The
famous pink sand beaches of Bermuda look magical against the deep blue water
that surrounds this lovely group of islands in the North Atlantic. The
opportunity to play on a pink beach is a very good reason to cruise to Bermuda,
but there are many more.
Cruises
to Bermuda, which is about 665 miles east and slightly south of North
Carolina’s Outer Banks, depart from East Coast ports like Boston, New York
City, Cape Liberty, Baltimore and Miami. Bermuda is the sole destination on
some itineraries, with relaxing days at sea on either side of a two- or
three-night stay. Other itineraries combine Bermuda with New England and
Maritime Canada, the Bahamas, or a transatlantic crossing.
Depending
on your cruise line and ship, you could dock at King’s Wharf, the capital city
of Hamilton, or historic St. George’s, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Keep in
mind that Bermuda’s eight main islands together are just 22 miles long and
about two miles across, so you can see everything no matter where you dock.
King’s
Wharf is next to the Royal Naval Dockyard, where the Bermuda Maritime Museum
has treasures recovered from hundreds of shipwrecks along the coral reef (which
is kinder to snorkelers and divers than to ships). You can also climb up a
historic lighthouse, or browse the work of Bermudan artists at the Arts Centre.
It’s
easy to reach all parts of Bermuda via ferry or scooter; or, take a sightseeing
tour that will acquaint you with the winding roads, beautiful sea views, and
pastel cottages. To learn about the
marine life that’s so important to Bermuda, take a glass-bottom boat cruise or
visit the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.
In
Hamilton, enjoy the cafes and high-end shops along Front Street, where you can enjoy
high tea and buy some Bermuda shorts. In St. George’s, stroll the cobblestone
streets to soak in the colonial flavor. You can also take an excursion to
Crystal Cave, where amber-colored stalactites and stalagmites are reflected in underground
lakes.
Bermuda
is heaven on earth for golfers, with more courses per square mile than anywhere
else in the world. What could be better than playing golf with a stunning ocean
view?
You
can cruise to Bermuda from April through early November; talk with Anita, your
Cruise Holidays personal cruise expert, about getting on a Bermuda-bound ship.
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