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Juliet Sailing & Diving dive boat review
Bahamas · Boat guide · Reviewed 5 October 2026
Schooner life, with Miami on the horizon
The almost 32-metre Juliet is a schooner dating back to 1974, later converted for dive cruises. Her character is a big part of the appeal: a small-group sailing atmosphere and a Bahamas itinerary that starts in Miami.
Booking status. Official 2026–2027 rates reviewed 5 October 2026. The operator’s pages differ on return timing and some inclusions; request the departure-specific joining sheet.
This is a researched editorial update, not a new onboard inspection. Original review details and guest comments are retained where useful; older comments and photographs should be read in their historical context. Divezone may earn a commission from affiliate bookings.
Accommodation and ratings. Small-group schooner with standard and en-suite categories; sailing character and bathroom choice are more useful than a blanket luxury label. The editorial score and cost label inherited from the original review are separate from visitor votes. Their scoring date and detailed criteria are not documented here; they are not a new 2026 inspection or safety rating. Guest votes and dated comments remain unchanged.
Cabins: choose the arrangement that suits you
| Option | Arrangement | Price or detail |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Shared facilities; exact berth by cabin | USD 2,100 per person |
| En-suite | Private bathroom; confirm bed configuration | USD 2,300 per person |
The original review describes six individually arranged cabins, some with private bathrooms and others with shared facilities. Ask for a current cabin plan, berth length and bathroom arrangement.
Ask for the exact cabin number, bed arrangement and bathroom access. For a solo booking, confirm whether the fare buys a shared berth or sole use, and how any supplement is calculated.
The operator advertises 12 divers in double occupancy. Standard cabins share three heads and two shower areas; en-suite cabins have a private head and shower. See Juliet’s cabin tour.
What to budget
Six nights / five diving days in the Bahamas: published 2026–2027 rates include the USD 160 port charge and Nitrox. Standard USD 2,100 and en-suite USD 2,300 are cruise totals per person before travel and other extras.
Meals, drinks, tanks and weights are listed with the cruise. Confirm current Nitrox inclusion in writing because an older travel page still describes some extras differently. Transfers, rental gear, insurance and gratuities need their own budget.
Compare the same dates, duration and occupancy. A lower advertised daily rate can conceal a different trip length or cabin; the full written quote is the useful number.
Itinerary and diving experience
Bahamas trips leave downtown Miami and cross to the islands. Check the actual route: a departure sold simply as “Bahamas” is not a promise of Bimini hammerheads, Tiger Beach or a particular wreck.
Before you commit
Nitrox certification is required on all trips under the current rates policy. The travel instructions require dive accident insurance. Send your experience record and check the current medical and equipment requirements.
Ask about emergency oxygen, evacuation arrangements and dive-accident cover. Keep within your training and the crew’s instructions, maintain buoyancy around reefs, and never chase or touch wildlife. No boat can promise a particular animal encounter.
Getting to the boat
The travel page lists Saturday noon boarding, a Thursday evening return introduced for 2026 and Friday morning disembarkation. Another rate-page schedule differs. Use the joining instructions before buying flights and allow for crossing delays.
See our Bahamas diving guide for sites and seasons and Bahamas travel guide for trip planning. Leave an appropriate interval between your last dive and flight; follow your operator, computer and DAN’s flying-after-diving guidance.
Get a feel for the experience
Juliet cabin film retained from the original review; confirm today’s allocated cabin directly. Video loads only after you press play. Open the film on its source site.
How does it compare?
Morning Star offers a lower published six-night cruise subtotal but boards in Nassau and uses communal bunks. Aqua Cat gives en-suite catamaran accommodation on a seven-night Nassau trip. Compare flights, port and gas inclusions as well as the berth price: Juliet’s Miami crossing is part of the choice.
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Before you book
Do all Juliet cabins have a private bathroom?
No. Standard cabins share three heads and two shower areas around the boat. The en-suite category has its own head and shower.
How many guests join the Bahamas programme?
The operator advertises 12 divers in double-occupancy cabins. Confirm the exact cabin and bed allocation when booking.
Can I book without Nitrox certification?
The current rate policy requires Nitrox certification. Arrange the required qualification with the operator before committing; do not assume air diving is an accepted substitute.
Why compare travel costs as well as the fare?
Juliet boards in Miami, while Aqua Cat and Blackbeard’s board in Nassau. Flights, US transit/entry considerations and crossing buffers can change the full holiday cost.
Which return schedule should I follow?
Use the joining instructions for your booked departure. Published schedules have differed; allow for a sea crossing and avoid buying flights from an older timetable.
Find your next Bahamas adventure
Choose the route you want, then confirm your cabin and the complete price.
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Sources and review notes
Checked 5 October 2026: operator rates / programme and vessel / joining information. Unconfirmed details are identified above.
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My first trip on Juliet was in November, 2007. It was recommended to me by trip leader on my first liveaboard, and although I didn’t know many of the other passengers, we were fast friends very quickly. The diving is phenomenal, the crew always amazing, and the food? Top of the line. I have subsequently been on the boat 14 more times, and celebrated my birthday on board in 2018. I was treated like a queen the whole day.