The City of Hamilton will again be graced with steady cruise ship activity next summer, with the several visits of a ship from the Holland America Line, the company has announced.

The cruise line issued a statement stating: “Holland America Line is returning to the pink sands and pastel-coloured skyline of Bermuda on seven-day cruises aboard MS Veendam.

“Sailing round-trip from Boston, Massachusetts, six departures will sail in May, June and July, and feature three days and nights at Hamilton, the country’s capital known for its gorgeous beaches and abundance of golf courses.”

The statement continued, “Carrying just 1,350 guests, Veendam offers an ideal mid-size ship experience in Bermuda that enables the vessel to dock at Hamilton in the centre of town. The seven-day voyages spend a day at sea after departing Boston and arrive at Hamilton midday with enough time for guests to go ashore and enjoy the town.

“The ship then spends three nights alongside, where guests can experience local nightlife and dine ashore, if desired. Veendam departs Bermuda in the afternoon of the final day in Hamilton, with a day at sea before arriving back at Boston.”

“We know our guests will be excited to see us cruise again to Bermuda in 2015,” said Richard Meadows, Holland America Line’s executive vice president of sales, marketing and guest relations.

“By extending the call to three nights, guests can have extensive time to experience the Island while still enjoying the award-wining service and amenities that Holland America Line is known for.”

It also states that with three days in port, guests will have multiple opportunities to experience Hamilton’s British charm, cultural heritage sites and world-renowned beaches on a variety of shore excursions. From the ship, guests can take a short walk to Front Street and explore its array of colourful shops and restaurants. Hamilton also is home to a massive 19th-century neo-Gothic cathedral, and the Georgian-style Sessions House built in 1815.