Celebrity Returns to Bermuda in 2010

When Celebrity Zenith sailed her last Bermuda cruise for Celebrity in 2006, many long-time Bermuda lovers mourned her departure, as they felt Celebrity and Bermuda were the perfect match. Since that time, the options have been a bit slim for Premium cruisers. But things are definitely looking up for 2010!

Not only will Holland America be returning to Bermuda in the summer of 2010, but Celebrity has just announced that the Summit will be sailing alternating 7-night itineraries from Cape Liberty to Bermuda or Canada/New England. Hooray!

Because of her size, the Summit will be docking at the Naval Dockyard/King's Wharf, but with the recent improvements there, getting to other areas of the island is quick and easy.

Bookings won't be open until March, 2009, but I'm sure they'll prove to be popular. Welcome back to Bermuda, Celebrity! You were missed!

Holland America Returns to Bermuda in 2010!

For those cruisers who love Bermuda, and who have been disappointed in the options to cruise there the past few years, it is time to celebrate. Holland America has announced they will return to the pink sands of Bermuda in 2010!

Sailing between New York and Bermuda on 7-night itineraries, the Veendam will visit both St. George's and Hamilton. The itinerary will inaugurate in August, 2010, with 10 sailings that year, then returning in 2011 for a full season of sailings starting in May, with 20 or more sailings anticipated.

In a notable twist for ship lovers and historians, the Veendam II was the first Holland America vessel to visit Bermuda more than 70 years ago in 1926. Of course, the current Veendam is a bit larger and more updated, but especially with the new Signature of Excellence enhancements just announced (see below), she will continue her legacy of premium cruising to Bermuda.