Girlsmom Posted February 27, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) Itinerary shows Royal Caribbean grandeur of seas from Baltimore to Bermuda only has 24 hours actually docked in Bermuda-- is that enough time too see/do anything on Bermuda? Is it worth another $1k to do a 7 day carnival pride to Bermuda? Edited February 27, 2016 by Girlsmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plane2port Posted February 27, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Must you leave from Baltimore? If you can make it up to Boston or NYC you could take one of Norwegian's ships to Bermuda. They stay docked two nights there, which would essentially give you two and half days there in Bermuda. I like the Grandeur, but if my purpose in taking the cruise was to see Bermuda, I would look at NCL. Let us know what you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girlsmom Posted February 27, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Yes -- need to leave from Baltimore of Norfolk; Boston/ny/nj/Sc all would require flights and $$ :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted February 27, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) RCI used to do a 7-night on Grandeur with 3 days in Bermuda. That was one of our favorites and we did it a couple of times. Now they've changed those itineraries and the 5-night with 2 days is what they do. (We did that once a few years ago on Explorer). We've also been on a Liberty itinerary with a 1-day port of call there. Grandeur leaves out of Balitmore. Anthem which now does the 1 day port of call leaves out of Bayonne, NJ. Other lines leave out of NY. My point in this is that we've experienced all the forms of itineraries and our personal opinion is that Bermuda is such a wonderful place that 2 days would be the absolute minimum we'd recommend, and 3 would be the way to go if you can. Celebrity Summit does a 3-day in Bermuda with an early AM day 1 arrival and a late afternoon day 3 departure, which is the longest in port duration I am aware of. This leaves out of Port Liberty. I'm pretty sure that is the only remaining 3-day in Bermuda itinerary being offered by the cruise lines. We're looking into that for this summer. Edited February 27, 2016 by leaveitallbehind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 27, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 27, 2016 It's really not ideal. I think I would pick a different cruise. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 27, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Itinerary shows Royal Caribbean grandeur of seas from Baltimore to Bermuda only has 24 hours actually docked in Bermuda-- is that enough time too see/do anything on Bermuda? Is it worth another $1k to do a 7 day carnival pride to Bermuda? It's really two port days in Bermuda. I realize you don't arrive until 1pm on the first day, but that does give you time to do some touring. We did the caves and aquarium the first day and a snorkel excursion on the second day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoncom Posted February 27, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) Sweet smaller ship does 7Ners weekly in Season from Bayonne. 3 days in Kings Wharf. Good food and ambiance.Should be photos and reviews on this site. Edited February 27, 2016 by zoncom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted February 27, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Yes -- need to leave from Baltimore of Norfolk; Boston/ny/nj/Sc all would require flights and $$ :( Or bus or train to ny/nj. Worth it to spend real time in Bermuda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 27, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I think 5 days in Bermuda is about 4 days too long. Not a huge fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco Posted February 27, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 27, 2016 For us, a 5 day cruise to anywhere is too short! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted February 27, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I think 5 days in Bermuda is about 4 days too long. Not a huge fan! Well that's fine as there are no cruises that are in Bermuda for 5 days so you won't have to worry! :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loubetti Posted February 27, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I think 5 days in Bermuda is about 4 days too long. Not a huge fan! Okay.....:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 27, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I think 5 days in Bermuda is about 4 days too long. Not a huge fan! No need to read the thread or post then :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 27, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Would driving to Charleston be an option? There is a Carnival cruise in May for 7 nights give more time in Bermuda if that is the goal I would not go for 24 hrs JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted February 27, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I would not cruise to Bermuda for fewer than 7 days. By the time the ship arrives, is cleared and you can disembark, you'll have little time ashore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loubetti Posted February 27, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Bermuda was great with the smaller ships that could dock at Hamilton for a couple of days, then head to St. Georges for a day. I used to do this on the former Celebrity Zenith and once on Homes Lines Atlantic. These days, with the mega ships it is far less convenient. Even twice on QE2 we had to dock at Kings wharf and tender in. It is what it is. Otherwise, less than 7 days in Bermuda is a waste. Okay, I did do a 6 night on QE2 to Bermuda in 2001, but 26 knots makes up for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted February 27, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 27, 2016 5 Night Bermuda Cruise is toooooo short . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted February 27, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I think 5 days in Bermuda is about 4 days too long. Not a huge fan! Well, bless your heart.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted February 27, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Bermuda was great with the smaller ships that could dock at Hamilton for a couple of days, then head to St. Georges for a day. I used to do this on the former Celebrity Zenith and once on Homes Lines Atlantic. These days, with the mega ships it is far less convenient. Even twice on QE2 we had to dock at Kings wharf and tender in. It is what it is. Otherwise, less than 7 days in Bermuda is a waste. Okay, I did do a 6 night on QE2 to Bermuda in 2001, but 26 knots makes up for it! I did that cruise on Zenith from NYC and it was good. HAL's Veendam still cruises to Bermuda from Boston and docks in downtown Hamilton which many people like. I sailed NCL Dawn last summer Boston to Bermuda and we docked at the Dockyard and I had no problem about it. It's too bad the ships don't stop at St. Georges but no reason to not go there except I don't think there is as much there now as when the ships used to either dock or tender there. I liked St. Georges when we docked there on Zenith. I cannot see the point of sailing to Bermuda for one day. Yes, I know people love the sea days but the price is too high to sail essentially to nowhere. The per diems in Caribbean are considerably lower for verandah/good category cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted February 27, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 27, 2016 We normally don't like shorter cruises but would be OK with only a 5 day to Bermuda. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bound4Bermuda Posted February 27, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) I did the 5-day Bermuda from NJ with the one overnight in Bermuda. We had the kids with us (youngest was 2.5), so it was just the right amount of time for us to spend a day and a half at the beach and the rest of the time enjoying the ship. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Edited February 27, 2016 by Bound4Bermuda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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