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Kings Wharf cruise - pretty beaches, a wide variety of water sports and more

With ever-larger ships calling in Bermuda, yet another evolution has been set in motion: King's Wharf, a former berthing point for the British navy, is the primary port for mega-liners and has grown in popularity to rival that of longtime stops Hamilton and St. George's, which simply can't accommodate today's stretched vessels. This is a trend we expect to continue as new-builds increase in size -- and smaller, older ships eventually leave expanding fleets. One thing's for sure: Whether the ship you choose stops in one or all three ports -- or stays for one or more days -- it's a walk in the park (or on the beach) to see Bermuda. Its eight largest islands, connected by causeways and bridges, measure just 22 miles in length and barely two miles across as the widest point -- so you can travel from one end to the other in about an hour and from north to south in less than 15 minutes.King's Wharf, Bermuda's third port -- and the port of choice for bigger ships -- is often referred to as the West End or the Royal Naval Dockyard. Built for the British Navy between 1814 and 1863 as a base to launch a raid on Washington, D.C. by thousands of convicts from prison ships, it was once dubbed "Gibraltar of the West". The Georgian-style fort later served as a North Atlantic base during both World Wars. Finally abandoned in 1951, its reincarnation gives visitors plenty to do and see, what with the Bermuda Maritime Museum, the Arts Centre and the Bermuda Craft Market. The parish's isolation is part of its charm -- and it translates to romance and privacy with significant others. King's Wharf is rich in naval history with an endless array of activities for all ages, be it culture, water sports, good food, shopping or kicking back at the beach. In addition to galleries, craft markets and museums, you can include world-class golf courses, parasailing, scuba diving and dolphin swims on the short list of things to do. Trek up nearly 200 steps to the top of a historic lighthouse; then follow it up with a charming repast in their tea room or listen to the lovely Gregorian chants of three nuns inside a teensy 1620 chapel at the Heydon Trust. Shop duty-free inside the Clocktower Mall or pick up a scrumptious rum cake at the Bermuda Rum Cake Company, hop a ferry to anywhere, or stroll through the Arts Centre to view the works of Bermuda's premier artists. Days onboard are casual and you'll be most comfortable in sport clothes and resort wear. Shoes should be low-heeled for deck activities. Bring a few swimsuits so you'll always have a dry one. You don't have to bring towels, as they are provided. And don't forget your camera and binoculars, so you don't miss a thing

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