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Bahamas Master

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Bahamas Master is a 115-foot (35 meter) liveaboard which accommodates 18 guests. She offers 3 itineraries taking avid divers to the best of the Bahamas shark diving.

A word from Dom: "The Bahamas Master, formerly working at Malpelo Island, is made for adventure.  Her itineraries will take you to dive with tigers, lemons, great hammerheads, oceanic white tips and bull sharks ... as well as some of the "milder' side of the Bahamas, should you prefer.  Don't hesitate to contact me about the vessels diving Bahamas waters, which all suit different divers. "   ... Dominick Macan


ON BOARD BAHAMAS MASTER

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  • sun deck
  • bbq
  • dining
  • buffet
  • camera room, lounge
  • salon & dining
  • double
  • twin/double
  • twin
  • dive deck
  • dive platform
  • dinghy


    • 2 bridge-deck premium DOUBLE cabins
      double bed, private bathroom, TV/DVD player & picture windows
      2 main deck classic TWIN cabins
      2 twin beds, private bathroom
      2 main deck classic SINGLE cabins
      1 twin bed, private bathroom
      4 main deck standard TWIN cabins
      2 twin beds in each cabin,  2 shared bathrooms for the 4 cabins
       
      All have individually controlled air conditioning & plenty of storage.

    • up to 3 dives per day
      12 liter tanks (15 liter tanks at extra charge)
      DIN & INT valves
      scuba gear rental & certification courses
      (available at extra cost, please request in advance)
      water temperature: 72 - 81F, 22 - 28C  ...  3mm wetsuit recommended

    • accommodation & diving
      meals, snacks
      non-alcoholic beverages
      compressed air, tanks
      weights & weight belts
      land excursions where available

    • international & domestic airfare
      alcoholic beverages
      nitrox
      scuba gear rental (request in advance)
      15 liter tanks (request in advance)
      park fees & environmental tax


    BUILT FOR STRONG SEAS & SUPER COMFORT

    This steel-hulled, ocean-going vessel, originally based in Panama, was built to withstand the occasional rough seas on the runs to and from Cocos and Malpelo, making her an ideal dive liveaboard in any environment.

    On the top deck, you will find the covered outdoor bar and dining area as well as a big sundeck for relaxation after the dives.  Two large double cabins, with spectacular views, are located on the mezzanine (bridge) deck while the 4 classic twins & 4 standard twin cabins are all located on the main deck.  Inside on the main deck, you'll find the indoor lounge with comfortable bean bags and a 52-inch plasma TV/DVD.  Still and video cameras can be linked to the screen for photo and video viewing in the evenings. You'll find an extensive DVD library onboard, however, you are welcome to bring along your own DVD’s and music.  Board games are also available.

    Bahamas Master offers easy access to the water from the main deck by a large dive platform with a ladder. On this deck you'll find two showers. Dedicated rinse tanks for cameras and computers are provided.   Anindoor camera charging station can be found on the main deck towards the bow.

    The menu on-board offers a variety of American choices in addition to local cuisine. If you have any special dietary requirement please let us know when booking.  Beverages such as tea, coffee and fruit juices are always available and both local beer, wines and cocktails are available at extra cost.

    LAYOUT & SPECS

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    DECK PLAN

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    SPECIFICATIONS

    Length:  35 meters
    Beam: 7.3 meters
    Draft: 3 meters
    Passengers: 16
    Staff: 10
    Cruising Speed: 10 knots
    Generators: 3 units
    Water Storage: 12000 gallons

    MACHINERY

    Engines: 2x Detroit 16V71 1300hp
    Cruising Speed: 10 knots
    Generators: 3 Units
    Water Storage: 12000 gallons

    NAVIGATION

    Radar
    Magnetic Compass
    Depth sounders
    Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

    COMMUNICATIONS

    Satellite phone (where necessary)

    SAFETY EQUIPMENT

    Hang bar for safety stops (where necessary)
    First Aid:Fully Stocked Kit
    Defibrillator: yes
    Emergency Responders:Yes
    Emergency Oxygen:Yes
    Life jackets:Yes
    Life Rafts: 2 x 25 person
    Life Rings: XX
    Radios: VHF x 2 & SSB 5 Handheld x 1
    EPIRB:Yes
    Smoke Detectors:Yes
    Co2 firefighting system plus 30 extinguishers

    bahamas underwater 3ITINERARIES & MAPS

    Bahamas Master's itineraries are built on the migration patterns of the animals and are 5, 7, 10 and 14-night trips ..... open
    Grand Bahamas Adventure: either 5 or 7nights ...This itinerary visits some of the best locations around the West End and southern coast of Grand Bahama Island. You can expect to see lots of sharks, along with a chance to dive reefs, walls, wrecks, and even caves. Regular sightings include tiger sharks, nurse sharks, lemon sharks and even the occasional bull shark.

    Grand Bahamas & Beyond:  10 nights ...  On this adventure, you'll visit not only the best of the West End of Grand Bahama Island but also the renowned Bimini Islands.  Expect to see a plethora of sharks including nurse sharks, lemon sharks, Caribbean reef sharks & tiger sharks. There may even be the occasional bull or silky shark.  Dive sites around Bimini vary from shallow reefs and wrecks to breath-taking drop-offs offering the chance to encounter large numbers of Bermuda chub, Atlantic spotted dolphins, southern stingrays, fast and agile black nose sharks as well as the great hammerheads for which the islands are best known.

    Ultimate Bahamas: 14 nights ...  This is a bit of the best of everything. Besides sharks, keep an eye out for several species of dolphins and whales as well as the endangered Nassau grouper. This 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.during the shimmering May to August period.  The itinerary title says it all.  From playful dolphins to fierce predators, these trips offer divers a glimpse of Nature's extremes.

    Wrecks, Blue Holes & Sharks: either 7 or 10 nights  ... This is a mixture of some of the finest shark diving around Tiger Beach with wreck diving off the South-West coast of New Providence, plus a spectacular Blue Hole off the East coast of Andros Island.  Also incorporating the Berry Islands, this itinerary offers a wide variety of dives and possible encounters. You can expect to see plenty of shark action as well stunning reefs, walls and deep drop-offs.

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     TRAVEL & CRUISE LOGISTICS

    All Bahamas Master itineraries embark and disembark in Bradford Marine, Freeport, Grand Bahama which is served by Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO). 

    We recommend guests spend a night in the Bahamas before cruise departure. Embarkation will be at 5 pm. Disembarkation at the end of the cruise will be at 8 am.  Transfers to and from the airport or hotels are not included in the rates.  If you are not remaining in the Bahamas for additional nights after your cruise, please allow plenty of time for the transfer to the airport and for check-in.

    On certain dive sites, after the scheduled dives, there is an open deck policy where divers can jump in the water and watch the action as the mood takes them. Currents and swells are the norm in the Bahamas, notably around Tiger Beach. It is therefore recommended that divers have experience beyond beginner level to ensure maximum enjoyment, especially with the nature of the wildlife in the area.


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