Destination: Bahamas

Hammerhead and Tiger Shark Experience, the Ultimate Bahamas Experience, Dolphin and Tiger Shark Combo, Tiger Beach Experience (5 - 14 Nights) | From $450++/night

Bahamas Master Liveaboard Quick Pitch

Originally based in Panama, this 35m steel vessel became a part of the Master Liveaboards fleet in 2018 as the Bahamas Master.

Dive Overview

The Bahamas is the third largest barrier reef area in the world and covers a vast 470.000km² of sparkling Atlantic Ocean. Existing of 700 islands and cays; one can easily imagine the variety of dive sites: wrecks, cave, blue holes and, obviously, sharks!

[See: Bahamas Dive Travel Guide and Tiger Beach Travel Guide]

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Accommodations

Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos

Bahamas Master Cabin Overview

The Bahamas Master has 10 well-designed cabins and can comfortably welcome 18 divers aboard. Guests can choose between five cabin types: the Standard Single Cabin, the Standard Twin Cabin, the Classic Twin Cabin, the Premium Double Cabin, and the Premium Double/Twin Cabin. The two Standard Single Cabins are located at the rear of the main/lower deck, right next to the dive area. It is perfect for single travelers to roll out of bed and straight into their dive gear. The Standard Twin Cabins are located on the main deck. These Standard Cabins share 4 ensuite bathrooms among them. Also on the main deck, there are two Classic twin cabins equipped with twin beds. The two Premium cabins are located on the upper deck, with a double bed or double with a twin bed, plus a private en-suite bathroom.

standard single cabin

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• Deck: Lower Deck
• Bedding: Fixed Twin Beds
• Max. occupancy: 1
• Ensuite: Yes (Shared)
• Air-conditioning: Yes
• No. of cabins: 2

standard twin cabin

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• Deck: Lower Deck
• Bedding: Fixed Twin Beds
• Max. occupancy: 2
• Ensuite: Yes (Shared)
• Air-conditioning: Yes
• No. of cabins: 4

classic twin cabin

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• Deck: Lower Deck
• Bedding: Twin Beds
• Max. Occupancy: 2
• Ensuite: Yes
• Aircon: Yes
• No. of Cabins: 2

premium double cabin

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• Deck: Upper Deck
• Bedding: Double Bed
• Max. Occupancy: 2
• Ensuite: Yes
• Aircon: Yes
• No. of Cabins: 1

premium double/twin cabin

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• Deck: Upper Deck
• Bedding: 1 x Double Bed + 1 x Twin Bed
• Max. Occupancy: 2
• Ensuite: Yes
• Aircon: Yes
• No. of Cabins: 1

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General Facilities

Bahamas Master Boat Features 

• Indoor Lounge
• Plasma Screen
• Library & Music
• Outdoor Dining Area
• Personal Item Storage
• Camera Station
• Indoor charging station
• Power outlets 110 volt. US plug, adapters available free of charge
• Outdoor Shaded Area: Upper Deck
• Sundeck (un-shaded): Upper Deck
• Loungers
• Laundry service
• Bar

Bahamas Master Dive Facilities

• Equipment Rental: Yes
• Personal Storage: Under bench
• Equipment Rinse Tanks: 1
• Camera Rinse Tanks: 1
• Camera Table: Yes
• Deck Towel: Supplied
• Deck Heads: 2
• Fresh Water Showers: 2
• Tenders: 2

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Food & Drinks Aboard Bahamas Master

• Full Board: 3 meals plus snacks
• Fresh Coffee: Free
• Black & Herbal Teas: Free
• Carbonated Soft Drinks: Free
• Fruit Juices: Free
• Beer: $2 USD
• Wines: Prices Vary

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Bahamas Master Deck Plan

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Schedule, Rates & Availability

Bahamas Master Schedule & Rates

Prices are in USD, per person and do not include park and port fees.

[See also: Inclusions & Exclusions]

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INCLUSIONS

• Embarkation and disembarkation transfers*
• Full board accommodation including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• Unlimited tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
• Drinking water
• Land excursions
• Up to 4 dives per day
• Single 11 Litre (AL80) cylinder with air fills
• Weights and weight belts

* Included embarkation and disembarkation transfers are between Bradford Marine and Freeport Airport, Bell Channel Inn, Pelican Bay Hotel or Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach only. Guests requiring transfer from or to other locations are responsible for making their own arrangements.

EXCLUSIONS

• Mandatory: Fuel Surcharge
• Mandatory: Port Fees & Taxes (240 USD)
• Equipment rental
• Nitrox
• Alcoholic drinks
• Crew and guide gratuities
• On board merchandise
• WiFi

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Important Notes

Optional extras, Marine Park, Port fees and taxes payable on board the Bahamas Master are priced in USD. Bahamas Master accept payment in USD, EUR, GBP, and AUD. They accept Visa Master card & Maestro for payments on board and crew tips, but there is a 3% fee on credit card payments. 

RATES & AVAILABILITY

For more information on other departure dates, rates, and on availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!

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Dive Information & Itineraries

Itinerary Overview

On a typical day we offer up to 4 day dives, however, the 4th day dive may be substituted for a night dive when the boat is anchored within a lagoon. A 7-night itinerary provides for between 18-20 dives, whilst during our 10-night itineraries, up to 30 dives will be possible. The diving day aboard the Bahamas Master is scheduled as follows:

• Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1
• Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2
• Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3
• Snack relaxation period, briefing and Dive 4, where possible
• Dinner
• On some itineraries, such as Tiger Beach itineraries, there is an open platform policy where guests can jump in the water and watch the action as the mood takes them. Guests may also take the opportunity to visit the islands and walk upon the pristine beaches.

grand bahama adventure

The Grand Bahama Adventure 5 nights liveaboard itinerary visits the absolute best of the West End of Grand Bahama Island. On this scuba diving cruise you can expect to see lots of sharks. Regular sightings include tiger sharks, nurse sharks, lemon sharks, and even the occasional bull shark. However, it’s not all about sharks; There will also be a chance to dive amazing reefs, walls, wrecks, and sometimes even caves on this itinerary.

• Number of scheduled dives: Up to 14 dives
• Whilst we attempt to ensure the number of dives indicated above is fulfilled, these are only indicative, and not guaranteed. A number of factors can hinder the yacht’s ability to reach, or remain at a specified area and may therefore affect the number of dives possible.
• Safety and dive briefings are conducted in English. If you or any of your group do not speak or understand English, please contact us.
• The following is an example of the day-to-day schedule.
• Day 1: Meet our crew at 16:45 for embarkation at 17:00. Embarkation is followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and dinner. There is no diving on embarkation day.
• Day 2-4: Typically we will offer up to 4 dives per day.
• NOTE: At Tiger Beach dives 1-3 are scheduled baited/shark feeding dives during which divers are strategically positioned on the bottom facing the shark feeder.
• A comprehensive safety briefing will be given before the shark dives outlining expected shark behaviour and the does and don'ts of observing the shark activity.
• Day 5: For your final full day on board we schedule two morning dives* before the boat heads back to port after lunch.
• *We kindly request that guests check their flight departure times to ensure that they leave a minimum of 24 hours between their final dive and their flight home
• Disembarkation Day: After breakfast on board, disembarkation is at 08:00
• We wish to show you the very best diving possible although a number of factors can determine which sites we visit on each trip. Weather, tides and currents, amongst others, are some of the considerations which determine the Cruise Director and Captain’s decision regarding which route the vessel takes and which sites are selected for diving.

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Grand Bahama Adventure 7 nights 

The Grand Bahama Adventure 7 nights liveaboard visits some of the best diving locations around the West End and southern coast of Grand Bahama Island. You can expect to see lots of sharks, along with a chance to dive reefs, walls, wrecks, and even caves. Regular sightings include tiger sharks, nurse sharks, lemon sharks, and even the occasional bull shark.

• Number of scheduled dives: Up to 22 dives
• Whilst we attempt to ensure the number of dives indicated above is fulfilled, these are only indicative, and not guaranteed. A number of factors can hinder the yacht’s ability to reach, or remain at a specified area and may therefore affect the number of dives possible.
• Safety and dive briefings are conducted in English. If you or any of your group do not speak or understand English, please contact us.
• The following is an example of the day-to-day schedule.
• Day 1: Meet our crew at 16:45 for embarkation at 17:00. Embarkation is followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and dinner. There is no diving on embarkation day.
• Day 2-6: Typically we will offer up to 4 dives per day.
• NOTE: At Tiger Beach dives 1-3 are scheduled baited/shark feeding dives during which divers are strategically positioned on the bottom facing the shark feeder.
• A comprehensive safety briefing will be given before the shark dives outlining expected shark behaviour and the does and don'ts of observing the shark activity.
• Day 7: For your final full day on board we schedule two morning dives* before the boat heads back to port after lunch.
• *We kindly request that guests check their flight departure times to ensure that they leave a minimum of 24 hours between their final dive and their flight home
• Disembarkation Day: After breakfast on board, disembarkation is at 08:00
• We wish to show you the very best diving possible although a number of factors can determine which sites we visit on each trip. Weather, tides and currents, amongst others, are some of the considerations which determine the Cruise Director and Captain’s decision regarding which route the vessel takes and which sites are selected for diving.

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Grand Bahama and Beyond 10 nights

The Grand Bahama and Beyond 10 nights liveaboard diving itinerary covers not only the best of the West End of Grand Bahama Island, but also the renowned Bimini Islands. Expect to see a lot of sharks including nurse sharks, lemon sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, tiger sharks; There may even be the occasional bull or silky shark. Dive sites around Bimini vary from shallow reefs and wrecks to breath-taking drop-offs offering the chance to encounter large numbers of Bermuda chub, Atlantic spotted dolphins, southern stingrays, fast and agile black nose sharks as well as the great hammerheads for which the islands are best known.

• Number of scheduled dives: Up to 34
• The following is an example of the day-to-day schedule.
• Day 1: Embarkation at 17:00 followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and dinner. There is no diving on embarkation day.
• Days 2-9: Typically we will offer up to 4 dives per day.
• NOTE: At Tiger Beach, Dives 1-3 are scheduled baited/ shark feeding dives during which divers are strategically positioned on the bottom facing the shark feeder.
• A comprehensive safety briefing will be given before the shark dives outlining expected shark behaviour and the does and don'ts of observing the shark activity.
• *Night / Sunset Dives
• We will do our best to offer sunset or night dives at a range of sites throughout the itinerary, depending on weather conditions and where the vessel is moored at any given time. All divers will be issued with a colour coded beacon to attach to their first stage to ensure our guides can keep track of your whereabouts at all times on the night dive. Conversely, our guides will have beacons of a different colour for your ease of recognition. Underwater torches are also required for night dives and are available to rent on board in case you don't have your own.
• Day 10: For your final full day on board we schedule two morning dives* before the boat heads back to port after lunch.
• *We kindly request that guests check their flight departure times to ensure that they leave a minimum of 24 hours between their final dive and their flight home.
• Day 11: After breakfast on board, disembarkation is at 08:00
• All safety and dive briefings are conducted in English. If you or any of your group do not speak or understand English, please contact us.

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Ultimate Bahamas

The Bahamas comprises a large area of protected waters and is known to have an abundance of sharks as well as some of the best visibility on Earth. The Bahamas also boasts the third largest barrier reef area in the world with flourishing and diverse marine life. Besides sharks, keep an eye out for several species of dolphins and whales as well as the endangered Nassau grouper. Considered the national fish of The Bahamas, these reef dwelling ambush predators can reach over a metre (3ft) in length and weigh up to 25kg (55lb). This 14 nights, Ultimate Bahamas liveaboard itinerary follows an almost circular route via the Exumas and Eleuthera giving scuba divers the opportunity to explore all of The Bahamas underwater wonders, and more, in one trip.

• This itinerary involves some long distance (overnight) travel. Whilst we attempt to ensure the number of dives we have scheduled is fulfilled, bad weather can hinder the boat’s ability to reach a specified dive site in good time.
• Number of dives: Up to 45
• At Tiger Beach, dives 1-3 are scheduled baited/ shark feeding dives during which divers are strategically positioned on the bottom facing the shark feeder. Extra weights help divers to maintain their position in the water to fully enjoy the shark action.
• When visiting other islands, scheduled dives will be more traditional guided dives.
• All guests are responsible for their own dive profiles and for obtaining suitable dive insurance to cover all diving activities.
• The following is an example of the day-to-day schedule.
• Day 1: Embarkation at 17:00 followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and dinner. There is no diving on embarkation day.
• Days 2-13: Typically, the full diving days include 4 dives.
• A comprehensive safety briefing will be given before the shark dives outlining expected shark behaviour and the does and don'ts of observing the shark activity.
• *Depending on weather conditions and the boat's location, we will usually try to offer a sunset or night dive, although it may not always be possible. Guests should bring dive lamps if they have them, although we also have torches available to rent for those who need them.
• **Open platform diving may be offered at some locations allowing guests to dive unguided in buddy teams, and at their leisure up until sunset, where appropriate and safe to do so.
• Day 14: For your final full day on board we schedule two morning dives* before the boat heads back to port after lunch.
• *We kindly request that guests check their outbound flight times to ensure that they leave a minimum of 24 hours between their final dive and their departure from Freeport.
• Disembarkation Day: After breakfast, disembark at 08:00
• All safety and dive briefings are conducted in English. If you or any of your group do not speak or understand English, please contact us.

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Wrecks, Blue Holes, and Sharks 7 nights

The 7 nights Wrecks, Blue Holes and Sharks scuba diving liveaboard itinerary combines shark diving at Tiger Beach near Grand Bahama Island with wreck diving off the South-West coast of New Providence and a spectacular Blue Hole off the East coast of Andros Island. This itinerary offers a wide variety of exciting dives and possible underwater encounters; Expect to see lots of sharks and fish as well as stunning reefs and breath-taking drop-offs.

• Number of dives: Up to 22
• Whilst we attempt to ensure the number of dives we have scheduled is fulfilled, bad weather can hinder the vessel’s ability to reach a specified dive site in good time.
• The following is an example of the day-to-day schedule.
• Day 1: Embarkation at 17:00 followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and dinner. There is no diving on embarkation day.
• Days 2-6: Typically, the full diving days include 4 dives.
• At Tiger Beach, Dives 1-3 are scheduled baited/ shark feeding dives during which divers are strategically positioned on the bottom facing the shark feeder.
• A comprehensive safety briefing will be given before the shark dives outlining expected shark behaviour and the does and don'ts of observing the shark activity.
• Outside of the Tiger Beach area, dives will be scheduled according to the position of the boat. We will schedule a range of dives including deeper reefs and wrecks and, where possible, we will also schedule sunset or night dives.
• *Open platform diving may be offered at some locations where it is safe to do so, allowing guests to dive at their leisure up until sunset.
• Day 7: For your final full day on board we schedule two morning dives* before the boat heads back to port after lunch.
• *We kindly request that guests check their flight departure times to ensure that they leave a minimum of 24 hours between their final dive and their flight home
• Disembarkation Day: After breakfast, disembarkation is at 08:00
• All safety and dive briefings are conducted in English. If you or any of your group do not speakor understand English, please contact us.
• The safety of all on board is paramount and we will always do our best to offer divi ng at alternate locations should we be unable to visit the sites planned.

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Wrecks, Blue Holes, and Sharks 10 nights

The 10 nights Wrecks, Blue Holes and Sharks liveaboard scuba diving itinerary is a mixture of some of the finest shark diving around Tiger Beach near Grand Bahama Island with wreck diving off the South-West coast of New Providence, plus a spectacular Blue Hole off the East coast of Andros Island. Also incorporating the Berry Islands, this itinerary offers a wide variety of dives and possible encounters. You can expect to see plenty of shark action as well stunning reefs, walls and deep drop-offs.

• Number of dives: Up to 34
• Whilst we attempt to ensure the number of dives we have scheduled is fulfilled, bad weather can hinder the vessel’s ability to reach a specified dive site in good time.
• The following is an example of the day-to-day schedule.
• Day 1: Embarkation at 17:00 followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and dinner. There is no diving on embarkation day.
• Days 2-9: Typically, the full diving days include 4 dives.
• At Tiger Beach, Dives 1-3 are scheduled baited/ shark feeding dives during which divers are strategically positioned on the bottom facing the shark feeder.
• A comprehensive safety briefing will be given before the shark dives outlining expected shark behaviour and the does and don'ts of observing the shark activity.
• Outside of the Tiger Beach area, dives will be scheduled according to the position of the boat. We will schedule a range of dives including deeper reefs and wrecks and, where possible, we will also schedule sunset or night dives.
• *Open platform diving may be offered at some locations where it is safe to do so, allowing guests to dive at their leisure up until sunset.
• Day 10: For your final full day on board we schedule two morning dives* before the boat heads back to port after lunch.
• *We kindly request that guests check their flight departure times to ensure that they leave a minimum of 24 hours between their final dive and their flight home
• Disembarkation Day: After breakfast, disembarkation is at 08:00
• All safety and dive briefings are conducted in English. If you or any of your group do not speak or understand English, please contact us.
• The safety of all on board is paramount and we will always do our best to offer diving at alternate locations should we be unable to visit the sites planned.

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Dive Overview

Dive sites vary between specific shark diving spots on sandy bottoms and 'regular' reef diving. Currents are not the norm in the Bahamas but it is recommended scuba divers have experience beyond beginner level to ensure maximum enjoyment, especially with the nature of the wildlife in the area. The climate of the Bahamas is a tropical savannah climate, with temperatures averaging between 25 and 32C (77-90F) all year round, with a light cooling down in the evening. Water temperatures range from 22°C in January and 28°C (72-84°F) in August. Most guests are comfortable diving in a 3mm or 5mm full wetsuit.

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Other Information

Boat Specifications

• Length: 32 metres
• Breadth: 7.4 metres
• Draft: 3 meters
• Construction Material: Steel
• Engines: 2x Detroit 16V71 1300hp
• Cruising Speed: 10 knots
• Maximum guests: 18
• Number of cabins: 10
• Number of bathrooms: 8
• Tenders: 2
• Compressors: 3x MAKO Type K14
• Generators: 4 Units
• Water Storage: 12000 gallon

Practical Information

• Time Zone: UTC-4
• Local Currency: Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
• Language Spoken: English
• Electricity: 110/60Hz
• Payment Onboard: International credit cards

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Underwater Gallery 

Photos provided by Robert Wilpernig  

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