With an impressive 150 limestone cave approaches, Bermuda has almost as much to explore and travel underground as it does overhead. Spelunker’s are drawn from far and wide lands to dwell into the cave systems and discover a fantasy world of beauty, underwater statues and caves, and crystal clear blue pools.
Most of Bermuda’s caves are found to the east of the Island between Harrington Sound and Castle Harbor and offer opportunities for all cave explorers. Experienced cavers can explore to their heart’s satisfaction and reach some of the more unavailable sections of the caves. Some caves are also recessed, giving professional cave divers the chance to explore more and more inaccessible and untouchable regions only seen by the fortunate few.
crystal caves, Bermuda
However, plenty of caves with crystals with inland openings allow easy access to this underground world. If you decide to visit some of Bermuda’s shelters, it is worth noting that some direct access via a series of steps. And that the cave floor can be wet, so wearing suitable footwear is advisable.
Travel to Prospero’s and Cathedral Caves
Both of these caves are located on the grounds of the Grotto Bay Beach Resort, allowing guests staying at the hotel unlimited access.
The main feature of the Cathedral Cave is a large turquoise lake fed by seawater seeping through fissures in the porous limestone crystal rock. A platform at the side of the lake allows visitors to take the plunge into its depths. For those not so keen on taking a dip. The Cave is well lit and has viewing platforms on which to take in the Cave’s beauty.
Prospero’s Cave was the first cave to be discovered in 1609 by Sir George Somers and was initially named Island Cave. It was later renamed Prospero’s Cave. Visitors to this Cave will be treated to spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations that rival Cathedral Cave. Both caves are believed to be connected and travel by underwater passageways.
crystal caves, Bermuda. Prospero’s and Cathedral Caves
Crystal Caves
Located in the Hamilton Parish. The breathtaking beauty of the stunning rock formations in Crystal Caves makes it one of Bermuda’s top attractions. Pontoons floating on crystal clear underground lakes take you on a journey around a cave full of spectacular glistening. And white stalactites covered with crystallized soda straws. A site genuinely befitting of the name Crystal Caves. A glimpse into the underground lake will reward you with a stunning vision of underwater rock formations seemingly just inches below the surface. These are over 50 feet below the water’s surface. But appear much closer due to the clarity of the water in the lake.
Crystal Cave was discovered quite a by accident in 1905 by two local boys. Carl Gibbons and Edgar Hollis, looking for a lost cricket ball. Visitors to the caves today enter via a specifically built entrance. But you can still see the hole where the boys first entered the caves.
Fantasy Caves
The Fantasy Caves are sister to the Crystal Caves and it’s easy to combine your caving outing to include a visit to both caves.
crystal caves
The Fantasy Caves are just as breathtaking as the Crystal Caves. And offer visitors views of dazzling rock formations that look like frozen waterfalls. This effect is due to years of calcite mineral deposits building up on the walls, creating stunning products. Looking down into the lake, you will also see the start of the passageways connecting the Cave with the Atlantic Ocean.
Devil’s Hole
The Devil’s Hole is a large sinkhole formed when a subterranean oceanic cave collapsed. The blue hole this created now acts as a naturally formed aquarium where you can see various native marine life. Angelfish, green moray eels, jacks, sharks, and the Bermuda green turtle can all be viewed from specially built viewing travel platforms.
The Devil’s Hole is one of Bermuda’s oldest tourist attractions. And has been on the list of things to see since 1834. The locals named it Devil’s Hole due to the eerie noise made by the seawater. That is entering and leaving the hole, making a sound like the moaning of the Devil Devil’s.
Devil’s Hole
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strange mineral formations
Bermuda’s caves possess unusual stalagmites and stalactites, strange mineral formations, and deep water pools. It is perhaps partly a result of their unique nature. Many of the caves have become tourist attractions.
Some caves that you may wish to visit when in Bermuda include:
* Cathedral Cave and Prospero’s Cave. – These are two sister caves (believed to be connected underwater) in the Grotto Bay Resort in Hamilton Parish. Cathedral Cave is notable for appearing on a 2002 Bermudan postal stamp. Prospero’s Cave is known for its deep blue lake and contains a bar and disco!
strange mineral formations, crystal caves, Bermuda
* Crystal Caves and its sister caves, Fantasy Caves, is a leading Bermudan tourist attraction. These caves are also in Hamilton Parish.
* Lamington Caves, also in Hamilton Parish, is known for its crystal rock formations and underground pools and waters.
* Devil’s Hole, which is in Smith’s Parish, was once a cave, but as the roof collapsed instead is a natural sinkhole (connected to the Atlantic Ocean). As a result of this, it forms a natural aquarium that is home to fish, eels, and even turtles. The name “Devil’s Hole” comes from the unusual sounds generated by water in the rock channels. Which some have said resembles the Devil Devil’s moaning.
