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Blackbeards Sea Explorer

Dive the best diving of the Bahamas in the crystal-clear waters diving with sharks and other amazing dive sites.

The Bahamas are known for the diversity of diving and the adrenaline! Swim through pinnacles to breathtaking walls, spin in the washing machine drift dive, circle the blue hole, and experience a thrilling shark feed dive!

Each Saturday, 65-foot sloops set sail from Nassau to the Exuma Cays, offering divers an unparalleled variety of underwater experiences. From vibrant reefs and dramatic walls to swift drifts, blue holes, and exhilarating shark dives, the waters of the Exumas provide endless opportunities for adventure. Colourful coral formations, teeming with marine life, thrive at depths ranging from 15 to 80 feet, while sheer walls plunge vertically into the abyss.

Recognised as the best value in the dive industry, these all-inclusive cruises attract outgoing individuals from around the world, combining camaraderie with the thrill of exploration. With dormitory style cabins, make life-long friends on an adventure you will always remember!

Bunks Double

Blackbeards Sea Explorer has 5 rooms with double bunk beds. Each bunk with its own privacy curtain similar to a sleeperette on a train. Perfect for groups travelling together. Think summer camp for scuba divers!

  • Double bunk
  • Privacy curtain
  • Air-conditioning
  • Shared baths and shower

Bunks Bow Singles

Blackbeards Sea Explorer has 4 bunk beds with single upper and single lower berths. Ideal for single travelers. Ideal for groups travelling together. Think summer camp for scuba divers!

  • Single bunk
  • Privacy Curtain
  • Air-conditioning
  • Shared bath and shower

Route Options

Experience a variety of scuba diving like no other place in the Caribbean. The variety of dive sites in the Exuma Cays is truly unique and offers opportunities not available elsewhere, that can only be reached on a liveaboard.

Sample Itinerary: Itineraries are weather dependent and tailored to best diving available each trip.

Saturday:
12:00noon board. Check in, lunch, unpack, safety briefing.
Depart* by 3:00pm for Central Bahamas.
During long summer days, we can offer one check out dive upon arrival in the Exumas.

Sunday through Wednesday:
3 daytime dives and 1 night dive per day/night in the Exuma Cays and/or Eleuthera.

Thursday:
2 daytime dives. Return to Nassau 2:00-5:00pm depending on weather and travel distance.
Port night in Nassau! Dinner is served on board. The evening is yours to enjoy on your own in Nassau.

Friday:
Disembark vessel by 9:00am.

*For flights to Nassau, plan to arrive before 1:00pm on Saturday.

Vessel Details

Year Built / Renovated 1979 / 2022
Engine 137 HP Ford Leyman
Water Capacitity 635 gallons
Beam 19 feet
Air Compressor Available
Fuel Capacity 510 gallons
Tenders 1 x 12' inflatable with 15 hp outboard
Length 65 feet
Water Maker Capacity 10 gal/ hour
Cruising Speed 7 knots
Number of Cabins 18 Dormitory Style Cabins
Voltage 120v USA household
Dive Tenders & Zodiacs 1 x 12' inflatable with 15 hp outboard
Camera Rinse Tanks Available
Dive Ladder Available
Diving Certification Available on-board with fees
DIN Adaptors Available
Rinse Hoses Available
Regulator $50.00 per week
Dive Computer $50.00 per week
Dive light (torch) $30.00 per week
Wetsuit – full – 3mm $35.00 per week
BCD $50.00 per week

Available Experiences

ITINERARIES AVAILABLE IN THIS DESTINATION

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What Our Customers Have To Say

Reviews from our Clients, Journalists, Photo Pro's and our own Experts

Our reviews and blogs are an additional guide to evaluate of the holiday is exactley what you are looking for or not. Some love an Eco-Resort, some love air-con and a flat screen TV, we aim to ensure you get what you are looking for, at great value for money.

Lost Blue Hole

New Providence, Bahamas

The rim of this large blue hole lies in 40' of water surrounded by coral heads, sting rays and many schools of fish. There is a lobster filled crevice at 80'. In the sand surrounding the hole, divers will find many small fish such as banded jawfish, Seminole gobies and tobacco fish. There are usually 1 or 2 nurse sharks here and during the spring a large school of black nose sharks inhabits the bottom of the 200' hole. This site is normally visited on the way to or from the Exumas. This is the location of our first lionfish sighting.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Periwinkle Reef

New Providence, Bahamas

This is a shallow patch reef that is teaming with fish. The local Nassau operators feed fish here, so sergeant majors and angelfish will approach scuba divers looking for a handout.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Amberjack Reef

Bahamas Diving , Bahamas

A 50' patch reef that is the site of the Exumas shark feeding dive. Normally 10 Caribbean reef sharks and 10-15 large black, yellow mouth and yellow fin grouper show up to feed on the chumsicle. This is an action packed dive! This dive also has many interesting small critters such as pirate blennies and garden eels. Back on the hang bar scuba divers will be surrounded by a school of 100 or more horse-eye jack that hang out under the Aqua Cat.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Pillar Wall

Bahamas Diving , Bahamas

Pillar Wall is one of many excellent wall dives. It starts at 30' and slopes to 50' before dropping 5,000' to the bottom. There are many caves and crevices. There is a large colony of yellow head jawfish in the rubble inside the reef.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

The Washing Machine

Bahamas Diving , Bahamas

The strong incoming tide of up to 6 mph takes scuba divers thru a narrow cut where water drops off a ledge and then makes a sharp bend to the left. This causes the water to swirl like the water in a washing machine. This swirling water will toss scuba divers head over heels. Scuba divers who wish to avoid being tossed around can stay to the right where you will have a smooth fast trip through the cut. After passing through the cut you will then glide over a large patch reef. Enjoy the ride!

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Whale Tail Wall

Bahamas Diving , Bahamas

Whale Tail Wall is a great wall just south of Wax Cut. Large parrotfish roam the sand inside the reef while sharks & eagle rays are frequently seen off the wall. Some very unusual sightings here like a Caribbean torpedo, one of only 4 sighting of this very rare ray.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth:

Great Exuma Cay

New Providence, Bahamas

Located south-west of Nassau Island. Bahamas has a whole is a great shark dive destination but Nassau is especially highly populated and you can expect a to see a family of white-tip sharks and manta rays.

  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 15m
Dates Duration Route Room Type Price
7 Jun 2025
13 Jun 2025
6 Nights Blackbeard's: Exumas - 6 Nights Bunks Bow Singles £0