All Star Blackbeards Sea Explorer

Name: Blackbeard's The Best of the Bahamas (Nassau - Nassau)
Start: 2027-01-09
End: 2027-01-15
Location: Bahamas

9.2 Superb

Free Internet
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

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Dining Room - All Star Blackbeards Sea Explorer

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“The crew were fantastic and did everything to keep guests comfortable, safe and make the trip thoroughly enjoyable. ”
Riah P, United Kingdom

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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17 Oct

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,195

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24 Oct

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$ 1,195

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31 Oct

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07 Nov

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14 Nov

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21 Nov

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28 Nov

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05 Dec

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12 Dec

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19 Dec

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$ 1,195

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26 Dec

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02 Jan

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,245

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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

10 Exceptional
Kerstin W
Germany

Mega Week
It was all about a really nice week. The crew was amazing and the diving was amazing.
Recommended for
Shark feeding. Turtles. The atmosphere on the boat.
18 Apr, 2026

Translated from German

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

9.2 Superb
Aidan F
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.
06 Sep, 2025

9.2 Superb
Jakub R
Canada

Blackbeards April 2025
Great trip. Lots of diving. The crew was excellent!
Recommended for
Diving. Food. Excursions.
21 Apr, 2025

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
KIM V
United States

Excellent budget friendly trip
The Blue hole was the perfect ending to the trip
Recommended for
The personal chef on board fixing all of our meals for us. Secondly, all of the dive sites and yes even sharks great energy friendliness and professionalism among all of the crew
30 Sep, 2023

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
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
Mateusz K
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.
24 Dec, 2024

101 reviews

9.2 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Whitney R
United States

Time of my life, I will be returning. Thank you Cpt. Chris!!
The crew were phenomenal at their jobs above and below the water (Annie's smile lights up the room and shes so knowledgeable, Barry is so kind and a great dive instructor, Carson's laugh was contagious, Eli is filled with such positive energy and always willing to help out, Gunnar toiled away tirelessly in the gally making unbelievably delicous food every day, and Cpt. Chris is a salty dog with a heart of gold who made us all feel at ease). All of the crew were very approachable and they all tell great stories, the food was spectacular (thank you Gunnar), the music was on point setting the mood at every time of day, the epic dive sites were well chosen and incredibly fun and easy to dive, the accommodation are close to what you'd expect from a hostle but way better (bunk beds, small/medium size shared dining room/kitchen/lounge inside, open deck for socializing and music and relaxation, delicious rum punch nightly and even a beer tap and wine options), the cleanliness was immaculate and the ship was well maintained. Did I mention that all inside rooms have air conditioning?
Recommended for
The crew. The food. The dive locations.
06 Oct, 2024

8.0 Very good
Natasha B
Canada

Good times diving in the Bahamas.
Had a great time on Blackbeard’s diving in the Bahamas. Good diving, good food and good company. Cabins are basic but comfortable. The crew was professional and lots of fun!
Recommended for
Diving. The crew. The group.
11 Jan, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Kimberley S
Canada

Amazing First Liveaboard Trip!
This trip was honestly such an amazing experience. You board the boat with more than 20 strangers and leave with new friends! Dive spots were incredible - some of the best diving we have done in the Bahamas! Food was great and crew made it even better. Highly recommend!
Recommended for
Beautiful Exuma Dive Spots, Great Crew, Incredible Meals!
15 Nov, 2022

9.2 Superb
Valery L
Canada

Incredible
The new encounters, the multiple dives, feeling safe, the food, the landscapes, the availability of the crew and their kindness.
Recommended for
The quality of the dives, the availability of the crew and the general atmosphere
29 Jun, 2024

Translated from French

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

9.2 Superb
Tara N
Canada

Great Week
We just got back from a great week on Sea Explorer in Feb 2024. For the price, it really was a fantastic experience, and other than the accommodations, you don’t really miss out on anything the more expensive liveaboards offer. Rental gear was in good condition, we dove the same sites, food was fantastic and plentiful. The diving was good, though the water was chilly. If you go in Feb, make sure you pack a warm wetsuit and hood/gloves/warm socks. We liked that we got a good variety of types of dives - sunny/shallow reefs, wrecks, walls, drifts, blue hole, night. The crew were truly incredible. Captain Jenn was amazing! She kept us safe and selected dive sites that were suited to the weather/water conditions. She also asked all of us at the start of the trip if we had any “must-dos” and was able to accommodate all of them. The rest of the crew (Ty, Andrew, Mike, Barry, Stacey) worked hard to make sure we had everything we needed to have a great trip. Thanks to all of you!
Recommended for
Crew, shark encounters, ease of diving
17 Feb, 2024

8.4 Very good
laurie F
Canada

My experience was fantastic! I had some fears about the food on board the boat, but it was delicious (several fruits and vegetables). Also, there was a very good chemistry in the
I appreciate the work of the crew members, since even though we didn't have good weather, we did a total of 18 dives! Also, even though I was much younger than the other people on board the boat, I had a lot of fun and we the world integrated me.
Recommended for
The atmosphere on board the boat / The food that was served / The diversified dives and the amount of fish
03 Sep, 2019

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
Robert G
United States

Just go for it. You’ll be glad you did
The sharks were the best. Everyone crew and customers were all very friendly and helpful. This trip turned out better than expected.
Recommended for
Crew. Dive sites. Value.
20 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
Dawn A
United States

Awesome
The crew and food were great. Diving was great. Very competent captain and knowledgeable dive master. All staff kind, courteous and patient
Recommended for
Crew. Dive master. Captain.
30 Dec, 2024

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

8.0 Very good
Gael G
France

Everything lived up to my expectations
Hard to say, everything was good, I really enjoyed the sailing with the sails
Recommended for
Diving
14 Oct, 2022

8.4 Very good
Todd P
United States

Not about the frills, all about the thrills
Great value for a load of dives. No frills trip. Truly as they say, like camping at sea
Recommended for
Great dive sites. Most affordable live-aboard. Made great friends.
29 Mar, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Edwin M
United States

There is no better liveaboard value afloat.
We did 19 dives and it's hard to pick favorites but the shark feeding dive was a bucket list caliber experience. The night dives were exceptional. The washing machine drift dive was a once in a lifetime experience. The part of the experience was meeting the crew and other divers. All were great and made the trip memorable.
Recommended for
The diving was tremendous and the dive guides were great. The food was exectional.
14 Aug, 2023

10 Exceptional
Brad J
United States

An unparalelled way to dive The Bahamas
It was amazing to get away from it all with nothing to do but the sport I love on a boat staffed and filled with people who share that passion. Could not imaging a more perfect way to spend a week. Great photos, videos and memories. The food was even better than expected, always hot and ready. The staff was responsive and accommodating and even made sure that the last night on land was memorable. Will definitely recommend and return.
Recommended for
Diving daily, service, atmosphere.
29 Jan, 2020

8.8 Fabulous
Jay K
United States

Absolutely fantastic crew, dive spots were phenomenal
Crew were stellar at keeping us safe and well fed. Terrific choice for a no-frills, backyard BBQ with friends type of vibe 'dive your brains out' trip. BE PREPARED, PACK SMART
Recommended for
Crew, food, diving. What else can be said
04 Apr, 2022

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

8.4 Very good
Eugenia D
Dominican Republic

The best Camping on the Sea Experience
This is my first time on a Liveaboard and living the experience of living a week on a boat with strangers. It definitely exceeded my expectations as I was a little skeptical about the experience. Unfortunately I did not choose the best season since Captain Chris had to constantly change the itinerary to find the best diving conditions and be safe to spend the night, but he did an amazing job I felt in very good hands, he knows the place and the boat like the back of his hand. The trip ended earlier than expected due to bad weather and there was not much of a plan B for the remaining days, but I was lucky to share with a group of exceptional people who definitely made my experience unique and unforgettable and we improvised fun things to do. Each diving brief was explained in detail by Tom, which made navigation easy and enjoyable without setbacks, he definitely is very experienced and knows every dive site in detail even helping us identify the marine life on each spot, his passion for the underwater world was transmitted to us at each place we arrived. Eli made sure everything run smoothly and his positive energy is super contagious, also when welcoming us after the dives he showed interest on what encounters we had in the underwater world. Chef Gunnar prepared each meal and snacks with a lot of dedication, totally admirable with the bad weather and the movement of the boat that he was able to create such a varied and wonderful menu, i think that the food was my favorite part besides diving. Barry as Divemaster was always very friendly and had a positive vibe with a smile even when we forgot to take off the bungee before putting the first stage so i really appreciated the kinder approach as it was my first liveaboard experience and until now i was used to have assistance whenever i go diving. He really loves his captain duties and his heart lives in the ocean, totally admire that, I even made a new friend thanks to him. Here you are a little bit on your own that’s the only thing that I did not like that much, everything was always rushed and with the movement of the boat I always had a little of trouble before and after every dive with preparation and putting all my gear where it was supposed to be when not diving, at some point my gear fell (I’m assuming that’s what happened) and my regulator was damaged for the last dives. I totally recommend this experience for the adventurer diver that’s collecting great experiences one dive at a time. Sharks on almost every dive and beautiful scenic views, sunrises and sunsets are mesmerizing, also if you wake up super early you get to see shooting stars and the Moon and the sun at the same time. I’m definitely coming back! In other season of course, but is a MUST DO! Now that I have the experience of a rocking boat I think I will enjoy it more.
Recommended for
The Shark Feeding dive @ The Austin Smith. The Food. The Camping on the Sea Dynamic and scenic views.
30 Oct, 2024

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
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