Why does it take two full sea days to reach Bermuda, but only one back to NYC?

I've always been confused about this. I think I experienced it also with RCCL but that was almost six years ago so I may be off. But still.

Honestly, I would rather get down there quicker, and then enjoy the last two nights I have to cruise on the ship. Maybe it has to do with how many different ships can be at the docks at the same time?

Anyone actually know the reason behind this? :confused:

I've always been confused about this. I think I experienced it also with RCCL but that was almost six years ago so I may be off. But still.

Honestly, I would rather get down there quicker, and then enjoy the last two nights I have to cruise on the ship. Maybe it has to do with how many different ships can be at the docks at the same time?

Anyone actually know the reason behind this? :confused:

It is the way they schedule the ships in port. My last two cruises there was one full sea day to get there and two sea days back.

Jon

RCCL sails one day out and one day back because it's 5 day cruise.

NCL sends 2 ships to Bermuda:

Dawn from Boston Friday-Friday and stays in Bermuda Sunday-Tuesday. One day out, 2 days back.

Breakaway from NYC on Sunday-Sunday and stays in Bermuda Wed-Fri. Two days out, one day back.

Bermuda has only 2 wharves for large ships - one for the NCL ships and other for other cruiselines.

12-16 knots going to Bermuda. Two days on the ship to spend $$$.

18-22 knots coming home. You have spent all of your money in Bermuda and have none left....:eek::eek::eek:

It doesn't take 2 days, anymore than it takes 2 days to get from Curacao to Mt Martin, it is the choice of the ship companies and the docking in Bermuda combined.

More casino revenues.

also.. Less port charges, lower fare.... I would prefer to spend more and stay longer.

I have sailed to Bermuda on NCL, Royal, and Carnival. Royal and NCL were 7 day cruises that took 2 days to sail to Bermuda and 1 day back. Carnival was an 8 day cruise that took 2 days each way.

I believe that it is a combination of berth availability at the Dockyard and the desire to increase revenues from sources that are closed while the ship is docked, like the casino and the shops.

It's just a way to make the cruise a 7 day cruise. The ships travel slowly to kill time and give you sea days.

It a way to keep the casino opens. The Bars open. And for you to spend money on the ship and enjoy. Ship activities. Some people like the ports activities. Other people like the ship itself.

I have sailed to Bermuda on NCL, Royal, and Carnival. Royal and NCL were 7 day cruises that took 2 days to sail to Bermuda and 1 day back. Carnival was an 8 day cruise that took 2 days each way.

 

I believe that it is a combination of berth availability at the Dockyard and the desire to increase revenues from sources that are closed while the ship is docked, like the casino and the shops.

Royal did a 5 day out of NJ with only one day in Bermuda.

Cruise line choice on how "fast" to get to where they are going.

NCL does a 7 day NYC to Florida/Bahama, carnival won't push their ships as hard and does it in 8 days same itinerary.

It's all about the CONTRACTS people! All cruise lines have contracts with the ports they visit. When they were still working on the Breakaway's dolphins (not the mammals) in Bermuda, the Dawn would port on the RCL side of the pier, UNTIL an RCL ship came, then the Dawn had to moor out in the bay and tender everyone in and out, always about the contracts!

I have cruised to Bermuda when there was smaller ships. We could dock then in St.George and in Hamilton. We were there three to four days. Ahh! To bring back the smaller ships ! Really got to enjoy Bermuda. Going to the navel yard was not a choice you wanted to make. It has changed so much and glad they built it up -- and did a great job - also by adding more docking there too- for the now larger ships ---

I do miss the smaller ships and staying docked longer.

What is the point in this thread. If you don't like the itinery don't book it

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12-16 knots going to Bermuda. Two days on the ship to spend $$$.

18-22 knots coming home. You have spent all of your money in Bermuda and have none left....:eek::eek::eek:

Makes perfect since to me. :D

What is the point in this thread. If you don't like the itinery don't book it

 

 

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Seems like a good question to me and I was interested in the answers:)

What is the point in this thread. If you don't like the itinery don't book it

 

 

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Now that's the stupidest response to a thread I've read yet.

The CC app should have a moron filter.

I think the original poster just didn't understand why it took longer one way than another. If new to cruising, may not necessarily understand that it is just a way to stretch it out and make it a 7 day cruise, not that it really takes 2 days one way and one day on the way home.

Why do people read or answer threads if they don't like/interest them? :confused:

I have cruised to Bermuda when there was smaller ships. We could dock then in St.George and in Hamilton. We were there three to four days. Ahh! To bring back the smaller ships ! Really got to enjoy Bermuda. Going to the navel yard was not a choice you wanted to make. It has changed so much and glad they built it up -- and did a great job - also by adding more docking there too- for the now larger ships ---

I do miss the smaller ships and staying docked longer.

I also sailed some of those that called on St. George and Hamilton. It was very convenient because you could tour St. George and Hamilton without taking the bus or ferry. The ship left St. George around 7 AM and docked at Hamilton around 9 AM. If you had a multi day scooter rental, you had to disembark early and ride the scooter to Hamilton.

In 2011, HAL had an itinerary like that. I believe that it was the Veendam. We were in Hamilton when the ship was docked there and it left for the return voyage to NYC. There aren't many ships that can fit in those harbors these days and those that can are mostly luxury lines with corresponding price tags.

I personally like 7 or more day cruises, not 5 or 6 day ones. At day 5 your are now getting into the groove, I don't want to leave then. Day 7 I still want to be on the cruise, but I do miss my bike and feline friends at home. I think NCL knows that 7 day cruises are probably the most popular and fit into their docking schedules. I really like a couple sea days back to back, very relaxing if I choose.

Jon

I have cruised to Bermuda when there was smaller ships. We could dock then in St.George and in Hamilton. We were there three to four days. Ahh! To bring back the smaller ships ! Really got to enjoy Bermuda. Going to the navel yard was not a choice you wanted to make. It has changed so much and glad they built it up -- and did a great job - also by adding more docking there too- for the now larger ships ---

I do miss the smaller ships and staying docked longer.

I was on a ship and docked at the Navy Yard back in '86. At that time there was nothing for tourist to really see.

I like it there now, just a short ferry ride to Hamilton or even St. George.

It would be nice to dock in those cities though.

The Gulf Stream would certainly have an effect, whether it would be a full day's worth I'm not sure though.

Obviously the scenic route on the way over and the interstate on the way back.

Day91 really you want to call me a moron?

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Day91 please prove me with your mail account and phone number you want to call me. Moro. Fine I will discuss this with you personally

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It's a legitimate question regarding the speed of travel...not a complaint about itinerary or otherwise. I was actually curious, myself!

So yes, it related to travel speed on a Norwegian ship, and thus is perfectly acceptable to ask in this thread. For that matter, what's the point of any thread where legitimate questions are asked? Sheesh.

What is the point in this thread. If you don't like the itinery don't book it

 

 

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