The Dive Center
Here at Dive Bermuda Somerset, we have made it our mission to build upon our 35 year+ history of diving excellence to create the best dive center in Bermuda. Our attention to safety and detail means we hold our customer's satisfaction above all other factors. Professionalism and customer service are our mantra.
We take the same approach to customer service, safety and professionalism as our sister dive center, Dive Bermuda at Grotto Bay. Dive Bermuda at Somerset Bridge offers valet recreational and technical diving of the highest level. Not only do we have exclusive PADI Specialty Courses that explore the pristine reefs and mysterious wrecks of Bermuda but we also offer SDI/TDI Technical Courses ranging from Advanced Nitrox, Sidemount, Advanced Wreck and Deep Courses and taught by TDI Professionals with years of experience.
Dive with confidence knowing that Dive Bermuda Somerset uses the highest quality scuba gear, serviced, and maintained on site by our ScubaPro, XDeep, Apeks and Aqualung Technicians.
Let us take you and your family into the Bermuda Triangle and dive into the wreck capital of the Atlantic- the most beautiful and enigmatic diving location!
Gorgeous view of our South Shore sites
Our fully equipped, custom built 38’ Delta Dive boat, Bottom Time.
Birds eye view of our local reefs off Robinson’s Marina, near the Great Sound of Bermuda
Not only are we a brand new dive center, we have also launched one of Bermuda’s best Technical Diving Schools!
Bermuda has no shortage of activities to choose from, but we have a proven track record of happy, satisfied divers & snorkelers. Don’t just take our word for it though.
See what previous guests have said about their time with us at Dive Bermuda Fairmont Southampton and Grotto Bay
For our Fairmont location, click here
For our Grotto Bay location, click here
To book online at our Somerset location, click here
““The boat is remarkably well kitted out and piloted by experienced Captains who navigate the reefs with apparent ease! As a local teacher and parent, I would whole heartedly recommend them as the only place to get your child certified for PADI. They always deliver the right mix of honing the safety and technical skills while at the same time making the children see the joy and possibilities of this incredible hobby. Dive Bermuda go from strength to strength and work hard on a daily basis to sustain their formidable reputation.” ”
Our Gear and Equipment
As part of our 5-star mantra, we feel that providing you with high quality diving equipment for your exploration exploits is absolutely essential.
Here at Dive Bermuda Tech we can offer our top of the line XDeep Sidemount Harnesses and Apeks first & second stage regulators. It goes without saying that with most rental dive equipment, there is almost always a major compromise whether it be comfort or functionality.
The customizability and ingenuity behind the award winning Xdeep Stealth 2.0 sidemount system will allow maximum comfort while you feel like you're diving in your own personal BCD.
This combined with the use of high performance Apeks DS4/XTX50 Sidemount regulators will allow for effortless breathing and allow you to focus on nothing but the dive, even at the most demanding depths. Both of these systems are the go to for even the most adventurous explorers due to their unmatched performance, comfort and reliability.
All divers hate when equipment issues cause an unpleasant dive and we go the extra mile to ensure that your equipment never lets you down.
Where to find us
Our western dive center is located on the right hand side of the entry into Robinson’s Marina, please follow the signs.
The Dive Shop Bermuda Ltd
178 Somerset Road
Sandys, Bermuda, MA 06
For more information and tips on how to visit this location, please visit our FAQ page.
Three locations, same great dive center
Dive Bermuda has three locations all offering the same amazing quality and experience but exploring different wrecks and dive sites. Dive Bermuda at Somerset is our home for our Technical School, this is where we run all of our tech courses. The Fairmont Southampton location is closed temporarily due to ongoing renovations and will not be operational until 2024.
Our third location is on the eastern side of Bermuda on the water in the beautiful Grotto Bay resort in Bermuda’s iconic Castle Harbour.
Meet The Team
We are proud of our experienced team which is more like our diving family. We are looking forward to showing you the best of Bermuda’s shipwrecks and reef sites!
Will
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Scubapro Technician, Lionfish Culler Instructor and Boat Master
A PADI prodigy who started Instructing at only 18, his interest for diving began in the Red Sea with a dive on the Thistlegorm, where his love for wreck diving began. Now Will loves living in Bermuda, exploring wrecks and helping to make a dent in the numbers of invasive Lionfish. For a laugh or how best to fillet your Lionfish, Will is your diver!
Hanna
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Scubapro Technician and Bermuda Triangle Specialty Instructor
Hanna is one of our returning Instructors who first dived with us in 2019, we are very happy to have Hanna back with the Dive Bermuda family! Hanna is our Swedish Instructor infamous for her quick wit and dark humor, but don’t let her hilarious insights distract you from her dedication to safety. Hanna is known for her underwater modelling talents so you will find her all over the dive center, if you ask nicely, she may take a photo with you or offer some tips on how to look your best underwater.
Arran
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Lionfish Culler Instructor, Boat Captain
Instructor Arran is a local Bermudian Instructor. Arran’s grandfather established the first dive centre in Bermuda and he is very happy to carry on his legacy. Arran is an enthusiastic and fun diver, Arran is currently our youngest Captain!
Mark
Owner, PADI Assistant Instructor
First worked for Nautilus Diving (our previous company name) 25 years ago and still here today. Now an owner, we’re nice to him. Mark is passionate about Bermuda’s wrecks and fount of knowledge on just about all of them.
Karen
Owner and Operations Manager
Karen has been diving as a hobby for over 25 years. Her passion for diving grew from certifying in Bermuda and a special trip to Australia and Fiji during the 90’s where the underwater world captured her imagination. Karen is our Operations Manager as well as an owner, she works her magic behind the scenes at Dive Bermuda while also collaborating with the team to ensure Dive Bermuda runs so smoothly. You will catch Karen on the boat sneaking in some dives to help her ‘zen out’ after dealing with all the crazy staff requests! When Karen isn’t diving you’ll find her with her Bernadoodle- Nala or on a ski slope!
Aayush
SDI/TDI Technical Instructor, PADI MSDT, Gas Blending Specialist
Aayush is lead Technical Instructor as well as our Gas Blending Specialist. Aayush comes from the burning shores of Dubai and has a penchant for the more technical side of diving- think caves, advanced Nitrox and of course wrecks! An enthusiastic technical diver and the brains behind Dive Bermuda Tech. When Aayush isn’t teaching you’ll find him in the deepest part of the wreck or guzzling Barritt’s world famous ginger beer…
Dino
PADI Master Instructor, Gas Blender, avid Tech Diver
Dino is a Master Instructor and passionate teacher who finds solace underwater. With a knack for creating enchanting bubble rings, his expertise and dedication make him a sought-after guide for first-time and experienced divers alike, leaving them with unforgettable dives. Beyond the depths, he showcases his culinary prowess as a professional chef with exquisite creations. In the off-season, Dino embraces the thrill of snowboarding in the French Alps, fueling his adventurous spirit.
Lavinia
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Meet Lavinia, a compassionate scuba instructor from Germany who holds a deep love for coral and cherishes the absence of smartphones and technology underwater. With a caring soul, she takes immense pride in seeing her students succeed and flourish. When she's not teaching, Lavinia indulges in her love for sweets and finds joy in the simple pleasures of life.
Britney
PADI Staff Instructor, Reef Check instructor, HSA Instructor
Having grown up diving off the crazy coast of South Africa, Britney loves adventure and wrestling great white sharks. She is known for her friendly smile as well as being the most optimistic person on the boat. She enjoys teaching people of all ages and abilities and has a passion for identifying marine species. Britney has experience diving in South East Asia, Southern Africa and now our very own Bermuda Triangle.
Cam
PADI Staff instructor, Reef Check instructor
Meet Cameron, our South African scuba diving instructor who has recently joined Dive Bermuda. Just left the sandy atolls of the Maldives, Cameron brings a passion for wreck diving, travel, and reef conservation. Cam is in fact a Green Fins Reef Check Instructor, have a chat with Cam and learn about the importance of preserving our oceans.
Dwayne
PADI Divemaster, Videographer, Freediver, Lionfish Culler
Dwayne is a Bermudian Divemaster and Freediver. His father worked for the first dive center in Bermuda (Arran’s grandfather’s) and continues to keep his legacy alive. Dwayne is an experienced Freediver and lionfish hunter. He has an undeniable passion to film underwater and loves to share his knowledge and footage via Instagram (@basdencam). Be careful asking him a quick question, you never get a quick answer. You‘ll get everything including the kitchen sink.
Captain Heinz
Boat Captain, Service Technician and PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Heinz has been working for Dive Bermuda for over 20 years and knows Bermuda’s reefs inside out. Ask him anything… seriously, anything. Want to hear a good dive joke, Heinzy is your man!
Craig
PADI Assistant Instructor and Divemaster
With a constant smile on his face, Craig brings warmth to the diving community. When he's not guiding dives or cracking jokes, you can spot him sailing, paddle boarding and indulging in various other water sports, fueling his passion for all things aquatic. His friendly demeanor and love for adventure make him the perfect companion for any underwater exploration.
Our Story
Dive Bermuda was founded in 1981 as Nautilus Diving in the same spot here on the beach at the Fairmont Southampton Resort, we even still have the same phone number. Making the most of Bermuda's world class diving and the boom in recreational scuba diving, Nautilus quickly garnered a reputation as a fun, safe and pioneering dive centre.
Vintage photo from Nautilus Diving
The boat from Nautilus Diving
In the 1990's we changed owners and our name to the now familiar Dive Bermuda. In 1994 we joined PADI and have been a member for over 20 years now, training 1000's of divers from beginner all the way to instructor.
In 2011 we changed hands yet again with local lawyer Mark Diel taking the reigns. Mark worked at Dive Bermuda as a young man and has been associated with the company in one way or another ever since.
Come dive with us and experience for yourself everything Dive Bermuda has to offer!
Robyn diving with some gorgonian sea fans
Bottom Time taking divers out on Bermuda’s reef
Lulu diving through a boiler on the Caraquet
New and Exciting Ventures
Bermuda is home to one of the healthiest coral reef systems in the whole world and is believed to have incredibly beautiful deep reefs, sea-mounds and countless wrecks with gorgeous visibility, very few of which have ever been explored by divers. These deeper locations are also home to many pelagic species such as marlin, sailfish, tiger sharks, dolphins and many more.
Here, we are on the forefront of diving in one of the few places left on our blue planet to explore.
As the wreck diving capital of the Atlantic, Bermuda is home to over 300 wrecks and it is estimated that there are well over 100 wrecks just past the main reef breakers yet to be discovered. We intend to do our best to explore as much of these locations as possible and we would love for you to join us if the thrill of diving into the unknown is your cup of tea. Please do let us know if you are keen in joining our exploration exploits as we would jump at the chance of taking you places that no person has ever dived before!
Bermuda is also home to a large population of invasive Lionfish and many of which call the deeper parts of our reef “home”. These invasive pests play a major role in declining juvenile fish populations. As passionate marine conservationists we regularly partake in the removal of these delicious, yet dangerous fish with the hopes of preserving our precious ecosystem. Drop us a line if you too would like to learn how to safely and humanely hunt lionfish and save our reefs!
