Here is a selection of popular bermuda activities with relevant websites. Hello, went to bermuda for my 40 birthday last year but couldnt do whale watching because it was cancelled due to winds. Tours include snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, turtle sightseeing, whale watching, rum tasting, and pedal biking along the historic railway trail. Youll learn about the nations history as you cruise the coastline of kings wharf. Download the free app on your phone and get a comprehensive guide to the island, plus a wealth of practical information and great ideas on what.
The beach at west whale bay is set below a rocky cliff. Dockyard 23 premium pontoon boat rental explore bermuda s beautiful waters with your very own pontoon boat rental. On 17 april, 1817 a whale was shot from a boat belonging to f. Take a whale watching tour to see these amazing 40ton creatures in action and in their natural habitat. Since humidity is much lower during this time, you can best enjoy the sub tropical climate of the island now and it is quite nice to spend time either lounging on the beach, go. My friends and i are willing and contemplating flying into bermuda for a day to go whale watching. Fantaseas whale watching sydney cruise is an open water cruise aboard a dedicated viewing vessel with a guided tour put together by our marine biologist sophie powell. Whale watching in bermuda travel advice from travel experts. Located in the caribbean, the snorkeling in bermuda offers more than a halfdozen beautiful snorkel dive spots.
Bermuda 4u activities kayaking in bermuda in recent years kayaking has grown in popularity with both residents and those taking a vacation in bermuda. A selection of popular bermuda activities because sometimes you want to. Two hundred miles surrounding the island is secured as the exclusive economic zone which is protected under the order of the. Go scuba diving to explore colourful coral reefs and. The biggest innovation was the introduction of the whale gun. Traditional portents of spring, humpback whales are already discreetly present in local waters. With over 20 years of local experience, a great variety of tours from bermuda s top tour operators, easy online reservations and conveniently located tour booking facilities, island tour centre is the place to find fun things to do in bermuda.
Explore bermudas beautiful waters with your very own. Fantasea diving and watersports offer affordable packages for. Diving and snorkelling trips visit nearby shipwrecks and coral reefs that are home to sea turtles and tropical fish. In march and april, bermuda s wild beauty comes to life when whales make their annual visit. The best bermuda snorkeling based on popularity are considered to be snorkel park beach, church bay, warwick long bay, tobacco bay, and west whale bay. View bermuda s coral reefs and colorful fish through the floor of a glass bottom boat. It just might be travels bestkept secret, but right now is the time to witness the northern parade of the playful humpback and other whale species in bermuda. I would recommend fantsea to anyone visiting bermuda, they have. The underwater fantasea collection by maude asbury is an underwater adventure of narwhals, blue whales, jellyfish and crabs. The equipment of the whale boats varied little over the entire period of bermuda whaling. I believe they only do the whale watches in march and april on wednesdays and saturdayssundays.
Cruise out in to the open sea and catch the majestic mammals of the ocean in action on a whale watching cruise from sydney harbour. Group tours require one adult for every five children. This is a chance of a lifetime to see whales frolic on the surface and occasionally leap into the air. Whale watching bermuda bermudas biggest annual visitors. It enables exploration of secluded coves and, because they are almost silent, allows closeup contact with the islands wildlife. We went on a whale watch with fantasea on april 3 and we saw about 810 whales. I would recommend fantsea to anyone visiting bermuda, they have an array of tours available and the staff are first class. Head off the beaten path in search of the islands hidden gems with a cycle along an old railway trail, which was used in the 1930 and 40s by bermuda railway. Captain kirks offers a wide variety of different tours and boats that leave from dockyard daily. Fantasea is a bermudian company offering the widest range of professionally operated tours, charters and recreational opportunities in the island. Wade international airport handled about 402,925 passengers, up 5. Join fantasea bermuda ltds veteran whale watching crew for a safe and respectful observation of the incredible humpback whales on their migration north to the arctics rich feeding grounds. Bermuda activities bermuda events nothing to do in bermuda.
With over 20 years of experience, top of the line equipment, and friendly and knowledgeable staff, we invite you to come and explore bermuda. Perfect for scuba, skin diving and winter and water sports photography. Karen montgomery really liked how not rushed this excursion was. Observe the incredible humpack whales on their migration past bermuda. Dead whale washes ashore updated a dead whale washed up in the devonshire dock area this morning jan 23, with aquarium staff responding to the area and removing the whale. Specializing in the most popular compact and mirrorless digital cameras. Every spring, a virtual parade of humpback whales passes through the waters. Holding many popular destinations such as bermuda aquarium, crystal caves and horseshoe bay, this tourist destination will not let you go without a smile on your face. Pontoon, boston whaler rental, kayak eco adventure, snorkeling, sightseeing and more.
Written by alexandra lima photography by andrew stevenson. Its known for aquatic adventures like shipwreck scuba diving, cliff jumping and deepsea fishing. A little bit about bermuda bermuda, an island filled with culture and memorable sights, this is an unmissable destination when visiting the caribbean. A trip to bermuda in march or april just wouldnt be complete without experiencing a once in a lifetime whale watching tour or even just learning a little more about the whales that migrate past our island. Fantasea cruising delivers australias most personalised experiences on the water. The lure of bermuda s water wonderland cerulean, turquoise, azure there are many colours to describe bermuda s brilliant blue water, and even more ways to enjoy it. During the trip, lasting for about four hours, we get to see the whales in their natural environment. Things to do in bermuda in october bermuda attractions. Right now there is a wonderful phenomenon going on in bermuda its whale season. Have a whale of a time with fantasea cruising winter has never given you a better reason to get rugged up and out of the house than for the highly anticipated annual whale migration.
For those who are new to diving, a discover scuba diving or snuba a combination of scuba and. Visitors to the island may also want to check out our sister site, bermuda. Bermuda below the waves on a scuba diving or snorkelling trip with fantasea. Fantasea crystals viewing areas are composed of a seated sundeck, covered rear deck and large windows along the internal saloon. Our vessels fantasea crystal sydney harbor cruises. As your whale watching cruise departs from sydney, enjoy roving views of popular attractions like harbour bridge, opera house and more. In a grim account, crew member on one of the two fantasea tours on a whale and dolphin excursion, ken issacs, told the online news site that the delight.
They took the time to answer all the questions with patience and a down to earth attitude. Its one of the smallest beaches in bermuda, but its calm and shallow waters make it an ideal place to bring children. We are going to bermuda in february for my birthday are we likely to see any whales then and can anyone suggest a good whale watching firm near the dockyard where we will be staying. Heading back to bermuda in june and i know whale watching is not available. Fantasea cruising offers our central coast and northern beaches guests, an unforgettable opportunity for a scenic, educational and upclose encounter with our. Witness the migration parade of the humpback and other species. The crew was friendly, super knowledgeable and professional. Fantasea also offers fantastic whale watching excursions during the march to may season, with the longest serving and most knowledgeable captains on the island. Best bermuda snorkeling bermuda has 10 snorkel dives.
Among the companies and organisations that organise whale watching trips are. Txkf, formerly named bermuda international airport, is the sole airport serving the british overseas territory of bermuda in the north atlantic ocean. Whales in the wild in march and april, a parade of humpback whales passes through the waters off bermuda as they migrate north to their feeding grounds in canada, greenland and iceland. The water was pretty choppy, but we had a great time. Jade, lawson and captain curtis were amazing, they were knowledgeable, friendly and very accommodating. Gofloat bermuda goslings rum tasting cruise fantasea private boat charters. Whale guns were offered for sale by the executors of mr hinsons estate in 1832. Fantasea line is an international company which manufactures and distributes high quality yet affordable camera housings, optics and lighting accessory systems. The beach tends to disappear during high tides, so pick up a copy of the royal gazette newspaper to check the times. March and april is whale watching season in bermuda. These whimsical sea creatures swim along a canvas of blue, aqua and coral to create the perfect oceanic collection for your next sewing project. The ultimate guide to whale watching in sydneys waters. With the flexibility to cater for 2 to 1200 people, we offer charters in a range of vessel sizes from 16 seater water taxis to large vessels across a range of locations.
Glass bottom boat cruise excursion in kings wharf, bermuda. Join us for an amazing experience travel off bermuda s south shore to see the migrating whales and maybe our resident dolphins. Climb to the top to gaze over the tasman sea and sydney harbour. Whale watching feb 22nd may 2nd in the early months of the year, humpback whales are known to visit bermuda. Of the mammal species in bermuda, one is endangered and one is vulnerable the following tags are used to highlight each species conservation status as assessed by the international union for conservation of nature. Bermuda water activities the water is where its at. Available from dockyard as a selfdrive, or for additional fee guide hire is available. Residents along astwood park in warwick spotted the. I went on a whale watching tour with fantasea on sunday, april 16th and it was fantastic.
This is a list of the mammal species recorded in bermuda. Cycle along the bermuda railway trail and uncover bermuda s lesserknown sights on this guided, 3. Key features swipe and meet new friends all around the world use gender. Island tour centre bermuda exciting place for fun things. The best spot for whale watching is the gap, an ocean cliff on the south head peninsula. If youre in bermuda during whale season, make sure to take one of the whale. Set sail on the atlantic ocean, paddle around coastal cliffs, ride to hidden coves on a jet ski or take a sunset cruise in the great sound. Bermuda s main attractions are its beautiful beaches with their rather unique pink hued sand and turquoise waters.