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  'Coral Reefer' Glass Bottom Boat

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Happy people on Tony's Glass Bottom Tour
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GLASS BOTTOM & SIGHTSEEING TOURS

ON 'CORAL REEFER'

with Captain Tony

 

$40 per person

 

Bermuda's Best Value Glass Bottom Boat Tour!

WHY?

More Reef time, More Information, Bigger Fish, Shallower Reefs, Smaller Groups...MORE FUN!

 

Our guests enjoy the longest glass bottom reef viewing in Bermuda (twice the time of other tours!) over shallower and more vibrant reef, without jostling with other passengers to get a glimpse through the glass.

 

Small, personalized groups of no more than 14

 

More glass area per passenger than any other Glass Bottom Tour boat in Bermuda !

 

(441) 236-2200

aquaticbermuda@logic.bm

 

 

 

on a very calm day you hardly need a glass bottom! This is how shallow the reef is!

 

Click on photo of boat below for more pictures and information about Coral Reefer!

Aquatic Bermuda Glass bottom Boat Coral Reefer with Captain Tony off Pompano Flats. CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS AND INFO ABOUT THE BOAT

Aquatic Bermuda Glass Bottom Boat Tour commentary with Captain Tony. CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE INFO AND PICS OF THE BOAT

typical shallow lagoonal patch reef


Join Captain Tony on his custom-designed, 22ft glass bottom boat, ‘Coral Reefer’. No other glass bottom boat in Bermuda has as much range over the reef. With only 6 inches of boat under the water (2 feet less than the bigger competitors) Tony can cut out the engine and drift silently over reefs that are sometimes less than a foot below the surface! Your toes will curl! You'll sneak up on vibrant parrotfish and other elusive fish the big boats rarely see. Its like snorkeling without getting wet, or walking on water! At the wreck of the HMS 'Vixen' you'll have a chance to climb aboard the wreckage* and get splashed in the face as you reach over the side to feed schools of voracious fish by hand! Peer into the semi-submerged bow of the wreck to spot giant rockfish (80lbs plus!) that lurk within its shadows and frequently emerge to cash in on the feeding frenzy - as predators - an arms length away! You won't see this on any other glass bottom boat tour unless you get very lucky! Tony's got some tricks up his sleeve the others can't copy due to their size constraints! On the nearby sea grass flats, you'll also spend some time spotting green turtles as they surface to breath and learn fascinating facts about their reproduction and comeback from near extinction. Since 'Coral Reefer' is the only Bermuda glass bottom boat small enough to pass through Somerset drawbridge, Tony is often able to offer an alternative return route with expanded sightseeing territory*.

 

Tony's island and reef commentary is legendary! An astonishing amount of information is packed into 2 1/2 hours and delivered in a refreshingly adlib style by none other than the son-in-law (or sometimes even the daughter) of Dr. David Wingate ( father of conservation in Bermuda) so you can actually believe what you hear! Questions are always welcome, but be warned: Tony doesn't have any short answers! After building the reputations of other tour boat companies for 22 years, Tony is finally running his own show. His philosophy is simply to exceed your expectations!

 

*Some quoted activities are subject to weather constraints.

 

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Glass Bottom Sightseeing Tour

Departure Info:

 

Note: Tours normally continue until the end of December whenever the weather permits.

 

Times:

PEAK SEASON (May  - September): Twice daily (usually 10:00am and 1:30pm). We STRONGLY recommend calling to check availability and make reservations! Space is limited and times may vary.

 

LOW SEASON (March - April & October - December): on demand and weather permitting. Call to make advance reservations but be prepared to be flexible!

 

OFF SEASON (January-February) - Closed for maintenance during off-season.

 

Departure Point: Normally adjacent to the Hamilton Ferry Terminal.

(Exclusive tours also depart from Pompano beach hotel, 9 Beaches, Willowbank and the Fairmont Southampton on certain days of the week.)

 

(click here for detailed, printable directions and maps)

 

Duration: 2 1/2 hrs approx
 

Rate: $40 per person (effective for 2011)

 

Maximum capacity: 14 passengers (10 is normal cut-off number unless weather is exceptionally calm)

 

Reservations required

Call 236-2200 (8:00am-8:00pm)

 

Groups: Want to charter the whole boat to yourselves?

Check out our charter boat rates below.

 

SNORKELING: Snorkeling is not a part of our normal tours. We only offer snorkeling on private charters. See Below.

 

Cancellation Policy

We require 48 hours notice of cancellation (96 hours/4 days on weekends and public holidays) to avoid being charged $40 per reservation made for our glass bottom tour. If the tour is cancelled due to the weather, you will not be charged. PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE CALL THE MORNING OF YOUR RESERVATION TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO WEATHER RELATED CANCELLATIONS AS WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GET HOLD OF YOU!!!

 

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                     Aquatic Bermuda Glass Bottom Boat fish - spotting with Captain Tony on South Shore reef. CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE INFO AND PICS OF BOAT    

 

Aquatic Bermuda Glass Bottom Boat - Fish feeding Frenzy at the Wreck of the Vixen off Daniel's head. CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE PICS AND INFO ABOUT BOAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

'Coral Reefer'

private boat Charters

We specialize in snorkeling, glass bottom, sightseeing and 'noodling' cruises for groups of up to 12 adults.

 

Note: Our season continues through December.

  • 4X8 ft glass bottom.

  • 'Noodles' (see picture)

  • Your choice of beverages can be picked up and chilled for you in advance (Cost price plus $15 pick-up fee). Ice and coolers provided.

  • Snorkeling equipment on request* with detailed snorkeling instruction available.

  • CD stereo system

  • Fun, informative Captain!

  • Pick up on request from any waterside guesthouse or public wharf at the West end (may incur a fuel surcharge). Normal departures are from the Hamilton Ferry Terminal.

Maximum charter capacity: 14 adults

Ideal snorkeling charter capacity: 8-10 adults

Rates**:

Hourly rates

Cost

First 4 hours

$150/hour

1 hr  - $300

2 hrs - $300

Next 2 hours

$125/hour

3 hrs - $450

4 hrs - $600

Next 2 hours

$100/hour

5 hrs - $725

6 hrs - $850

 

 

7 hrs - $950

8 hrs - $1050

* There is an additional fee of $5 per person for charters that involve snorkeling.

**There is an additional surcharge for fuel (usually between $50-100) depending on number of passengers, range covered and pick up point.

**Rates effective for 2011 (However always subject to possible change)

noodling experts, private boat charter on Coral Reefer, Glass bottom Boat Bermuda. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICS AND INFO

 

Cancellation Policy:

 

Except in the event of unsuitable weather (Weather call may only be made within 2 hours of charter by Captain of the vessel) reservations cancelled within 96hrs (4 days) of Charter, or no shows, will be charged 100% of quoted charter rate.

 

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Coral Reefer's shallow draft allows for an almost dry beach landing!

 


Aquatic Bermuda

Mailing address: Suite #240,12 Church St, Hamilton HM11, Bermuda

Email: aquaticbermuda@logic.bm

PHONE: (441) 236-2200

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