Scuba diving locations in Bermuda:

When to scuba dive in Bermuda:

The water temperature averages 19°C from Jan to March and 26°C from July to September, but there is the risk of hurricanes from June to November.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Bermuda:

• The famous Mary Celeste, a 225 feet-long paddle steamer which struck a reef off the south of Bermuda whilst smuggling weapons to the Confederate forces during the American Civil War. One coral-encrusted paddle wheel stands upright while the other has fallen on its side. The wreck is surrounded by numerous caves and tunnels that are the home to many parrotfish and groupers.
• The Hermes is almost fully intact. The hatches have all been removed to make it fully penetrable for diving. It is home to a group of barracuda.
• Not much is left of the Constellation but she makes an eerie dive.
• Tarpon Hole lies off the west of Elbow Beach, and often hosts large schools of tarpon, some in excess of 2m long.

The best snorkeling spots in Bermuda:

From Elbow Beach, vast numbers of tropical fish and marine invertebrates can easily be found. Experienced snorkelers may wish to venture out to the wreck of The Pollockshields.

Fun scuba Facts:

After suffering engine trouble, the crew of the Hermes abandoned ship and it was possessed by the Bermuda Government who subsequently sold to the Bermuda Dive Association for only $1.

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: Bermudian dollar (BMD)
• Population: is approximately 68,000 (2009)
• Time Zone: Atlantic (GMT-4)
• Main languages spoken: English, Portuguese ## Diveable overseas territories:

Bermudian scuba diving federations:

The Sub-Aqua Association (SAA) is a member of Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS)

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):