Bermuda Cruises: Excursions

18 holes Length: Par: 70, 6,100 Yards Professional course designer Algie M. Pulley Jr. moved mountains to design the Belmont Hills course back in 2002. The veteran Californian architect found an existing layout that was largely featureless. But after the most extensive golf course rebuilding project Bermuda has ever seen, a new topography emerged. Today, every one of the 6,100 yards of intense bunkering, multi-tiered greens and slender fairways will thoroughly test your shot-making abilities. Pulley created a magnificent, contoured layout that maximizes the golfer’s experience while showcasing the Island’s captivating beauty. Panoramic views of Hamilton Harbour and the Great Sound provide the backdrop for some of the finest 18 holes on the Island. Belmont Hills’ greens are built to U.S.G.A. standards and sprigged, naturally enough, with Tiff Eagle Bermuda Grass. The fairways feature 419 Bermuda grass to provide the best possible playing surface. And although Bermuda has its fair share of sand, Belmont Hills' bunkers hold the same sand Master’s players try to avoid at Augusta National. Water hazards come in to play on several holes, which is unusual for a Bermudian course. (Bermuda doesn’t have any natural creeks or rivers and only a handful of freshwater ponds). Two large man-made ponds complement the dramatic rolling landscape. An automatic irrigation system keeps tees, fairways and greens; including Bermuda’s only double green (14,000 square feet), in peak condition. Hundreds of trees have been planted or relocated to define the fairways and to increase safety. Our course is waiting for you. Come and play. Note: Transportation is included. Golf tours are non-refundable. Tee times will be confirmed onboard based on availability. less

Join a local taxi driver/guide who will point out the many places and sites you can visit during your stay. We start ship side at the Royal Naval Dockyard, steeped in Maritime history. Our first stop will be at Fort Scaur, built in the 1870s to protect overland routes to the Royal Naval Dockyard. Enjoy spectacular views of the North Shore and the Great Sound. Cross over Somerset Bridge, reputed to be the smallest drawbridge ever built for pictures at Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse. You'll have an opportunity to view a famous pink sand beach and aqua marine water surrounded by an impressive Barrier Reef system. Continue on to the Bermuda Underwater Explorations Institute (BUEI) showcasing the island’s rich underwater history. Visit the Shipwreck Gallery and discover a world of treasures, from cannons to clay jars, all pulled from shipwrecks found in the deep ocean around Bermuda. Walk back through time and uncover a bounty of marine artifacts and history. You can experience a simulated sub dive and shark cage encounter and stroll through an exhibit of rare seashells. The tour ends in Hamilton at the Ferry Depot. You can choose to return to the ship or browse famed Front Street shops. Return ferry token is at the guest’s expense. less

For those who would like to enjoy the beach, jump aboard the Beach Bus and enjoy round-trip transportation to the world-famous Horseshoe Bay Beach. Soak up the sun, swim in the crystal clear water, or just relax in the pink sand.Note: Wear your swimsuit, bring a towel and sunscreen. less

This scenic tour will acquaint you with the historic Royal Naval Dockyard and surrounding areas of Ireland Island. You’ll pass by the old and new prisons, the Commissioner’s House, the Old Naval Cemetery, Black Bay, Parsons Bay, and the local fisherman's area. Travel past the site where movies such as "The Deep" and "Bermuda Depths" were filmed and take a glimpse at the residential area on the return ride. Your tour route is filled with native vegetation and flowers, all of which will be pointed out and described by your knowledgeable guide. The horses are really old nags that have seen the war and can find their way around blindfolded. Note: Participants 16 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. Guests must be able to board the carriage on their own. The tour stops by the Clocktower Centre on the return and guests can depart the tour at that point if they desire. Guests who depart the tour at this point will have to make their own return to the ship. less

This tour covers the entire length of the island of Bermuda and includes a view of the famous pink sand beaches. Your driver will pick you up shipside and head out through Dockyard into Somerset Village. You’ll pass over Somerset Drawbridge, the smallest drawbridge in the world. A photo stop will be made at the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse to enjoy the 360 degree view offered from the base. Continuing on this coastal drive allows for an even more impressive view of the South Shore beaches with pink sand beaches, azure blue waters and the imposing barrier reef that encircles the island. You’ll pass by the Botanical Gardens and drive to St George’s, a World Heritage Site. The town’s history is visible with its narrow winding alleys and cobblestone streets; you’ll have 45 minutes to explore or shop in this unique old town. You’ll then make our way into the City of Hamilton, the capital of Bermuda and a thriving city center, for a brief rest stop before the return to your ship.

Experience a unique, exciting underwater adventure aboard a real submarine. Seated in spacious, air-conditioned comfort you'll see beautiful coral reefs and abundant marine life, including coral formations, sponge, and colorful fish through large view-ports to depths of 130 feet. Note: Participants must be at least 3 feet tall and be able to safely climb an 11-step ladder. less