Blackbeard’s Sea Explorer dive boat review
Blackbeard’s Sea Explorer and Blackbeard’s Morning Star offer maximum enjoyment for minimum price! The company motto is “Twice the fun, half the cost!”
For more than 35 years Blackbeard’s Cruises have been operating in the area – offering lots of fun, affordable cruises to the amazing diving of the Bahamas Out Islands (all except New Providence and Grand Bahama).
There is a sub-tropical climate in the Bahamas which means great weather almost year-round. There’s a huge variety of aquatic life; keep your eyes peeled for the national fish of the Bahamas – the Nassau Grouper. You may find yourself in an encounter with a dolphin, ray, shark or turtle as you navigate around the colourful corals! There’s also variety to the dive sites included secluded reefs and walls. And, for an exciting drift dive you may even experience the famous ‘washing machine’. With great visibility of 24-30m, a water temperature of 24c in winter and 30c in summer and colourful aquatic life – there’s something for everyone. The diving is suitable for all levels.
Originally constructed in 2003, the traditionally styled sloop is 65ft/20m in length and 19ft/5.7m in beam. She has a powerful Ford Lehman engine and cruises between the islands at 8 knots. Blackbeard’s Sea Explorer and Blackbeard’s Morning Star are a caribbean pirate’s way of going scuba diving!
Don’t be fooled into thinking this pirate ship is lacking in safety features. All modern safety features have been inclued ranging from radar, depth sounder, GPS and radio through to a first aid trained crew should the need arise.
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Cabins and Boat Layout
Blackbeard’s Sea Explorer is a fun vessel with a party atmosphere – for those wanting to socialise and have a great time.
The accomodation is all in the dormitory-style. Accommodation for the 24 people is in either single or couple berths. Beds/Berths are single upper and lower, or double upper and lower, each with its own privacy curtain. The cabins are air-conditioned and there are 3 shared bathrooms on the vessel.
There’s a salon area where you might relax and share stories with the other divers on surface intervals. This is also the same air-conditioned area where you’ll settle down for buffet style food with the other divers each meal-time.
There’s also space to relax and take in the Caribbean sunshine at the bow of the boat.
Non-alcoholic drinks are available all day for divers. And snacks are available throughout the day should you still feel peckish. As the sun sets and the diving is done there’s also complimentary beer and rum punch.
Diving onboard Blackbeard’s Sea Explorer
There are up to 19 dives usually available on a week’s cruise. There are approximately 250 dive sites to sites and a huge variety of different dive experiences to be had.
With a briefing before each dive, the English-speaking crew are then there to make sure you have a fun and safe time.
There are DIN/yoke adaptors should you have brought your own regulators from Europe.
The vessel also has a diving tender/dinghy to assist with logistics, take guest to the islands’ beaches and pick up divers as needed.
Itineraries
Blackbeard’s ‘Best of the Bahamas’ runs each week taking in the best the islands have to offer based on experience and conditions.
Expect to pay just EUR895 for a 7 day/6 night trip. This equates to only EUR127/day, making her an extremely affordable option. Please note that this does not include some extras such as port/marine park fees and crew tips. Please contact us for further details.
Where does this liveaboard dive boat go?
Check out the fabulous places where this dive boat travels to.
Note: some destinations may not be listed below, please enquire for more details.
Jamaica
Jamaica is a great vacation and scuba diving destination in the Caribbean Sea!
Aruba
The island of Aruba is surrounded by outstanding reefs, and has a number of wrecks.
Cuba
The marine protection programs in Cuba has resulted in pristine coral reefs.
U.S. Virgin Islands
The United States Virgin Islands – America’s Caribbean. Outstanding scuba diving in a vacation haven.
Cayman Islands
You can dive a different dive site every day for a year!
Bonaire
Bonaire has been voted the Best Shore Dive Destination 22 consecutive times by the readers of Scuba Diving Magazine.
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis has excellent scuba diving that is close to shore meaning short boat rides. Being a small island, dive boats can always find a sheltered dive site in poor weather.
The Caribbean
The Caribbean is one of the most dived destinations in the world. A great destination for beginners as well as experts. With thousands of dive sites it offers something for just about everyone.
Saba
Saba offers Scuba divers site sites that are pristine and loaded with marine life.
Turks & Caicos
The Turks & Caicos Islands provides Scuba divers with a dive experience not easily matched.
Saint Martin
A great selection of wrecks and reefs for divers of all skill levels.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a lessor known dive destinations with outstanding diving from both the north and south coast. It is also the kick off point to the nearby Silver Banks.
Bahamas
The Bahamas offer a wide range of diving sites. There are sites that are great for learning to dive and others for experienced divers. Cave divers will find many opportunities.
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