Bermuda is a self-governing British dependent gem island, where the traditions of native-born people with proper English merged into one unique whole. Cruising Bermuda is a chance to see the pink-sand beaches, glittering sky-blue water and blooming exotic trees. You will also have a possibility to discover the history of the islands visiting a wealth of historic buildings and state-of-the-art museums. But anyway, the main point of interest is the sea. You may spend time exploring the underwater life, reefs and ship wrecks – don’t forget about the Bermuda Triangle, there are plenty of them! Or learn about the ocean by visiting various exhibits at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, and the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. The main areas of interest here are Hamilton, St. George, Devonshire……
Hamilton is a typical Bermuda port, with pastel buildings and people rushing around in their famous shorts. Here you may enjoy Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo, which was built in 1926 and it's among the oldest aquariums in the New World, and discover amazing wildlife of Bermuda and other islands.
You may also visit the Bermuda Railway Museum and learn about the development of the Bermuda Railway. The historic track is divided into 7 scenic sections, and along the way, you can observe the Bermuda flora and scenery.
Another place of interest is Crystal Caves of Bermuda, which were discovered in 1905, named for underground pools of crystal-clear waters brought by Castle Harbour.
From Hamilton you may also set sail to see more than 350 Bermuda islands. Or you can take a game of golf at one of six world-class golf courses in this area.
St. George is one of the prime Bermuda attraction. Here you may think you’ve got into the past, to the days of Bermuda's early settlers. The reproduction of the colonial life, replica stocks, pillories, troupes of costumed actors and daily performances will take you far from reality.
The Old State House, constructed in 1620 is the oldest stone building on the island. It was built, using lime and turtle oil as mortar. Sir Thomas Gates, one of the colonists, erected Gates Fort, dating from 1609. Fort St. Catherine is also worth visiting, it stands over the beach where the ship came in low water.
Devonshire is the place where one can forget about all worries and become engrossed in royal countryside and thriving nature reserves. Here you may enjoy Palm Grove Gardens on South Road, which are privately owned, but can be visited for free Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Another marvelous place in Devonshire is Old Devonshire Church on Middle Road, which is considered to date from the early 17th century. The church was reconstructed after an explosion in 1970 and it is regarded as a national symbol of Bermuda.
A typical Bermuda cruise departs from a number of East Coast ports, including Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Norfolk, as well as from Florida. The Bermuda cruise season lasts from late-April to October. Most of the cruises last 7 days and usually only 3 nights are spent in the port. You may choose amongst those ships which stay in one port and those which may stay in up to 3 ports.
In addition, the Bermuda cruises are strictly controlled to avoid crowding of the island with tourists. That’s why Bermuda cruise lines restrict the quantity of cabins with triple or quad occupancy on a particular sailing. Because of this, families, when planning to set off for cruise to Bermuda in summer, should book at least 90 days beforehand.
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