SSBrickNJ Posted February 13, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2020 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptroxx Posted February 13, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 13, 2020 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?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 13, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 13, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 13, 2020 Author #4 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Thank you @Jimbo :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedwell Posted February 13, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 13, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 13, 2020 Author #6 Share Posted February 13, 2020 If anyone reading this thread has ever done the helmet diving, please feel free to post your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 13, 2020 Author #7 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Thank you @speedwell :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedwell Posted February 13, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 13, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 13, 2020 Author #9 Share Posted February 13, 2020 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! 😢 * * Which day would be the ideal day for me to book Hartley's Helmet Diving? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedwell Posted February 13, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 13, 2020 I would check availability with Hartley, but Day 4 looks best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 13, 2020 Author #11 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Thanks again @speedwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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