Bermuda Water Skiing & Jet Skiing

Bermuda Water Ski & Jet Ski

The best places for skiing on Bermuda waters are the protected harbors.

Great Sound water area to the west is convenient to the dockyard cruise passengers. Castle Harbor to the east is close to St. George. And Hamilton Harbor is centrally located in Hamilton City although is likely to be crowded by boats.

Other water areas good for skiing are Mangrove Bay and Ely's Harbor to the west, and Harrington Sound and Ferry Reach towards the east, and Spanish Point in Pembroke.

While water skiing in Bermuda can be done year round, the best time is between May to September. This is when the water temperature is warmest. It averages to about 83°F (28°C) during this time and dips to about 62°F (17°C) during the winter time.

The water ski centers in Bermuda will provide you with all the equipment that you need including boats, skis, safety belts etc. Bermuda law requires that all water skiers are accompanied by a licensed skipper. If you are new, you can also take lessons from experienced instructors or go ahead and try out trick ski, knee or wake boards. The rates vary depending on the fuel costs and usually includes all the equipment and an instructor.

There are limited number of waterski centers in Bermuda. Here are few well known ones:

Bermuda Water Ski Center

Offers Wakeboarding and Water-skiing. It is located at the Robinson's Marina next to the Somerset Bridge in Sandy's Parish. It takes only a 10 minutes bus ride from the dockyard to reach the center. The center is operated by the former Pan-American trick ski champion Kent Richardson. He has a specially designed boat Ski Nautique from which up to five persons can ski at the same time. Lessons are also provided. Contact information:

Email: krsuper@northrock.bm; Phone: 441/234-3354, 441/335-1012

Sea Venture Watersports: Operates from Southampton Parish. They offer wake boarding, water ski, tubes and boat rentals, and also Jet Ski Tours.

Jet Ski in Bermuda

Jet Ski does not require skills but offers an enjoyable water scooter ride. You can get into amazing water areas in Bermuda with magnificent views of corals, fish and other marine creatures like turtles. You will also see beautiful birds, coves and other great places along the shore. If this is what you are looking for, then check out the following operators:

Jet Ski Safari: The Jet Ski or the water scooter safari in Bermuda is a great way to see many picturesque sights and marine life. It starts from Snorkel Park Beach at dockyard.

KS Water Sports: They operate from the dockyard in Sandys and also have a limited operation in St. George. Their Jet Ski tours can be combined with swimming and snorkeling.

Somerset Bridge Watersports: This is a family owned business operating for over 20 years and located at Sandys Parish next to the Somerset Bridge. They offer small motorized boats, Jet Skis and Kayaks on rent along with guides. The location of the operator is ideal to explore the reefs and wrecks of the western end of Bermuda. The center is easily accessible from the Dockyard.

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