Blackbeards Sea Explorer, Bahamas
9.2 Superb - Aircon Cabins
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
“The blue hole was the coolest dive site I’ve ever done.”
Highlights
Join the Blackbeard's Sea Explorer to dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas. Perfect for single travelers on a budget, the Blackbeard's Sea Explorer, the identical twin sister of Blackbeard's Morning Star, a member of the Blackbeard's Fleet, offers 3 dormitory-style cabin areas with 18 bunks and 3 shared bathrooms. Each cabin area has AC, and all are sectioned off with privacy curtains, similar to a sleeper cabin on a train. There is a choice of double or single bunks. Buffet meals with picnic-style dining are served in the air-conditioned salon, and all meals, snacks, and drinks, including beer, wine, and rum punch, are included during your stay.
Blackbeard's Sea Explorer trips include diving with sharks, exhilarating drift diving, beautiful walls, and blue holes around the Exuma Cays. There is no set itinerary aboard the Sea Explorer liveaboard; the captain and crew will take the boat where the conditions and weather are best. Plenty of non-diving activities are on offer, so your time above the water will be just as memorable as below.
Book online to reserve your space aboard Blackbeard's Sea Explore liveaboard, or call us today.
Please Note: Morning Star and Sea Explorer are identical twin sisters and may be used interchangeably. Whilst we can take requests for specific bunks, they are not guaranteed, and the rate is per person, not per bunk.
This boat is part of the All Star Liveaboards fleet.
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Included: VAT, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Port Fees (205-210 USD).
Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Airport Transfer (18-36 USD), Private Dive Guide (650 USD per trip), Rental Gear.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
* Extra fees are shown per person.
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Blackbeards Sea Explorer Reviews
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- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 8.1
- Crew 9.5
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.1
- Value 9.6
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- 9.2 Superb
- Joan R
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Spain
Great value for the money liveaboard with excellent crew, instructors, food and briefings
This was a great overall liveaboard experience. The crew was excellent, helpful, empathetic and very professional and they delivered some of the best briefings I ever had. The fact that they actvely tried to prepare you to be a better diver is an extra that I had never had before and will look for from now on. The food on the sea explorer was some of the best I had in Nassau. You'll see this in many reviews and trust me, it is a highlight. There's also downsides that you need to be ready for: the Sea Explorer is a 2-level sailboat so the "living" space is limited. We spent most of the trip on the top deck, the weather was fantastic, and sharing stories with the crew and rest of the divers. The cabins are shared and they are bunk beds. Also the "storage space" is extremely limited so be ready to limit the amount of clothes you'll pack (you'll be on vacation on a boat, you will not need so much :) ). The crew also organized some "side activities" to enjoy the Bahamas while strictly keeping the 4-dives-a-day schedule. Great value for the money.
- Recommended for
- The briefings were EXCELLENT. The food was delicious. The equipment was new and well taken care of.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Markus W
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Germany
Despite illness, it was a complete success.
Despite illness, I was fully cared for and I didn't miss anything. The crew was very concerned and kept inquiring.But I had a nice cruise with good conversations and great scenery.
- Recommended for
- The food. The crew. The guests and passengers.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Slayter T
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Canada
Great crew, great diving, great time.
My time on Blackbeard’s Sea Explorer was amazing. The crew were all so fun to interact with, the food was amazing every time, and the conditions we had during the trip were perfect. I really enjoyed the way that we are left to navigate the dive sites ourselves with a buddy instead of having to follow a dive master. The shark feeding was the highlight, though it would have been nice to go to a couple more sites that are known for sharks too. I also really would have liked the option to dive with nitrox, as that was not available. Overall, I highly recommend this live aboard.
- Recommended for
- The crew. The food. The shark feeding.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Steffi Tsz Ting N
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Hong Kong
Amazing trip with great dives, amazing food, and a crew that goes above and beyond
I just got back from the Morning Star, and it was absolutely amazing! From the moment we boarded until our departure, the crew took care of us exceptionally well. Most of the dives were unguided, but the dive briefings were detailed and extremely helpful, giving us everything we needed to confidently enjoy each site. The crew went above and beyond in every way. The facilities are basic but perfectly adequate, and everything was clean and well-maintained. We did have a little hiccup during the trip and had to return to port, but Captain Alex handled it professionally—giving us a clear download, setting expectations, and making sure we felt safe and cared for. The food on board was incredible, and the daily rum punch was a fun bonus! We even celebrated New Year’s Eve with bubbles, which made the experience even more memorable. Overall, this trip left me a super happy bubble maker with a happy belly—I couldn’t recommend it more!
- Recommended for
- Crew members. Food and Drink. Dives.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Uwe G
- Canada
Awesome, great-value on a budget dive trip. Highly recommended.
The divemaster was funny and gave the best briefings. Our cook was an alchemist in the little galley. The crew was awesome and the Captain was very competent and experienced.
- Recommended for
- Crew was fantastic and created a positive, fun environment.. Food was plentiful and delicious.. Very reasonable policies towards diving, according to diver experience and proficiency levels, including allowing solo diving to those holding appropriate credentials and equipment..
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- 9.2 Superb
- Mario G
- Canada
A great week in The Bahamas. Hopefully, not the last.
It was a great week. The crew was great - always helpful and happy. The dives were long and varied.
- Recommended for
- Having the sails up. Crew was competent and acted safely. The meals.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Aidan F
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United States
Go on this trip
Absolutely the best value for your money on a diving trip I’ve ever experienced. I think we also got very lucky with our cook Gunnar, an incredible cook. Felt like better than restaurant quality dining
- Recommended for
- Our chef Gunnar. The dives themselves. The crews willingness/friendliness/helpfulness.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Mateusz K
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Poland
Great vibes
IT was great experience diving on the bamahas. The crew was helpful and kind. See You again next year!
- Recommended for
- People. Food. Diving.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Gary G
- United States
Best trip ever
Meeting new friends, the shark feed, the washing machine was a blast and the meals were fantastic.
- Recommended for
- New friends, crew, the dives
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- 9.2 Superb
- Jakub R
- Canada
Blackbeards April 2025
Great trip. Lots of diving. The crew was excellent!
- Recommended for
- Diving. Food. Excursions.
