Why is Bermuda always overnight?

[AtSeaWithChris]

Is it a contract thing?

[Cruisegirl6]

I think its because there is no place else to go besides there and it could be money issue bermuda wants tourism so maybe something to do with a contract between them and cruise lines...and then there are people who don't want a 7 night cruise with just one port day, as for me, I always wonder why cruise lines don't have a Bermuda cruise from Pt. Canaveral as it is only 200 more miles to Bermuda than NY is.

[Tapi]

No other place to go on a 7 night cruise from the US mainland so the ship stays there multiple nights.

 

I have seen Bermuda as a day port of call on repositioning cruises

 

 

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[Bases5]

I think its because there is no place else to go besides there and it could be money issue bermuda wants tourism so maybe something to do with a contract between them and cruise lines...and then there are people who don't want a 7 night cruise with just one port day, as for me, I always wonder why cruise lines don't have a Bermuda cruise from Pt. Canaveral as it is only 200 more miles to Bermuda than NY is.

 

Just for kicks I did some looking and found a few. from 7 to 11 days.

 

here is one on MSC

 

 

Sat Apr 11 Miami, FL 6:00pm

Sun Apr 12 Nassau, Bahamas 7:00am 3:00pm

Mon Apr 13 At Sea

Tue Apr 14 King's Wharf, Bermuda 10:00am

Wed Apr 15 King's Wharf, Bermuda

Thu Apr 16 King's Wharf, Bermuda 7:00am

Fri Apr 17 At Sea

Sat Apr 18 Miami, FL 8:00am

[SMSACE6]

I am not sure what their reason is, and it could be any of the above reasons including contractual, but Bermuda is one of those places that cannot be properly be appreciated in one day IMO.

Edited January 25, 2015 by SMSACE6

[Cruisegirl6]

Bases5 I was just thinking of 7 night cruises, definitely on longer cruises they do go for the day thanks for bringing that point up.

 

I don't like spending the night in port (I have done that two years ago) and EVERYTHING on the ship is closed and so was the casino its boring. Not much nightlife either to get to in Bermuda pretty much quiet as a mouse at night time.

[Bases5]

Bases5 I was just thinking of 7 night cruises, definitely on longer cruises they do go for the day thanks for bringing that point up.

 

I don't like spending the night in port (I have done that two years ago) and EVERYTHING on the ship is closed and so was the casino its boring. Not much nightlife either to get to in Bermuda pretty much quiet as a mouse at night time.

 

unless I miss read your post the example I posted was a 7 night cruise.

or are you just talking about a day stop on a 7 day cruise?

Edited January 25, 2015 by Bases5

[nitro2448]

That's why I want too do the Bermuda cruise, stay over night.

[mommareds]

we did the Bermuda cruise...2 3/4 days in one port. I'd do it again in a hot minute. absolutely loved Bermuda itself, and the fun of seeing a port of call in a much less frantic and nerve-wracking always-checking-your-watch way. loved it.

[Cruisegirl6]

Bases5 was talking about a day stop in 7 night cruise thanks.

 

I think for me I go on a cruise to be at sea but if I want to see a place I just do land vacations.

 

My upcoming cruise on the Valor in May docks in Aruba always wanted to go there so we also booked 8 night land vacation in Aruba. :D I do have to tell you cruises are so economical...my balcony cabin is 2100 for two of us where our Aruba airfare cost 1600 for two tickets, hotel will cost 3200 and then there is food very expensive...so I guess a cruise staying a few nights in Bermuda is best.

[NYcruzzer]

Bases5 I was just thinking of 7 night cruises, definitely on longer cruises they do go for the day thanks for bringing that point up.

 

I don't like spending the night in port (I have done that two years ago) and EVERYTHING on the ship is closed and so was the casino its boring. Not much nightlife either to get to in Bermuda pretty much quiet as a mouse at night time.

 

Ships that overnight in Bermuda are allowed to open their Casino 9:00 PM to 5:00 am

It's been that way since last year. Additionally Royal does a 9 night R/T from NJ that overnights in Bermuda before heading to the Carribean islands.

Edited January 25, 2015 by NYcruzzer

[Cruisegirl6]

Thats great news when I went they were still in the voting stage glad to hear it was approved! (NCL Breakway 2013)

Edited January 25, 2015 by lyndamr

[NYcruzzer]

Thats great news when I went they were still in the voting stage glad to hear it was approved! (NCL Breakway 2013)

 

Yeah it was great being able to go to the casino after dinner both nights we were docked in Bermuda last year.

[bassmaster150]

Bermuda is kind of in the middle of nowhere, so if they were going to stop anywhere else, it would probably be a 7 day cruise with only two stops

[beanies098]

Way back on my very first Bermuda cruise, they stopped at a couple different ports on the island, but it was kind of silly. The island is so small and very easy to get around. A lot of people on the cruise complained about being required to get back on the ship only to go an incredibly short distance. I imagine passengers have much more flexibility in seeing the island with the overnight stay.

[Cruisegirl6]

Years ago yes they did Hamilton and St. Georges!

[NYcruzzer]

Years ago yes they did Hamilton and St. Georges!

 

This year HAL will have 7 night cruises from Boston docking 3 nights in Hamilton. This is something only "small" ships can accomplish. Three days is not enough time to see and do everything. I usually get a 3 day unlimited transportation pass. Good for all the ferries and buses. One day I take ferry to St Georges , one day a bus to the aquarium, then another to Horseshoe Beach. Other trips I've rented a motor boat and explored some of the smaller beaches. Bermuda is one of the cleanest and prettiest islands I wish Carnival sailed there more often.

[Karebear98]

How choppy are the waves getting there? What is the best month to go?

 

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[NYcruzzer]

Seas can be choppy or smooth anytime of the year

Historically the months with the smoothest seas are May, June , and July

 

 

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[Karebear98]

Thank u

 

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[serene56]

Bases5 was talking about a day stop in 7 night cruise thanks.

 

I think for me I go on a cruise to be at sea but if I want to see a place I just do land vacations.

 

My upcoming cruise on the Valor in May docks in Aruba always wanted to go there so we also booked 8 night land vacation in Aruba. :D I do have to tell you cruises are so economical...my balcony cabin is 2100 for two of us where our Aruba airfare cost 1600 for two tickets, hotel will cost 3200 and then there is food very expensive...so I guess a cruise staying a few nights in Bermuda is best.

 

 

 

wow. thats a lot of money. I am wondering if you were doing an AI.

We rented a one bedroom from an owner at PlayaLinday for 1100 for a week. We live in PHL but traveled to BWI where flights were 1000 cheaper for 3-- airfare for 3 was 1,000 and our food budget for 3 was 1000.

[dhill]

I wish the cruise lines would offer more overnighters in ports.OUr next cruise has a 2 day stay in Honnolulu and a 2 day stay in M:)auai

[Cruisegirl6]

serene56 no not doing an AI only because Aruba has such wonderful fine dining restaurants I need and want to try. Yemanji, Carte Blanch, Chefs Table, Screaming Eagle, Passions, Madam Janette, Suisse Chalet, Daniels Steak & Chop and Matthews....those are the ones I am planning on eating at but there are so many others I want to try so I had to take some off the list lol. What time of the year did you go? We are going in July basically because my niece is a school teacher and is off during summer months. My brother and sister in law live in NY their airfare is cheaper by $200 p/p and I live in Florida and mine is higher go figure that lol. You had a good airfare there.

 

We had to choose Marriott Resort and Stellaris hotel because my brother and sister in law along with their adult girls will be staying next door at the Marriot Ocean Club (Marriott time share) just like you did but different place. I do know food will cost us $300 plus a day then add the drinks. :roll eyes:

 

dhill, if you don't use the casino or want it I don't blame you for wanting more nights in port, as for me, we usually choose the cruises with the most time at sea.

[MCC retired]

Wonder why Bermuda Cruises do so many overnights just look at a world map.

It is out in the Atlantic all by itself.

That also makes it so unique . Nothing like the Caribbean Islands .

Nobody selling you beads on the beach . A fairly wealthy population .

If you should hit occasional ruff seas crossing the Gulf Stream getting there , you will appreciate the longer stay before the return trip.

Been cruising for many years and Bermuda still remains a favorite cruise of ours on the cruise lines like NCL & X that spend several nights there.

Edited January 25, 2015 by MCC retired

[sandij]

I can see why since there is no place close by to go to. The only time we've been there was a stop on a transatlantic and we did not stay overnight.