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Blackbeard - Sea Explorer

Bahamas · Liveaboard★ 4.9

from USD 1,195 / person

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Type
Liveaboard
Built / renovated
1984 / 2016
Length × width
20 m × 6 m
Cabins
9
Capacity
22 guests
Nitrox
NO
Wi-Fi
FREE
Rental gear
YES ($)

Highlights

  • Superb value liveaboard experience, cruising around some of the Bahama’s most spectacular dive sites, including the Lost Blue Hole and Periwinkle Reef
  • Affectionately described as “camping on the seas”, snacks, fresh fruit and buffet meals are eaten picnic-style, with dormitory-style sleeping
  • Feel the thrill of shark-feeding dives and, if the weather is good, visit the wild swimming pigs of Pig Beach
  • After a day delving into the secrets of Neptune’s realm, enjoy free beer, wine and rum punch onboard

About Blackbeard - Sea Explorer

Welcome aboard the Blackbeard - Sea Explorer, a liveaboard sailing yacht that offers an exciting diving adventure through the stunning waters of the Bahamas. This unique experience is often described as “camping on the seas,” where you can explore the enchanting dive sites of Central Bahamas, including the renowned Lost Blue Hole and Periwinkle Reef.

As you dive into the depths, you'll encounter incredible marine life, such as bull sharks, hammerhead sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, and lemon sharks. After a thrilling day of diving, unwind with complimentary beer, wine, and rum punch while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow divers. With dormitory-style accommodations, fresh meals served picnic-style, and free Wi-Fi, the Blackbeard - Sea Explorer ensures comfort and convenience throughout your journey.

Routes & departures

Central Bahamas6 nights · 18 dives · 88 Departures
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    Day 1

    Arrival to Nassau Take a transfer to the boat Check in begin boarding at noon on Saturday Passengers that arrive early to Nassau are asked to wait until after 12 p.m., as they are not prepared to receive guests until this time. If passengers have over-nighted in Nassau prior to boarding, then please check your luggage with the front desk if you must check out prior to noon. Shop or relax poolside until noon so that you can arrive at the docks after they are open for business! Meet the crew Welcome briefing Assign cabins Prepare dive equipment Boat will departure around 3 pm

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    Day 2

    Dive, eat, sleep and enjoy (itinerary subject to weather and season) Divers will have the opportunity to do approx 26 dives on this trip We shove off for the Exumas and/or Eleuthera very early Once we leave port, you’ll escape the hustle and bustle of the city to the pristine Exumas Enjoy incredible sunsets and breathtaking scenery Many of our sites are frequented by Caribbean Reef Sharks and Nurse Sharks. We sometimes see hammerheads too We normally offer at least one shark feed on each trip This is the perfect time to see sharks up close and in action The Exuma Cays offers nice opportunities to go ashore and explore and enjoy the uninhabited beaches (weather dependent) For these occasions, we highly recommend proper footwear for these eco adventures. Flip flops are not suitable In addition to the incredible scuba diving and snorkeling, you will have a great time exploring the 365 mostly uninhabited islands of the Exumas with their many beautiful beaches. You can beach comb, kayak, explore the islands Take advantage of all the great photo opportunities like feeding the iguanas on Allan’s Cay or the Swimming Pigs at Pig Island (weather dependent) This is truly the best of the Bahamas- diving the Exuma Cays Nassau Lost Blue Hole -The rim of this large blue hole lies in 40' of water surrounded by coral heads, sting rays and many schools of fish. Periwinkle Reef -This is a shallow patch reef that is teaming with fish. Exumas Amberjack Reef - A 50' patch reef that was the site of our Exumas shark feeding dive. Austin Smith Wreck - A 90' Bahamian Defense Force Cutter that sank in 1995 while being towed to San Salvador to be sunk there as a dive site. This wreck has many sharks swimming around it and a wall just to the east. Barracuda Shoals - This bankside patch reef has huge schools of fish as well as many small critters on the reef and surrounding sand. Cracked Coral Head - This massive coral head rises 40' off the bottom. Several large swim-thru's make it looked like it is cracked. Dog Rocks - This reef starts at 35' and slopes off to 50' before dropping straight down into the Exuma Sound. This is one of the best dives in the Bahamas. Many pelagics frequent this reef, especially eagle rays and sharks. Jeep Reef - This is one of the prettiest reefs you will ever see. The strong current that sweeps through this cut keeps the reef 's corals very healthy. Pillar Wall - One of many excellent wall dives.There are many caves and crevices. There is a large colony of yellowhead jawfish in the rubble inside the reef. The Washing Machine - The strong incoming tide of up to 6 mph takes scuba divers thru a narrow cut where water drops off a ledge and then makes a sharp bend to the left. This causes the water to swirl like the water in a washing machine. Wax Cut Drift - Divers and Snorkelers alike fly over this 30' reef at over 2 knots. You will see rays, sharks, eels and numerous fish as you drift with the current in the cut between the islands. Whale Shark Wall - This wall is named for the whale sharks that have frequented this area for several winters. Like all of our walls, when you stare into the abyss, you never know what you might see. Whale Tail Wall - A great wall just south of Wax Cut. Large parrotfish roam the sand inside the reef while sharks & eagle rays are frequently seen off the wall. Southwest Eleuthera Cave Rock - The large variety of corals and fish will amaze you. We have frequently seen Hammerhead Sharks here. Jake's Hole -The highlight of this dive is the vibrant corals surrounding the hole. Because it is very tidal, scuba divers aren't permitted to enter the hole. Monolith - Large mounds of coral rise out of the sand at the edge of the wall. They start at 100' and rise to 55'. There is a colony of Garden Eels in the sand next to the mounds.

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    Breakfast on board Checkout is before 9 AM Make your way to the airport or local hotel We can arrange trasportation for you

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Getting there

Before the trip NAS is the airport code for Nassau’s international airport. Many major carriers fly into Nassau, most of them with very competitive fares. The boat leaves from the Nassau Harbour Club, East Bay Street (across from Harbor Bay Shopping Center and Starbucks) Please make your own way to the boat since transfer is not included in your trip price Once you are cleared from customs – walk out a set of twin double doors. As soon as you are out the doors – turn left and 50 feet in front of you is the exit from the terminal and the taxi stand. If you look to your left – on the wall is a sign hanging that states the fixed fares to different regions around the island. The taxis are lined up and a “starter will assign you to a cab. Tell the taxi driver you want to go to Nassau Harbour Club We can arrange transportation for you prepaid Boarding begins at noon on Saturday. Please arrive as close to noon as possible.  The check in process requires this amount of time and includes lunch at the dock.  Departure from the dock is set for 3 pm.   Last day of the trip The last dive is on Thursday afternoon at 14:00 and the boat will return to Nassau where the last night will be spent moored at the dock Friday disembarkation is complete by 9 am.

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What's included

  • ✓ Weight Belt/Weights/Tank(s)
  • ✓ Free WiFi
  • ✓ Water
  • ✓ Tea
  • ✓ Coffee
  • ✓ Juices
  • ✓ Snacks between meals and after dives
  • ✓ Soft drinks
  • ✓ Alcohol
  • ✓ Island tours
  • ✕ Offset your carbon emissions & preserve reef biodiversity with the SeaGrass Grow Program
  • ✕ Departure fees/tax
  • ✕ Open Water check-out dives

Marine life

Bull sharkHammerhead sharkOceanic whitetip sharkLemon shark

Facilities & amenities

Wi-Fi (free)Rental Equipment ($)

Reviews · 3

★ 4.73 guest reviews

★ 5 · Daniel Higgins · 2024-02-24

My first liveaboard they set the bar high I’d say. Boat offered cozy comfy quarters it was impressive what Ariel whips up in that lil galley! Everyone of the crew were knowledgeable and had some positive vibes. it was a great time except that Washing Machine 😉🤿bye GoPro 🌊

★ 4 · Pete Finger · 2022-03-30

Good experience for the money.

★ 5 · Bradley Noone · 2022-03-21

As long as you don’t expect high luxury accommodations, this is a camper/backpacker/solo diver’s dream. Amazing crew and solid equipment. Thanks Captain Chris, Linq, Charlie, Laura, Sarah, and Benny for an amazing trip.

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