-guy]

Which cruise are you on? We board on 8/24, maybe we'll meet?

 

As for fuel and saving vs sailing, it's not a lot different for the ship to sail a slow 100 mile overnight like many Caribbean itinieraries do, vs sitting at the dock making it's own power. Remember, a ship makes electricity for for all ship functions, AND to drive the electric motors that propel it forward. Yes, it's less to sit, but not a "ton" less.

 

Happy sailing,

Jenna

LOL, I just posted my details in reply to another of your replies in another thread. Aug 31, just miss.... ;-)

[need2bespoiled]

LOL, I just posted my details in reply to another of your replies in another thread. Aug 31, just miss.... ;-)

 

I saw, oh well, would have been nice to break bread. Maybe look for a last minute on the one before ;)

 

Happy sailing,

Jenna

[miched]

Supply and demand, limited access, and port fees and taxes.

Plus high cost of living and because they can. End of discussion.

 

 

Happy cruising x🍸🚢🇺🇸🌅