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Blackbeard's Cruises, Jun, 2004, by Eric Frick, IL, USA ( Top Contributor 30 reports with 24 Helpful votes). Report 1075.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	Know what you are getting into here & you won't be disappointed. "Camping at sea" is an apt description. Jolly shipmates, good weather and a good crew will all add up to a good or even great experience. The 65' boats accomodate up to 23 divers plus 6 crew but conditions are crowded & privacy is non-existant. Our trip departed Miami @ 3:00 p.m. on Sat. & we disembarked the following Fri. @ 9:00 a.m. On our crossing to Bimini, we encountered a school of dolphin which made for a good photo op. After clearing customs in Bimini, we headed south for their first trip to Cay Sal of the year. It was a long trip under motor and sail but diving the Big Blue Hole and the Red Hole down there was worth it. Calm winds at this time of the year meant that we raised the sail to add another knot or so to our speed but there was not enough wind to simply sail with no motor. Food was plentyful but uninspired. Diving (18 dives, including 2 night dives) was good but not outstanding. The crew was very nice and did all they could to make the trip a success. Capt. Earnie did an outstanding job. Engineer Clay kept systems running on the Morning Star. Every boat has its quirks and persistent problems and these well-used boats are no exception. Bring small clamps purchased at your local home center instead of clothes pins for hanging items out to dry. Consider foam earplugs for a more peaceful night's sleep, especially if you are berthed in the salon area where everyone eats. Stack the odds in your favor: Go when warmer water reduces your need for thermal protection. Go when warmer weather and calmer seas mean a smoother crossing from Miami and reduced need for clothing. Bring along plenty of buddies for a friendly atmosphere and a solid voting block to influence any decisions offered up for a vote by the captain.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	101-250 dives
Where else diving	Great Lakes, Hawaii, Florida Keys, various Caribbean
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, windy, rainy	Seas	calm, surge
Water Temp	83-87°F / 28-31°C	Wetsuit Thickness	2
Water Visibility	30-75 Ft/ 9-23 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Return to the boat with 500 p.s.i. or more.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	None
Dolphins	Schools	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	1 or 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	Dedicated camera rinse tank. No dedicated work area for cameras.

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Dive Review of Blackbeard's Cruises in Bahamas

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Dive Review of Blackbeard's Cruises in
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