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Bermuda (April 23, 2026)

Bermuda is a self-governing British Overseas Territory located in the North Atlantic Ocean, roughly 650 miles east of North Carolina. Despite the common misconception that it is part of the Caribbean, this isolated, hook-shaped archipelago relies on the Gulf Stream to grant it a mild, sub-tropical climate year-round. It is world-renowned for its stunning, postcard-perfect landscapes—most notably its legendary pink-sand beaches, like Horseshoe Bay, which get their unique hue from crushed red shells and microscopic coral organisms. The island boasts a rich, storied maritime history dating back to its accidental settlement by shipwrecked English colonists in 1609, a legacy clearly visible today in the historic cobblestone streets of St. George’s, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.


Beyond its natural beauty, Bermuda is a highly developed, affluent nation with one of the highest GDPs per capita in the world. Its prosperous economy is driven by a unique dual engine: high-end, luxury tourism and a massive international business sector, particularly global reinsurance and insurance firms attracted by the territory’s sophisticated legal framework. Culturally, the island is a unique and vibrant blend of British colonial traditions and African heritage. This fusion is evident in everything from the formal knee-length “Bermuda shorts” worn in corporate boardrooms to the energetic, rhythmic performances of the traditional Gombey dancers during festivals.

My Dad proposed to my Mom at THE HOGS PENNY INN in 1964!

Celebrity Ascent Trans-Atlantic Cruise (April 19 – May 4, 2026)

The Celebrity Ascent is a massive, modern feat of maritime engineering, measuring 1,073 feet in length and 128 feet wide, with a total volume of 141,420 gross tons. Designed with a draft of 27 feet, the vessel utilizes advanced ABB Azipod propulsion systems to cruise efficiently at 22 knots. Structurally, the ship spans 17 decks, 15 of which are completely accessible to passengers, and features the fleet’s signature “Magic Carpet”—a tennis-court-sized cantilevered platform that floats dynamically along the starboard side of the hull.


In terms of capacity, the ship accommodates 3,260 guests at standard double occupancy, scaling up to a maximum of 3,937 passengers when third and fourth berths are fully utilized. To maintain an upscale, high-end service standard, the vessel sails with a dedicated international crew of 1,416 members, establishing an impressive passenger-to-crew ratio of roughly 2.3:1. Because of its massive physical footprint relative to its guest count, the ship achieves a space ratio of 43.3, ensuring the public spaces feel uncrowded and open.


Across the ship’s 10 dedicated stateroom decks, there are 1,646 total guest cabins.

In 2026, my dad and I did a 14 Day Trans-Atlantic cruise on this ship! The itinerary left from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Rome, Italy with stops in Bermuda, The Azores, Cartagena and Barcelona and it passed through the Straight of Gibraltar.