All Star Blackbeards Sea Explorer

Name: Blackbeard's The Best of the Bahamas (Nassau - Nassau)
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2026-12-04
Location: Bahamas

9.2 Superb

Free Internet
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

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“The staff and other passengers were great, and the shark diving was absolutely incredible. ”
Haley C, United States

Highlights

Affordable diving in the Bahamas
Perfect for single travelers or couples
Dive with sharks in the clear blue waters of the Exuma Cays

Join the All Star Blackbeard's Sea Explorer to dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas. Perfect for single travelers on a budget, the All Star Blackbeard's Sea Explorer, the identical twin sister of All Star Blackbeard's Morning Star, a member of the All Star Liveaboards 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.

All Star 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 All Star Blackbeard's Sea Explorer; 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 All Star Blackbeard's Sea Explorer.

Please note: All Star Blackbear's Morning Star and All Star Blackbeard's Sea Explorer are identical twin ships and may be used interchangeably. While 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 ($210-235).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer ($20), Private Dive Guide ($650 / 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.

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Boat features

Free Internet
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Air Conditioned saloon
Budget Friendly Cruise
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Indoor Saloon
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera

Food & Drinks

Free Wine w/Dinner
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1979

Length: 65'

Deck area: 1000 sq ft

Beam: 19'

Top speed: 8 knts

Cruising speed: 8 knts

Engines: 1 Ford Lehman

Max guests: 18

Number of cabins: 9

Number of bathrooms: 3

Tenders: one 11' inflatable with 15 hp outboard

Water capacity: 650 gal

Fuel capacity: 450 gal

Freshwater maker: 350 gal/day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

All Star Blackbeards Sea Explorer Reviews

9.2 Superb

Vessel

8.1
Crew

9.5
Food

9.7
Diving

9.1
Value

9.6

9.6 Exceptional
WILLIAM L
United States

High value dive trip
This was my 6th trip and every trip has been great. Wonderful crew and they worked hard to give us good dives with challenging weather. I plan to make this an annual or semiannual trip.
Recommended for
Crew. Dive sites. Fellow passengers.
02 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Caitlyn L
United States

Great for a first time Liveaboard!
Washing machine is a bucket list unique drift dive! Loved the food and the daily sunsets. Overall life at sea was great to test out - will do something like that again for sure!
Recommended for
Crew friendliness, high quality dive sites, great food
31 May, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Francis G
Canada

Super fun!
The corals and wall dive where beautiful.
Recommended for
Great diving, cool boat and great crew.
04 Dec, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
JAMES L
United States

Grade A experience that will make me be a repeat customer.
Overall, the trip was pretty perfect. The staff was very competent and fun. Absolute best crew ever! Love meeting Tim the turtle and finding a sharks tooth after the feed!
Recommended for
Staff was phenomenal.. Dive were all amazing.. Fellow divers. Everyone was very cool?.
31 Dec, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Stanley H
United States

Awesome Time
Even for someone who likes the water four dives a day and an afternoon swim is alot of water time! Despite some rain the trip was awesome. Lots of animal life. The shark feed had to be the highlight for me. Next the swim throughs. Blue Hole. The crew was awesome and all the fellow divers got along great. Fantastic value for the money.
Recommended for
1. Tons of dives 2. Great crew 3. Great & lots of food
12 Jun, 2019

10 Exceptional
Joseph C
United States

Don't wait BOOK IT now!
This was the dive trip I've needed for a long time! Capt. Steven ran a tight ship and put us on the best dive sites available. The DM/instructors Ty and Kristen were friendly, knowledgeable, and took time to make sure you were comfortable in the water. Between dives, Chief Chris kept us fed with amazing meals and snacks from around the world. His meals were thoughtfully planned and he was able to accommodate everyone's dietary requirements without sacrificing flavor. Last but not least, our engineer Olivia kept every aspect of the floating city running in tip top shape. My fellow guests were from across the globe. Each was friendly and welcoming. The comradely we felt by the end of the trip worth ticket price alone. I can't wait to come back and experience the amazing diving, incredible crew hospitality, and friendly guests.
Recommended for
Great Dive Sites. Great Food. Great Crew.
27 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Max E
United States

Impossible to get more on a trip!
The crew on Blackbeards Sea Explorer were phenomenal! Brian did great briefings. Iain took us to amazing spots with our safety always in mind. Justing gave us the VIP treatment with great stories, Elayna was a joy to be around, and Chris was a blast and worked hard to keep everything running. Also, Gladys cooked amazing food and was a ton of fun to be around! Only thing I could recommend in the future would be a Margarita machine but that's it. Can't wait to come back!
Recommended for
More sharks than I could count, amazing food (Thanks Gladys!) and staff I would be happy to work with!
23 Sep, 2019

10 Exceptional
Dileep E
United States

Best Holiday Ever
Was probably the most relaxing 7 days of my life. Made new lifelong friends and dove a lot
Recommended for
Shark Dive, Drift Dive, Meals
19 Dec, 2019

10 Exceptional
Meghan W
Canada

Awesome time!
Can’t beat this price for 6 days of diving, food, and accommodation.
Recommended for
Price. Diving sites. Food.
01 Nov, 2024

10 Exceptional
Tyrone C
United States

Great crew, Great Dive, Great food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My overall experience was an incredible one. The crew was extremely professional and were very adept at handling a couple "experienced" divers that kept chiming in and trying to question or correct what the crew said and did. The crew is obviously extremely competent with their roles and did an amazing job communicating with each other and with the passengers.
Recommended for
Staff, can't say enough about them. Thay went above and beyond to make a great trip!!!. Food,,,,,,,, Its was like dinning in a five star resturant every night!!!. Tom, going over the pre-dive sites and what to look for!!!!!.
07 Sep, 2024

101 reviews

9.2 Superb
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9.6 Exceptional
Greg U
United States

The best bang for your buck
This is a great diver's liveaboard experience. You have everything you need and no extra fuss or mess. You get about 4 dives per day and the locations are excellent. The crew works hard to make your trip an excellent experience. They have almost everything you need on that 65 foot boat. On my trip there divers of all levels from Open Water to Instructors. The dive sites were for all levels also. If you like to prep, dive, rest and repeat this boat and trip is for you.
Recommended for
Dives, location, experience
17 Dec, 2018

10 Exceptional
Steffi Tsz Ting N
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.
06 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Yukiko I
United States

First & Best Liveaboard Experience!
I never been on a liveaboard before and this just made my whole year! The crew was exceptionally knowledgeable about the boat and dive sites, and kept us safe even when the wind picked up. We did miss a few dives due to weather, but that didn't take away from any experience - the crew provided us amazing services and there were many solo divers whom we all became friends with - the entire boat felt like one big happy family and it was an amazing experience overall!
Recommended for
Crew, Divers, Shark Feeding!
01 Nov, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Patrick M
United States

Had an awesome time, crew was extremely helpful and nice.
Shark dive was cool, jakes hole was a nice dive too, I a So enjoyed the stop at the island where we were allowed to go to shore.
Recommended for
Run punch, number of dives a day, friendly crew
29 Jun, 2024

10 Exceptional
John W
United States

Blackbeards truly IS the Best of the Bahamas!
The "Washing Machine" dive, the Shark Feed dive, and the impromptu underwater magic show! I've been on a lot of different liveaboards over the past few years, and Blackbeard's is the best in overall diving and fun! We will definitely be booking again!
Recommended for
Awesome Crew, food was great, dive sites were so much fun!
04 Sep, 2021

10 Exceptional
Haley C
United States

The diving, food and people were all amazing! I would recommend Blackbeards to anyone.
It was my first time on a liveaboard and I loved it! The staff and other passengers were great, and the shark diving was absolutely incredible. The blue hole was the coolest dive site I’ve ever done.
Recommended for
Great staff. Great food. Diving the blue hole.
07 Jul, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Slayter T
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.
29 Nov, 2025

9.2 Superb
Joan R
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.
20 Jan, 2026

8.4 Very good
Garrett G
United States

First time diving leading to a life changing experience
My first time diving after getting certified at a lake! An easy, yet exciting destination if you've done well with the basics. It was an awesome adventure, I learned a lot about myself and what I wanted out of life. Had amazing memories with the most interesting and kind people. Saw insane wildlife that I thought I'd never see in my life. It was surreal at times. I got AOW certified by Candela Ferrara and she was a great teacher, I felt like I really improved my buoyancy because of her. I can't wait for another journey like this. I'll be going on one again soon!
Recommended for
The dives. The crew. Dive Master - Candela Ferrara.
15 Dec, 2025

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..
31 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
Sarah T
United States

Great times with great people!
Beautiful scenery above and below the water. The crew was very supportive and friendly. We had a great time!
Recommended for
Diving made easy, fun people, relaxing yet adventurous.
07 Feb, 2023

10 Exceptional
charissa G
United States

Summer camp for adults
I was nervous going on this trip as a 48 yr old solo female, not knowing anyone. But it was great, there was a range of ages all interested in diving. Tyrone was a great instructor for my deep specialty. Morgan could steer the sailboat through anything. What Gunner could turn out of that tiny galley was fantastic, we ate well. Mike kept everything running and always ready to help. Sheena was very happy and helpful. I dove with sharks and rays. Fed the pigs and stingrays, walked on beautiful beaches. Caught a fish and watched the sails go up. It was a great trip.
Recommended for
The crew, the dive sites, the vibe
11 Apr, 2024

10 Exceptional
Harry G
United Kingdom

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
27 Mar, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Maud L
France

Excellent diving + awesome crew = what a wonderful trip
The Blue Hole and the split coral head dive sites were super cool.
Recommended for
Dive sites, crew and passengers friendliness, food
07 Feb, 2023

9.2 Superb
Elaine Y
United States

Awesome crew, awesome dives, awesome trip
the washing machine dive, getting to feed the iguanas, and spending lots of time with a great group
Recommended for
amazing diving, delicious food, great company
08 Sep, 2021

9.2 Superb
Noppon S
United States

happy to spend Christmas with the most maxing group of people and crew
This was my first and definitely not last liveaboard trip. The accommodation were basic but comfortable enough. The dives were amazing. But the highlight of the trip is the crew members. They are the coolest group of people who enjoy their jobs. The food was great and we even had awesome snacks in between dives. I highly recommend the Blackbeard sea explorer. Will be back. Oh did I mention we saw a ton of sharks?
Recommended for
Amazing dives, great food, coolest crew
13 Jan, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Jonathan M
United States

What an experience
The crew was absolutely phenomenal. They dealt with many adversities, yet always kept the passengers informed and had several options. Will do another liveaboard trip because of them.
Recommended for
Crew, dive sites, & food
01 Jan, 2023

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
24 Dec, 2019

8.0 Very good
Justin T
Canada

An amazing week away, not to be forgotten, for a father and his daughters.
As a father who was spending this trip with his two daughters to celebrate Father's Day, my overall experience was fantastic. My daughters continue to grow and have experiences with people from all over the world. They get to explore areas that not many get to explore, and watching them support each other through a series of 18 dives was something that is going to be hard to forget. The crew on board the Blackbeard Sea Explorer were some of the happiest people to be around. They shared their world experiences and were open to giving that personal touch on the trip.
Recommended for
Onboard Crew. Food - variety and flavour. Unique Dive Sites.
23 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Andre B
United States

You'll never regret booking this trip and I can't wait for my next adventure with this crew!
This was my first live aboard and I was not exactly sure to expect. But Captain Alex and the rest of the crew put me at easy from the time we boarded the Morning Star. Captain Alex fully explained every leg of the journey and I felt completely safe the entire way, even over the rough sea crossings. My goal was to burn some calories with four dives a day, but Garett foiled that plan by supplying 3 awesome meals and great snacks, that I couldn't resist, each day! We all looked forward to the next marvelous selection and were perplexed at the magic Garett created in such a small kitchen space! Candela was the perfect Dive Master and she prepped and executed 27 dives for 19 divers flawlessly. All while teaching Advanced Open Water and Deep Dive Specialty (which I took during the week) at the same time. Each dive was like a new experience, even when we re-visited a location, and I knew what to look for beforehand which made the dive that much more enjoyable. I most enjoyed the shark feeding dive and the drift dive (which we need more than one next time!!) the most. Both were my first experiences with each and I felt safe, knowable about what to do, and maximized the moment for me. Martyna was a great dive guide and first mate, who pointed out a lot of sea life that I would have missed had she not pointed these amazing (and small) creatures to me on dives. Josh kept the Morning Star in tip top shape and we never experienced an issue, so that make him one helluva engineer. We had an eclectic group of divers, but we all blended so well and had a great time together. Every one was helpful, willing to serve as a dive buddy, watched out for each other on dives, had a great time socializing throughout the trip and REALLY took advantage of our last night out on the island when we docked. I would highly recommend booking with Blackbeards, who made the booking easy, follow-ups leading up to my arrival to keep me informed, transportation needs to.from airport/hotel, and was a real value for the money considering everything to received for an entire week! Needless to say that I'm now hooked and will seek to do a live aboard annually! However, it's going to be hard for the next crew to top the experience of this past trip on the Morning Star!
Recommended for
The food was amazing!. The dive sites were terrific!. The crew was phenomenal!.
26 Jun, 2026