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Hartley's Helmet Diving

Heritage Wharf | Dockyard, Bermuda
866 836 3989
Ranked #1 of 4 tours in Sandys
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Tours
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Rhode Island
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Going on this excursion was definitely my husband's idea and I was very reluctant about it. I am so glad that I went though! In the first few minutes underwater I was so consumed by anxiety and I wanted to get out of the water, but the Captain easily calmed my fears like a pro. I am so grateful for... More

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Washington State
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012

We fell in love with Bermuda and Hartley's in July 2009. Our 2nd visit in Dec 2011, without a helmet dive, was amazing but we did miss Greg, his crew and that amazing dive experience. Everyone slightly interested in helmet diving should do it. Greg is very professional yet casual and fun. We were lucky enough to have his daughter... More

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Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2011

We had a blast (ages 12 to 47). This is a unique experience. The gear is cool, the crew super friendly. The photos are well worth the cost--he has the right equipment and took great photos. One is enlarged and hanging on a wall in our home. Th Captain is a character. Very knowledgeable, and I felt very safe with... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2011

This was definitely the highlight of our visit to Bermuda. Our booking was handled by our Cruise ship excursion desk (Norwegian) and Greg Hartley and his team picked us up (on time) right next to where we were docked. Greg gave us an informative lecture on the ocean life (and how his brain works) on the way to the dive... More

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N Dartmouth MA
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2011
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I booked this tour a month before we were to cruise to Bermuda. Greg called me at home and we talked in length about the tour and other things. I was told to call him when we got to Bermuda and he would let us know if we were going to sail. When we arrived it was cloudy and really... More

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Grantham, PA
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2011
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Absolutely amazing experience! Even our 3 teenagers loved it! To have your head completely (and safely) dry, breathing naturally while down 10 -15 feet under water is an absolutely unique experience! Don't just see tropical fish . . . TOUCH them! This trip should qualify for classroom time too . . . .Greg Hartley goes to great lengths teaching about... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2011
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I would strongly recommend this trip to anyone going to Bermuda. This was one of the best excursions we've ever done. This trip was exactly as described on Greg's web site. The boat was on time, the crew was ready, and Greg was interesting and engaging. We were able to touch and interact with a large variety of reef fish... More

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Fairhaven, Massachusetts
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Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
147 helpful votes 147 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2011
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We arrived in Bermuda to a super windy day and weren't sure that we would even go out on the tour. We called Greg and he confirmed we were going. There were 21 of us in the group. At the start of the trip, you have to settle with him in cash or credit card. It takes some time to... More

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San Diego, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2010
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Found this online prior to heading to Bermuda. Met up with the tour company in Dockyard. Was on a relatively full boat/trip. Oddly, we made payement for the trip as we were boating out to the site buy but not privately but with everyone squooshed into a small area and the captain tallying up our bill and us having to... More

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Adnyl123, Public Relations Manager at Hartley's Helmet Diving, responded to this review
April 7, 2011

Glad to hear that your overall experience was not all bad. Just to let you know, the dives are usually 30 minutes long. Sometimes when people, especially children, need a little extra reassuring it does take slightly longer to get everyone underwater but most people are understanding of this. The boat has both a sunbathing deck and shade. The optional... More

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