Shipwreck Snorkel in Bermuda: Constellation and Montana wrecks

Two historic shipwrecks in one afternoon, 30 feet down

Snorkel over the Constellation and Montana shipwrecks off Bermuda in a single afternoon activity. The boat takes you out through turquoise waters to an offshore reef site where both wrecks sit close together in 30 feet of water, surrounded by coral and fish. Snorkel gear and instruction are provided, and the crew walks you through the wreck history before you enter the water. The tour runs three hours total, with 45 minutes to an hour spent snorkeling, and returns you to shore with island music playing on the way back. Minimum age is 5. Swimmers must be competent in deep water and able to use a swim ladder.

The experience

Bermuda holds over 300 shipwrecks in its waters (more than any other place in the Atlantic), and the Constellation and Montana sit in close proximity to each other on the same reef site, 30 feet down. The morning starts with a sightseeing cruise through Bermuda's turquoise waters that gets you oriented to the island's geography before the boat reaches the offshore location. Once there, the crew briefs you on the history of both wrecks and how they came to rest on this reef.

You'll be fitted with snorkel gear on the boat, then spend 45 minutes to an hour in the water exploring both shipwrecks and the vibrant coral reef around them. The depth is manageable for snorkelers (30 feet is well within sight of the surface), and the crew stays present to guide you. Fish species and coral colonies have colonized the wrecks over decades, so you're seeing both the wreck structure itself and the living reef ecosystem it has become.

The return trip is a relaxing cruise back to shore with the boat's sound system playing island music. Weather and sea conditions can shift the plan: if offshore conditions turn rough, the tour switches to a glass-bottom view of an inshore wreck and snorkeling at a shoreline reef site instead, so the activity adapts rather than cancels. The whole outing takes three hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Snorkel gear and flotation device.
• professional crew instruction on the wrecks and reef.
• sightseeing cruise through Bermuda's turquoise waters out to the reef site and back to shore.
• 45 minutes to an hour of snorkeling time over both shipwrecks and coral reef.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:30Last departure this season: 21 Dec

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 65 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Island Tour Centre

Is this one for you?Most snorkel tours here visit a single reef or wreck. This one puts two historic shipwrecks within arm's reach of each other in the same dive, so you see twice the wreck structure and the reef life colonizing both at once. The crew's wreck history and the glass-bottom backup plan for rough seas mean you're not gambling on conditions or on finding something worth the boat ride.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the Constellation and Montana shipwrecks?

The Constellation and Montana are two historic shipwrecks that sit close together on an offshore reef site 30 feet below the surface. The crew explains their history before you snorkel, so you understand what you're looking at when you enter the water.

Do I need to be an experienced snorkeler to do this?

No prior snorkel experience is required: gear and instruction are provided on the boat. You do need to be a competent swimmer comfortable in deep water and able to climb in and out of the water using the boat's swim ladder with minimal help.

How long do I actually spend snorkeling?

You'll have 45 minutes to an hour in the water over the wrecks and reef. The full tour is three hours, which includes the boat ride out, the briefing, and the return cruise.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If offshore sea conditions are rough, the tour switches to a glass-bottom view of an inshore shipwreck and snorkeling at a shoreline reef site instead, so the activity still runs.

What's included in the price?

Snorkel gear, flotation equipment, instruction, and the services of a competent professional crew are all included. The boat ride and the wreck briefing are part of the activity.