Hartley Helmet Diving in Bermuda
Recommended by 95% of travelers
Bermuda
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the underwater world off the coast of Bermuda while wearing a Hartley diving helmet. During this 3.5-hour eco-tour, don the specialized helmet and climb down the ladder of the fully-equipped glass bottom boat, then simply walk around on the ocean floor. Delight in this unusual underwater activity, which is easier than snorkeling or scuba diving and more interactive. Spend 30-40 minutes traipsing around the sea's sandy bottom, getting a close look at the vividly colored coral reefs. Use of all equipment, including wet suits, is included. Hotel pickup and drop-off not included.
- Walk around the soft, sandy ocean floor
- Specialized helmet allows you to talk and breathe regularly while underwater
- See tropical fish and vividly colored coral reefs
- Get expert instruction by a seasoned diving guide
What's Included
- All equipment provided, bring bathing suit, towel and spirit of adventure
- Wet suits and hot chocolate (if water is below 80 degrees)
- Boat has bathroom, changing room, sundeck, shade and glass bottom
- Nature Valley Gronola Bars, Bermuda water, cold and room temp.
- Underwater photos and a short video available for extra.
- Underwater cameras / GoPros allowed
- Storage area available for your clothes, towels or valuables for gratuities if desired.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off not included
- Optional photos/video $20PP+$10Thumbdrive charge, not included.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2 N Arm, Dockyard, Bermuda
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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Hartley's Undersea Walk
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 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
Sandra_G
I absolutely loved it! They are so knowledgeable and love what they do. I had so much fun and can’t wait to go back and do another helmet dive with them! I highly recommend this excursion!
Reviews
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Tim_B, Jul 2026
This is a must do! It was easier than snorkeling and captain was great in explaining things underwater. Nothing to worry about, you just breathe naturally.
Taseen_S, Jul 2026
My girlfriend and I had an amazing time. Greg and Ben were awesome people and super good at what they do. I had an amazing time and a unique experience I will remember for the rest of my life. My girlfriend is not a strong swimmer and she had a blast! Looking forward to coming back here in the future.
We went to this beautiful area not too far from the royal naval dockyard, this was our meeting spot as well. Coming from a Carnival cruise this was super easy to get to. The water was so blue and the fish were awesome! Greg made sure each individual received attention to have a great experience. At the end of it all we got a cool sticker and magnet too
Ngozi_H, Jul 2026
The activity was a lot of fun. I was a bit nervous but Greg and his son were amazing. They explained everything and made the entire experience enjoyable. It was really amazing to be under the water with the fish in the beautiful Bermuda waters. I highly recommend it.
Jacqueline_M, Jul 2026
This was the most amazing experience. Greg and Ben are hysterical. Greg showed us all about the underwater life. Fish were beautiful. It was so much fun interacting with them. If you are in Bermuda book this. You will not be disappointed.
Eva_C, Jul 2026
This is a very unique experience that you will definitely enjoy. You need water shoes, preferably closed toe because the ocean floor is rough. Pack drinks and snacks. You will be under water for about 30 minutes in a group of about 5 people, but you will be waiting on the boat while other groups are diving.
Sherry_W, Jun 2026
The father/son company arrived on time as described. I was nervous about how the helmets would go on. You make your way down the ladder in about 12 foot of water. When you feel the weight of the helmet go onto your shoulders you continue down the ladder, under the water. Super simple. No change in breathing or anything. The son stays on top and monitors the air and the father goes under with you and shows you the fish and coral while pointing to words in a stick to identify the species. Very informative and enjoyable. I paid the extra $50 for my husband and I to have the photos. They were put directly onto my phone which was super nice. Hard to believe that fish actually allow you to hold them, but they do. We held a snapper.
Donna_R, Jun 2026
An incredible experience! A father & son team who are totally organized & made sure we had an experience we will never forget. Very easy to do, felt completely safe and absolutely amazing to walk along the coral reefs, touch the fish. We were in total awe & highly recommend this experience!!
Justin_A, May 2026
Definitely a MUST DO while in Bermuda. Amazing experience! These guys have been doing this for an extremely long time and know exactly how to make sure you have an awesome time! By far my favorite excursion to have done in Bermuda.
John_P, May 2026
This is a unique and fabulous experience for all people even if you can't swim. We did this back in 1992 during our honeymoon and decided to re-live it again. There is no where I know of where you can interact with exotic fish like this experience. A well worthwhile experience.
James_M, May 2026
The dive was fun. Spent ~30 minutes underwater in the helmet and enjoyed the fish and coral. 4.5 stars, great!
Zero stars for the owner Greg. He was very rude and crude during the trip to the site. He made several sexual jokes about the British Monarchy and various Presidents of the United States, told one of the guests she looked like a hippo when putting on her dive weights, talked up and down various religions while pointing to a book in the cabin that “we should all read,” talked down to most of the guests (including a PhD grad) when they didn’t answer questions about the ocean or “how the universe works” exactly as he wanted, and refused to listen to or respond to his son Ben, who was seeking clarification on the plan for this particular dive. (Ben was very helpful and happy to talk with the guests but was clearly exasperated with his father.)
I didn’t book a dive cruise to be preached at, told sexual jokes, hear how everybody on the boat (except Greg) clearly knows nothing, listen to the air get sucked out of the boat when Greg called a woman a hippo, or spend three hours watching a family bicker because one of them was unwilling to actually listen to anyone else on the boat. If this had been on land, my party would’ve left about five minutes in. Buyer beware – the dive is fun, the experience overall might be awkward and possibly horrible.
summer_v, May 2026
Very educational excursion lots of laughs and a true memorable experience.. This is a local Family business that truly put their heart into making this everything and more.
We felt safe and received amazing hot chocolate and my sister and I had the best time.
To see the bond between the fish and our host was so incredible. Loved every second! And our pictures were the icing on the cake worth every penny. This is a must try nothing to be scared about. Plus host had some good jokes 😃
Shaolun_L, Apr 2026
Experience in a life time. Those cute fishes are so adorable to hold and cuddle like your own pets. Wonderful !!!
mariosmoot, Dec 2025
It was great ! We would do it again. The man was amazing, well knowledgeable, it looked like Fish circuses ! I never saw anything like this. Highly recommend!
Bert_C, Nov 2025
Learn about the world of wonder under the waves. Be ready to experience the beauty of the ocean. Experienced crew leads you to a cast of characters who will delight and amaze you
John_W, Nov 2025
One of my greatest experiences ever. Family business since 1947 and boy do they know the business, attention to the details, make you feel confident and safe. The fish feel confident around the skip so they allow close contact with us. Can't recommend them enough
Sheila_R, Oct 2025
This is the best way to see fish and corals with out having to get into scuba gear. It is easy to do. We had a great time learning and seeing and holding the fish, even the eel.
Hannah_M, Oct 2025
This excursion is the best thing i’ve ever done! I’m 280 pounds and can’t swim and that was not an issue whatsoever. I was not scared once I got into the water. I can’t snorkel well or scuba and this was the perfect solution. I am beyond happy and it was well worth the money. I made friends with a lady in her 70s and she was able to do it also. We were able to walk around on the ocean floor and see many different types of coral. I learned a lot during my time underwater. My only regrets is where i booked through viator I had to pay 30$ for pictures but if i booked through the building on the island and pictures would have been included.
vickisibley, Sep 2025
Very disappointed as felt we were back at school. No excitement more like a boring school trip. Also allows animals to dive which in mine and the other people who were diving with us felt was animal cruelty.
Susan_W, Sep 2025
Family owned and operated business, couldn’t have been any nicer. Lesson was provided on the short boat trip out to the coral reef. Truly amazing experience for kids and adults!
Sandra_G, Sep 2025
I absolutely loved it! They are so knowledgeable and love what they do. I had so much fun and can’t wait to go back and do another helmet dive with them! I highly recommend this excursion!
Jon_L, Sep 2025
Had an amazing time and awesome experience!! Saw a lot of fishes and Donald (Snapper) was eating all the food. 11 out of 10.
Duane_A, Aug 2025
This is the most AMAZING thing I’ve ever done ‼️
It’s breathtaking to be walking on the bottom of the oceans floor and breathing as normal as if you were out of water
It’s also as educational as it is beautiful and breathtaking
This was my second time doing this and I can’t wait to do it again!
My girlfriend enjoyed the second time better
All I can say is “ THANK YOU MR HARTLEY for doing such an awesome AMAZING JOB
Jennifer_B, Aug 2025
My family of four and two of my kids’ friends (ages 15-17) went helmet diving with the Hartleys in August 2025. I was actually a bit hesitant to book it at first since my husband and I did a similar excursion in Bora Bora years ago and I was worried this experience wouldn’t be was as good since we typically prefer the variety of sea life in the Pacific. I ended up booking it anyway since the rest of our group hadn’t tried helmet diving yet and many other popular Bermudian water excursions (snorkeling tours, cave tours, cliff diving, etc) had already sold out while we were in port for our cruise.
Boy was I happy that we went. The Hartley Helmet Diving tour was a completely awesome and unique experience; just as good as, if not better, than the one we did in Bora Bora. The captain is an interesting character and did an amazing job educating us on what we would see on our way out to sea. He even had an effective way to communicate what we were looking at while we were underwater utilizing wooden signs and hand signals (you can’t hear each other through the helmets). We got VERY up close and personal with the coral reef and got to touch and see all sorts of fish including snapper, hog fish, squirrel fish, angel fish, eel, shrimp, as well as others.
The Captain also took great pictures and video of our group while we were on our underwater tour. The photos and video were an extra $20pp, but well worth it! We got about 50 pics/videos in total for our group and it was great way to remember our experience.
Overall, I highly recommend this excursion for anyone looking to enjoy the Bermudian sea life. It’s great for all ages and super easy to do.
Jason_S, Aug 2025
You will not get a more detailed dive than the one we received. They are very knowledgeable. Would do again
Kristy_D, Aug 2025
This was one of the most AMAZING experiences I’ve had! Our guide was so fun and knowledgeable and made this a great time! I would do this over and over again!
Derek_S, Jul 2025
We did the helmet dive excursion yesterday and the underwater experience was absolutely amazing! Walking/kneeling on the ocean floor surrounded by fish and coral was unforgettable. The equipment was solid, and we felt safe the entire time. Captain Greg was fantastic in the water and clearly experienced and great at keeping everyone calm and having fun.
Unfortunately, the experience lost a bit of its shine because Greg went off on several political tangents during the surface portion of the trip, including an unsolicited anti-vax rant and praise for RFK Jr. It was awkward and out of place. We'd have preferred a bit more instruction and focus on the actual excursion rather than personal opinions.
That said, his son Ben was a total delight, super helpful and friendly, and the other crew member was also great. With a little more professionalism from the captain out of the water, this would have been a solid 5-star experience.
Telisa_M, Jul 2025
Hartley was amazing! We were on a cruise from July 19th thru the 24th and booked the excursion. It was a great experience. Another boat vendor tried to trash him by saying he was crazy, but he's a very smart man. It was educational, he took care of everyone, made us feel safe and confident, he was funny, and his son and the young man helping him was also fantastic. An experience we'll never forget. Hartley thank you and keep being crazy you😊
Richard_G, Jul 2025
The most AMAZING thing we ever did in Years ! You MUST DO this activity !! It is SO Cool !!!
We are planning to go again when we come back next year !
Joann_S, Jun 2025
Totally awesome. Definitely need to do this excursion
Greg Hartley is very knowledgeable. Him and his son are excellent at what they do. Best excursion I ever went on
Michelle_N, Jun 2025
It is very easy to do and will be enjoyed by all. There was even a small boy about 8 years old that did it too!
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