sjquilter Posted October 8, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I've been on 2 Alaska cruises and loved them. My husband missed the August cruise because he was ill. We're in south jersey, and we're booked on Anthem next September for the leaf peeper cruise. I'd like to do a short (5 day maybe) to Bermuda in the spring. I don't want to scare him off- how is the trip to Bermuda in your experience from Port Liberty. Is the sea days usually rough? Semi related, is there a pink sand beach in Bermuda? Thanks in advance! Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted October 8, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) I've been on 2 Alaska cruises and loved them. My husband missed the August cruise because he was ill. We're in south jersey, and we're booked on Anthem next September for the leaf peeper cruise. I'd like to do a short (5 day maybe) to Bermuda in the spring. I don't want to scare him off- how is the trip to Bermuda in your experience from Port Liberty. Is the sea days usually rough? Semi related, is there a pink sand beach in Bermuda? Thanks in advance! Holly Bermuda would be a perfect 5-day itinerary. We've done that before. There is no way to predict sea conditions. We've done 7-night itineraries as well to Bermuda and sometimes it's smooth as glass and other times it can be rougher. The nice thing about that itinerary is you have enough of an opportunity to experience the ship with the sea days but also have two days in port to enjoy Bermuda. And yes, the sand has a pinkish cast to it from the coral particles mixed in with it. Edited October 8, 2016 by leaveitallbehind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 8, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 8, 2016 There's no way to predict the sea conditions. I think you should also consider 4-day cruise to the Bahamas on Enchantment and a 4 or 5 day cruise to the Caribbean on Brilliance. The Brilliance cruise would have to be March or very early April before she goes back to Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42CruiseCrazy Posted October 8, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Bermuda is a great cruise destination. Done 5 day and 7 day. Better to do 7 day- more time on that lovely island. Sea was fairly calm both ways on both cruises. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeywestK Posted October 8, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Since OP lives in S. Jersey, I'm assuming she's looking for an easy getaway, rather than flying to FL to pick up a ship. The cruises to Bermuda are wonderful. The sand wasn't as pink as we expected, but the beaches at Horseshoe Bay were gorgeous! There are two options for Bermuda--Cape Liberty on Anthem, or Port of Baltimore on Grandeur. Regardless of which ship/port you choose, there is no way to predict what the seas will be like. That is always a crap-shoot. You can't go wrong with either choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMQueenie Posted October 8, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Our first cruise was a 5 night to Bermuda on Voyager of the Seas out of Cape Liberty. My son and his girlfriend were living in NYC at the time and dragged us kicking and screaming onto the ship to "try" cruising. We really didn't want to! But, we did and we became hooked!! We had calm seas and gorgeous weather in late September. We have cruised 9 times out of the northeast and loved every one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc320 Posted October 8, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 8, 2016 When in Sept. are you cruising Anthem? I am on the Sept. 14th sailing...first time on Anthem...and first time sailing North on a cruise...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snit13 Posted October 8, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 8, 2016 We sailed Celebrity Summit in June a few years ago and seas were fine. Be careful with Sept./Oct. cruises due to HURRICANE season. Does Hurricane Matthew ring a bell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbellplayer Posted October 8, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 8, 2016 There's no way to predict the sea conditions. I think you should also consider 4-day cruise to the Bahamas on Enchantment and a 4 or 5 day cruise to the Caribbean on Brilliance. The Brilliance cruise would have to be March or very early April before she goes back to Europe. If you are OK with the trip to FL, I agree with Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc320 Posted October 8, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 8, 2016 We sailed Celebrity Summit in June a few years ago and seas were fine. Be careful with Sept./Oct. cruises due to HURRICANE season. Does Hurricane Matthew ring a bell? Hurricane Season is June 1- Novemeber 30th...I agree with taking precautions...but I wouldn't rule out cruising almost half the year because of a "possible" hurricane... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snit13 Posted October 8, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Hurricane Season is June 1- Novemeber 30th...I agree with taking precautions...but I wouldn't rule out cruising almost half the year because of a "possible" hurricane... Neither would we but we are seasoned cruisers and experienced travelers. I have lived in FL since 1961 and lived thru hurricanes so believe it or not I do when when hurricane season is. Thanks for reminding me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjquilter Posted October 8, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted October 8, 2016 KC, we're on the September 28, 2017 leaf peeper cruise. For a short cruise, I'd rather go out of Port Liberty, but Baltimore is also doable. I realize we're in Hurricane Season, just hoping the hurricanes stay away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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