All Star Blackbeards Sea Explorer

Name: Blackbeard's The Best of the Bahamas (Nassau - Nassau)
Start: 2026-12-19
End: 2026-12-25
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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Quad Cabin - All Star Blackbeards Sea Explorer

“The sharksfeeding dive was incredible.”
Michaël N, Canada

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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26 Sep

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,195

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03 Oct

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10 Oct

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17 Oct

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24 Oct

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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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$ 1,195

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05 Dec

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$ 1,195

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12 Dec

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$ 1,195

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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
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

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
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
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
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
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

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

9.6 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
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
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

101 reviews

9.2 Superb
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8.8 Fabulous
crystelle C
Canada

For a first experience, it's worth it !
Each dive was adapted to the level of the people, big ++ . Despite the 26 people on the boat, everything was going very well, we become a big family at the end. The crew member are always doing their best. Do not choose this boat if you want comfort and luxury, but for everything else it's a big YES!
Recommended for
The crew, the food, the dive
24 Nov, 2022

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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
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

9.6 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

8.8 Fabulous
Matthew W
United States

Best value for the money
- great friends I
Recommended for
the boat, friends that we
11 Jan, 2022

8.8 Fabulous
Pierre L
France

Great time
Great time spent with good food and lots of reef sharks
Recommended for
Shark Food Atmosphere
21 Dec, 2022

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

9.2 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

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

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

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
Daniel T
United States

Dreaming of my next one
This is one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life. I wasn’t looking forward to going to the Bahamas by myself, everyone always bails. I’m so happy I did this. Amazing experience, the food is some I’ve ever had in my life, I would go back just for that. Ask for reds boat and Dan as the cook. The dives and the sharks and the fish and the blue hole, I loved everything aside from the small heads and shower. I’m a bigger boy so everything’s small to me. Deciding if I want to do Bahamas next year again or go to another country. No matter what, I’m doing a liveaboard again!
Recommended for
Food. Diving. Food.
22 Oct, 2017

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

10 Exceptional
David N
Canada

Best liveaboard !
This trip exceeded my expectations ! The food was amazing , the staff were very friendly and the dives were amazing!
Recommended for
The food was amazing !. The visibility and dive locations were great!. The crew was very friendly!.
31 Mar, 2026

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

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

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

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
Michaël N
Canada

A 1st time and a perfect trip!!! I was very impressed!!!
Excursion to the Paradise with pigs,sting ray and sharks feeding. The crew and the other divers The sharksfeeding dive was incredible.
Recommended for
Diving, the crew,
18 Sep, 2023

8.0 Very good
Nicolò M
Italy

Very nice dive sites
Very nice dive sites fantastic nature, as far as guides are concerned, in the water we had no guides, the guide did the briefing on board and then with the companion we entered the water alone! There are no cabins but very large beds that close with a curtain, I say this for the sake of fairness, all or almost all common areas, in any case I found myself very well!
Recommended for
Sites, Food & Climate
29 Apr, 2023

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