Bermuda Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
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Bermuda
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Immerse yourself in Bermuda's underwater world without getting wet during this 1.5-hour glass-bottom boat cruise. Relax in a comfortable vessel, peering through the boat's glass bottom at the marine activity while listening to your crew's informative commentary. See the seagrass beds where turtles find their lunch, the bustling coral reefs, and the shipwreck of the HMS Vixen.
- 1.5-hour glass bottom boat tour from Bermuda
- See the underwater world without getting wet
- View the world's northernmost coral reef, the sea grass beds in the Mid Atlantic Sanctuary and the shipwrecked HMS Vixen
- Commentary from your captain about the native marine life
What's Included
- Knowledgeable crew
- Cash bar available
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Island Tour Centre, DockyardDockyard Watersports Centre, 4 North Arm Drive, Sandys MA 01, Bermuda
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Find your way to your boat's departure point in Bermuda's Royal Naval Dockyard.
Step aboard as your friendly captain and crew welcome you; find a comfortable spot to settle in one of the viewing areas around the boat's glass bottom. As you motor out of the dockyard, you'll begin to see the area's underwater world come to life.
Cruise over to the Sea Gardens, an unspoiled stretch of marine habitat surrounded by miles of the world's northernmost coral reef. Listen to your captain's information and little-known facts about Bermuda's natural environment, history, and culture, as well as information on the marine life you'll be viewing. Make a stop near the HMS Vixen, whose unbelievable backstory will surely elicit a few laughs from the crowd. Stop over the seagrass beds, where you may be able to spot some transient sea turtles in search of their lunch in the Mid Atlantic Sanctuary.
Then head back to the Dockyard to end your tour.
Step aboard as your friendly captain and crew welcome you; find a comfortable spot to settle in one of the viewing areas around the boat's glass bottom. As you motor out of the dockyard, you'll begin to see the area's underwater world come to life.
Cruise over to the Sea Gardens, an unspoiled stretch of marine habitat surrounded by miles of the world's northernmost coral reef. Listen to your captain's information and little-known facts about Bermuda's natural environment, history, and culture, as well as information on the marine life you'll be viewing. Make a stop near the HMS Vixen, whose unbelievable backstory will surely elicit a few laughs from the crowd. Stop over the seagrass beds, where you may be able to spot some transient sea turtles in search of their lunch in the Mid Atlantic Sanctuary.
Then head back to the Dockyard to end your tour.
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Captain Kirk's Coral Reef Adventures
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Daniel's Head Park (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- All tours are subject to weather and meeting a minimum number of participants to run
- Maximum 300 Lbs
- Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
- Participants must be physically fit and able to walk on and off the boat via steps
- Guests with disabilities and/or mobility problems should inquire with an agent before booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Debbie_G
Just amazing! From start to finish and the tour person and bus driver was excellent. Honestly a 10/10. I wasn't sure how the experience would be. I was paranoid and uncertain about doing it. It was legit one of the best experiences I've ever had in my life... outside from having children. Thank you so much!
Reviews
4.6
based on 196 reviews
Rachel_L, Apr 2026
Our kids had a blast, and the staff was amazing! Super informative and the best excursion we have had as a family. I highly recommend!
Patricia_D, Mar 2026
The trip was more enjoyable than I expected, because the boat trip to get to where the corals are took us across really stunning vistas. The above-water tour guide Ed a great job telling us about the history of Bermuda, and the below-water guide was very knowledgeable about the sea life we viewed through the glass bottom. My only hesitation from giving it a perfect score was that the water was murkier than I expected, so the coral was harder to see.
Debbie_G, Sep 2025
Just amazing! From start to finish and the tour person and bus driver was excellent. Honestly a 10/10. I wasn't sure how the experience would be. I was paranoid and uncertain about doing it. It was legit one of the best experiences I've ever had in my life... outside from having children. Thank you so much!
Sandy_D, Aug 2025
Forrest and Sam were very knowledgeable yet it wasn't a dry presentation. Enjoyable fun. Best suited for ages 8-9 or above. The 6 year old on the tour with us didn't have the attention span.
Paige_G, Jul 2025
So much fun! Beautiful scenery and very informative. Sammy and the Captain were wonderful hosts! Recommended!
Peter_C, Jul 2025
Not worth the time and money. Only saw a few not so colorful fishes and they were always got disturbed and/or chased away by the loud noise and turbulent current generated by the motor of the ship.
Craig_S, Jun 2025
The crew was fantastic! The “complementary” swizzle wasn’t complementary…not expensive but not complementary either.
Angela_F, Jun 2025
Awesome boat experience! The guides were knowledgeable about the island and we got to sea may types of fish and coral reef. Fun trip for children too!
Susan_C, Jun 2025
Not as advertised. It was a lovely boat ride, but that’s it. The description advertised visiting the sea grasses where turtles hang out, that didn’t happen. The reef and ship wreck were completely underwhelming! An all in one stop with a few grey fish swimming around. We saw very little. The ship wreck was part of the reef. It was literally some wood sticking out of the water with a post marking it. You saw nothing else. A complimentary rum swizzle was advertised, but that was true not true either instead there was a cash bar. When we asked we were told there was a charge. Short Boat Ride would be a better description. Disappointed!
Vince_N, Jun 2025
The whole tour took about 1 1/2 hours, but the real glass bottom experience lasts only 1/2 hour as it took 1/2 hour going there and 1/2 hour coming back.
Our tour guide/boat captain and his assistant were very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable.
Once we got there (near the site of the sunken HMS Vixen), the boat stopped, and we all went down to the lower deck for coral and fish viewing. The water was crystal clear, and we can see the bottom of the water. Beautiful coral and a variety of fishes.
One let down is that the viewing area is not a full glass bottom. Each small group of about 6 or 7 gathered around separate wells with individual glass panel so the viewing is not very wide. In addition, the tour guide would be explaining about some fish or coral seen on his panel and not ours, so we didn't follow his narrative fully.
It is still a worthwhile experience to see undersea life without getting wet in the water. However, it would be better if it was a one central glass panels where everyone can see and experience the same view.
Anne_B, Jun 2025
Great trip! Captain and crew were entertaining and informative! Good viewing and history of the HMS Vixen
Dana_H, Jun 2025
Great experience & the best rum swizzles. You get to see the beautiful views and learn history of Bermuda.
STEVEN_D, May 2025
You only spend about 1/3 of the time looking through the glass bottom. We expected to see more fish and more colorful coral. The captain and crew were good for the sightseeing and explaining what we did s
Lori_D, May 2025
A lot of fun with the crew and they are very informative and funny! Didn’t see a lot of fish but that can’t be controlled
Naima_D, Apr 2025
It was a nice adventure, friendly staff!, knowledgeable boat operator, a variety of drinks available, …
Scott_S, Nov 2024
Captain was very knowledgeable and eager to share information. Boat in good repair. Boat was not overcrowded.
Thomas_T, Sep 2024
The Captain and Slim were very informative about what marine life was under the boat. Very Friendly.
Enjoyable for All
STEVEN_L, Aug 2024
It was a nice relaxing cruise. The crew was very knowledgeable and friendly. There isn't much to see underwater besides coral until you get to the shipwreck, but then there are plenty of fish. The scenery above water is beautiful.
Maureen_H, Aug 2024
Staff and scenary was fabulous! Informative, educational and fun. Loved the coral, fish and shipwreck
Cecilia_P, Aug 2024
The history about Bermuda and the ocean. The narrators was very knowledgeable and kind. The sights were breathtaking.
karen_b, Jul 2024
This was awesome! The captian of the vessel was so informative ands funny! We seen so many fish and the ship wreck was so cool! The drinks were great too 😂😂Would definitely do it again!!
Harini_A, Jul 2024
It was a beautiful tour of the islands waters. The tour guide was funny and explained everything very well.
Kari_P, Jul 2024
Sunny & Ryan were great tour guides! I’d recommend taking this tour! Sunny was funny and gave some interesting background information about the island. Ryan was knowledgeable about the underwater world. Overall, it was a great tour!
Robin_D, Jun 2024
It was really hard to see anything as the glass was filthy Would not do this again. The kids were bored and we didn’t appreciate the guides using foul language
Richard_G, Jun 2024
Nice experience, especially for youngsters. Very knowledgeable Captain and First Mate. Boat left on time and returned exactkly as scheduled, so it made it easy to stay on a tight touristy schedule.
Sue_S, Jun 2024
The Bottom Boat Cruise was so nice, and the staff was so friendly and knowable. We all had so much fun.
Susan_M, Jun 2024
The boat ride was wonderful. We saw some interesting things, but the explanations of what we were seeing through the glass bottom left something to be desired.
Vanessa_B, Jun 2024
Guides were entertaining and knowledgeable. Interesting points about both under the water and on the shore.
Beth_R, Jun 2024
Great for adults and kids. We loved seeing the island and the coral/fish/shipwreck! Great guides too!
Chris_F, Jun 2024
I learned a lot about Bermuda from the narration on the way out to the site. I guess I was a little disappointed, although there’s nothing you could do about it, that the colors were so monotone. Also disappointed that I never really saw the shipwreck except for the part that was sticking out above the water. on the whole though it was a pleasant ride and I learned a lot about Bermuda and it’s environment.
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