でダイビング Bermuda
Bermuda sits alone in the North Atlantic, 1,000 kilometers from the nearest continent, ringed by reefs that have been wrecking ships since the 1500s. That is the point of diving here: the island claims one of the highest densities of shipwrecks in the world, from 19th-century paddle steamers to World War era freighters, most lying in less than 25 meters on pale sand and hard coral. The water is subtropical rather than tropical, seasonal in a way the Caribbean is not, with summer conditions that can be superbly clear. Between wrecks there are breakers, caves, and the northernmost coral reef system in the Atlantic. Topside, the island is tidy, pastel, and expensive. Divers come specifically for rust and history, and on that count Bermuda over-delivers.
Bermuda is a single compact destination: dive operators on the island work the wreck fields and reef lines that encircle it. The southwest holds favorites like the Marie Celeste paddle-wheel steamer, the north and east reefs hide the Cristobal Colon, the island's largest wreck, and the Constellation and Montana pair lies on the northwest barrier. Reef sites mix coral heads, sand holes, and swim-throughs in easy depths.
おすすめ体験: Wreck-hopping across four centuries of maritime loss, the Cristobal Colon's sprawling debris field, the paddle wheel of the Marie Celeste, snorkel-depth reefs over pale sand, and a maritime museum culture that lets you match the artifacts to the dives.
シーズン一覧: The season runs roughly May through October, when the water climbs from the high teens into the high 20s and boats run daily. Winter diving is possible but cool, windy, and quiet, with many operations reduced. Hurricane swells can interrupt late summer.
目的地
注目のダイブサイト
| サイト | 目的地 | タイプ | 水深 | レベル |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation & Montana | Bermuda | Wreck | 6–9 m | Beginner |
| Cristobal Colon | Bermuda | Wreck | 5–17 m | Beginner |
| Hermes | Bermuda | Wreck | 14–24 m | Intermediate |
| Mary Celestia | Bermuda | Wreck | 15–17 m | Intermediate |
| North Rock | Bermuda | Reef | 5–14 m | Beginner |
海洋生物
沈船
実用情報
アクセス: L.F. Wade International (BDA) has direct flights from US East Coast cities, Toronto, and London, mostly around two hours from the US seaboard. Dive operators are spread around the island; taxis and buses cover the short distances, and visitors cannot rent cars.
入国・ビザ: Most visitors from the US, Canada, the UK, and the EU enter visa-free for short stays with a passport and return ticket; others may need a visa tied to UK travel documentation rules. Verify current requirements before travel.
ダイビングにかかる費用: Two-tank boat dives typically run about USD 130-190, with gear rental extra; Bermuda's overall travel costs, lodging, and dining are among the highest in the region.
言語: English is the official language.
チップ: A 15-17 percent service charge is commonly added to hotel and restaurant bills; where it is not, a similar tip is expected. Dive crews appreciate roughly 10 percent.
旅行の安全: Bermuda is among the safer destinations in the Atlantic, with low violent crime and excellent infrastructure; scooter accidents are the classic visitor injury, since rental cars are unavailable and roads are narrow. Hurricane season peaks August through October and can cost dive days. The reefs that sank the ships still sit close to the surface, so boat briefings matter.
再圧縮治療の対応状況: A hyperbaric facility operates at the island's main hospital, King Edward VII Memorial in Paget. Availability and staffing change; in an emergency use local EMS and DAN, who will coordinate treatment or evacuation.