Snorkeling in Bermuda: Private Catamaran Charter

Set your own course on Bermuda's reefs and islands

Private catamaran charter departing from Dockyard or Hamilton where you snorkel offshore reefs and shipwrecks, paddleboard quiet coves, or kayak over marine life: entirely shaped around your group's pace and interests. The boat holds up to 15 passengers; snorkeling gear, kayaks and paddleboards are included; a local guide leads the day in English. Catering can be ordered separately and served onboard.

The experience

Sail Bermuda operates this charter with over 20 years of experience picking anchorages and timing to avoid crowds. You depart from either Dockyard or Hamilton and spend the morning and early afternoon on the water. Three hours is the standard, though you can ask the captain about extending if the day is going well. The boat is yours alone. No other groups share the deck or the stops.

What you actually do depends on what your group wants. Snorkel the vibrant reef systems and shipwrecks offshore, or stay in the calm bays and paddle around secluded islands in a clear kayak where you can watch marine life below. Paddleboards are set up for quieter exploration. If someone wants a thrill, the crew can take you to a safe cliff-jumping spot. If the pace is slower, you anchor near a sandbank for swimming and floating. The guide knows the conditions and the marine life, and steers the day toward what suits your group.

Snorkeling equipment, a clear double kayak and paddleboards are all on board. If you want to eat, catering can be ordered through the website beforehand. The crew collects it, serves it, and handles the cleanup while you stay on the water. Cruise ship passengers should book a 10am departure to allow time for disembarkation if the ship arrives at 9am.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• clear double kayak.
• paddleboards.
• a local guide in English.
• private use of the boat for your group only.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 14:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sail Bermuda Private Charters

Is this one for you?The three-hour charter is built around your group's pace and interests (whether that's reef snorkeling, paddling quiet coves, cliff jumping or a slower swim), so you're not following a fixed route or a schedule set for strangers. If you want to eat onboard, order catering separately and the crew handles service while you stay on the water.

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Top questions

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.

Can I snorkel shipwrecks on this charter?

Yes. The charter visits offshore coral reefs and shipwrecks depending on conditions and your group's interest. The crew knows which sites work best on the day you're out.

What's included in the three-hour charter?

Snorkeling equipment, a clear double kayak and paddleboards are included. Catering is optional and ordered separately. Alcoholic beverages and sodas are not included.

How many people can book this boat?

Up to 15 passengers total, including yourself. The entire boat is private to your group: no other parties share the charter.

Can we extend the charter if we're having a good time?

Yes. Check with the captain while you're aboard. Extensions are possible if the schedule allows.

Where does the boat depart from?

You can depart from either Dockyard or Hamilton, depending on which works better for your group's location in Bermuda.