The Ultimate Bahamas Experience
Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 50 logged dives - minimum age 18
Duration
14 nights
Skill level
Advanced
Overview
Amazing visibility- 40-60m
Tropical white beaches
Year round shark sightings
Occasional whales
Warm water all year
The Bahamas comprises of a large area of protected waters and is known to have some of the best visibility on earth with an abundance of sharks. It’s the third largest barrier reef area in the world with flourishing and diverse marine life. Besides sharks, keep an eye out for several species of dolphins and whales as well as the endangered Nassau grouper, considered the national fish of the Bahamas, which can reach over a meter in length.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
-
Full board accommodation
(based on double occupancy) - Drinking water
- Tea, Coffee, Fruit juice & soft drinks
- Land excursions
- Up to 4 dives daily
- Single 11L (80 cuft) cylinder with air fills
- Weights and weight belts
- Open pool diving outside of chummed dives
Obligatory surcharges:
-
Marine Park & Port Fees: $200
(can be paid in advance or locally)
- Transfers
- Nitrox
- Equipment hire
- On board merchandise
- Alcoholic drinks
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
- Marine Park and Port Fees
Maps & Itinerary
This 14 night Bahamas liveaboard adventure allows up to 4 dives per day including several night dives (conditions permitting). In some areas the diving is comparatively shallow and ‘open platform’ diving may be offered in the afternoon to allow guests to dive at their leisure up until sunset. This does not apply to Cat Island.
The diving day aboard M/V Bahamas Master has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and dive 3
- Snack relaxation period, briefing and dive 4, where possible
- Dinner
The itinerary above is an example only and is subject to change depending on local regulations, guests’ experience, flight schedules, weather and logistics and is at the Captain’s discretion.
Accommodation
9.36
Rated excellent
Nitrox
Surcharge
Wifi
Yes
Equipment
Surcharge
Tech Friendly
Yes
The 35 m Bahamas Master offers 8 well-designed cabins and can comfortably welcome 16 divers aboard. Equipped with a spacious and convenient dive deck, including individual dive stations and ample storage facilities, this boat will take you on an unforgettable journey in the Bahamas. Communal relaxation areas providing sun and shade are both on the upper and sundeck.
On the upper deck is the spacious covered outdoor bar and dining area for relaxation after dives. Alternatively, you can soak up some sun rays and watch the sunset on the sun deck. A dedicated indoor camera charging station can be found on the main deck towards the bow.
Extras
Equipment | Per 7 night itinerary: | Per 10 night itinerary: | Per 14 night itinerary: |
|---|---|---|---|
Premier Twin (lower deck) | $300* | $400* | $550* |
Deluxe Double (main deck) | $750* | $700* | $950* |
*All prices are per person, subject to exchange rates and can change without notice. Final price confirmed at point of booking.
5 nights | 7 nights | 10 nights | 14 nights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marine Park, Port Fees & Taxes* | US$75 per person | US$100 per person | US$150 per person | US$200 per person |
*Subject to change at any time.
Beer | US$4 |
Wine (per bottle) | US$30 |
Spirits | US$5 |
Cocktails | US$8 |
Laundry (per item) | US$1 |
T-Shirt | US$25 |
Polo Shirt | US$30 |
Cap | US$15 |
On-board pricing is liable to change without notice. Though we try to keep documentation as up to date as possible, please be aware that, although it is unlikely, prices may be different on your cruise.
Equipment | Price per day: | Price per 5 nights: | Price per 7 nights: | Price per 10 nights: | Price per 14 nights: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kit: Full Set* | $45 | $180 | $225 | $250 | $280 |
Kit: BCD | $15 | $60 | $60 | $90 | $120 |
Kit: Booties | $5 | $20 | $15 | $20 | $25 |
Kit: Dive Computer | $12 | $48 | $60 | $90 | $120 |
Kit: Fins | $5 | $20 | $15 | $20 | $25 |
Kit: Hood | $5 | $20 | $15 | $20 | $25 |
Kit: Gloves | $5 | $20 | $15 | $20 | $25 |
Kit: Mask | $5 | $20 | $15 | $20 | $25 |
Kit: Regulator | $12 | $48 | $60 | $90 | $120 |
Kit: UW Torch/Flash light | $12 | $48 | $60 | $90 | $120 |
Kit: Full Length 3mm Wetsuit | $12 | $48 | $50 | $90 | $110 |
Kit: Vest | $5 | $20 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
Extra Aluminum Cylinder (11L / 80cuft)** | $12 | $48 | $50 | $80 | $110 |
Large Aluminium Cylinder (15L / 100cuft) | $12 | $48 | $60 | $90 | $120 |
Surface Safety Kit | $5 |
*Full Equipment set includes: BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, booties & fins. Torch & computer not incl.
**Extra cylinder only applies to twinsets; sidemount diving is only permitted with one tank.
Price per day: | Price per 7 nights: | Price per 10 nights: | Price per 14 nights: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nitrox | $25 | $150 | $200 | $250 |
Price per day: | Price per 7 nights: | Price per 10 nights: | Price per 14 nights: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 Litre cylinder set* | $12 | $60 | $90 | $120 |
40 cuft stage tank (with rigging) | $12 | $60 | $90 | $120 |
Oxygen fills | $0.07 per litre | ||||||
Please note: we are currently unable to provide Sofnolime due to high local costs.
PADI Courses | Cost: |
|---|---|
PADI EANx- Nitrox | $100 |
PADI AWARE Shark Conservation (incl. PIC) | $75 |
Refresher Course | $100 |
PADI Deep Diver Specialty | $200 |
PADI Wreck Diver Specialty | $200 |
PADI Drift Diver Specialty | $150 |
PADI Night Diver Specialty | $150 |
PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty | $100 |
Courses are subject to availability – please pre-book to avoid disappointment.
Please note that the course prices listed above do not include the required manual and PADI certification card (PIC). These prices vary per destination and, in the Bahamas, are 50USD including manual and PIC.
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