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Blackbeard's Cruises offers great value dive liveaboard for through two sailboats: The Morning Star and Sea Explorer, each one accommodating up to 22 divers in fully air-conditioned cabins. The perfect solution to fulfill your passion for diving in the Bahamas without breaking the bank!

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Why You'll Like Blackbeard's Cruises

  • Great overall value for money!
  • All meals, snacks, and beverages (including beer, wine, and rum punch!) 
  • Fully air-conditioned dormitory-style cabins
  • Over 35 years of experience diving in the Bahamas

Liveaboard Location

Embarkation and disembarkation are from Nassau. The nearest airport is Nassau International Airport (NAS). Dive Overview Blackbeard’s Cruises offers liveaboard scuba diving vacations to the Bahamas Out Islands. Experience the Caribbean’s largest variety of diving including shark dives, walls, high-speed drift dives including the Washing Machine, night dives, blue holes and the beautiful coral reefs of the Exumas Land & Sea Park. 

[Read More: Bahamas Dive Travel Guide]


This Great Video Will Show You What It's Like to Dive with Blackbeard's Cruises!

Accommodation Overview

The three dormitory style cabins with shared baths and shower accommodate 6-8 guests in each. Bunk beds have privacy curtains and personal space to store your belongings.

Sleeping Cabins 1-4 upper and lower bunks are single bunks with curtains for privacy. There is more privacy here but less space. 5 and 6 upper and lower bunks are double bunks meant for two people to share. This is typically where couples are housed. 7, 8 and 9 upper and lower bunks are in the main salon. These bunks are double wide but usually only sleep single passengers. There is less privacy here but more room. Think camping on the high seas only better!

Cabin details
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Single space bunk Lower Deck
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Double space bunk Lower Deck
Boat features
Fishing gear
Free freshly cooked meals 3x daily and free beverages
Dorm-style bunks with AC below deck
Dive equipment rental available
Diving courses available (from Beginner to Advanced & Specialty Courses)
Dedicated rinse tank for cameras
Boat facilities
Showers
Deck plan
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TRIP INFORMATION

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Included

  • Bunk accommodations
  • Up to 19 dives including night dives
  • All meals and snacks served picnic-style
  • Beverages including juices, soda, beer, wine and rum punch
  • Tank, weights and weight belts
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Excluded

  • Fees and taxes
  • Rental gear
  • Scuba instruction
  • Crew gratuity
  • Transfers to and from airpor
  • Dive and snorkel gear (available for rent)
  • Spending money on port night (Thursday)
  • Pre or post hotel stays
  • Airfare to Nassau
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Boat Specifications
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Year Renovated: 2018
  • Length: 65 feet
  • Beam: 19 feet
  • Draft: 6 feet
  • Cruising speed: 7 knots
  • Engines: 137 HP Ford Leyman
  • Generator: Isuzu 35KW
  • Water Capacity: 635 gallons
  • Water Maker Capacity: 10 gallons/hour
  • Fuel Capacity: 510 gallons
  • Tenders: 1-12 ft inflatable
  • Maximum guests: 22
  • Cabins: 18
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