Explorere of the Seas in April sailing to Bermuda?

Question

Going to Bermdua from Bayonne NJ April 17th. What's best to wear for the travel to and from Bermuda. Will it be warm enough to wear shorts??

Answer 1

I have been to Bermuda by cruise ship twice and here's what I recommend.  The first trip to Bermuda was in September and it was hot there.  We went to three of the beaches and the water was warm enough to swim.  The second trip was in May and it was the same.  Daytime temperatures were in the mid to upper 70's and the water was plenty warm enough to swim and we did.  You may need a sweater or light jacket if you plan to sit on deck while cruising there and back, especially after sunset.  But while there on and off the ship it will be pleasant.  So both of my trips there were outside the summer period, like yours, and the weather was perfect for shorts and swimming.

If you are going on the Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas it has a Solarium (a covered pool and hot tube area) so you can use those on the trip to and from Bermuda.  So take shorts and swim wear for the trip there and while in Bermuda.  

There are NO slums and ghettos in Bermuda like you may see on other islands. All of the houses are well maintained and painted in pastel colors. All of the public beaches are great. The best way to get around in Bermuda is to buy a transportation pass (may be able to get it on ship) which will let you take the buses, and the ferry, all over the island. There is a big bus depot just a couple blocks from where ships dock in the town of Hamilton. You can take the buses to the beach, they are not very far away and easy to get to from the bus stop. You want to go to Elbow Beach and Long Beach, both open to the public.  If you want to snorkel, the Tobacco Bay Beach near the town of St George is great, and its walking distance (about 3/4 mile) from town.

Answer 2

You could go to the Weather Channel's website or an official Bermuda website to find that out.  I wouldn't think it would be very warm - Bermuda is at about the same latitude as North Carolina.

Answer 3

most people don't realize it but Bermuda is not always warm , April may be warm enough for shorts but not to swim