Dockyard has been named the top cruise ship destination in the region by Cruise Critic for the second year.

The Royal Naval Dockyard was named the top destination in the Eastern Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda based on consumer ratings and reviews published on the Cruise Critic website.

Andrew Dias, general manager of the West End Development Corporation, said: “It says that what we have done at Dockyard, and continue to do, in terms of improving the facilities and adding more activities is paying off.

“It also shows us that we are keeping ahead of some very stiff competition.

“Dockyard is an extremely important tourist hub so to know that we are favoured above other cruise ship ports is not only positive for us, but positive for Bermuda as whole.”

Mr Dias said Wedco continues to invest in Dockyard, and that the relaunched Destination Dockyard and a new trampoline park will only make the area more popular.

He said: “Wedco has invested millions of dollars into Dockyard and we will continue to invest to ensure we are able to serve the needs not only of our visitors, but also the locals who come to visit us.

“I thank the entire Dockyard community for their tireless efforts and support as this combined effort has made us successful and contributed to this achievement.”

Pat Phillip-Fairn, chief product and experiences development officer with the Bermuda Tourism Authority said it is the local hospitality that has made the difference.

She said: “Bermudian hospitality is legendary and that’s because across the island we focus on providing a high quality, memorable experience for our visitors.

“At the BTA we offer our congratulations and gratitude to all the people who made this Cruise Critic accolade possible.

“It further proves Bermuda out performs its peers in cruise travel year after year and we are happy to support all on-island tourism industry partners dedicated to raising the bar even higher.”

Rickeisha Burgess, who runs gourmet popsicle business Duch Pops Bermuda, said: “I love it here. Dockyard keeps changing for the better with more things to do.

“The staff do an incredible job keeping it really clean and tidy and I always see them out making sure the place looks good.

“I am not surprised they have won this award twice, everyone here works hard to make Dockyard special.”