The Dive Center
Here at Dive Bermuda Grotto Bay 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.
Check out this article about the 10 most ‘Haunted Shipwrecks’ by The Travel
or this article about Bermuda’s ‘Spookiest Wrecks’ by Scubaverse
lastly, a hot article in The Islander- (pg 36-37)
We take the same approach to customer service, safety and professionalism as our sister dive center, Dive Bermuda at Somerset Bridge. Dive Bermuda offers valet diving of the highest level, we have exclusive PADI Specialty Courses that explore the pristine reefs and mysterious wrecks of Bermuda guided by PADI Professionals with years of experience.
Dive with confidence knowing that Dive Bermuda uses the highest quality scuba gear, serviced and maintained on site by our ScubaPro 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!
Our fully equipped, custom built 42’ Dive boat, Narcosis.
Get your logbook out and meet us outside after your dive.
Our dive center is located directly off the private beach of Grotto Bay
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Our Equipment
We proudly offer top notch diving equipment from BCD's, regulators, and fins from Scuba Pro. This professional gear is meticulously maintained and serviced so that when you go diving with us, you can trust the diving gear you rent from us is ready to take you where you want to go, diving!
The high quality ScubaPro rental BCD, regulators and wetsuits used by Dive Bermuda at Grotto Bay.
Top notch ScubaPro fins & masks for our divers.
Where to find us
The dive center is located by the sea at the Grotto Bay Beach Resort and can be accessed from the main lobby by a short walk down to the dive center. Please note that taxis do not collect from the beach so you will need to return to the main lobby for a taxi.
Dive Bermuda at Grotto Bay
11 Blue Hole Hill
Hamilton Parish CR04
Bermuda
For more information and tips on how to visit this location, please visit our FAQ page.
Entrance off the beach at Grotto Bay Beach Resort
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 Grotto Bay is on the easter side of Bermuda on the water in the beautiful Grotto Bay resort in Bermuda’s iconic Castle Harbour.
Dive Bermuda at Somerset is our home for our Technical School, this is where we run all of our tech courses. Our third location is on the beach of the luxurious Fairmont Southampton Resort on Bermuda’s South shore. They explore the shipwrecks and reefs of Bermuda’s southern and western waters.
The Fairmont Southampton location is closed temporarily due to ongoing renovations and will not be operational until 2025.
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!
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.
Will
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Scubapro Technician and Lion Fish Culler.
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!
Arran
Boat captain, PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and Scubapro Technician and Lion Fish culler.
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 currently our youngest Captain, an enthusiastic and fun diver whom has lots of local knowledge.
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 is 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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dwayne
PADI DiveMaster, Underwater 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.
Justin
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.
Justin discovered his passion for diving in Southern California in 2016 and was immediately hooked. It wasn't until a vacation to the Socorro Islands that he considered taking his love for diving to a professional level. In 2023, he achieved his Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) certification. Since then, he has spent his summers exploring underwater worlds, with his latest adventure taking him to the mysterious Bermuda Triangle.
Catalina
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.
Cat, our passionate Bolivian instructor, fell in love with diving during her fourth open water dive when she encountered a majestic manta ray. With extensive diving experience in the Pacific waters of Costa Rica, she has mastered the art of navigation, relying on her trusty compass to guide her through murky conditions. If you ever find her momentarily disoriented, it might just be because compasses have their quirks in the Bermuda Triangle!
Heinz
Boat Captain, Service Technician and PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.
Heinz has been working for Dive Bermuda for over 25 years and knows Bermuda’s reefs inside out. Ask him anything… seriously, anything. Want to hear a good dive joke, Heinzy is your man!
Karen
Owner and Operation 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 and 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!
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.
We call him Lord Commander and you can too!
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
Vintage photo from Nautilus Diving
Dive Bermuda was founded in 1981 as Nautilus Diving directly off the beach at the Fairmont Southampton Resort. 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.
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 25 years now, training 1000's of divers from beginner all the way to instructor. As of 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.
In 2016, Dive Bermuda expanded and opened their sister dive center at Grotto Bay, which was formerly Triangle Diving. We fitted out our dive boat, dive center, and rental equipment to match the same high standards are our flagship dive center.
Come dive with us and experience for yourself everything Dive Bermuda at Grotto Bay has to offer!
Owner Mark receiving an award for 20 years of outstanding service from PADI Regional Manager Bill Hamm.
Narcosis patiently waiting for our divers to go diving on Bermuda’s pristine reef.
Looking out over Grotto Bay Beach Resort & our dive center directly off the dock.
“Incredible wrecks locations with the most amazing instructors! What a great team of highly skilled and knowledgeable divers!
Special shout out to Hanna, who went above and beyond for us. She was fun, patient and so attentive to our every need. Will definitely be back for more courses!
Proudly PADI Open Water certified.
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“From my first email inquiry through completion of my PADI Open Water Diver course, I found everyone to be professional, knowledgeable, accommodating, attentive and personable. I was terrified by some of the skills to be completed in the course, but Dino and Lavi were very understanding and patient. They recognized I needed extra help and offered it. If it weren’t for their kindness and understanding, I wouldn’t have passed. It is obvious that they are passionate about their profession and take pride in their work. If you are looking to dive or get certified, look no further than Dive Bermuda - highly recommend.”
Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa
Grotto Bay Beach Resort is not your usual Bermuda hotel. Sitting on a lush tropical estate featuring dramatic caves and acres of woodland preserves along the water's edge in Bailey's Bay. Scattered over 21 acres and sloping down toward three private beaches are 11 colorful cottages in traditional Bermudian architecture overlooking the turquoise waters dotted with small islands.
Swim on the private pink sand beach and in the freshwater pool, or languish in the outdoor Jacuzzi surrounded by gardens above the beach. Sail, snorkel, wind surf, dive ancient wrecks or explore the delicate and beautiful coral reefs. Take a boat cruise on a sunny afternoon or during a glorious sunset. Play tennis night or day, or work out in the exercise room. Grotto Bay Beach Resort is conveniently located within five minutes of two of Bermuda's finest golf courses.
For a detailed tour of Grotto Bay from some of our divers’ please follow this link: Blue Horizon reviews Grotto Bay
Check out their photo gallery to see what the Grotto Bay Beach Resort accommodations are all about.
