Ultimate Bahamas

Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 50 logged dives - minimum age 18

itinerary-duration

Duration

14 nights

itinerary-skill

Skill level

Advanced

Ultimate Bahamas

Overview

Great Visibility
Amazing visibility- 40-60m
Tropical white beaches
Year round shark sightings
Whales
Occasional whales
Warm water
Warm water all year

The Bahamas comprises a large area of protected waters and is known to have an abundance of sharks as well as some of the best visibility on Earth. The Bahamas also boasts 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, these reef dwelling ambush predators can reach over a metre (3ft) in length and weigh up to 25kg (55lb). This 14 nights, Ultimate Bahamas liveaboard itinerary follows an almost circular route via the Exumas and Eleuthera giving scuba divers the opportunity to explore all of The Bahamas underwater wonders, and more, in one trip.

Dates & Prices

What's included:
Obligatory surcharges:

* Included embarkation and disembarkation transfers are between Bradford Marine and Freeport Airport, Bell Channel Inn, Pelican Bay Hotel or Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach only. Guests requiring transfer from or to other locations are responsible for making their own arrangements.

Maps & Itinerary

This 14 night Ultimate Bahamas liveaboard scuba diving adventure allows up to 4 dives per day including several night dives (location and conditions permitting).

The diving offered varies from shark encounters at Tiger Beach and Cat Island* to wrecks, reefs and walls around Grand Bahama, New Providence, Andros and Eleuthera as well as breath-taking blue holes. The itinerary also includes a stop at the Exuma Islands to visit the famous swimming pigs and explore Thunderball Grotto.

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 Tiger Beach or Cat Island*.

*PLEASE NOTE: The inclusion of Cat Island is weather dependent and not guaranteed.

Take a look out our ‘Ultimate Bahamas by Fans’ post for a glimpse of what awaits you on this 14 night diving itinerary.

The diving day aboard Bahamas Master is typically scheduled 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*
  • Dinner

*Sunset and night dives, or open platform diving are dependent on the boat’s location throughout the itinerary and not guaranteed.

Detailed itinerary

The itinerary and dive sites outlined above are an example only and are subject to change or omission at the Captain’s discretion depending on weather, local regulations, guests’ experience, flight schedules and other logistical considerations. Adverse weather and sea conditions can affect the itinerary which includes some overnight cruising between islands.

Accommodation

9.36

Rated excellent

Nitrox

Surcharge

Wifi

Surcharge

Equipment

Surcharge

Tech Friendly

No

The 35m Bahamas Master offers 10 well-designed cabins and can comfortably welcome 18 divers aboard. Equipped with a spacious 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

5 nights
7 nights
10 nights
14 nights
Port Fees & Local Taxes (per person)*
115 USD
140 USD
190 USD
240 USD
Fuel Surcharge (20 USD per person, per night)*

*All surcharges, including marine, park and port fees, are subject to change at any time, and without notice.

The applicable marine and port fees for your itinerary will be added to your onboard extras to be paid on the boat before disembarkation.

Equipment
5 nights:
7 nights:
10 nights:
14 nights:
Full equipment set*
180 USD
270 USD
405 USD
585 USD
BCD
48 USD
72 USD
108 USD
156 USD
Regulators
48 USD
72 USD
108 USD
156 USD
Dive Computer
48 USD
72 USD
108 USD
156 USD
Fins
20 USD
30 USD
45 USD
65 USD
Booties
20 USD
30 USD
45 USD
65 USD
Mask
20 USD
30 USD
45 USD
65 USD
UW Torch/ Flash light
24 USD
36 USD
54 USD
78 USD
Full-length wetsuit
48 USD
72 USD
108 USD
156 USD
13 Litre (AL100) cylinder
48 USD
72 USD
108 USD
156 USD
Extra 11 Litre (AL80) cylinder**
48 USD
60 USD
90 USD
120 USD

*Full Equipment set includes: BCD, regulators, wetsuit, mask, booties & fins. Torch & computer are not included.

PLEASE NOTE: Shark dives in the Bahamas requires DARK COLOURED equipment (wetsuit, BCD, fins, boots, gloves and hoods). Light or brightly coloured and patterned are not acceptable for these dives.
Please refer to our Equipment Guidelines before travelling to check if your equipment is suitable, or not.

**Extra cylinder for twinsets only; side-mount diving is only permitted with one cylinder.

5 nights:
7 nights:
10 nights:
14 nights:
Nitrox
100 USD
150 USD
225 USD
325 USD
5 nights:
7 nights:
10 nights:
14 nights:
3 Litre (25 cuft) rebreather cylinder set*
48 USD
60 USD
90 USD
120 USD
5.7 Litre (AL40) bailout/stage tank (with rigging)
48 USD
60 USD
90 USD
120 USD
Oxygen fills
0.07 USD per litre
Sofnolime
290 USD per 20kg tub*

Please note: Sofnolime MUST be requested at least 8 weeks before departure. *Price will be confirmed at that time based on local supply costs.

PADI Courses
Cost:
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
250 USD
PADI EANx (Enriched Air Nitrox)
100 USD
PADI Deep Diver Speciality
200 USD
PADI Wreck Diver Speciality
200 USD
PADI Drift Diver Speciality
150 USD
PADI Night Diver Speciality
150 USD
PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Speciality
100 USD
PADI AWARE Shark Conservation (incl. PIC)
75 USD
PADI Bahamas Shark Diver Distinctive Speciality (incl. PIC)
75 USD
PADI Speciality course manual and PIC*
50 USD

*Please note that, with the exception of the AWARE Shark Conservation and Bahamas Shark Diver Distinctive Speciality, the course prices listed above do not include course materials or certification registration. You can register for online learning for PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI EANx  (Nitrox) here. For all other courses, please speak to our reservations team.

All courses are subject to availability and must be pre-booked.

Beer
5 USD
Spirits (per shot)
5 USD
Cocktails
8 USD
Wine (per bottle)
30 USD
WiFi Data package
from 40 USD*
Laundry (per item)
1 USD
Bahamas Master T-Shirt
25 USD
Bahamas Master Polo Shirt
30 USD

*Wi-Fi prices start from 40 USD for 1 GB and are based on itinerary duration. Please refer to Bahamas onboard extras for further details.

All on-board prices are subject to change without notice. While we try to keep all information as up to date as possible, prices may be different on your cruise.

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Customer Reviews

Take a look at what our customers have said about our  the Bahamas Master.

Anon, Stockholm
Anon, Stockholm
Bahamas Master, January 2020
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The experience of a lifetime for anyone who loves sharks. Up close and personal with Tigers, Hammers, Lemons, Bulls, Reefs and Nurses. The perfect trip to dispel any fear and prejudice we might have about this beautiful animal. The stellar guides will leave you with a new look on shark behaviour make you appreciate their vital role in our ecosystem. Can't recommend this trip enough.
Daniel, Luzern
Daniel, Luzern
Bahamas Master, April 2019
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Many huge Tiger Sharks and Hammerhead sharks up close! Great feeding! Best place to dive with Tigersharks!
Shurl, Salzburg
Shurl, Salzburg
Bahamas Master, April 2019
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It was a great experience for me. I did not expect so much. The crew was amazing, Mike did a really great job, we loved it to be in the weather with him and the sharks...he lives for that job!
Michael Eisenbart, Horgen
Michael Eisenbart, Horgen
Bahamas Master, April 2019
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We saw so many tiger sharks which was an amazing experience! The diving was save all the time and the crew was helpful, friendly and professional. We even saw Patches, the friendly and playful great hammerhead shark!
Nicolas Turner
Nicolas Turner
Bahamas Master, April 2019
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Every member of staff were fantastic. They were all helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. They went above and beyond in every regard. The boat was beautiful and a pleasure to stay on. Tiger beach is the single best diving experience I have had.
Paul Christophory
Paul Christophory
Bahamas Master, March 2018
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Great dive masters crew. We were lucky to have such a passionate dive masters crew that made the experience amazing!
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