Royal Caribbean Cruises

Bermuda cruises from Royal Caribbean and other top cruise lines allow Americans sailing from the East Coast to take advantage of this nearby island territory. Just more than 600 miles from North Carolina, Bermuda can be enjoyed via cruise in as few as five days, with Saturday sailings and Thursday returns. Hawaii, Mexico and Europe are also popular destinations for travelers who have a little more leeway in their calendars.

Norwegian Cruise Line sails its ship, the Norwegian Dream, out of Boston with a Bermuda destination of St. George. Norwegian also sails out of Baltimore, with a five-day excursion to KingÆs Wharf, one of BermudaÆs larger ports. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity also travel to Bermuda, giving vacationers plenty of choice when it comes to price, the length of the trip and shipboard amenities.

Both Cruise and Destination Are Reasons for a Bermuda Visit

First-time visitors to Bermuda often remark on how cosmopolitan and well-to-do the island territory seems. Bermuda has one of the highest gross domestic product rankings in the world and is an international financial center.

Some Bermuda attractions include:

• Shopping
• Golf
• Maritime museums
• British historical sites

If you are unsure about whether cruising is right for you or want to compare prices on Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess and other lines to Hawaii, Mexico and other destinations, BestCruiseRates.com's reasons to cruise page is a good place to get answers to frequently asked questions. A discounter such as BestCruiseRates.com will also make it easy for you to check out ship profiles and even deck plans before you reserve your stateroom.