In fact, the island was nicknamed 'Isle of Devils' before it was colonized by marooned mariners in 1609. The same reefs that make sailors cringe, however, are a paradise for divers. With hundreds of shipwrecks, the world's northernmost coral reefs and water that's clear up to 150 feet below the surface, Bermuda is one of the best places on the planet to take a plunge. Best of all, travelers don't have to be experts to try diving. There are a number of dive operators on the island, and all of them offer a one-day introductory course.
Snorkeling is also an option.
Experienced divers, of course, can try more adventurous excursions to some offshore wrecks or reefs. When booking a Bermuda trip, it's important to remember that the island doesn't operate by the same scheduled as the Caribbean. Bermuda's high season is during the summer, especially from late April to October. The off-season runs from November through April. Better news for divers is that off-peak hotel rates are a bargain compared with the summer prices.