This was a "budget" cruise.

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F/34 & M/37 - This was certainly a "budget" cruise. Likes: The cruise was very well organized, embarking and disembarking was quick and smooth. The cruise staff was fantastic, everyone was very helpful and kind. Bermuda public transportation is easy to navigate. We took buses to Hamilton, the Blue Hole Park in Tom's Moore's Jungle, Warwick Long Bay Beach, Jobson's Cove Beach, and Horseshoe Bay Beach. They were all worth a visit and views were breathtaking. The island is small but there is plenty to explore, an additional day to explore would have been ideal. The excursions are very expensive and I'm glad we explored on our own. The entertainment on the ship was great. The performers were all very talented. We were not disappointed with any show/performance that we attended. Dislikes: The parking at the port in NJ is very expensive. For the five days cruise, it was $150. The food was very disappointing. We had dinner in the main dining room the first two nights, and we couldn't be more dissatisfied with our meals. The portions were small and the food was flavorless. In addition, we were sat with strangers at a large dining table which was inevitably very awkward. We opted for the buffet for the remainder of the trip so that we can consume a satisfying portion and have a private dinner. We ate on the island for any meal that we could, there are great restaurants at the port and in Hamilton. If you're on a budget, they're are not cheap, you should plan to spend $80/$100 for two people per meal and that's not including alcoholic beverages. While the performers were fantastic, the Platinum theater wasn't the best. The cup holders are too small for many beverages, you will need to hold your drink for the entirety of the show. You also can't hear what the performers are saying if there is music playing at the same time. If you're staying at an interior state room, you may want to consider selecting your room. We were placed on the sixth floor and there were bands/entertainment right outside our window. It made going to bed a little earlier for the Bermuda days challenging. We're not sure if it's the age of the ship or weather conditions, but the swaying was significant for all ocean days. We were prepared and brought non-drowsy Dramamine, but we were told by two separate groups that the ship's store doesn't carry non-drowsy Dramamine and they were very sleepy throughout the trip. Comparison: I have taken two cruises through Norwegian and this cruise was disappointing in comparison, primarily due to the food. The Norwegian cruise ships were new so it was nicer, but that was expected.

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Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda

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