Explore the seabed & sharks of Tiger Beach
Grand Bahama, one of the most beautiful diving destinations in the world!
Diving cruise in the Bahamas
Departure Freeport (The Bahamas)Full board
8 days, 7 nights
You will love:
- • Tiger sharks at Tiger Beach
- • The incredible view off Grand Bahama
- • The daily dives in sublime spots
from
3 211 €per person
Discover the Bahamas and its fabulous seabed during an incredible 8-day diving cruise. Your trip will take place in the crystal-clear waters of Grand Bahama, a true diver's paradise. You will explore incredible sites such as the famous Tiger Beach which is considered to be one of the most beautiful dive spots in the world. Your days will be divided into diving trips (2 to 4 per day). During those trips, you will observe various shark species, schools of fish, coral reefs and much more. To move between each site, you will sail aboard a comfortable motor yacht, Bahamas Master.
You may also request 5 or 10 nights options for this trip.
Please contact us for more information.
Your Boat
Welcome aboard the Bahamas Master, a 35-metre long, 3-deck liveaboard/diving vessel. On the main deck, you will find a lounge with comfortable armchairs and a TV where you can watch the photos taken during your dives. Located at the back of this deck is the diving equipment (compressor, tanks...). On the upper deck, you can relax on deckchairs and admire the beautiful scenery surrounding the Bahamas while sipping a cocktail from the bar.
Specifications
| Boat Model: | Bahamas Master |
| Type: | Motor boat |
| Number of Cabins: | 10 |
| Maximum Capacity: | 18 |
| Crew Members: | 9 |
| Comfort onboard: Restaurant Bar Indoor and outdoor lounge Television Deckchairs Compressor Diving bottles | |
The owner reserves the right to replace with a different boat model of the same quality and performance
Your Cabin
This boat can accommodate up to 18 passengers in its 10 cabins which are divided into 4 categories. All cabins are equipped with a porthole, storage space and electrical outlets.
Standard Twin Cabin
These cabins are located in the middle of the main deck and are equipped with two single beds. The bathroom is shared with another cabin.
Classic Twin Cabin
These cabins are located in the middle of the main deck and are equipped with two single beds and an en-suite bathroom.
Premium Double Cabin
These cabins are located on the upper deck and are equipped with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom.
Premium Twin Cabin
These cabins are located on the upper deck and are equipped with one double and one single bed and an en-suite bathroom.
Itinerary
Grand Bahama has some beautiful underwater surprises for you such as unique shark sightings and beautiful coral reefs. The crew will make this adventure even more special by offering you sunset and night dives (depending on weather conditions).
DAY 1: Bradford Marine (Grand Bahama)
The crew will meet you in Bradford Marine Harbour at 4:45pm for a 5pm boarding. After dropping off your luggage in your cabin, you will be briefed on the safety rules to follow onboard. Afterwards, you will have dinner during which you will get a chance to get to know the other divers. Then, you will spend your first night on board.
DAYS 2 to 7: Dive cruise
Below is an overview of what to expect on your 7-night Bahamas dive cruise.
The dive sites are examples given as an indication, they can be modified according to weather conditions.
JOUR 7: Return navigation and last dives
For your last full day onboard, the crew has scheduled two dives in the morning. After lunch, the boat heads back to Grand Bahama and will dock at the marina in the afternoon.
JOUR 8: Bradford Marine (Grand Bahama)
You will disembark in Bradford Marine Harbour after breakfast at approximately 8am.
Please note :
The crew will meet you in Bradford Marine Harbour at 4:45pm for a 5pm boarding. After dropping off your luggage in your cabin, you will be briefed on the safety rules to follow onboard. Afterwards, you will have dinner during which you will get a chance to get to know the other divers. Then, you will spend your first night on board.
DAYS 2 to 7: Dive cruise
Below is an overview of what to expect on your 7-night Bahamas dive cruise.
The dive sites are examples given as an indication, they can be modified according to weather conditions.
∼ Example of a typical day ∼
- Wake up followed by a snack (coffee, tea, fruit, etc.)
- First dive
- Breakfast and free time to rest
- Second dive
- Lunch followed by free time to relax
- Third dive
- Snack and free time to relax
- Fourth dive
- Dinner
∼ Dive spots ∼
- Tiger Beach, aas the name implies, it is the perfect place to observe tiger sharks in their natural environment. This incredible spot is located about 30 nautical miles off the Grand Bahama’s northern tip. It is shallow (8 to 10 meters) and is home to several species of sharks (tiger sharks, lemon sharks, grey sharks...).
You will dive in groups of 8 and form a "V" shape on the sand while one of the instructors baits the sharks with food. The sharks will soon come to meet you, for an unforgettable moment. You will also have a chance to take some pictures of these sharks. - Mini Wall is a shoal consisting of two coral-covered mounds. You may get a chance to see reef sharks, turtles, leopard rays and even hammerheads.
- Sugar Wreck is the wreck of an old sailing ship carrying a cargo of sugar that sank about 100 years ago, to a depth of about 6 metres. The site is home to parrotfish, angelfish, gobies, wrasse, moray eels and schools of snapper. It is also possible to see nurse sharks.
- Mount Olympus is an impressive 450-metre high underwater pinnacle, the top of which is located at 18 metres depth. However, you don't need to go deeper than 18 meters to see sharks, dolphins, turtles, and a myriad of reef fish.
- Theo's Wreck is a wreck lying on the port side since 1982. Due to lack of maintenance, this former 70-metre cargo ship was cleaned and sanitized before being sunk off the coast to serve as an artificial reef. Biodiversity has developed over the years (parrotfish, crocodile fish, barracudas, etc.)
- Shark Junction is a must for divers. As its name suggests, this site is home to many reef sharks and its large groupers. On its sandy bottom you may see rays and moray eels.
- Sea Star Wreck is a cargo ship sunk vertically in 2002. This dive will allow you to discover all the corners of this boat and observe the largest crabs in the region, schools of snapper and many others.
- Caves is composed of 2 caves populated by countless living species. It will be necessary to scrutinize the walls and cracks to detect jacks, remoras, groupers but also sharks.
JOUR 7: Return navigation and last dives
For your last full day onboard, the crew has scheduled two dives in the morning. After lunch, the boat heads back to Grand Bahama and will dock at the marina in the afternoon.
JOUR 8: Bradford Marine (Grand Bahama)
You will disembark in Bradford Marine Harbour after breakfast at approximately 8am.
Please note :
- There is no dive trip scheduled on the day of embarkation
- We ask all divers to check their return flight schedule to ensure that a minimum of 24 hours is respected after the last dive
Your stops:
Bradford Marine > Freeport > Tiger Beach > Mini Wall > Sugar Wreck > Mount Olympus > Theo’s Wreck > Shark Junction > Sea Star Wreck > Caves > Bradford Marine
The itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to technical or weather conditions
Prices
| Departure / Return | Standard Twin CabinPrice per person incl. VAT | Classic Twin CabinPrice per person incl. VAT | Premium Double CabinPrice per person incl. VAT | Premium Twin CabinPrice per person incl. VAT |
| September 2023 | |||||
Thursday 28 Sep / Thursday 05 Oct | 3 211 € | 3 675 € | 3 741 € | 3 741 € | |
| November 2023 | |||||
Thursday 30 Nov / Thursday 07 Dec | 3 377 € | 3 675 € | Sold Out | Sold Out | |
| January 2024 | |||||
Monday 29 Jan / Monday 05 Feb | 3 542 € | 3 840 € | Sold Out | Sold Out | |
| February 2024 | |||||
Wednesday 28 Feb / Wednesday 06 Mar | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | |
| April 2024 | |||||
Wednesday 03 Apr / Wednesday 10 Apr | 3 542 € | 3 840 € | Sold Out | Sold Out | |
Monday 22 Apr / Monday 29 Apr | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | |
| October 2024 | |||||
Saturday 19 Oct / Saturday 26 Oct | 3 542 € | 3 840 € | 4 105 € | 4 105 € | |
Sunday 27 Oct / Sunday 03 Nov | 3 542 € | 3 840 € | 4 105 € | 4 105 € | |
| November 2024 | |||||
Saturday 30 Nov / Saturday 07 Dec | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | |
| December 2024 | |||||
Monday 30 Dec / Monday 06 Jan | 3 542 € | 3 840 € | Sold Out | Sold Out | |
| January 2025 | |||||
Friday 31 Jan / Friday 07 Feb | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | |
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Tuesday 04 Mar / Tuesday 11 Mar | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | |
| April 2025 | |||||
Monday 07 Apr / Monday 14 Apr | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | |
Tuesday 15 Apr / Tuesday 22 Apr | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | |
Wednesday 23 Apr / Wednesday 30 Apr | 3 708 € | 4 039 € | 4 304 € | 4 304 € | |
| November 2025 | |||||
Friday 07 Nov / Friday 14 Nov | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | |
Wednesday 26 Nov / Wednesday 03 Dec | 3 708 € | 4 039 € | 4 304 € | 4 304 € | |
| December 2025 | |||||
Thursday 04 Dec / Thursday 11 Dec | 3 708 € | 4 039 € | 4 304 € | 4 304 € | |
Monday 15 Dec / Monday 22 Dec | 3 708 € | 4 039 € | 4 304 € | 4 304 € | |
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Price includes• Round-trip transfers between the boat and Freeport airport or hotels: Bell Channel Inn, Pelican Bay Hotel, Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach only
• Double/twin cabin in standard, classic or premium category according to selection
• Full board
• Beverages: water, tea, coffee, fruit juice and soft drinks
• Up to 22 dives/week (maximum 4 dives/day)*
• Shore excursions
• 11L air tank
• Dive belt and weights
• Guaranteed departure from 6 registrants
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• *The number of dives may vary depending on the weather conditions
• Double/twin cabin in standard, classic or premium category according to selection
• Full board
• Beverages: water, tea, coffee, fruit juice and soft drinks
• Up to 22 dives/week (maximum 4 dives/day)*
• Shore excursions
• 11L air tank
• Dive belt and weights
• Guaranteed departure from 6 registrants
•
• *The number of dives may vary depending on the weather conditions
Price does not include• Flights
• Transfers from airports or hotels other than those mentioned
• Mooring and marine park fees (paid on-site or during the booking): $140/person
• Possible fuel surcharge
• Nitrox: $150/person
• Equipment rental
• Alcoholic beverages
• Tips to guides and crew (approximately 10% of the cruise cost)
• Personal expenses
• Insurance covering scuba diving
• Transfers from airports or hotels other than those mentioned
• Mooring and marine park fees (paid on-site or during the booking): $140/person
• Possible fuel surcharge
• Nitrox: $150/person
• Equipment rental
• Alcoholic beverages
• Tips to guides and crew (approximately 10% of the cruise cost)
• Personal expenses
• Insurance covering scuba diving
FAQ
In case of cancellation, you must inform your GlobeSailor consultant as soon as possible. Whatever the cause, the following cancellation fees will be due: up to 90 days before departure: 30% /// from 89 to 61 days: 50% /// from 60 days to departure: 100% of the amount of your reservation. We advise our clients to subscribe to a cancellation insurance with Ouest Assurance.
Climate and Weather
The Bahamas have a sub-tropical savannah climate, with a dry winter season from November
to April, and wet summer season from May to October.
November through April features mild temperatures, lots of sunshine and little rainfall,
whereas the rainy season is slightly more humid and warm. Daytime temperatures average
around 25°C (77°F) during the winter months and 31°C (88°F) during the summer months, with a cooling down in the evening.
Rain showers can happen at any time throughout the year, although during the winter months
they are short and light. The wettest months are June - September with fairly intense, but
brief thunderstorms accompanied by strong gusty winds, followed by a return intense
sunshine and breezy conditions.
Water Temperature and Exposure Suits
Water temperatures range from 23°C in January to 29°C (74°-84°F) in August. Most guests are comfortable diving in a 3mm or 5mm full-length wetsuit. However, your thermal protection
should be based on your individual sensitivity and comfort. Guests who are more susceptible
to cold, especially when doing multiple dives per day, should consider packing a thicker wetsuit and/or bringing a vest/hood.
The Bahamas have a sub-tropical savannah climate, with a dry winter season from November
to April, and wet summer season from May to October.
November through April features mild temperatures, lots of sunshine and little rainfall,
whereas the rainy season is slightly more humid and warm. Daytime temperatures average
around 25°C (77°F) during the winter months and 31°C (88°F) during the summer months, with a cooling down in the evening.
Rain showers can happen at any time throughout the year, although during the winter months
they are short and light. The wettest months are June - September with fairly intense, but
brief thunderstorms accompanied by strong gusty winds, followed by a return intense
sunshine and breezy conditions.
Water Temperature and Exposure Suits
Water temperatures range from 23°C in January to 29°C (74°-84°F) in August. Most guests are comfortable diving in a 3mm or 5mm full-length wetsuit. However, your thermal protection
should be based on your individual sensitivity and comfort. Guests who are more susceptible
to cold, especially when doing multiple dives per day, should consider packing a thicker wetsuit and/or bringing a vest/hood.
Diving in the Bahamas differs from other locations due to the shark dives; you will spend the
majority of the dives kneeling down or standing in one spot watching the sharks, so will not be
moving much. Please take this into consideration regarding wetsuit thickness and suitable
thermal protection if you get cold easily from lack of movement underwater.
Shark Dives: Scheduled shark dives involve baiting (chumming) or hand-feeding.
On hand-feeding dives, guests will be split into 2 groups of no more than 8 divers. One group
at a time is taken to the feeding site with the shark feeder and a safety diver. During the
feeding, guests kneel on the sandy bottom in a V formation behind the feeder to watch the
shark action. There is often a current from the Gulf Stream around Tiger Beach and, because
the sites are no more than 10-15 metres, there can also be strong swells so guests will be
given extra weights.
The minimum age for participation in shark dives is 18 years old.
Open Pool: On certain dive sites, after the scheduled baited / feeding dives, there is an open
pool policy where guests can jump in the water and watch the action as the mood takes them.
majority of the dives kneeling down or standing in one spot watching the sharks, so will not be
moving much. Please take this into consideration regarding wetsuit thickness and suitable
thermal protection if you get cold easily from lack of movement underwater.
Shark Dives: Scheduled shark dives involve baiting (chumming) or hand-feeding.
On hand-feeding dives, guests will be split into 2 groups of no more than 8 divers. One group
at a time is taken to the feeding site with the shark feeder and a safety diver. During the
feeding, guests kneel on the sandy bottom in a V formation behind the feeder to watch the
shark action. There is often a current from the Gulf Stream around Tiger Beach and, because
the sites are no more than 10-15 metres, there can also be strong swells so guests will be
given extra weights.
The minimum age for participation in shark dives is 18 years old.
Open Pool: On certain dive sites, after the scheduled baited / feeding dives, there is an open
pool policy where guests can jump in the water and watch the action as the mood takes them.
It is recommended that guests wishing to participate in scuba diving aboard Bahamas Master
have PADI Advanced Open Water* certification, or equivalent, with a minimum of 50 logged
dives. You will be asked to show certification cards and a record of your logged dives when
you board as proof of experience.
*Guests with the minimum number of required dives but are not certified as Advanced Open
Water divers, may be able to complete the course on board, depending on the itinerary.
Please contact our reservations team for further information.
Any guests who do not fulfil the recommended minimum requirements, or who the crew feel
have insufficient experience in certain conditions, may be denied participation in some or all
dives during the liveaboard.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the diving conditions please contact our
reservations team directly.
have PADI Advanced Open Water* certification, or equivalent, with a minimum of 50 logged
dives. You will be asked to show certification cards and a record of your logged dives when
you board as proof of experience.
*Guests with the minimum number of required dives but are not certified as Advanced Open
Water divers, may be able to complete the course on board, depending on the itinerary.
Please contact our reservations team for further information.
Any guests who do not fulfil the recommended minimum requirements, or who the crew feel
have insufficient experience in certain conditions, may be denied participation in some or all
dives during the liveaboard.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the diving conditions please contact our
reservations team directly.
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