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Bermuda Scuba Diving
Do you know that novices can learn the Bermuda diving basics and then dive into water up to 25 feet deep on the same day? Yes, this is what you can expect from Bermuda diving shops. And there are many shallow water reefs and shipwrecks in Bermuda that you can experience as you dive.
Many of the resorts in Bermuda have in-house diving shops and offer three-hour scuba diving courses ranging from US$95 to US$110 and teach the basics in a pool, on the beach, or off a dive boat, that finally leads to a fascinating reef or a wreck dive.
My wife and I were fortunate to listen to the underwater stories from Bermuda’s legendary treasure diver Teddy Tucker. We listened to his life around underwater treasure hunting over long absorbing hours. This probably acted as our main inspiration to try our first ever diving and that too in Bermuda.
During winter you will need appropriate wet suits. Also note that Bermuda waters are exceptionally salty, so additional weights may be required. But the Atlantic waters are generally quite clear, so visibility is high under the ocean surface. Visibility during summer time, May to October, is generally up to 25 meters (about 80 feet). In the other months the visibility is far higher and can be up to 61 meters (about 200 feet).
Bermuda Diving for Coral Reefs
There are some 200 square miles of coral reefs in the waters surrounding the island.
If you want to know where the coral reefs are located, what can you expect to see if you take a dive for these magnificent reefs, and how Bermuda’s coral reefs have been formed, then check out Bermuda Coral Reefs. Note that reef corals get badly damaged (bleached) as they come in contact with UV sunscreen lotions that we use to protect our skin from sun burns. This has been observed through a study by European Commission. Divers should therefore take care not to use sunscreen lotions while diving.
Most of the well-preserved famous Bermuda shipwrecks are to the north and east, and dive depths range between 25 feet and 80 feet.
Every time we are in Bermuda, I generally spend a lot of time with the diving veterans exploring which are the most popular wreck dives in the island. Based on all our exploration, here is a Bermuda Wreck Diving popularity list that I have prepared.
Bermuda's Department of Tourism and the island's diving shops have instituted a free Shipwreck Certification Program for divers. The program is an innovative approach to provide more than just a memory to scuba divers. Since its launch in September 1996, many of Bermuda's 35 most popular and historic shipwrecks have been profiled in the Shipwreck Certificate Program.
Bermuda Diving Shops & Offerings
Having said all this, you should not go out into the Bermuda waters for scuba diving on your own. You will need to find the right dive center in Bermuda to get the best of diving experiences. So where are the best Scuba Diving Shops in Bermuda?
If you are a beginner in scuba diving, you may be interested to know that the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) is the world's largest recreational diving membership and diver training organization founded in 1966. PADI members like the diving shops, resorts, instructors, and dive masters, teach the majority of the world's recreational divers. Some of the top Bermuda dive shops are PADI members.
During our many vacations in Bermuda, we had gone around exploring all the main Bermuda diving shops to find out which are the best ones. There are many of them in this island and the number is still growing. Almost all the 5 star resorts operate dive centers.
However, from all our experience and study, the following diving shops in Bermuda are the ones we think stand out from the rest in terms of their maturity in diving activities, facilities, packages and overall friendliness.
Dive Bermuda: This diving shop has PADI 5-Star IDC facilities and is located at Bermuda’s some of the finest hotels - the Fairmont Southampton and Fairmont Hamilton Princess. This is Bermuda’s one of the few land-based operations to offer scuba diving for both North and South shore wrecks and reef sites. Find out more about one of the best Bermuda diving options.
Blue Water Divers: A diving shop having PADI 5-Star IDC facility and Bermuda’s longest running dive operation. It gives you great access to Bermuda’s exciting wrecks and pristine reefs. It offers year-round scuba diving, two custom dive boats and operates from three locations. It also offers guided shore dives and dive packages. Get to know more about one of the best Bermuda diving options.
Triangle Diving: It operates from the picturesque waterside Grotto Bay resort. It has a full-service PADI facility with custom dive boat, offering access to Bermuda’s largest wrecks, vibrant reefs, training and more. Triangle Diving is located at the East End, minutes from St. George.
Scuba Look: If you are keen for some great scuba diving at the east end of Bermuda, visit Scuba Look, which will take you to some of the best shipwrecks and coral sites.
Diving Gear & Equipment Rentals in Bermuda
There are many places in Bermuda where you get Scuba diving equipment and gear rentals. Here is a list I have prepared that you should find useful if you are planning to rent the diving gears in Bermuda: Bermuda diving equipment and gear rentals
Check out Bermuda Water Sports for various water sport activities in Bermuda.
Check out Bermuda Activities to know about all other activities in the island.
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