Whether honeymoon
or a get-together of families or friends, a Bermuda
cruise is the perfect way to enjoy. No matter what
your likes or dislikes are; from pink sand beaches
and shopping alleys to colorful nightclubs, Bermuda
will have something to offer for the traveler looking
for something extraordinary.
A Bermuda cruise is
the best way to unearth the jewels of Bermuda, the
total land area of which is about 22 square miles
only. A variety of cruise options are offered –
family, business, honeymoon or even for singles.
There are two options for choosing a Bermuda cruise
– you either board your cruise from the US
itself or take a flight to Bermuda and then embark
on your journey.
It is important to
know the ports of call in order to plan your tour.
Normally cruises will stop at all the three ports
of Bermuda. Hamilton, the capital, is the busiest
amongst all the small towns of Bermuda and is a
great place for shopping and is also known for its
exciting nightlife. The almost four centuries old
settlements in the port town of St. George’s,
on Bermuda’s east coast, has been designated
as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. The Royal
Naval Dockyard, which has an extensive history of
British naval exploits, also has forts and museums.
The three ports will serve as your base for exploring
the center, eastern coast and the western coast.
Horseshoe Bay, South Shore Park and the Cristobal
Colon ship wreckage are not to be missed. You can
also choose from eco-tourism, golf and watersports
or simply lay back and watch the waves break.
Bermuda receives moderate
rainfall throughout the year. Tourist influx in
the islands is at its highest during the months
of April to September and cruise services during
the winter months are almost negligible. Many cruises
offer huge discounts during the low season. Departures
for Bermuda cruises are available throughout the
year; so choose a schedule that suits you.
Before embarking on
your cruise it is imperative to know what activities
or charges are included in your cruise package.
At all the ports passengers are charged an entry
tax. Cruise packages often advertise reduced rates;
but find out whether it includes port taxes, the
expenses of land stay, city excursions or spa and
gambling charges on board. Different price options
are available – you can either book for a
cruise that will also include your city expenses
or you can book for the cruise only while do your
own thing once you are on land.
