The majority of cruise passengers arrive in Bermuda on a regular/contracted cruise ship. Most of the rest arrive on ships that only visit the island once or just a few times, usually as part of a longer voyage.
All the contracted cruise ships depart from ports on the east coast of the United States (New York, Baltimore, and Boston). They all now dock in Bermuda at Royal Naval Dockyard (King’s Wharf or Heritage Wharf).
The docks at Hamilton and St George are now only used by occasional callers. These ports are simply big enough to accommodate the larger vessels used by the likes of Royal Caribbean, NCL, and Celebrity Cruises.
2018
The ships visiting Bermuda regularly in 2018 are the same as those in 2017, with one exception. The Norwegian Escape has replaced the Norwegian Breakaway.
| Ship | Line | Departs | Docks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | New York | Dockyard (Heritage Wharf) |
| Grandeur of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Baltimore | Dockyard (Heritage Wharf) |
| Norwegian Dawn | NCL | Boston | Dockyard (King's Wharf) |
| Norwegian Escape | NCL | New York | Dockyard (Heritage Wharf) |
| Summit | Celebrity Cruises | New York | Dockyard (King's Wharf) |
2017
The ships visiting Bermuda regularly in 2017 are the same as in 2016; the Anthem of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Dawn, and Summit.
| Ship | Line | Departs | Docks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | New York | Dockyard (Heritage Wharf) |
| Grandeur of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Baltimore | Dockyard (Heritage Wharf) |
| Norwegian Breakaway | NCL | New York | Dockyard (Heritage Wharf) |
| Norwegian Dawn | NCL | Boston | Dockyard (King's Wharf) |
| Summit | Celebrity Cruises | New York | Dockyard (King's Wharf) |
2016
The cruise ships visiting Bermuda regularly in 2016 are the Anthem of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Dawn, and Summit.
Ships are the same as 2015, with the exception of the Anthem of the Seas (replaces the Liberty of the Seas).
The Anthem of the Seas is the second of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class of cruise ships. She embarked on her maiden voyage in April 2015. In 2016 she offers 5-night cruises to Bermuda from Cape Liberty Cruise Port in New Jersey. 9-night cruises to Bermuda and the Caribbean are also available.
| Ship | Line | Departs | Docks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | New York | Dockyard (Heritage Wharf) |
| Grandeur of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Baltimore | Dockyard (Heritage Wharf) |
| Norwegian Breakaway | NCL | New York | Dockyard (Heritage Wharf) |
| Norwegian Dawn | NCL | Boston | Dockyard (King's Wharf) |
| Summit | Celebrity Cruises | New York | Dockyard (King's Wharf) |
2015
The cruise ships visiting Bermuda in 2015 are the Liberty of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas, Celebrity Summit, Norwegian Breakaway, and Norwegian Dawn. All ships will dock at Royal Naval Dockyard.
Ships are the same as 2014, with the exception of the Liberty of the Seas (replaced the Explorer of the Seas).
| Ship | Line | Departs | Docks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandeur of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Baltimore | Dockyard |
| Liberty of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | New York | Dockyard |
| Norwegian Breakaway | NCL | New York | Dockyard |
| Norwegian Dawn | NCL | Boston | Dockyard |
| Summit | Celebrity Cruises | New York | Dockyard |
2014
In 2014 the same ships will visit the island as did in 2013; the Explorer of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Dawn, and the Summit.
All ships will berth at Royal Naval Dockyard (King’s Wharf or Heritage Wharf).
| Ship | Line | Departs | Docks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | New York | Dockyard (King's Wharf) |
| Grandeur of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Baltimore | Dockyard (KIng's Wharf) |
| Norwegian Breakaway | NCL | New York | Dockyard (Heritage Wharf) |
| Norwegian Dawn | NCL | Boston | Dockyard (Heritage Wharf) |
| Summit | Celebrity Cruises | New York | Dockyard (King's Wharf) |
2013
2013 sees no contracted ships visiting Hamilton (or St George). Holland America’s Veendam is not returning and visiting Canada and New England instead. All now dock at Royal Naval Dockyard.
Celebrity Cruises Summit returns for the fourth year in a row, offering 7-night cruises from New York.
NCL’s Norwegian Dawn returns again with 7-night cruises from Boston. The Norwegian Star is replaced by the Norwegian Breakaway, a brand new ship with a passenger capacity of 4,000. In her inaugural season she will offer 22 7-night cruises from New York.
Royal Caribbean ships visiting in 2013 are the Explorer of the Seas and the Grandeur of the Seas.
| Ship | Line | Departs | Docks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | New York | Dockyard |
| Grandeur of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Baltimore | Dockyard |
| Norwegian Breakaway | NCL | New York | Dockyard |
| Norwegian Dawn | NCL | Boston | Dockyard |
| Summit | Celebrity Cruises | New York | Dockyard |
2012
Carnival Cruise Lines have significantly reduced their visits to Bermuda in 2012 after failing to obtain prime berthing spots (taken by Celebrity Cruises, NCL, and Royal Caribbean). Their only ship visiting the island in 2012 will be the Carnival Pride (one visit in April as part of a 7-day cruise from Baltimore).
Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess will not visit the island regularly in 2012. Instead she is scheduled to make one visit only, as part of a 4-night cruise to Bermuda in October.
In 2012 most of the regular callers will dock at Royal Naval Dockyard. The Veendam is the only ship that will dock in Hamilton on a regular basis.
There are no contracted ships docking at St George in 2012.
Regular callers will be:
| Ship | Line | Departs | Docks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enchantment of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Baltimore | Kings Wharf, Dockyard |
| Explorer of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | New York | Kings Wharf, Dockyard |
| Norwegian Dawn | NCL | Boston | Heritage Wharf, Dockyard |
| Norwegian Star | NCL | New York | Heritage Wharf, Dockyard |
| Summit | Celebrity Cruises | New York | Kings Wharf, Dockyard |
| Veendam | Holland America Line | New York | Hamilton |
2011
2011 sees the return of Carnival Cruise Lines to Bermuda. The cruise operator is offering 16 departures from Charleston, Baltimore, New York and Norfolk this year.
Again, Holland America Line’s Veendam is the only ship regularly visiting Hamilton.
| Ship | Line | Departs | Docks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | New York | Dockyard |
| Carnival Fantasy | Carnival Cruise Lines | Charleston | Dockyard |
| Carnival Glory | Carnival Cruise Lines | Norfolk | Dockyard |
| Carnival Miracle | Carnival Cruise Lines | New York | Dockyard |
| Carnival Pride | Carnival Cruise Lines | Baltimore | Dockyard |
| Enchantment of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Baltimore | Dockyard |
| Explorer of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | New York | Dockyard |
| Norwegian Dawn | NCL | Boston | Dockyard |
| Norwegian Gem | NCL | New York | Dockyard |
| Summit | Celebrity Cruises | New York | Dockyard |
| Veendam | Holland America Line | New York | St George, Hamilton |
2010
In 2010 the Holland America Line’s Veendam will be the first regular ship to dock in Hamilton for several years.
The year also marks the return of Celebrity Cruises to the island. The Celebrity Summit will be their first ship visiting Bermuda since the Zenith in 2006.
NCL have sold the Norwegian Majesty to European operator Louis Cruises. She will no longer be sailing to Bermuda.
| Ship | Line | Departs | Docks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | New York | Dockyard |
| Enchantment of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Norfolk, Baltimore | Dockyard |
| Explorer of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | New York | Dockyard |
| Norwegian Dawn | NCL | New York | Dockyard |
| Norwegian Spirit | NCL | Boston | Dockyard |
| Summit | Celebrity Cruises | New York | Dockyard |
| Veendam | Holland America Line | New York | St George, Hamilton |
2009
| Ship | Line | Departs | Docks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | New York | Dockyard |
| Explorer of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | New York | Dockyard |
| Grandeur of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Baltimore, Norfolk | Dockyard |
| Norwegian Dawn | NCL | New York | Dockyard |
| Norwegian Spirit | NCL | Boston | Dockyard |
| Norwegian Majesty | NCL | Charleston, Baltimore, Philadelphia | St George |