8.8 Fabulous
Timothy C
United States

Awesome, a lot of fun, like camping on the ocean.

Weather was pretty rough because of wind and cold front, highlights were the diverse amount of sites you see, the amount of dives you get to do , and just being a part of a crew and old sailboat that feels like home after you're done.

Recommended for: The friends you make, the sea creatures you see, and the food!

10 Exceptional
Barbara (Zealand) D
United States

AMAZING CREW

Amazing Crew

Recommended for: Crew, Food, Diving

9.6 Exceptional
Olgica V
Serbia

The best crew ever!

Washing machine dive!

Recommended for: Crew, food and diving

9.6 Exceptional
Lynn M
United States

Unbelievable adventure

Dives, interacting with crew and fellow travelers

Recommended for: Friendly crew, awesome dives, wonderful meals

10 Exceptional
Richard W
United States

The most AWESOME experience i have ever had with clothes on.

I came to Nassau with 5 dives in my logbook.......I left with 32 and an Advanced Open Water Certificate

Recommended for: the diving, the food,the crew

10 Exceptional
Veronica G
United States

Sea explorer Captain Jim

Lobster Not Lobster saw 2 squid. Blue hole was awesome food was great all the crew was great

Recommended for: Service was phenomenal only 4 guests for 1st trial run after Covid

8.8 Fabulous
Patricia R
United States

I loved it

Price and ease of completing AOW certification

Recommended for: Food, crew, and multiple dives

9.2 Superb
peter R
Canada

Best budget dive boats out there

Although I was hoping to see tiger sharks and hammerheads, we still saw loads of reef sharks!

Recommended for: Crew, the views and food

7.6 Good
Shadow L
China

Totally is good and memorable.

First time did sharks feeding, and I like the diving site of Dog Rocks.

Recommended for: Food, people and crew.

9.2 Superb
Dakota R
United States

Incredible Experience!

Even with rough weather our Captain was able to get us 14 dives. The night out in the Bahamas on the last day. And the crew making drinking and amazing food for everyone everyday.

Recommended for: There was a ton of diving. The crew were helpful, caring, and had a blast with you.

9.2 Superb
Feng Z
United States

It is my first time live-aboard diving trip, and I enjoyed it very much!

There were so many different types of dives to experience; shallow, deep, walls, drift, holes, wreck, and of course the shark feeding dive. And the best part is to have warm nice DELICIOUS meals after diving.

Recommended for: food, people, diving

9.6 Exceptional
aurelie V
France

Wonderful experience

The captain always made his best to have us on the best possible spots. Jen the cooker is amazing , the crew is passionate funny and friendly but very professional at the same time . And cheap for everything we had. Also no WiFi makes that the people talk to each other, share their diving experiences etc . Amazing week

Recommended for: Dives crew food

7.6 Good
Samantha M
Finland

We had a great experience.

The first night dive.

Recommended for: Justin, food and the guests.

9.6 Exceptional
Emily P
Canada

Amazing Adventure

New Years Eve dive

Recommended for: Beautiful diving, amazing food & friendly staff

9.6 Exceptional
Erika H
United States

SWEET!!!!!!

Sharks, navigating on our own, great crew, great food. I met some awesome people the crew was awesome the food was great for how small of a space we were in. It was camping on the sea. So much fun!!!

Recommended for: The dives, the food, the people

6.8 Review score
YUXI X
China

Great food great crew

Shark feed; Captain Jim took us to the local bars! Super fun.

Recommended for: Shark feed; crew; friendly buddies

9.6 Exceptional
Alex J
United Kingdom

Incredible experience, fantastic crew

Shark feed

Recommended for: Amazing crew, fantastic food, great dives

9.6 Exceptional
Luka Z
Slovenia

One of the best experiences as a diver

I have nothing but great memories on the trip I just took. The crew on Sea Explorer was beyond helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Captain Jim took us out in the really rough weather, and still could find the way to go the promised dives. The crew worked all night one night, as they had shifts watching the anchor in the rain and wind. Every single one of the crew knew their job and executed it perfectly, so the divers didn't even know if something was amiss. Corrai, the first mate helped captain maintain everything in control, had an answer to every question and was superfriendly. Brian, the engineer, had the boat in mint condition and repaired everything with swiftness and a smile. Thato, the dive master, was extremely informative and knew all the dive sites beautifully, gave plenty of instructions, etc. And Renee, THE CHEF (!) was preparing meals worthy of a five star restaurant in a closet kitchen of the boat. The divers were all very friendly, we instantly connected and will stay connected in the future! This was one of the best experiences in my life, beautiful dives and loads of life.

Recommended for: Friendly and knowledgeable crew, beautiful dives, new friendships

9.6 Exceptional
scott B
United States

4th trip, still a great value for the money.

making new friends, becoming a better diver and those sunsets-wow!

Recommended for: great weather, great crew and sharks!!!

9.6 Exceptional
Stuart D
Canada

Amazing diving!

Sharks! Tons of sharks. Also turtles, sting rays, lobsters, crabs, eels, etc. Every dive site was great. Shark feeding was unreal.

Recommended for: Great crew, friendly people, amazing diving.

9.2 Superb
David K
United States

Awesome diving and fantastic experience in the Bahamas!

There are so many fantastic dive sites that we visited. There was a range of difficulty but perfect for a novice or an advanced diver!

Recommended for: The crew, new friends and of course the diving!

10 Exceptional
Lou M
Canada

What a fantastic experience!

The diving was great. There were so many different types of dives to experience; shallow, deep, walls, drift, holes, wreck, and of course the shark feeding dive. There were plenty of fish and other wildlife to see. I had a chance to try spearfishing for the first time. It was great to meet people from many different places and backgrounds.

Recommended for: Great diving, fantastic crew, meeting other divers

9.2 Superb
Marie Josee L
Canada

I had the time of my life!!!

Blue hole. Cathédrale dive site and meeting people that are passionate about diving. Including the crew.

Recommended for: Diving sites. Peoples. Sharks!!!!

9.2 Superb
David S
Czech Republic

Worth to spend a week from your life.

The last day - Blue hole with millions of sharks

Recommended for: Food, diving, weather

8.0 Very good
Céline T
Canada

The best dive cruise ever!

Fun dives in the sun. Exciting experiences shark feeding. Great deep dives. Awesome people on the boat sharing the same passion.

Recommended for: Safe, dedicated, committed hard-working crew.

9.2 Superb
Cheryl T
United States

Definitely one of the most memorable trips I’ve ever taken!

Loved loved the shark feed dive!!! Thought I would really be freaked out but it was absolutely amazing!!!

Recommended for: 1. Diving 2. Diving 3. Food

9.2 Superb
Laurin M
Germany

Great diving, helpful crew, sociable fellow divers - highly recommended if you are ok with basic accomodation

Sharks, turtles and the Blue Hole

Recommended for: Sharks, turtles and the Blue Hole

9.6 Exceptional
Russell B
United States

Customer Service Focused

Every day was an adventure with the crew taking care of all your needs. From getting in and out of the water they are there to assist you and make the transitions easy. The dive briefs were detailed and coordinated in a professional manner, giving everyone an idea what to expect and what to look for. The meals and snacks were excellent, with excellent presentation and taste. Safety was always the number one priority for those in and out of the water. Congratulations to both the Captain and crew of the Morning Star, you have given me a memory of a lifetime as well as watched over me assuring I could return to my family back in Tennessee.

Recommended for: The crew and Captain are focused on providing the best service possible. The meals are filling and e wry day is something different and tasty. The dive sites are beautiful and exciting.

8.0 Very good
shana V
Canada

Get out of your comfort zone and loving it

Crew amazing Awesome diving with a shitty weather

Recommended for: Food-diving-awesome crew

9.2 Superb
Andrea G
Switzerland

Amazing divetrip

Amazing crew, nice divespots with a lot of wonderful fishes. The food was delicious and the people i met really cool. The boat is tiny and cosy and you get to know the other people quick. Go for it, you won‘t regret it.

Recommended for: People, diving, food

9.6 Exceptional
Brian J
United States

This was my first liveaboard trip and I was already discussing plans for a second before we even ended the first.

Although not a super fancy boat, the crew treat you as if this were a high end trip, they really take care of everything for you from the minute you're dropped off at the harbor club till you leave on a taxi.

Recommended for: The crew, the food and the amount of diving available in a one week trip

10 Exceptional
Bradley B
United States

Great Trip, absolutely the best diving for the price

The captain and crew were great, making sure we were all safe but most importantly having a great time and had everything we needed to do that.

Recommended for: Great crew, awesome diving, and a lot of sharks

10 Exceptional
Nicole S
United States

Who could ask for more?

This was my first liveaboard I was nervous being a single diver but the professionalism of the crew put me at ease. It included detailed dive briefings and them acting as a dive buddy when needed. The shark feed was the next highlight of the trip because it was my first time experiencing anything like that. The boat had some issues during a storm but the crew remained calm addressed the problem quickly while keeping us informed. I was so impressed I booked another trip in May before the last day of the adventure.

Recommended for: 1. Captain Red’s expierence 2. Crew’s helpfulness. 3. Karen’s cooking.

9.2 Superb
Lucy C
United States

Minimalist boat, maximalist experience

First of all, the crew was absolutely wonderful. There were only 4 people besides the captain doing all the classes, cooking, cleaning, refilling tanks etc. and all of them were great. The cook especially was able to work wonders in a ~2x4 square foot kitchen--which leads to my next point and the only negative. The boat was tiny--the only common area besides the deck was the dining area, which was also one of the cabins, so there wasn't space for everyone to eat at the same time and when people were sleeping it made socializing difficult. There also was a limited amount of fresh water, so there were no showers for ~2 days of the trip. That said, we were underwater the majority of our waking hours anyway so those were more minor inconveniences than actual problems. And the time we spend underwater was fantastic--the shark feed was great, the sites were gorgeous, and we weren't at all rushed to get in and out within a certain time, which has been the case with some other liveaboards I've been on. Several of my shallower dives went to over an hour and the pace was really calm and nice. Overall great experience--definitely would go again.

Recommended for: The crew, the food, and the sites

8.4 Very good
Peter O
Australia

Enjoyed the simplicity of boat diving and the friendliness of the passengers and crew

Return to diving after several years away. Meeting up with friends. The feeding of the sharks, and the drift dive through the washing machine

Recommended for: Diving, meals and being in the Bahamas

10 Exceptional
Lynn O
United States

Best bang for your buck

Being able to do four dives a day was fun. The shark dive was very interesting, (my first). The dive at the Blue Hole with the sharks and rays laying in the sand left me wanting to do it again. Captain Breezy was great at keeping the trip interesting. The gold star goes to Jenn who kept us fed with great meals. Our dive master Justin, was very good with the dive briefings. And our first mate Iain and engineer Tamly kept everything working. If you don't mind camping on the water this cruise is for you.

Recommended for: The crew was outstanding, dive sites and the interesting side trips

9.6 Exceptional
Fred C
United States

Great crew, good diving, excellent camaraderie

My daughter was with me for her certification and buddy diving. I got my Advanced Open Water (Hoppy is a great instructor). Dives were good (weather restricted our options, but the Captain did an excellent job of finding us the best dives). Washing Machine was a BLAST!! Boat has small cabins, but that was fine - "Camping for Divers"

Recommended for: Diving, Crew, Guests

10 Exceptional
Jerome P
Canada

perfect and amazing

Washing machines, sharks, many many dives, living on a boat, the people on it.

Recommended for: the water, the crew, the hole package

9.6 Exceptional
Xiaoge F
China

Great trip for the price!

Shark feeding, Iguana island visit, multiple wall dives and night dives

Recommended for: Food, friendly crew, wonderful dive sites

9.2 Superb
David J
United States

Great Dive Experince

We had a virus that went through the boat! Several of the crew became ill as well as some guest! The non sick crew stepped up and took care of everything. The trip didn't miss a beat! I highly recommend this trip.

Recommended for: Food, Crew, Guests

9.6 Exceptional
Colin H
United States

Really enjoyable week

Great value, despite tough weather still got in a number of excellent dives. The crew is well organized, accommodating, and welcoming. The food and drink was much better than expected. I like that we have a dive master who helps plan the dives, but not necessarily lead them....we got to do our own diving. Shark dive was cool. I hope to be back.

Recommended for: The dive sites, the food, customer service

8.4 Very good
Stephen Z
United States

I will return...

Meeting some great people with similar interests. Variety of sealife. Amazing meals. Beautiful scenery. All inclusive for minimal price.

Recommended for: Quality of meals. Interaction of guests. Simplicity.

9.6 Exceptional
Mercedes M
Spain

I disconnected, enjoyed and returned charged with a lot of energy

Disconnection, nature, beauty, confidence, fun, serenity

Recommended for: Wonderful shallow dives, good crew, good group atmosphere

8.8 Fabulous
Guy C
Canada

An unforgettable experience, tiring, interesting, but great.

The wonderful reef formations, animal life and camaraderie. Great bunch of people. I would have enjoyed a little better mattress, and more confortable seating on top. It was however unforgettable.

Recommended for: Dive sites, animal life, sailing.

9.2 Superb
Alannah D
Canada

Absoutely incredible. Something I'll remember forever!

Meeting new amazing people! The washing machine drift dive! The shark feed dive! Everything was amazing, this was a very cool experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Recommended for: The dives, the food, and the helpfulness of the crew.

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