New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
New Bedford has become a tourist destination for people all around the world. With some of the best history, architecture and art that New England has to offer, thousands of people visit our city each year by land, air and sea. New Bedford has the top fishing port in the world that provides an infrastructure for cruise ships to dock and pour a hundred tourists into our city on a single visit. For 2012, there are 17 cruise ships scheduled to dock.
Businesses should consider accommodating these tourists and residents should welcome them with open arms. These visitors inject much needed cash into our economy. Businesses should consider adding extra staff, provide water and dog food outside their establishment, and ensure their staff are friendly and accommodating. New Bedford residents should be helpful and friendly. How we act as a city will have a lasting impact on future cruise ship schedules. Let’s ensure that visitors leave New Bedford with a positive experience and want to visit our city again.
New Bedford Harbor Cruise Ship Schedule (Source: American Cruise Line)
| Tues, June 12, 2012 |
| Mon, June 18, 2012 |
| Sun, June 24, 2012 |
| Sun, July 1, 2012 |
| Tues, July 3, 2012 |
| Sun, Jul. 8, 2012 |
| Sun, Jul. 15, 2012 |
| Sun, Jul. 22, 2012 |
| Sun, Jul. 29, 2012 |
| Sun, Aug. 5, 2012 |
| Sun, Aug. 12, 2012 |
| Sun, Aug. 19, 2012 |
| Sun, Aug. 26, 2012 |
| Sun, Sept. 2, 2012 |
| Sun, Sept. 9, 2012 |
| Sun, Sept. 16, 2012 |
| Sun, Sept. 23, 2012 |
Thank you for the info on Cruise ship to New Bedford, I am delighted that the Cruise ships are docking at our port. is there a way of knowing what time they will come ininto port ? and how long will stay?
Hi Amy! There sure is! There are two cruise lines that will be arriving which you can find more info on here: http://www.portofnewbedford.org/cruise/passenger/
Also you can contact the HDC to learn more about specific times and length of stay: Visit http://www.portofnewbedford.org; call 508.961.3000; or email hdc@newbedford-ma.org.