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NEWS: Website updated November 17th 2008 - Glass Bottom Tours will not be available again until March 2009 while Captain Tony is recovering from shoulder surgery. |
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GLASS BOTTOM & SIGHTSEEING TOURS 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 !
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Click on photo of boat below for more pictures and information about Coral Reefer!
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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 will begin again on March 1st 2009.
Times: LOW SEASON (March - April 2009 & October - November 2009): on demand and weather permitting. Call to make advance reservations but be prepared to be flexible!
PEAK SEASON (May - September) 2009: 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.
OFF SEASON (November - February 2008/09) - 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 through 2008)
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.
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private boat Charters We specialize in snorkeling, glass bottom, sightseeing and 'noodling' cruises for groups of up to 12 adults.
Note: Our 2009 season begins on March 1st.
Maximum charter capacity: 14 adults Ideal snorkeling charter capacity: 8-10 adults Rates**:
* There is an additional fee of $5 per person for charters that involve snorkeling. **There is an additional surcharge for fuel (between $50-100) depending on number of passengers and range covered. ** Pick up from anywhere besides Hamilton Ferry Dock may incur an additional surcharge **Rates effective for 2008 |
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 48hrs of Charter, or no shows, will be charged 100% of quoted charter rate.
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Aquatic Bermuda
Mailing address: Suite #240,12 Church St, Hamilton HM11, Bermuda
Email: aquaticbermuda@logic.bm
PHONE: (441) 236-2200
