Ayisha
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Hi there, is anyone going on Blackbeard's around October or so? I won a Blackbeard's cruise and would love to book it sooner rather than later. The person who was going to go with me is no longer able to. Let me know! 
Anyone going on Blackbeard's around October 2016?
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Ayisha
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My friend and I are booked on the Halloween trip. Looking forward to it, and hope everything's ok. If there are any Scubaboarders around then, say hi!
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Ayisha
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You and me both!
I am not so sure about the close quarters and I like my creature comforts, so we'll see how this goes. I have been on 2 liveaboards in the past, one was off Catalina Island set up similarly to Blackbeards except only our LDS was on it at half capacity, so we each had extra space and an extra bunk for luggage. Last year I was on a very nice liveaboard in Jardines de la Reina, Cuba with private cabins, private washrooms, top notch service, and lots of space. They were very different experiences but I had an awesome time on both and had fantastic dives.
I also wonder how the diving will be, especially after the hurricane. I am going in with an open mind, however, and I'm sure I'll enjoy whatever I find. From when I last checked, there seemed to be some minor damage around Paradise Island, a bit around Nassau, but I didn't hear anything about the out islands like the Exumas, Eleuthera and San Sal. So hopefully the reef and life weren't too affected.
I'll try and post about my trip after I return from my few extra days away after the liveaboard and catching up with photos and life after.
I am not so sure about the close quarters and I like my creature comforts, so we'll see how this goes. I have been on 2 liveaboards in the past, one was off Catalina Island set up similarly to Blackbeards except only our LDS was on it at half capacity, so we each had extra space and an extra bunk for luggage. Last year I was on a very nice liveaboard in Jardines de la Reina, Cuba with private cabins, private washrooms, top notch service, and lots of space. They were very different experiences but I had an awesome time on both and had fantastic dives.
I also wonder how the diving will be, especially after the hurricane. I am going in with an open mind, however, and I'm sure I'll enjoy whatever I find. From when I last checked, there seemed to be some minor damage around Paradise Island, a bit around Nassau, but I didn't hear anything about the out islands like the Exumas, Eleuthera and San Sal. So hopefully the reef and life weren't too affected.
I'll try and post about my trip after I return from my few extra days away after the liveaboard and catching up with photos and life after.
randpchi
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We were blown out on Blackbeards by Matthew and have rescheduled for April. It will be our 3 rd time. I always go into it with some doubts because of the crowded boat but have had a great time both times.
Also hope the reefs faired well, let know how it goes for you.
Also hope the reefs faired well, let know how it goes for you.
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Ayisha
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Sorry, 2D/1N?
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Ayisha
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Aah, should have guessed. My first liveaboard was 3 days/2 nights and I wasn't sure how I would handle 6 days/5 nights on a liveaboard in Cuba, but I was sad to leave. Blackbeard's is slightly less than 6 days/5 nights but a lot closer quarters. We shall see!
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