International Business Norwegian Aqua is Bermuda’s new summer visitor The vessel features a 10 per cent increase in size and capacity over its sister ships The vessel features a 10 per cent increase in size and capacity over its sister ships Apr 10, 2025 6:20 PM
Tourism Darrell attends cruise conference in Miami The summit “served as the ultimate platform for networking, collaboration and showcasing Bermuda” The summit “served as the ultimate platform for networking, collaboration and showcasing Bermuda” Apr 10, 2025 3:52 PM
Tourism Ship marks maiden Bermuda voyage Explora I takes 705 passengers to the island Explora I takes 705 passengers to the island Apr 07, 2025 6:02 PM
Tourism Visitors up but tourism hindered by hotel sector The Bermuda Tourism Authority reports its Q4 and year-end results for 2024 The Bermuda Tourism Authority reports its Q4 and year-end results for 2024 Mar 11, 2025 7:58 AM
Tourism BTA hails rising visitor numbers, spending in 2024 The authority reports a 15 per cent increase in air arrivals, despite limited hotel beds The authority reports a 15 per cent increase in air arrivals, despite limited hotel beds Feb 27, 2025 10:04 AM
Tourism Cruise ship celebrates its inaugural Bermuda visit The Sky Princess arrived in Bermuda last week with more than 3,300 passengers The Sky Princess arrived in Bermuda last week with more than 3,300 passengers Dec 16, 2024 1:30 PM
Tourism Pier improvements mean fewer projected cruise calls – Furbert While fewer ships are scheduled for 2025, the Government says the work will support a stronger 2026 While fewer ships are scheduled for 2025, the Government says the work will support a stronger 2026 Dec 06, 2024 12:01 PM
Tourism Cruise schedule 2025: slow start but busy summer As of November 28, a total of 179 cruise ship visits are expected to take place next year As of November 28, a total of 179 cruise ship visits are expected to take place next year Dec 05, 2024 7:50 AM
Transport Norwegian Cruise Line doubles down on Bermuda The cruise line will increase visits to the island and invest in infrastructure improvements The cruise line will increase visits to the island and invest in infrastructure improvements Nov 29, 2024 9:54 AM
Tourism Luxury cruise to make maiden Bermuda voyage in 2026 Atlas Ocean Voyages will bring the cruise ship World Navigator to St George’s and Hamilton Atlas Ocean Voyages will bring the cruise ship World Navigator to St George’s and Hamilton Nov 18, 2024 7:49 AM
General Cruise ship turns to Bermuda for ill crew member The Norwegian Epic met the pilot boat St David near the island The Norwegian Epic met the pilot boat St David near the island Oct 30, 2024 2:00 PM
Local Business Anchor Restaurant adds sushi to the menu Owner Maz Shabdeen hopes the traditional Japanese cuisine will bring in more locals in winter and spice things up for tourists during the summer Owner Maz Shabdeen hopes the traditional Japanese cuisine will bring in more locals in winter and spice things up for tourists during the summer Oct 16, 2024 8:00 AM
International Business Norwegian Prima cancels December visit The NCL luxury ship will spend more time farther south The NCL luxury ship will spend more time farther south Oct 16, 2024 7:59 AM
Tourism Cruise visitor numbers on track to beat 2023 Despite a decrease in cruise ship calls, the number of passengers is expected to reach almost 550,000 Despite a decrease in cruise ship calls, the number of passengers is expected to reach almost 550,000 Sep 22, 2024 12:05 PM
Environment Cruise ships found to have invasive insect on board Environmental officials responded to reports of the spotted lanternfly on the Carnival Venezia and Carnival Pride Environmental officials responded to reports of the spotted lanternfly on the Carnival Venezia and Carnival Pride Sep 11, 2024 9:07 PM
Tourism Stranded tourist is rescued by Bermuda’s love First-time US cruise visitor Lisa Beal had a fantastic vacation here, despite a major mishap First-time US cruise visitor Lisa Beal had a fantastic vacation here, despite a major mishap Sep 07, 2024 8:48 PM
Local Business Festival at sea wins Best Cruise Event of the Year award The Bermudian-run Ubersoca Cruise charter was recognised at the Caribbean Music Awards in New York The Bermudian-run Ubersoca Cruise charter was recognised at the Caribbean Music Awards in New York Sep 05, 2024 8:46 AM
Court Visitor fined thousands for drug violations The US national was given until Friday to pay the $4,450 fines The US national was given until Friday to pay the $4,450 fines Sep 04, 2024 8:00 AM
Tourism Cruise line to launch Bermuda-Philadelphia voyages The Norwegian Cruise Line service is to launch in April 2026 and continue until late August The Norwegian Cruise Line service is to launch in April 2026 and continue until late August Jul 22, 2024 7:49 AM
Transport Cruise ships make emergency diversions to Bermuda Odyssey of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas diverted to the local waters within 24 hours Odyssey of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas diverted to the local waters within 24 hours Apr 24, 2024 7:03 PM
Court Cruise passenger fined for cannabis in cabin Jason Vladich pleads guilty to importing 27.6g of the controlled drug this week Jason Vladich pleads guilty to importing 27.6g of the controlled drug this week Apr 19, 2024 7:30 AM
General Cruise ship detours to Bermuda for sick passenger The ill senior was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment The ill senior was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment Apr 18, 2024 7:15 AM
Transport Minister attends Miami cruise ship conference Wayne Furbert leads a delegation to the Seatrade Global Cruise Conference 2024 Wayne Furbert leads a delegation to the Seatrade Global Cruise Conference 2024 Apr 10, 2024 7:30 AM
Opinion Writer Urgent action needed to extend lifeguard season Michael Fahy also urges people to support BermudAir and stop moaning on Maj’s List Michael Fahy also urges people to support BermudAir and stop moaning on Maj’s List Apr 08, 2024 8:00 AM
General Medical issue steers Bahamas-bound cruise to Bermuda Elderly passenger on board the Ventura reported breathing difficulties Elderly passenger on board the Ventura reported breathing difficulties Feb 23, 2024 7:43 AM
Tourism Cancellation causes late start to 2024 cruise ship season The Norwegian Getaway is struck from the schedule as of January 6 The Norwegian Getaway is struck from the schedule as of January 6 Jan 10, 2024 7:52 AM
Tourism Cruise ship revenue hits all-time high More than $200 million economic benefit is forecast despite schedules disrupted by storms More than $200 million economic benefit is forecast despite schedules disrupted by storms Dec 11, 2023 8:28 AM
Letters to the Editor Helpless in Dockyard Derek Madeiros returns to voice his concern about the treatment of cruise visitors in the West End Derek Madeiros returns to voice his concern about the treatment of cruise visitors in the West End Dec 02, 2023 7:58 AM
Tourism Bermuda to welcome 189 cruise stops in 2024 Total is less than scheduled for this year but higher than actual arrivals expected in 2023 Total is less than scheduled for this year but higher than actual arrivals expected in 2023 Nov 28, 2023 7:57 AM
Opinion Writer Morgan’s Point could be the answer for cruise ship overtourism Michael Fahy believes the strain could be eased on Horseshoe Bay and Dockyard with a change in strategy Michael Fahy believes the strain could be eased on Horseshoe Bay and Dockyard with a change in strategy Oct 09, 2023 8:00 AM
