L0VES2travel Posted September 21, 2010 #1 Share Posted September 21, 2010 In July my family and I sailed 5 nights on EOS from NJ to Bermuda. We live in Miami and everyone thought we were nuts to fly to NJ to take a cruise since we live 30 mins from both Port of Miami and Port Everglades. We've taken many cruises out of Miami and Ft. Laud, but wanted to see new ports (as most of the RC sailings out of South FL are only to the Eastern and Western Caribbean). We decided we wanted to cruise to Bermuda and found that RC sails out of NJ and Maryland. We didn't mind having to travel to take the cruise, and don't get me wrong I think it's nice to have cruises of out many different ports. But the entire time we were wondering why isn't there any sailing out of Miami or Ft. Laud to Bermuda? There are cruises that start in NJ and sail to Bermuda then to the Eastern Caribbean. So distance doesn't seem to be the reason. My aunt was very curious and asked a few staff members and even a tour guide in Bermuda, but no one seemed to know why. My 13 year old niece was convinced that it was too dangerous because you'd be sailing though the Bermuda triangle. Haha. So, now I'm asking you, why do you think there are no sailing out from Miami to Bermuda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanSea Posted September 21, 2010 #2 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I think distance may be the reason. Even if the Bermuda cruises go on to the Eastern Caribbean, it may seem more "worth it" to do that than to go from Miami to Bermuda. I really don't know though and I don't know the distances between NJ and Bermuda and Miami and Bermuda. Interesting question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmraggs Posted September 21, 2010 #3 Share Posted September 21, 2010 My 13 year old niece was convinced that it was too dangerous because you'd be sailing though the Bermuda triangle. Haha. So, now I'm asking you, why do you think there are no sailing out from Miami to Bermuda? Too far to go for just one port call, plus, I don't think that it would be that popular from Miami. Incidentally, every time you leave on a cruise from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, you go through the Bermuda Triangle!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCwom Posted September 21, 2010 #4 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I think the real question would be if Bermuda wasn't close to the Northeast would it be a popular port destination? The upside of the Caribbean and the Bahamas is that you can hit multiple islands within the same area and minimal sea days, Bermuda is rather out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wg6530 Posted September 21, 2010 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2010 distances to Hamilton according timeanddate.com New York 671 nm Boston 672 nm Baltimore 712 nm Halifax 742 nm Jacksonville 875 nm Miami 899 nm So in Miami, you are much further from Bermuda. considering the extra distance, fewer docks in Bermuda and local demand, don't expect to find major lines sailing from Miami to Bermuda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokomo91165 Posted September 21, 2010 #6 Share Posted September 21, 2010 In July my family and I sailed 5 nights on EOS from NJ to Bermuda. We live in Miami and everyone thought we were nuts to fly to NJ to take a cruise since we live 30 mins from both Port of Miami and Port Everglades. We've taken many cruises out of Miami and Ft. Laud, but wanted to see new ports (as most of the RC sailings out of South FL are only to the Eastern and Western Caribbean). We decided we wanted to cruise to Bermuda and found that RC sails out of NJ and Maryland. We didn't mind having to travel to take the cruise, and don't get me wrong I think it's nice to have cruises of out many different ports. But the entire time we were wondering why isn't there any sailing out of Miami or Ft. Laud to Bermuda? There are cruises that start in NJ and sail to Bermuda then to the Eastern Caribbean. So distance doesn't seem to be the reason. My aunt was very curious and asked a few staff members and even a tour guide in Bermuda, but no one seemed to know why. My 13 year old niece was convinced that it was too dangerous because you'd be sailing though the Bermuda triangle. Haha. So, now I'm asking you, why do you think there are no sailing out from Miami to Bermuda? I would sign up in a New York Minute! It would be especially nice if it were on the Majesty of the Seas (my favorite ship). I could see several different itinerary options: 10 Night Bermuda Cruise Miami, FL Coco Cay, Bahamas At Sea At Sea Bermuda Bermuda At Sea At Sea Nassau, Bahamas Key West, Florida Miami, FL 10 Night Bermuda Cruise Miami, FL At Sea Savannah, Georgia At Sea At Sea Bermuda Bermuda At Sea At Sea Coco Cay, Bahamas Miami 14 Night East Coast Bermuda Cruise Miami, FL Coco Cay, Bahamas At Sea Savannah, Georgia Charleston, South Carolina At Sea At Sea Bermuda Bermuda At Sea At Sea Nassau, Bahamas Freeport, Bahamas Miami, FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Flying Pirate Posted September 21, 2010 #7 Share Posted September 21, 2010 The biggest reason is the distance involved, it is much more cost effective to sail from the Northeast ports than it is to come from south Florida. Also because it is a shorter distance it gets the ship to Bermuda quicker and allows more time in port and less time enroute. The Cruise lines are not afraid of the Bermuda Triangle, in fact all the cruises through the Bahamas transition it everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted September 21, 2010 #8 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Probably the biggest reason is that Bermuda imposes severe limitations on just how many cruise ships and cruise passengers they will accept during the season, and some lines have agreements with the island government which allow them to bring passengers to the island, thus reducing the number of others that can do so. When you then consider the additional fuel costs that any cruiseline would assume to sail the greater distance between Miami and Bermuda instead of closer ports like Boston,NY, Baltimore etc. and the lack of a groundswell of demand for such an itinerary, it may be easier to understand. As long as their ships in the Northeast can meet the demand for cruises to Bermuda there is little or no reason for them to divert those ships to Florida for such an itinerary. In the past there have been a few such sailings from Florida ports to Bermuda but apparently their experience with them didn't create an overwhelmingly positive impression as to the viability of making such trips a regular occurrence.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicPrince Posted September 22, 2010 #9 Share Posted September 22, 2010 ..you let us New Yorkers cruise to Miami instead. I would love to spend time at South Beach! Cruising from the Northeast to Bermuda is a very old and traditional trip which existed WAY before the cruise industry set up the home ports in South Florida. People like traditions. I also agree with posters that there are limits to the amount of ship visiting days the Bermudian authorities allow. Kind of like landing and takeoff slots at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L0VES2travel Posted September 22, 2010 Author #10 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Thanks for all the replies! Love reading all of your answers! Very interesting. I'm starting to think distance is the reason, makes sense after reading a few responses. jmraggs: So funny, I never realized it! I'll have to let my niece know! julie91165: Love your itineraries! Would def. be a nice alternative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.