Phoenix Liveaboard
I took this trip in June 2019 as a solo diver. Overall my experience was the following:
The sites visited were superb and plenty of marine life from large to small. I've dived all over the world and The Bahamas is top-notch given the amount of marine life one can see on a single dive + clarity of water + temperature of water + low currents. The dives were varied (reefs, shipwrecks, deep dives and blue holes).
The boat can accommodate 8 guests in total. On my trip, there were 4 of us and that was perfect. It felt like a private scuba diving trip! I think more than 6 would be crowded on the boat given its size and layout. The boat was in good condition, however the crew could have done better job in doing a daily clean of the common areas. The two divermasters themselves were good - experienced, friendly and happy to have a good conversation. The captain on the other hand was disappointing - he was often frustrated, angry and just seemed to not enjoy what he was doing. Never a good morning or happy face. His cooking was average too - meals were good but wouldn't say memorable.
Overall I would recommend this trip for those looking for a superb diving experience aboard a boat which felt safe, and almost like a private boat given the small amount of guests. We had perfect weather and conditions for the most part so were lucky.
