Hermes - Bermuda Diving

Site Overview

Hermes is widely regarded as Bermuda finest wreck dive featuring an intact fifty-metre schooner deliberately scuttled in 1985 as an artificial reef and dive attraction. The vessel sits upright on the sandy bottom at twenty to twenty-five metres with its masts rigging and deck structures remarkably preserved creating one of the most photogenic wreck profiles in the entire Atlantic. The intact nature of the vessel provides exceptional penetration diving opportunities for appropriately trained and equipped divers while the exterior hull supports dense marine colonisation including impressive soft coral trees and sponge formations. Schools of tropical fish patrol the deck area while larger species including barracuda and amberjack circle the mast structures. The Hermes represents the gold standard of intentional artificial reef creation demonstrating how deliberate wreck placement can produce outstanding recreational diving resources while creating new marine habitat. The schooner complete intact profile against the deep blue Atlantic backdrop makes this the most photographed wreck in Bermuda. The wreck diving environment at Hermes supports a productive marine ecosystem where nutrient-rich Atlantic waters sustain diverse coral communities and tropical fish populations throughout the diving season. Underwater photographers will find excellent compositions combining the natural beauty of the reef structure with abundant marine life in clear Atlantic waters. The site contributes important biodiversity value to Bermuda diving portfolio offering experiences that complement the more commonly dived locations while providing equally rewarding underwater encounters for visiting divers. Seasonal visitors including green sea turtles spotted eagle rays and migratory pelagic species add excitement to every dive with the possibility of unexpected encounters keeping divers engaged throughout their exploration of this productive wreck diving site.