Things to Do in Bermuda

Golf
Many visitors are attracted to Bermuda because its nine golf courses, which must be a record of some kind on only 21 square miles (54 sq km) of land. The courses are scattered throughout the island and are of excellent quality. In summer they can get booked up so golfers may want to book ahead. It is possible to book for any one of the following championship courses: Belmont Golf Club, Ocean View Golf Course, Port Royal Golf Course, St. George's Golf Club, and The Fairmont Southampton Golf Club.

Diving
Coral reefs, wrecks and excellent water visibility make diving and snorkeling a popular activity in Bermuda. Bermuda is particularly known for its wreck diving, with about 400 to choose from and many are in shallow waters and so easily accessible. The paddle steamer, the Marie Celeste, is one of the prettiest sites, while the Hermes, an undamaged freighter, is one of the most popular wrecks to see. Helmut diving is also available for those who either can't swim or are not qualified to dive and want to experience the underwater world. Snorkellers will enjoy the colorful reef fish and easily accessible sites. The beach at Church Bay is particularly good with an offshore reef and lots of fish, while Tobacco Bay Beach has calm, shallow waters and is sheltered by limestone formations attracting a variety of tropical fish. Many companies offer boat tours to some of the best sites that cannot be reached from the shore.

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