“Dive master (Sera) was excellent working with me on my first dives after open water certification. ”
Highlights
Blackbeard's Morning Star liveaboard offers year-round budget-friendly dive liveaboard trips to the world-renowned dive sites of the Bahamas. She is the identical twin to Blackbeard's Sea Explorer, part of the Blackbeard's Fleet. Morning Star has 3 dormitory-style cabins, which are either single or double bunk beds and have a privacy curtain. Each dorm cabin is air-conditioned, and there are 3 shared bathrooms. In between dives, guests can relax on the bow or hang out with other guests in the indoor air-conditioned salon, and all meals, snacks, and drinks, including Rum Punch, wine, and beer, are included during your stay.
Morning Star dive trips explore the beautiful crystal clear waters of the Exuma Cays. There is no set itinerary; the captain and crew will take you wherever the conditions and weather are good to offer you the best diving in the area. With over 250 moored dives sites there is something for everyone. From thrilling shark dives, stunning walls, blue holes, and high-speed drift dives this truly is the best of the Bahamas. With up to 19 dives per week available, Blackbeard's Morning Star liveaboard truly does offer great value for money.
Call us or book online today to start planning your dive trip aboard the Blackbeard's Morning Star liveaboard.
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.
Required Extras: Port Fees (205 USD).
Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Airport Transfer (18-36 USD), Private Dive Guide (650 USD per trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.
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 Morning Star Reviews
- 9.2 Superb
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Vessel
7.9
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Crew
9.6
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Food
9.7
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Diving
9.2
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Value
9.5
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Zack K
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United States
Worth every minute!
In amazing expericne along Blackbeard's liveabaord. Definitely the best value for the amount of dives in the Bahamas. Must be comfortable diving without a guide group, but they do go to very basic sites which make it hard to get lost and turned around. Private bunks that are tight on a full boat but still worth it. An amazing chef and delicious food and unlimited drinks after a full day of diving!
- Recommended for
- Value for money. Captain, Chef, and Crew. Health of Dive Spots.
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- 10 Exceptional
- John F
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United States
Great time focused on diving. Everything you need to have a good time.
Good dives. Great food. Perfect trip if your focused on diving and not being on a floating resort.
- Recommended for
- Crew hospitality. Crew effort to show best dive sites. Value for the money.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Wes S
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United States
We Can’t Wait to Do This Again!
My two adult sons, my grandson, and I came on this trip together. While the accommodations, bathrooms, and a lone shower were a little like camping at sea, the food was absolutely beyond anything we could have expected. The crew were so hardworking and professional yet incredibly friendly and fun. The diving was great. Such wonderful dive sites with such variety. When we were at the airport headed home all of my boys wanted to know when we were going to do this again. This trip was well worth every penny.
- Recommended for
- The variety in dives (Shipwrecks, sharks, reefs, walls). The food was outstanding. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Rockendra G
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United States
Best value for money in the Americas
Diving is an expensive sport and specially liveaboards can be very expensive. If you enjoy diving and would like to dive often nothing comes close to Blackbeard's in the entire Americas. For a little over a 1000 bucks + fees and gratuities, this is the best diving experience money can buy. The living quarters are not luxurious and the boat age shows in toilets (marine heads) clogging frequently, but if you are willing to accept that, everything else is designed to work. In 5 days you will get trained like a soldier. You will dive 4 times a day including one night dive, eat sumptuously, and sleep like an island (I mean a rock). You will learn the art of sharing and managing limited resources all while basking in the sun on the boat deck. Hop on the journey! You will be glad you did!
- Recommended for
- Excellent nutritious food that catered to the dietary needs and preferences of those aboard. Nice dive sites and other fun things to do on the boat such as haylon swing. Friendly and knowledgeable crew.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Evgeny K
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United States
i have learned a lot and dove a lot
it was fantastic! boat is clean and crew are friendly and open. diving as expected and 4 dives a day it is a lot and what are we looking for! Thank you to capitan and crew, i have learned a lot and dove a lot. will bring warm swimsuit next time.
- Recommended for
- Crew service. Food & Drinks. Diving.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Joey B
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United States
Sea Explorer was amazing.
Captain Sophie and her crew did an amazing job. I was unsure about going on a smaller boat but the crew did a fantastic job making us feel welcome and safe. So worth the money!
- Recommended for
- Price. Great dive sites. Knowledgeable and capable crew.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Matthew H
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United States
Great trip made better by the amazing crew
We had a rough week with the unknown trajectory of hurricane Milton. Captain Sophie did a great job reworking plans to make sure we were able to get in as many dives as possible. Tom and Barry were very nice and a wealth of knowledge. Eli was a great personality for the boat and really did an amazing job answering our many questions. My 12 yr old got his 100th dive on this trip and the crew really appreciated and help him celebrate that milestone. Captain Chris was really great working with all of us but was a steady presence and his experience and personality really helped everyone stay calm with the unknowns of the weather.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Food. Diving.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Brian C
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United States
Great Week of Fun and Fish
Fantastic - this may become one of my annual treks. The crew was fantastic and I had a great time diving!
- Recommended for
- Dive Dive Dive - excellent number of dive and diversity in a 6 day period. Food - they are amazing chefs aboard and fresh lobster!!!. People - no frills but great friends. So much better than shishi trips real people real diving!!!.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Todd B. P
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United States
Best bang for your buck.
Camping at Sea. It was close quarters, but we all got along great. Come as strangers, leave as friends.
- Recommended for
- Friendly, knowledgeable crew. Lots of excellent dive locations. Fantastic food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Karina L
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United States
This is THE boat for people who LOVE diving!
Budget liveaboard that attracts the absolute best divers who only care about one thing: diving! I met some of the best divers on board and the camaraderie is unmatched! Doesn't matter how much experience you have with diving, you'll have a place on the boat! Divers helping other divers bettering diving skills! The food was excellent. Our cook, Gunnar, is an outstanding chef! You can taste the love in all of his food. The boat crew was so fun, friendly and professional! People keep on coming back to do their annual dive trip with Blackbeard's liveaboard, and now I know exactly why! Can't wait to be back on the same boat!
- Recommended for
- Camaraderie among divers. Food!! Very delicious. The crew!.
