Bermuda Cruise Shore Excursion Information for Helmet Diving
| Bermuda Cruise -Whether you are cruising to Bermuda on The Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Gem, Celebrity Summit, Explorer of the Seas, Enchantment of the Seas(Royal Caribbean International RCCL), Caribbean Princess, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Pride,or the Carnival Fantasy, you will find Hartley's Undersea Walk the Bermuda the best shore excursion, with the most fun and value for money.We are no longer offered by any Shore Excursions program except Carnival Cruises. You can skip all the reading and call toll-free 866 836 3989 to talk directly to a Hartley (husband, wife or son), to set up your tour.You can discuss the best time for you to join us, departure point, how to book, and what you will see and do. | 
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Norwegian DawnDue to a strange set of circumstances we are no longer offered through NCL Shore Excursions. Please be goats not sheep and call toll-free (866) 836-3989 to talk to us and book directly. The Norwegian Dawn will be at the newly built pier Heritage Wharf to the north, yet still attached to King's Wharf, Dockyard from Sundays at 11am Bermuda (Atlantic Time) time to 5pm on Tuesdays. The New Berth, which was not yet built when the Google satellite photo was taken, extends in a northeasterly direction at the elbow of Kings Wharf, where the pier makes a turn to the northwest, towards the ferry dock. The photo below in the Norwegian Gem section shows us where we used to be to pick up Shore Excursions tours. We will now always be using our normal spot a couple hundred yards to the right. To see exactly where click on Departure Point & Procedures For an old top downviClick here for a Google satellite shot of Dockyard There is only slight pandemonium in the area as Norwegian Dawn passengers pile off the ship looking for transportation or the meeting point of their shore tours. Walk to them and then hang a right, go less than 200yds down the dock closer to the fortification wall of Dockyard proper. See more photos on Procedures for Diving. What could be easier? Click Contact Us & Pricing to email me info including your EVENING PHONE NUMBER so I can call you and get info not entered on the booking form, such as your card number. This is also a good time to get answers to questions refering to our trip or Bermuda in general. So do not miss the fun of this unique tour that is family run and encourages hands on interaction with the marine life. |
Norwegian GemThis cruise ship arrives in Dockyard at the new berth, Heritage Wharf, on Wednesday at 8:00am and departs Friday at 5:00pm. You may join us Wednesday or Thursday afternoons at 1:30 by calling toll-free 866 836 3989. We will do Wednesday or Thursday mornings at 9:30 if there is sufficient demand for it. Lately we have been doing Friday mornings at 9:30 because the ship leaves that afternoon and there is a last minute request for spaces. Click on the adjacent photo to enlarge it. The Norwegian Spirit no longer visits, but that is where the Norwegian ships dock. Our boat is down at the end in the photo when we used to pick up for shore excursions, but will be off to the right just over 100yards. The Explorer of the Seas can be seen in the background dock at King's Wharf (same dock used by the Enchantment of the Seas. |
Enchantmentof the Seas(Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines)Explorer of the Seas(Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines)These ships take turns coming to the Royal Navy Dockyard, Bermuda. They dock at the Kings Wharf at 8:00am or 9:00am on Monday and leave Tuesday at 4 or 5:00pm. Monday afternoons at 9:30 or Tuesday mornings at 9:30 work fine.The Explorer will sometimes come for a one day visit on Saturday. On these days we will do a morning trip so that you can spend the afternoon shopping or a quick trip to the beach. It take s a bit of nerve to disappear out on an afternoon boat trip when your ship is leaving that same afternoon. Click here for a Google satellite shot of Dockyard which shows the whole area, including the large concrete rectangle where your ship will dock, and the protected harbour in the inside. The dock we use, Heritage Wharf, is not in this old satelite view. |
Celebrity SummitThis Celebrity ship arrives at Kings Wharf at 9am on Wednesdays, an hour after the Norwegian Dawn comes along side the Heritage Wharf, just to the north. You are invited to join us directly on either the Wednesday or Thursday 1:30 trip (possible morning trips according to demand). If it is not after 9pm Eastern time then call me right now at 866 836 3989 and make your reservation. |
Caribbean Princess (Princess Cruises)The Caribbean Princess makes ten calls to Bermuda, almost always at Kings Wharf. She is in at 8 or 9:00 Atlantic time and leaves at 5:00pm Atlantic or local time. Please call toll-free 866 836 3989 to set up an adventure on the morning just after your ship arrives. Click here for a Google satellite shot of DockyardI understand that Bermuda may be the last call of your 9 day cruise and you may be toured out. However, The Sea Trek tours offered in Grand Turk and St. Thomas are imitations of us unworthy of your precious time. My father Bronson Hartley built his first diving helmet in 1930, and started this type of tour in 1947. I have personally done the Sea Trek in St Thomas. See photo on the right. Though they are personable and do a good job... 1.Their helmets are inferior, specifically in window size, number and general visability. 2.Their operation is employee run rather than owner run (Draw your own conclusions). 3.There is very little education or information about the marine life. Nothing is identified or even pointed out underwater. 4.You are simply walking one behind the other (ten at a time)in circle, sliding you hands along a fixed chain,with your 'guide' at the front of the line. 5.There are fish there begging to be tamed and made freinds with but....nothing! Perhaps it is because they are not Hartleys. 6. They make you wear gloves and shoes (Their bottom is not sandy). I know it is unkind to criticise competition, but I truly want you to get the best you can get. Their water is bound to be warmer (We offer you full length wet suits when the water is below 80f), and their water may even be clearer, but we give you a better, longer (25-30min not 15-18) dive. You could also go to www.cruisecritic.com and see what others have said about their dive with us. Your time is too precious to experiment . Hartley's Helmet Diving is the best. You will be talking about it all the way home and longer! |
This photo shows us picking up for ships at Kings Wharf, including Caribbean Princess, Enchantment of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas and Celebrity's Summit. It is ancient history. We will be picking you up by the Moongate at Heritage Wharf, a three minute walk away towards the ferry dock. The Moongate is on the other side of the boat with the red smoke stack. |
Other shipsSome ships come to Bermuda only once or twice a season. some have had the foresight to enlist our services for their passengers. Others have not. Give us a call on the toll-free line at 866 836 3989 and we will give you the scoop.A complete lising of all the ships servicing Bermuda and the times can be found at www.rccbermuda.bm. Click on the shipping tab on the left. Cruising passengers have such a limited time on the island. We appreciate that your time is very valuable and should be spent wisely. Join us for a truly awesome experience. Check out this YouTube video of Charles the Hogfish being very cool while I hold him. |
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Did the tour in St. Thomas Did a tour in St.Thomas and it doesn't compare to Hartley's Tour. On this tour we were more involved. We were able to touch and feed the fish. Hartley is a great tour guide as well as a person. Neil& Jeanne Jackson New York City |
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