| Bermuda’s cruise gamble

AUTHORITIES in Bermuda are hoping to get a
Bill passed to allow cruise lines to keep their

The move is designed to bring more ships
into port (which has this year seen a significant
drop in cruise calls) with the incentive of
increased onboard revenue from passengers.
Speaking to local media, Bermuda Transport
Minister Derrick Burges, who is introducing
the Bill, said “Bermuda is one of the few ports
in the world where ships routinely have
multiple night stays and currently the

must remain closed while the ships are in port”.
“This has a huge effect on on-board
revenue,” he added, saying that one solution

10pm and 5am.
In terms of onboard shop closures, Burgess
told media that keeping them open may be an
option explored in the near future.