Hartley Helmet Diving in Bermuda

Flotsam would not be comfortable with a big snapper lurking about.

Our present Diana is too small and shy to pose.

Someone, freed from lockdown in 2020, took out Leroy, presumably for a prosperous bar-b-que.

Hogfish Charles V tolerating hands on photography.Driven away by a remora in 2017

Diana the angelfish is not a carnivore. It is very hard to make friends with her.

Now that Leroy is gone, we get George the grunt in the optional, yet desirable photos .

Herb the hind has been loving the absence of Leroy and is not friends with Flotsam.

The turquoise sandy area is 10-12 ft deep. The brownish areas are reef and rise about 5ft up. We are less than 2 miles from shore.

Flotsam the eel is our star attraction now that the latest hogfish and snapper have been speared.

Mangrove Bay Public Dock is next to Cambridge Beaches and H2O Sports.

Northern end of Somerset Island, near the junction of Cambridge Road and Mangrove Bay Road

Duration3h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 21 travelers

Overview

Enjoy an awesome and interactive underwater eco-tour wearing Hartley diving helmets. One's head stays dry. Glasses, contacts, make-up, and big hair are fine. Just walk, breathe and smile. Easier than snorkeling, yet more interactive than scuba diving. Even pet and hold fish while you are having your photo taken! Optional photos for extra charge.
Simply walk down the 9 fooot ladder, which is attached to the boat, and walk on the sandy bottom, right in front of thriving Bermuda coral reefs. Meet and interact with Celebrity Fish: Diana the angelfish, Charles the Hog fish, Donald the grey snapper and many more! Undersea walk lasts approximately 30-40 minutes. Join Greg Hartley for a enlightening, sugar coated biology lesson, that is the most fun ever. We have thick, full length, warm wet suits when water temp is below 80F. Hotel pickup and drop-off not included. The boat docks at Dockyard, by the Moongate where the ships are.

What's included

Nature Valley Gronola Bars, Bermuda water, cold and room temp.
All equipment provided, bring bathing suit, towel and spirit of adventure
Storage area available for your clothes, towels or valuables for gratuities if desired.
Boat has bathroom, changing room, sundeck, shade and glass bottom
Underwater cameras / GoPros allowed
Underwater photos and a short video available for extra.
Wet suits and hot chocolate (if water is below 80 degrees)

Hotel pickup and drop-off not included
Optional photos/video $20PP+$10Thumbdrive charge, not included.

What to expect

Hartley's Undersea Walk AKA Shallow water helmet diving, is the easiest way to visit the undersea. Just walk smile and breathe.We dive in 11-14 feet of water, on the sandy bottom. Divers hang on to the grab-bar (7' One inch PVC pipe), and are guided about by the fish whisperer, Greg Hartley. Learn about the undersea life, hold or caress trained/tamed Celebrity Fish. Meet George the blue stripped grunt, and Herb the red speckled hind. Dive is 30-40 min, Tour is 3-4 hrs. Wetsuits when water below 80F. Photos and a short video on a thumb drive are available for about $25PP. Experience inspiration.

Hartley's Undersea Walk

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Arrive about 25 minutes before departure. Helmet diving vessel, Rainbow Runner will be along side the dock face perpendicular to Heritage Wharf, Dockyard, right next Floating bar, Calico Jacks and the floating fun park catamaran Longtail. Next to the boats, on land, is a lifesaver shaped Moongate.

End point

Arrive about 25 minutes before departure. Helmet diving vessel, Rainbow Runner will be along side the dock face perpendicular to Heritage Wharf, Dockyard, right next Floating bar, Calico Jacks and the floating fun park catamaran Longtail. Next to the boats, on land, is a lifesaver shaped Moongate.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 5 years
Operated by a multi-lingual guide
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated. Amputees and those with MS and CP and other walking difficulties, be aware walking underwater is easier than on land. Contact us if in doubt
All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) require your doctor's consent. Contact us if in doubt.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to high speed winds, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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