Race to Bermuda for the 2017 America's Cup

  • March 1, 2017
Race to Bermuda for the 2017 America's Cup
This summer, the world's premier sailing event comes to Bermuda with the 35th America's Cup, presented by Louis Vuitton. Widely regarded as the pinnacle of sailing, Bermuda's Great Sound hosts the America's Cup Qualifiers, Challenger Playoffs and Final Match from May 26 until June 27, 2017*, and Fairmont Southampton offers guests a way to get in on the action with its “Race to Bermuda” package.

Located less than two hours from the East Coast and approximately seven hours direct from London, Fairmont Southampton is offering a serene and welcome refuge to discerning spectators during this intense maritime challenge. Resting on the island's highest point, the all-encompassing resort provides breathtaking views of the America's Cup racecourse and is conveniently situated right in the middle between the America's Cup Village in Dockyard and the city centre of Hamilton, Bermuda's capital.

Shelley Meszoly, Regional Director of Marketing & Sales at Fairmont Southampton, comments: “The America's Cup is an exceptional reason to book the island-paradise of Bermuda while enjoying one of the world's most popular sports events. It's an exciting time to visit, and Fairmont Southampton offers a number of experiences to guests to get in on the action whether they are a sailing aficionado or a holiday sun seeker.”

For guests who want to experience the America's Cup with a spot on an official spectator boat, the “Race to Bermuda” packages includes exclusive amenities such as an on-water experience on a spectator boat during the official races and daily full American breakfast (from $705 per night during the Qualifiers and Challenger Playoffs / from $919 per night during the Finals phase). More information available at www.fairmont.com/race-to-bermuda. For those who want to soak in the excitement of Americas Cup from the land, the “5th Night Free” offer comes with rates from $479 per room per night. More information is available at www.fairmont.com/bermuda-sail-nights.

To complement the America's Cup festivities, Fairmont Southampton offers a special “35 Days of the 35th America's Cup” program (from May 25 – June 28, 2017), with diverse family-friendly experiences from boat excursions to fitness classes to photo safaris to “Cook like a Chef,” and much more. When the races are done for the day, guests are invited to play 18 holes on one of the top five Par 3 golf courses in the world, Turtle Hill Golf Club, or simply relax at Bermuda's full-service Willow Stream Spa and lounge on pink sand at the resort's private beach club. And with ten popular dining destinations on property, everyone can satisfy their culinary curiosity.
For additional information on Fairmont Southampton please visit www.fairmont.com/southampton or call (800) 441-1414. All packages are based upon availability and do not include tax, gratuity or resort levy.

* America's Cup racing schedule is provisional and subject to change.