Need Feedback for Liveaboard

[BAMA6977]

OK, have done the research for finding first liveaboard for me. Will be going as single diver, wife does not dive. Planning on last week of May. Trying to keep price within reason, don't need lot of luxury, don't want cattle boat and want relax/dive/have fun. Looking at Lost Island Voyage in the Bahamas. Can't seem to find many current reports. Seems to be step above Blackbeards. Opinions/Recommendations??

 

[DeputyDan]

Is you wife going as a non-diver or are you going by yourself?

 

[BAMA6977]

Going by myself

 

[chauncy19]

have not done one yet myself but have heard great things about aquacat. personally would be looking at aquacat or blackbeards. Aquacat would be by first choice with money being a factor for me . but leaning to aquacat anyway. curious as to what you do and waiting your feedback!

 

[Doubler]

Dancer fleet has a new boat in the Bahamas. starts operating in May.

 

[DeputyDan]

If the non-diving spouse were going I would have suggested the Aquacat.

Since you are solo - I would go on the best deal on either the Explorer boat in the Turks and Cacois or the Peter Hughes boat in Belize.
The Caymans schedule for the Aggressor boat is excellent but it is also more expensive than the others. So I would only suggest it as a follow up trip.

 

[baydive20]

I've done both Blackbeard and Aquacat. Both have great diving. Blackbeard is camping on the water and Aquacat is so far from camping on the water . If non-diving spouse is going, I suggest Aquacat as the topside crew will keep her entertained while you are blowing your bubbles. Blackbeard is not for everyone but if you have an adventous spirit, it is a lot of fun!!!

 

[DiverAmy]

Don't forget to check Juliet. Bahamas Diving Vacations - Juliet Sailing and Diving I did a trip alone with them. Never was on Aquacat or Dancer in the Bahamas, but am looking into both of them myself.

 

[robint]

OK, have done the research for finding first liveaboard for me. Will be going as single diver, wife does not dive. Planning on last week of May. Trying to keep price within reason, don't need lot of luxury, don't want cattle boat and want relax/dive/have fun. Looking at Lost Island Voyage in the Bahamas. Can't seem to find many current reports. Seems to be step above Blackbeards. Opinions/Recommendations??

two things that strike me...

If you are in Florida, why go to Bahamas? Diving and fishlife are going to be very similar. Go someplace a little farther away.

If you are going alone, and it is your FIRST liveaboard experience, don't go cheap. If you hate it you will probably never do another liveaboard. Spend a few bucks more for a better experience. I think you should look at either of the boats (PH or Aggressor) in Belize or Aggressor boat in Caymans or T&C.

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Looks like there are spots available that week: https://www.aggressor.com/onlineres/search_results.php


robin

 

[BDSC]

Here is a link to some specials that the Explorer Ventures folks are running. Might see something you like and there is a trip in May and one in June at a $400 discount.

Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Diving: Specials