
Shear Water Liveaboard Boat Features Review
On reviewing the Shear Water Liveaboard, it scores 41% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 5 of 12 total boat features (see below).
The Shear Water Liveaboard provides audio and video entertainment in the lounge so you can relax between dives and attend review briefings in comfort. In addition, it has an indoor saloon, which is air conditioned, so you can stay cool between dives and stay out of the wind and sun.
What’s more, it provides charging stations for phones, laptops, torches and underwater cameras so your batteries are topped up, which means your dive kit is always ready for the next dive. You’ll also find it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
A review of the list of Boat Features found on the Shear Water Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✓ Indoor saloon
- ✓ Sun deck
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- ✕ WIFI Internet
- ✕ Available for charter
- ✕ Budget friendly
- ✕ Family Friendly Cruise
- ✕ Leisure deck
- ✕ Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
- ✕ Observation deck
Boat FAQs for the Shear Water Liveaboard
Does the Shear Water Liveaboard have WiFi internet?
Does the Shear Water Liveaboard have an air conditioned saloon?
Does the Shear Water Liveaboard have an indoor saloon?
Does the Shear Water Liveaboard have a sun deck or leisure deck?
Does the Shear Water Liveaboard have an observation deck?
What onboard entertainment is available on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is there a boutique or souvenir shop on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is the Shear Water Liveaboard family friendly?
Is the Shear Water Liveaboard available for private charter?
What type of crew works on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
What is the crew to guest ratio on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Does the Shear Water Liveaboard have Smart Voyager accreditation?
Boat information:
- ✓The Shear Water liveaboard provides beach towels and deck towels onboard, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- ✓You will need to make your own way to the Shear Water liveaboard, as they do not offer a hotel or airport transfer. Click Hotel Transfers or Airport Transfers to find liveaboards that offer these onboard.
- ✓ The Shear Water liveaboard has additional required charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional costs that you are required to pay include gratuities.
- ✓The Shear Water liveaboard has a dedicated crew onboard, which includes both local and international crew.
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Shear Water Liveaboard Cabin Features Review
On reviewing the Shear Water Liveaboard, it scores 18% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 2 of 11 total cabin features (see below).
Cabin Types Available
- 1 Quad Cabin with shared bathroom
- 3 Twin Cabins with shared bathroom
A review of the list of Cabin Features found on the Shear Water Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click the feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature.
- ✓ Non-smoking rooms
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The cabin features that are not found on the Shear Water Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✕ Daily housekeeping
- ✕ En-suite bathrooms
- ✕ Family cabins
- ✕ Hair Dryer in Cabin
- ✕ Laundry service
- ✕ Rooms with balcony
- ✕ Safe Box in Cabin
- ✕ Seaview cabins
- ✕ TV in cabins
Cabin FAQs for the Shear Water Liveaboard
Do cabins on the Shear Water Liveaboard have en-suite bathrooms?
Is there air-conditioning in the cabins on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Are there family cabins on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Are there balcony or sea-view cabins on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is there a hair dryer in the cabins on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Do cabins on the Shear Water Liveaboard have a safe box?
Is there a TV in the cabins on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Are the cabins non-smoking on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Are towels and toiletries provided on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is there a laundry service on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
How many guests and cabins does the Shear Water Liveaboard have?
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries
Shear Water Liveaboard Diving Features Review
On reviewing the Shear Water Liveaboard, it scores 50% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 10 of 20 total diving features (see below).
The Shear Water Liveaboard has a dive deck which makes gearing up and water entry much simpler. In addition, Photographers are looked after, with a camera room and a separate rinse for underwater cameras. What’s more, After a dive you can rinse off using outside showers or warm water showers, which keep you, your hair and your wetsuit fresh and clean from saltwater.
DIN adaptors are carried onboard, so whether you dive on a DIN or yoke regulator you will be supported on the Shear Water Liveaboard. You’ll also find On deck you have rinse hoses and a shaded diving area, so your kit and cameras can be washed and kept out of the sun. Also, The Shear Water Liveaboard was custom built for diving, so the layout, dive deck and facilities are all set up with scuba divers in mind.
Nitrox is available onboard as a paid extra, so you can choose to dive with nitrox on the dives that matter most. The Enriched Air Nitrox is normally EAN32 or 32% oxygen.
A review of the list of diving features found on the Shear Water Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature.
The diving features that are not found on the Shear Water Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click the feature below to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
Does the Shear Water Liveaboard have nitrox onboard?
Is the Shear Water Liveaboard custom built for diving?
What diver certification is required for the Shear Water Liveaboard?
How many logged dives do you need for the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is sidemount diving supported on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is technical diving supported on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is rebreather diving supported on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Does the Shear Water Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Shear Water Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Shear Water Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
Is rental gear available on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Shear Water Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Shear Water Liveaboard run?
These marine creatures are commonly associated with the dive sites dived from the Shear Water Liveaboard. Where we have a page for the creature it will be underlined, so you can click to read more.
Dive information:
- Diver certification level required: Open Water Diver
- Number of logged dives required: Minimum 10 logged dives
- Itinerary options on the Shear Water liveaboard are currently: 4 Days/3 Nights , 7 Days/6 Nights , 8 Days/7 Nights , 10 Days/9 Nights , 6 Days/5 Nights
- The diving package to include all the dives on the itinerary of your choice is Included in the cost of the liveaboard trip.
Tip, click any of the "Diver certification level required", "Number of logged dives required", "Maximum number of dives..." or "Itinerary options..." to find other dive liveaboards with the same option.
List of The Bahamas dive sites visited by the Shear Water Liveaboard
This is the list of The Bahamas dive sites you will dive from the Shear Water Liveaboard. Click any underlined site to read more.
Great Bahama Bank
- Bimini Bank
Grand Bahamas Island
- Grand Bahamas Island
- Tiger Beach
- West End
- Freeport
This is the list of The Bahamas dive sites not dived on the Shear Water Liveaboard
Click any underlined site below to read more.
Great Abaco Island
- Hole in the Wall
Nassau
- Periwinkle Reef
- Nassau
- Lost Blue Hole
Cat Island
- Oceanic White Tip Sharks Dive
Exumas
- Thunderball Grotto Cave
- The Washing Machine
- Pillar Wall
- Jeep Reef
- Amberjack Reef
- Austin Smith Wreck
- Barracuda Shoals
- Blacktip Wall
- Cathedral
- Cracked Coral Head
- Exuma Cays
Great Bahama Bank
- Little Bahama Bank
Eleuthera
- Whale Tail Wall
- Monolith
- Jake's Hole
- Cave Rock
Half Moon Cay (Little San Sal)
- Empress Pinnacles (Little San Sal)
- Cave Reef (Little San Sal)
Shear Water Liveaboard Onboard Food & Dining Features Review
On reviewing the Shear Water Liveaboard, it scores 57% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 8 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Shear Water Liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu. In addition, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
A review of the list of Onboard Food & Dining Features found on the Shear Water Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✓ Buffet style
- ✓ Dietary requirements
- ✓ Full-board option
- ✓ Local food
- ✓ Snacks all day
- ✓ Vegan options
- ✓ Vegetarian options
- ✓ Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Shear Water Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click the feature below to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✕ Al fresco dining
- ✕ Beach BBQ
- ✕ BBQ area
- ✕ Fine cuisine
- ✕ Half-board option
- ✕ Set menu dinner
Dining FAQs for the Shear Water Liveaboard
What meal plan does the Shear Water Liveaboard offer?
Are dietary requirements accommodated on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Are vegetarian and vegan options available on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is al fresco dining available on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Does the Shear Water Liveaboard include a beach BBQ?
What dining style is used on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
What cuisine is served on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Are snacks provided on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Shear Water Liveaboard Onboard Drinks & Refreshments Review
On reviewing the Shear Water Liveaboard, it scores 14% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 1 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Shear Water Liveaboard has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. In addition, this liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, and tea & coffee in the trip price.
A review of the list of Onboard Drink Features found on the Shear Water Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✓ Free soft drinks
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Shear Water Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click the feature below to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✕ Bar
- ✕ Beer available
- ✕ Fine wines selection
- ✕ Free wine w/dinner
- ✕ Welcome cocktails
- ✕ Wine available
Drinks & Refreshments FAQs for the Shear Water Liveaboard
Which drinks are included on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is there a bar onboard the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is alcohol available on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Are soft drinks included on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Are tea and coffee included on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is drinking water included on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is wine with dinner included on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Are welcome cocktails offered on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Can I bring my own alcohol on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
How do I pay for drinks onboard the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
Shear Water Liveaboard Other Activities Review
On reviewing the Shear Water Liveaboard, it scores 5% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 1 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
A review of the list of Recreational Activity Features found on the Shear Water Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Included Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Shear Water Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Not included Fishing
- Not included Glass bottom boat
- Not included Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Not included Jet ski
- Not included Kayaks on-board
- Not included Library
- Not included Massage
- Not included Naturalist guide
- Not included Naturalist itineraries
- Not included Sauna
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Spa
- Not included Stand up paddleboard
- Not included Wakeboarding
- Not included Water ski
- Not included Yoga
Other Activities FAQs for the Shear Water Liveaboard
Are kayaks available on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Are stand up paddleboards available on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is snorkel equipment provided on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is there a jacuzzi or hot tub on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is the Shear Water Liveaboard suitable for non-divers?
Is there a naturalist guide or naturalist itinerary on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is there a library on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is yoga offered on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Are wellness services available on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Are jet skis available on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is water skiing available on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is wakeboarding available on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is fishing offered on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Is there a glass bottom boat on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
Are land excursions included on the Shear Water Liveaboard?
All Bahamas's Discounted Liveaboard Deals & Last Minute Discounts
Shear Water Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Shear Water dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes key items for an amazing dive safari in Bahamas. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving.
These inclusions provide excellent value and a hassle-free cruise experience. Below is everything included in your Shear Water liveaboard fare.
A review of the list of features 'included' in the price of the Shear Water liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature included in the price, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Included Beach towels
- Included Cabin towels
- Included Complimentary toiletries
- Included Deck towels
- Included Diving package
- Included Drinking water
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Night dives
- Included Snacks
- Included Soft drinks
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included VAT
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The other features that are not included on the Shear Water liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Nitrox
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Beer
- Not included Wine with dinner
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Shear Water Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Shear Water charter with these optional upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox helps extend your bottom time at the sites around Bahamas.
These extras let you tailor the trip to your preferences. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'optional extras' charged on top of the price for the Shear Water liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards including this in the price:
- Included Nitrox
- Included WiFi Internet
Shear Water Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Shear Water dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your liveaboard trip. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'required extras' not included in the price for the Shear Water liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards where this is covered in the price (when applicable):
- Included Gratuities
Shear Water Liveaboard Vessel Details
- Length: 22.0m (72.2ft)
- Beam: 6.0m (19.7ft)
- Max guests: 10
- Cabins: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Shear Water Liveaboard Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Shear Water Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Shear Water Liveaboard. Shear Water Liveaboard scores 94% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 16 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Included Depth Sounder
- Included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Included Emergency Flares
- Included Emergency Rafts
- Included Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Included First Aid Kits
- Included Fishfinder
- Included GPS
- Included Life Vests
- Included Oxygen
- Included Radar
- Included Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- Included Satellite & Mobile Phones
- Included Search light
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The shear water liveaboard boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Shear Water Liveaboard:
- Not included Engine room CCTV