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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- JAMES L
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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?.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Maik K
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Germany
fantastic old boat with a great crew
very nice crew who knew what ise was doing. The food was great and the diving was a lot of fun
- Recommended for
- Eat. the boat. the crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Harry G
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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
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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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- 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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Riah P
- United Kingdom
Amazing experience, highly recommend!
The crew were fantastic and did everything to keep guests comfortable, safe and make the trip thoroughly enjoyable. The food was amazing, diving was great and whilst the boat wasn’t luxury, it was comfortable enough. Would highly recommend this liveaboard!
- Recommended for
- Great crew, beautiful dives and comfortable.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Emily P
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Canada
Amazing low cost diving
This was my second trip with Blackbeard’s & I loved every minute of it! Amazing diving, amazing crew & the best food I had in the Bahamas!
- Recommended for
- Food, crew & value
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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
