All Star Blackbeards Morning Star

Name: Blackbeard's The Best of the Bahamas (Nassau - Nassau)
Start: 2026-12-12
End: 2026-12-18
Location: Bahamas

9.2 Superb

Free Internet
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

from $ 170 / day Check dates

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“Dive master (Sera) was excellent working with me on my first dives after open water certification. ”
Paul T, Canada

Highlights

A budget-friendly way to dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas
Dormitory-style accommodations with shared baths and showers
Perfect for single travelers

The All Star Blackbeard's Morning Star offers year-round budget-friendly dive liveaboard trips to the world-renowned dive sites of the Bahamas. She is the identical twin of the All Star Blackbeard's Sea Explorer, part of the All Star Liveaboards fleet. Morning Star has 3 dormitory-style cabins with either single or double bunk beds and a privacy curtain. Each dorm cabin is air-conditioned, and there are 3 shared bathrooms. In between dives, guests can relax on the bow or hang out with other guests in the indoor air-conditioned salon, and all meals, snacks, and drinks, including Rum Punch, wine, and beer, are included during your stay.

Morning Star dive trips explore the beautiful, crystal-clear waters of the Exuma Cays. There is no set itinerary; the captain and crew will take you wherever the weather and conditions are good, offering you the best diving in the area. With over 250 moored dive sites, there is something for everyone. From thrilling shark dives, stunning walls, blue holes, and high-speed drift dives, this truly is the best of the Bahamas. With up to 19 dives per week available, All Star Blackbeard's Morning Star liveaboard truly does offer great value for money.

Book online today to start planning your dive trip aboard the All Star Blackbeard's Morning Star liveaboard.

Please note: All Star BlackBeard's Morning Star and All Star Blackbeard's 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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19 Sep

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,195

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26 Sep

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,195

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03 Oct

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,195

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10 Oct

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,195

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17 Oct

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24 Oct

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,195

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31 Oct

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,195

FULL

07 Nov

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,195

FULL

14 Nov

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,195

FULL

21 Nov

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,195

FULL

28 Nov

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,195

FULL

05 Dec

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,195

FULL

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, Scuba Diving Courses.

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
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
Fine Wines Selection
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: 1983

Length: 65'

Deck area: 1000 sq ft

Beam: 19'

Top speed: 8 knts

Cruising speed: 8 knts

Engines: 1 Ford Lehman

Max guests: 24

Number of cabins: 6

Number of bathrooms: 3

Tenders: 1 11' with 15 hp outboard

Water capacity: 650 gal

Fuel capacity: 450 gal

Freshwater maker: 350 gal

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
Fishfinder
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

All Star Blackbeards Morning Star Reviews

9.2 Superb

Vessel

8.0
Crew

9.6
Food

9.7
Diving

9.2
Value

9.5

9.6 Exceptional
Jacob C
Canada

First time on board, kicked off a new passion.
In a word diving with blackbeards was AMAZING. The food was delicious, the crew beyond friendly, and the dive instruction top notch. I got my advanced open water while I was onboard and I am excited to continue my diving journey. I am already planning my next trip through them to do it again.
Recommended for
The food was fantastic!. The dive instructors and crew were incredibly nice and very accomadating. The diving was top notch.
08 Jul, 2026

10 Exceptional
Nathan W
United States

Above and beyond.
Wonderful experience all around, great crew, great diving, and The personal touch of arranging a bonfire on a beach on an island just for my birthday goes to show their attention to detail and wonderful service you can expect from this company.
Recommended for
The captain (Jen) went above and beyond. The crew was so amazing ( Josh, Carson, Camilla, And one whose name I couldn't attempt to spell. The bonfire party they organized on an island just for my birthday was an extra special touch. Thanks for an amazing trip..
28 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
John F
United States

Great time focused on diving. Everything you need to have a good time.
Good dives. Great food. Perfect trip if your focused on diving and not being on a floating resort.
Recommended for
Crew hospitality. Crew effort to show best dive sites. Value for the money.
08 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Mary M
United States

Amazing!
Great liveaboard! Great crew, you get to sail (amazing!), and overall great vibe. I cant say enough great things-will most likely need to do it again. :)
Recommended for
Great food. Great Crew -funny as it gets. Great vibe.
12 May, 2026

10 Exceptional
Octavian Cornel D
Germany

Excelent way to dive the Exumas
Very simple check in procedure, all the dives were planned to be adaptedvto the weather conditions. The bunks were confortable enough. Be aware that in all bunks the AC is on 24/7 so you might take a jaket or a cap.
Recommended for
Scuba diving spots, people and the underwater life
11 Mar, 2024

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9.2 Superb
Catia F
Canada

Great place to meet friends and sharks!
Great trip overall, nice relationship of budget and reward. All you need is there, great crew, very safe to dive and to go alone or with friends.
Recommended for
Great crew , best prices to do Padi courses. Great food ok board despite price. Amazing place to meet new people and see all the creatures.
27 Feb, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Jeremy L
United States

Good trip
Second time taking this trip. Amazing trip, but space is limited, it is camping on water.
Recommended for
Value. Dives. Food.
19 May, 2026

9.2 Superb
Lorna N
United Kingdom

Recommend to all
Great experience overall, would recommend to all. People onboard were all welcoming as an solo diver. We had an mix of ages and groups including children learning to dive for the first time. Food was amazing all week and the dive briefs were great. The diving itself is easy with only an couple of deep dives and no current. Would recommend for new divers or open water divers wanting to build their confidence on unguided dives.
Recommended for
Crew. Food. Whole Experience.
17 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Karina L
United States

This is THE boat for people who LOVE diving!
Budget liveaboard that attracts the absolute best divers who only care about one thing: diving! I met some of the best divers on board and the camaraderie is unmatched! Doesn't matter how much experience you have with diving, you'll have a place on the boat! Divers helping other divers bettering diving skills! The food was excellent. Our cook, Gunnar, is an outstanding chef! You can taste the love in all of his food. The boat crew was so fun, friendly and professional! People keep on coming back to do their annual dive trip with Blackbeard's liveaboard, and now I know exactly why! Can't wait to be back on the same boat!
Recommended for
Camaraderie among divers. Food!! Very delicious. The crew!.
07 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
Daniel M
United States

Will be back in a month
From start to finish was an amazing experience with friendly knowledgeable crew and fellow divers
Recommended for
Friendly crew. Amazing service. Variety of diving.
06 Dec, 2025

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9.2 Superb
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9.2 Superb
Reinel M
Colombia

Great!
Great knowledgeable staff, good dive sites
Recommended for
Staff, Food, sites
11 Dec, 2021

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.
08 Apr, 2019

10 Exceptional
Hannah C
United States

Excellent Vacation
This was a fantastic vacation. Very knowledgeable and skilled dive master. Food was great, crew are wonderful people. We got lucky with great weather and an awesome group of passengers on board. As someone new to diving it was especially helpful to have multiple clear shallow dive sites, and it easy to get an extra hand on board.
Recommended for
Diving. Food. Facilities.
30 Nov, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Stephan C
United States

It was an amazing time! Great diving!
The washing machine dive was super fun! The crew was great!
Recommended for
The diving, the crew, and the food
21 Aug, 2022

8.4 Very good
Marek K
Poland

An enjoyable week of diving
Nice crew, lot of sharks, relaksing dives
Recommended for
Nice atmosphere on a boat. Diving with sharks. Good price.
29 Mar, 2025

9.2 Superb
Heather E
United States

First trip to The Bahamas and I will definitely be back!
The crew made the liveaboard experience so wonderful. Waking up each morning with the ability to dive into beautiful water shortly after breakfast. There were plenty of places on board to visit with new friends or spend a little time alone.
Recommended for
Amazing crew, fabulous dive sites, new friendships
07 Aug, 2022

8.8 Fabulous
Thomas P
Australia

Great value for money
The standout experience was definitely the shark dive with 20 to 30 reef sharks - an unforgettable moment! Although the living quarters were cozy, it added to the experience as it encouraged everyone to chat on deck - great value for money and I’d recommend for solo travellers. Additionally, the food and crew were exceptional all week.
Recommended for
The crew were great, the shark dive was unreal, the vibes on the boat were awesome
29 Jun, 2024

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
11 Feb, 2019

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
24 Jan, 2017

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
29 Jan, 2020

Amazing trip first time on a liveabord solo traveler
First time on a liveabord and could not ask for more, crew was amazing, dives were grate and food was delicious. 100% would recommend anyone do this trip.
Recommended for
Value. Number of dives. Crew.
01 Sep, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Katherine L
United States

Great week to camp at sea!
The Morning Star is truly camping at sea. The beds were as soft as my camping mat. The diving was incredible. Great walls, reefs, and wildlife.
Recommended for
The Diving was amazing. Accommodated dietary restrictions. Friendly crew.
05 May, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Y W
United States

I'll never forget this trip and will definitely go back!!!
Unforgettable and absolutely wonderful! Our boat crew was amazing - kind, caring and super fun people! Fantastic diving, and LOTS of it! Diving gear (rentals) - in great, if not excellent condition. Each dive was at a new location, with a couple of island/beach excursions. I LOVED how our dives/locations were planned out - with some surprising awesome experiences here and there (but won't spoil it here : ). Every room had air conditioner (so be ready for some non-stop chilly "breeze"). I would say these trips are perfect for passionate divers because it's all about . . . diving :D (!!!) with fun social times in between. I loved it all so much, that I am already looking into booking another one this summer!
Recommended for
Our boat crew, dives, our whole dive team
28 Dec, 2022

10 Exceptional
Barbara (Zealand) D
United States

AMAZING CREW
Amazing Crew
Recommended for
Crew, Food, Diving
14 Apr, 2021

10 Exceptional
Beth T
United States

Look no further for your next liveaboard!
I’ve never been on a liveaboard before and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The price seemed too good to be true for all that was promised in the description, and all of the reviews were glowing. But I was absolutely blown away by my week on Morning Star. (I’ve already booked my second trip!) The fact that our chef, Candela, was preparing food for 25 people in a 4x6 foot kitchen alone is impressive. It’s even more impressive that she did it at sea during fowl weather. But to top it off, her food was AMAZING! Better than any food I’ve had in any hotel or resort. The weather our week wasn’t the best, but you’d never know it due to the bright and cheerful personalities of all of the crew members! They made every rainy moment, every windy day on deck, feel like the best time to be alive. The deck hand, Michael, was especially good at keeping the vibes high. He could have the whole boat laughing their faces off with some of his stories. The first mate/captain for our week, Alex, had us all in awe with tales of his previous job as a “professional shark feeder.” It was so cool getting to hear so many different stories of how all the crew members found themselves at Blackbeard’s! Not only did the crew know how to keep guests entertained, they also were so down to earth and genuine about making connections with guests. I felt really lucky to have that experience, and to learn more about the people who make the trip so great. We only had 13 guests aboard our week, which made the whole experience feel all the more intimate and special. I was able to make so many connections with the other guests and the crew members. It was really cool actually seeing what all it takes to make the trip happen. Of course there’s the diving, but there’s also the preparation of the food, and keeping the boat clean, and the actual sailing of the boat. I knew nothing about sailing before the trip, but watching the crew do their thing, I was totally captivated. The crew was so talented and in their element, I felt so lucky to see them in action. The whole crew, including our captain, Tristan, was very accommodating to guest requests. A few of us guests mentioned that we’d like to try our hand at spearfishing, although we didn’t expect to get a chance since the days were short (December). But he made it happen for us on our last day, and while only the dive master, Josh, was able to spear some lionfish, we still had a blast and enjoyed some fresh ceviche! I really think back on my week aboard the Morning Star as one of the best experiences of my life. Blackbeard’s has definitely set the bar high, and I’m so excited to come back!!!
Recommended for
Friendly atmosphere between guests and crew. Crew accommodating guest requests. GOOD FOOD!.
30 Dec, 2025

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!!!
30 Nov, 2019

9.2 Superb
robbie B
United States

Great week of diving!
Just did my 4th trip on Blackbeards and it was another great week. Crew was amazing, as always! Diving was geeat. Captian Stephen constantly put us on great spots even though we had a storm blow in. Great time all the way around!
Recommended for
Great crew. Excellent dive locations. Delicious Food.
03 Mar, 2026

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.
11 Feb, 2019

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
20 Jul, 2020

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
10 May, 2018