Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Blackbeards Sea Explorer Liveaboard is a 20m (66f) Bahamas Caribbean diving safari boat for up to 18 guests enjoying 3 cabins and 3 bathrooms. This Bahamas liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb'.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a superb Bahamas liveaboard diving safari, a great choice is the Blackbeards Sea Explorer diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Bahamas diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3 out of 10, and is rated "Superb".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 5 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 3 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 2 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 0 out of 7, Food Luxury: 8 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total Lux Rating of 25 out of 52 (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Caribbean Blackbeards Sea Explorer Liveaboard costs from £115 per day ($140/€131)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Blackbeards Sea Explorer Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, flexible booking, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Blackbeards Sea Explorer Liveaboard include: no Ensuite Cabins, no diving courses, no internet, no nitrox.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard is 20 metres (66 feet) long, has 3 cabins and 3 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 18 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Blackbeards Sea Explorer Liveaboard include: 7 Days/6 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: Blackbeards Sea Explorer).
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose a cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Bahamas; 8. Pay for your Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard trip.
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Blackbeards Sea Explorer Liveaboard, please visit this link: Blackbeards Sea Explorer.
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Video TitleBlackbeard Live aboard scuba boat tour - At the end of a wonderful week diving with interesting divers from around the world. An amazing crew. On a cool old sail boat. In the beautiful Bahamas
Flexible BookingThis liveaboard has flexible booking terms, which means you can book with confidence knowing that this dive boat offers a free trip reschedule within 24 months if you are unable to travel due to Covid19 related restrictions (T & Cs apply).
Nitrox DivingThis liveaboard does not have nitrox available.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard does not offer diver training courses.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetThere is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
Ensuite CabinsThis liveaboard does not have ensuite cabins, which means you have to share bathroom facilities.
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Bahamas dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The Blackbeards Sea Explorer Liveaboard has 25 out of a total of 52 possible benefits and features. This total is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: NO; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: NO; Tenders For Diving: NO.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard has 3 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: NO; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: NO; Warm Showers: NO.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard has 2 out of 7 'Cabin Features' and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: NO; Ensuite cabins: NO; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard has 0 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: NO; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: NO; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard has 8 out of 11 'Food Features' and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: YES; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Customer ReviewsThe Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”New friends, New appreciation, New understandings. The wall dives were my biggest highlight on this trip. Being able to swim in the shallows and then just have the ocean show how mysterious it can be by giving you an endless view into the deepest of blues that you will likely experience. Being able to look down and not know what’s there because of the limited but strangely endless view is a rather humbling moment. The crew I had on my trip were just incredible too. Although they act in the most professional manner as required to mitigate the risks associated with this trip, they balance this out perfectly with their friendly demeanour, making you laugh, addressing any concerns you may have and ultimately actually becoming your friend by the end of the trip. It would have been an entirely different trip if the crew had been purely a boat crew only.” Recommended for: The atmosphere on board, the quality of experience provided and the itinerary.
Customer Review ByHarry G, from: United Kingdom scored the Blackbeards Sea Explorer 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Blackbeards Sea Explorer.
”Dreaming of my next one. This is one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life. I wasn’t looking forward to going to the Bahamas by myself, everyone always bails. I’m so happy I did this. Amazing experience, the food is some I’ve ever had in my life, I would go back just for that. Ask for reds boat and Dan as the cook. The dives and the sharks and the fish and the blue hole, I loved everything aside from the small heads and shower. I’m a bigger boy so everything’s small to me. Deciding if I want to do Bahamas next year again or go to another country. No matter what, I’m doing a liveaboard again!” Recommended for: Food. Diving. Food.
Customer Review ByDaniel T, from: United States scored the Blackbeards Sea Explorer 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Blackbeards Sea Explorer.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Blackbeards Sea Explorer Liveaboard departs and returns from the port . Please click here: Blackbeards Sea Explorer to find out how to get from to join the Blackbeards Sea Explorer Liveaboard's departure port .
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Blackbeards Sea Explorer dive boat.
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 19 times in total on the Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Bahamas, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard for your dive trip to Bahamas, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Your Diver experienceIf you choose the Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard for your dive trip to Bahamas, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard include the following alternatives: Beginner/Novice (up to 9 logged dives): YES; Advanced Beginner (10-19 dives): NO; Intermediate Diver (20 to 29 logged dives): NO; Advanced Intermediate (30 to 39 logged dives): NO; Proficient Diver (40 to 49 logged dives): NO; Advanced Diver (more than 50 logged dives): NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Blackbeards Sea Explorer Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Bahamas liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Bahamas liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Blackbeards Sea Explorer Liveaboard in Bahamas might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Caribbean Reef Shark, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Lemon Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Silky Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Frogfish, Flounder, Garden Eels, Giant (Great) Barracuda, Glassfish, Groupers, Lionfish, Marlin, Moray Eels, Parrot Fish, Porcupine Fish, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Octopus, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Beaked Whales, Dolphins, Manatees, Pilot Whales, Sperm Whales.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price of booking the Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard includes: Alcoholic Beverages, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Fishing, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Land Excursions, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard: Airport Transfer, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard: Port Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length20 metres (66 feet).
Maximum Guests18
Cabins and BathroomsThe Blackbeards Sea Explorer dive boat has 3 cabins and 3 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Blackbeards Sea Explorer has the following cabin types: double cabins, quad cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: NO; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard has 1 out of 17 (i.e. 6%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: NO; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard has 1 out of 2 (i.e. 50%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: NO.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Blackbeards Sea Explorer liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionThe Blackbeards Sea Explorer Caribbean liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3, is rated 'Superb'. This Bahamas liveaboard is a 20 metre (66 feet) dive boat for up to 18 guests across 3 cabins (inc. double cabins, quad cabins), and has 3 bathrooms. The Blackbeards Sea Explorer Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, flexible booking, scuba gear rental. To book: Blackbeards Sea Explorer Liveaboard prices start at £115 per day ($140/€131)*.
More InformationTo discover more about the Blackbeards Sea Explorer diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Bahamas you can do this here: Blackbeards Sea Explorer. But if you want to compare this Bahamas liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Bahamas, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Bahamas liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Bahamas" in the search box:
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Blackbeards Sea Explorer Liveaboard, please visit this link: Blackbeards Sea Explorer.
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
