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What makes top Bermuda cruise deals

 
 
Planning a cruise to Bermuda? Great!! More than 50% of the visitors take Bermuda cruises to travel to the island every year. 
 
And there are definite reasons for that. Cost of course is a  big factor. 
 
But there are many other factors that are as important. 
 
I plan to share all our experience and findings of the Bermuda cruise ships here and what it really takes to select the right Bermuda cruise deals.
We have taken many Bermuda cruises during our family vacations over the years. And we have tried several Bermuda cruise lines. There are few things that come out very clearly. 
Bermuda Cruise
 
The most important of that is, in a 7-day round trip cruise to Bermuda leaving from New York City, you will barely get some two days to enjoy in Bermuda. 
 
You will need to spend the remaining 5 days on board the cruise ship itself.
 
Well, if you are visiting few other Caribbean islands as part of a combined cruise deal, then the number of days in Bermuda may vary, and will be much shorter. Some cruises barely give you just a day's time in Bermuda before it departs on the same day in the evening. 
 
So, what do you do on board as you keep cruising for days? 
 
For us, a definite consideration is how we can best enjoy the time even while we are on the ship. Because that's where you will end up spending most of your time anyway. So while selecting a Bermuda cruise, we closely look into the onboard facilities and services that are of particular interest to us. 
 
 
Let me also put in a word of caution here - the cruise lines do not make money (may be very little) out of the cruise package deal. 
 
They make money out of the on-board facilities and services you avail. And there are plenty of them to pamper you. 
 
For example, Spa classes or specialty restaurants are usually chargeable, so are things like laundry and internet services. Some of those charges can be exorbitantly high.
Therefore, facilities of your interest and its cost, type of food, accommodation, on-board entertainment and activities are all very important factors in deciding what is the right Bermuda cruise deal for you. 
 
Well, I shall discuss all these from all our experience and findings. But why should you cruise to Bermuda in the first place and not fly? If you are still undecided, this is what can perhaps convince you: Why take a cruise to Bermuda? 
 
Bermuda Cruises 
 
Now that you know the advantages of Bermuda cruises, let's find out which are the main cruise lines operating to Bermuda. The links below will give you almost all the details that you want about the Bermuda cruise ships - capacity, accommodation, facilities, dining options, entertainment's and activities on board, our experience, reviews and prices of some of the main onboard facilities, and so on. 
 
You will also find the schedule and itinerary of the Bermuda Cruises below. 
 
So take a deep breadth and dive deep into the information about these Bermuda cruises, before you select one. 
 
2010 Bermuda Cruises and the Cruise Lines  
 
Cruise Ship
Cruise Line
Departs From
Docks At
Princess Cruises
New York
Royal Caribbean
Norfolk, Baltimore
Royal Caribbean
New York
NCL
New York
NCL
Boston
Celebrity Cruises
New York
Holland America
New York
 
Note: Veendam from Holland America Lines will not dock right at the St George's Port in Bermuda. It will be anchored offshore. Check Veendam 2010 Anchorage for details. 
 
2010 Bermuda Cruise schedule and itinerary 
Here is the current schedule and itinerary for the Bermuda cruise liners to help you plan your vacation: Bermuda Cruises - Schedule and Itinerary 
 
 
2009 Cruises to Bermuda 
 
Cruise Ship
Cruise Line
Departs From
Docks At
 
 
 
 
Princess Cruises
New York
Kings Wharf
Royal Caribbean
New York
Kings Wharf
Royal Caribbean
Norfolk, Baltimore
Kings Wharf
NCL
New York
Kings Wharf
NCL
Charleston, Baltimore, Philadelphia
St. George
NCL
Boston
Kings Wharf
 
How to reduce your overall cost for a cruise to Bermuda? 
If you have gone through the above links on the individual cruises to Bermuda, you can well understand that there are many hidden and other costs that eventually get added to your over all cruise spend. 
 
But there are many ways you can reduce them. We have learned much of those in a hard way. Check this link: How to save Bermuda cruise cost 
 
Bermuda Ports where the ships are docked 
You have hopefully, by now short-listed your Bermuda cruise lines. There are three ports where the cruise ships can dock in Bermuda depending on their size and schedule. Find out about these ports in Bermuda: Bermuda Ports 
 
Bermuda Cruise Wedding 
Well, if you are planning a beautiful romantic cruise wedding on your way to Bermuda or helping someone to do so, check Bermuda Cruise Wedding for a complete guide. 
 
So all set to take a Bermuda cruise vacation? Here are some handy information about all the travel documents required to enter Bermuda: Bermuda Travel Documents 
 
While your stay in Bermuda may be a short one, it's important for you to get covered under health or medical insurance while traveling to Bermuda. 
 
 
Medical expenses in Bermuda can be very high. 
 
 
And there are virtually no free medical service available. Find out the details here: Bermuda Travel and Health Insurance
Check this link Bermuda Tourist Information for all other useful Bermuda travel and tourism information. 
 
Been to Bermuda on a Cruise? 
 
 
 
 
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