Empress OTS & Helmet Diving

[SSBrickNJ]

In mid-July my family of three will be on Empress of the Seas to Bermuda.

We'd like to do Hartley's Helmet Diving.

It is not a Royal C. excursion but we'd just like to do it independently.

Any suggestions how to accomplish our goal?

[Ptroxx]

5 hours ago, SSBrickNJ said:

In mid-July my family of three will be on Empress of the Seas to Bermuda.

We'd like to do Hartley's Helmet Diving.

It is not a Royal C. excursion but we'd just like to do it independently.

Any suggestions how to accomplish our goal?

First you google.  Hartleys Helmet Diving.  Then you book it and enjoy ????   

Am I missing something??   
 

 

[Jimbo]

Pickup is right next to the pier where Empress docks, Easy Peasy, Book it. I believe on their website it even shows where the pick up is.

[SSBrickNJ]

Thank you @Jimbo :)

[speedwell]

Pick up from the pier and then the boat takes you out to a small atoll offshore. Its quite interesting watching everyone squeeze into their diving suits - especially after over indulging on the cruise.

You explore the coral about 15 feet below the boat and various fish swim around. Some are well known to the lead diver and are obviously regulars around the reef.

 

[SSBrickNJ]

If anyone reading this thread has ever done the helmet diving, please feel free to post your feedback.

[SSBrickNJ]

Thank you @speedwell  :)

[speedwell]

I cant swim, so I thought I was being very brave. It was a most enjoyable experience and probably my only chance to see what goes on under the waves.

[SSBrickNJ]

My notes I took on the Empress of the Seas itinerary (Cruise departing July 13th) is:

Day 1 departs Cape Liberty

Day 2 At sea

Day 3 2pm docking at Hamilton

Day 4 Docked at Hamilton 

Day 5 depart Hamilton at 6am and then at 7:30am arrive at St. George Island

Day 6 continue at St. George Island and then depart at 2pm

Day 7 At Sea

Day 8 arrive in NJ......now get out! 😢

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Which day would be the ideal day for me to book Hartley's Helmet Diving?

Thanks again!

[speedwell]

I would check availability with Hartley, but Day 4 looks best

[SSBrickNJ]

Thanks again @speedwell