Few divers have the opportunity to see the walls that we discovered, but other adventurous excursions are available. Two of my favorite Bermuda shipwrecks are the Pelinaion and the Rita Zovette. These ships ran up on the boiler reefs near St. David’s Head on northeastern Bermuda in 20 to 70 feet of water. Divers can explore massive boilers and props, then zip through nearby caverns inhabited by giant grouper and colorful schooling fish.

Iliffe ties his reel to the small anchor resting on the peak of Challenge Mount.

You owe yourself a surface interval visiting one of Bermuda’s stunning show caves. Fantasy and Crystal caves are cathedrals filled with delicate formations reflected in the illuminated, clear fresh water below. Sturdy trails and boardwalks float on the crystalline surface. Grotto Bay Resort boasts numerous dry caves on its property. Bring along a couple of flashlights or headlamps so you can experience the full extent of the magnificent rooms.