Bermuda snorkeling
Bermuda snorkeling
The Caribbean island of Bermuda is one of the world’s best places to go snorkeling. Some enthusiasts return year after year to view and frolic with the many species of fish and other aquatic creatures. Almost all of the best snorkeling sites in Bermuda are available from the first-class resort hotels which line the beaches. Most hotels will either lend or rent snorkeling gear to you, so you can literally walk from your hotel room to the coral reef. The water off Bermuda is as clear as gin and almost as invigorating. The coral reefs which surround the island are complex and beautifully colored and are home to myriads of sea creatures to fascinate and delight the Bermuda snorkeler. Many of the veteran Bermuda snorkeling aficionados prefer Church Bay on Bermuda’s south shore. The miniature cove is carved from the coral cliffs which surround it seems prepared as carefully as a movie set to depict a tropical paradise. The cove is quite protected and the reefs are close in, although you should be aware that the waters can be quite rough at times. Snorkeling in Bermuda is great year round, but best during the months of May to October. Because of the water temperature which dips down into the 60′s during the winter months, it may be advisable to consider wearing a wet suit for warmth. Many of the best sites for snorkeling are only available if you reach them by boat and you could certain pilot your own boat to the areas. The difficulty is that the seas and harbors around the island are literally dotted with wrecks and partially submerged debris from the wrecks from hundreds of years of seafaring history. It is highly recommended for safety reasons that you forgo the independence of your own boat and rent the services of a boat and guide to pursue your Bermuda snorkeling adventure. The boat captains are very familiar with the waters and places which should be avoided because of underwater obstructions, and they are also familiar with the best sites for the type of snorkeling excursion which you might prefer. If you are looking for a particular type of fish of coral reef formation, their advice could be invaluable in finding just what you are looking for. They are also going to be the most reliable advisors about tides and currents in the area where you wish to snorkel.
