FAQ's

Q. What courses do we offer?

A. We offer PADI recreational courses from Open Water to Instructor, as well as a range of specialty dive courses. Our most popular course for beginners are the Discover Scuba Dive and Open Water Course. For certified divers, consider getting your Advanced Open Water or doing our unique Bermuda Triangle Diver Specialty. For a comprehensive list visit our courses page.

For those divers looking to delve into the Technical world of diving we will be offering the following; TDI and SDI Sidemount Diver, SDI Solo Diver, SDI Wreck Diver, Advanced Nitrox, SDI Deep Diver with more Courses coming! All Technical Diving is operated out of our Somerset location.

Q. Do we provide transfers?

A. Unfortunately, we are unable to pick up guests. The best ways to get to our center is by moped, bus, ferry or taxi.

Traveling by Bus:

The number 7 and 8 run past our location. The number 7 is much more convenient, with the number 8 you will need to take the free hotel shuttle over to our location.

From the bus terminal on Church Street, Hamilton: Travel time is about 30-45 minutes.

From Kings Wharf, Dockyard: Travel time is around 25-35 minutes.

From St. George's: Travel time is around 70-80 minutes. Not including a bus change in Hamilton.

Traveling by Taxi:

From Hamilton: Travel time is around 20-25 minutes. Cost approximately $25

From Dockyard: Travel time is around 15-20 minutes. Cost approximately $30

From St. George's: Travel time is around 45 minutes. Cost approximately $50
 

For more information on Bus and Ferry timetables visit the Bermuda Tourism website.

Q. Where can I stay while on Island?

A. We first and foremost recommend Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. However, if the Fairmont is full or you would like to know of other accommodation close by please visit the Bermuda Tourism accommodation page.

Q. What will the water temperature and visibility be?

A. Although we can't guarantee the conditions we can give you an idea of Bermuda's averages.

 Q. Are you open?

A. We have closed out Fairmont Southampton location until our renovations are complete in late 2023/2024. You can still dive with out of our sister dive center at Grotto Bay.

Q. Do we offer gear storage?

A. Our dive center is equipped with a storage room where you can leave all your equipment for the duration of your stay on Island. We will wash and clean your BCDs regulators and wetsuits, before locking them in the center at night to dry. Alternatively you can leave your gear on the boat securely locked in the forward hold.

Q. What facilities do you offer divers?

A. Due to the temporary closure of the Fairmont Southampton we are only able to offer access to minimal facilities. Warm showers and complimentary towels are unfortunately unable to be offered to our guests.

Q. What do we sell at the dive center?

A. We offer a range of Dive Bermuda branded merchandise, including t-shirts, baseball caps and stickers. We also sell reef safe sunscreen, wreck maps, reef fish Identification slates, swimming goggles, and a range of soft drinks. Unfortunately we do not sell masks or fins. 

Q. What courses do we offer?

A. We offer courses from open water to instructor, as well as a range of specialty dive courses. Our most popular course for beginners are the Discover Scuba Dive and Open Water Course. For certified divers, consider getting your Advanced Open Water or doing our unique Bermuda Triangle Diver Specialty.

We will also be offering SDI and TDI Technical Courses from our new dive center located in Somerset as of April 1st, 2023.

For a comprehensive list visit our courses page.

Q. What type of diving do we offer.

A. Generally our two tank morning trip is one wreck, one reef. Most of our south shore sites are located within a 10 to 15 minute boat ride from the dive center. The wreck sites between 55 and 75 feet in depth. The shallower reef dive is usually in the region of 30 - 45ft. We check in at 8 am and try to leave as close to 9 am as possible. Depending on the location of the site we expect to be back around 12 pm, give or take 20 minutes.

From our Somerset location we will be offering exclusive discovery and exploratory trips throughout our 2023 season. The trips will focus on finding new sites that are deeper, unexplored and may even produce a new wreck!

For more information visit our diving page. 

Q. Do we offer night dives?

A. Due to the treacherous and shallow reef surrounding the Bermuda coastline, we do not offer night dives. Your safety is our top priority.

Q. What do we need to bring with us?

A. If you are a certified diver please bring your card for verification by our dive crew. Onboard we have fresh water, hoods and dive socks. There is also a marine head. You are welcome to leave bags and anything you want to stay dry in the dive center. If you have valuables please ask our helpful dive crew who will store them behind the counter. You can bring personal possessions on board, but keep in mind you will have to wade in the water to enter the boat and we cannot guarantee it will stay dry.  Please leave your shoes in the dive center.

Q. Do we rent equipment for shore dives?

A. Unfortunately, we are unable to rent equipment for unguided shore diving. All of our dives are guided by one of our experienced instructor team from our dive boat Narcosis or Bottom Time.

For further information please call +1(441) 293 7319 or email info@bermudascuba.com