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Blackbeard Sea Explorer Liveaboard, Bahamas

4.6Excellent2 verified reviews
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USD
170
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Sea Explorer - Blackbeard’s Cruises offers to discover one of the most stunning parts of Caribbean - Bahamas Out Islands. The boat's motto is “Twice the Fun for Half the Price”.

Boat interior

Sea Explorer has a dorm cabin where 24 passengers can be accommodated. The boat has 18 bunks that are divided into 4 air-conditioned cabin areas. There are 5 double berths that can accommodate couples. They have curtains for more privacy. 3 of them also suited for single accommodation. Berths1-4 are for single travelers. In between dives, passengers are gathering at the top deck of the boat to chat or enjoy warm sun rays and an amazing view.

Dive deck

Dive deck of Sea Explorer has enough space to prepare for diving and maintain equipment after diving. Also, you can rent some gear items with a prior notice, like a torch, regulator, and BCD.

Safety

Sea Explorer has all safety stuff to ensure a safe trip. Boat equipped with first aid kit, life vests, emergency rafts, fire fighting equipment.

Itineraries

Sea Explorer itineraries include diving on the most recognized diving destinations of Bahamas Exumas Cays and Southwest Eleuthera. There are no many destinations for diving that could offer such a variety of dive sites. Bright colors of coral reefs, drop-offs, caves, and blue holes- the list is not over. Divers can explore wreck that was purposely sunk for the James Bond movies. Of course, the main attraction of this region is sharks. You can meet silk sharks, blacktip sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, nurse sharks, and even tiger sharks here. Divers can participate in Shark Feed.

When to Go

Diving in the Bahamas is possible all year round. Average water temperature is of 24°C/75°F during the winter, 27°C/80°F in spring and 31°C/88°Fin the summer. Visibility is about 24-30m/80-100ft. From June to September lasts diving conditions can be rough because of hurricanes.

Spend your vacation in a friendly warm atmosphere on the board of Sea Explorer Liveaboard

This liveaboard is unavailable for individual bookings or available only for charters.You can explore other liveaboards in Bahamas  or send us a Group Request

Cabins

Dormitory Style Double Bed Cabin
Main Deck

Dormitory Style Double Bed Cabin

14 Guests
Dormitory Style Twin Bed Cabin
Main Deck

Dormitory Style Twin Bed Cabin

8 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
1984
Number of cabins
1
Groups or charters
No
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
No
Nitrox
No
Fleet/Managing company
All Star Liveaboards
Length and width
19 m / 6 m
Capacity
18
Tenders
2-11 ft with 15hp outboard
Material
Steel
Languages crew speak
English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
Generator
Diesel Lehman 135hp
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
17 cu ft/min

Dive Facilities

  • Compressors
  • Tenders for Diving
  • Dive Deck

Boat navigation & safety

Full safety

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Buffet Style
  • Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
  • Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
  • Snacks All Day

Onboard Facilities

  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

Photographer Facilities

  • Camera & Photography Station

Blackbeard Sea Explorer Reviews

4.6
Excellent
2 verified reviews
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Service & Infrastructure
4.3
Très bien pour le prix, des super plongées mais pas le grand luxe!
J’ai trouvé l’organisation vraiment très bonne. 6 membre d’équipage pour 19 plongeurs c’est du luxe. On ne ressent pas du tout les aléas et le crew fait tout pour ressortir le meilleur des conditions et des contraintes. Que dire des repas et des snacks: Incroyable. Je ne m’attendais absolument pas à aussi bien. Les boissons à volonté, notamment électrolyte sont un vrai plus. Ce n’est pas le grand luxe, mais on le sait en réservant. Côté plongées, 4 sont proposées par jour ce qui est super. Ca vaut vraiment le coup de faire les Exumas, surtout à ce prix là. Points plus négatifs: - j’avais réservé un double bed, j’ai eu un twin (qui a pris l’eau en plus …) - je suis déçu que les 4 plongées ne soient pas de jour - en fait c’est 3 de jour et 1 de nuit, personnellement je n’aime pas les plongées de nuit et je pense qu’il y avait largement le temps de faire les 4 en journée au vu des profondeurs - le Shark feeding on cautionne ou pas, on aime ou on n’aime pas … quoi qu’il en soit cela a manqué d’un briefing requins … on a bien reçu un briefing « logistique » mais absolument rien sur le comportement des squales ou même le comportement à adopter. C’est vraiment dommage sur ce point là.
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2026-04-13by L. Rémi 
5.0
An incredible deal
I spent the last week of September 2018 out with Sea Explorer. The diving was lovely, the crew worked really hard to take great care of us, and the food was delicious. At this price, it's one of the best scuba diving bargains out there. I cannot recommend this enough!
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2018-10-01by J. Christopher 

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Blackbeard Sea Explorer Liveaboard Itineraries

Best of Bahamas (6 nights) (Nassau-Nassau)

6 nights nights, ±20 dives,
Nassau
Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
12:00
Nassau
Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
9:00
Requirements: Minimum 10 dives, OWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (2-3 dives/day)
  • Full board
  • Snacks, alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and rum punch)
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • VAT, Bahamas taxes, fuel surcharge - 210 USD per person (to be paid in advance)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Transfers
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Day 1:
Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Days 2-6:
Departing. There is no fixed schedule, it is a new adventure each week! The Captain will vary the itinerary to take advantage of the best weather and diving conditions. We’ll traverse the northern end of the Exuma Cays and oftentimes shoot over to Eleuthera in search of great conditions with nights anchored offshore one of the many islands. The last night of the trip will be spent in Nassau where you can explore the big island with your new buddies! Dinner on Thursday is served on board at the dock.

Day 7:
Check-out from the yacht. 


Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons