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Video TitleTiger Beach with the Bahamas Master 14.3.-24.3.2018
Nitrox DivingPaid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetThere is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
Liveaboard.com Booking linkBoat typeDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Dive coursesDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)
71721481622Know Before You GoThe MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving The Bahamas:IntroductionAll-inclusive trip with up to 42 dives on the MV Bahamas Master Bahamas liveaboard from £326/day ($417/€381) & rated 8.3. Up to 18 divers on a 35m 115f steel-hull dive boat with 10 cabins, 10 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.Liveaboard.com Booking linkMV Bahamas MasterBoat Attributes35m (115f) : 10 cabins + 10 bathrooms for 18 guests.Boat typeSteel-hull boatDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Advanced Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesYESDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)10-20 logged divesPrices starting at£326/($417/€381)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.28; GBP to Euro 1.17.Type of DestinationCaribbeanDiving Destinations (Area 1)*Best Of The Bahamas, Tiger Beach (Tiger sharks; Great hammerheads; Bull sharsk; Caribbean reef sharks; Lemon sharks; Nurse sharks).Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Diving Destinations (Area 4)*Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome: Please let me know in the comments below what additional information would be useful to "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" on the MV Bahamas Master liveaboard.*Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Bahamas dive sites you want to dive from the MV Bahamas Master liveaboard.
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your MV Bahamas Master liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Bahamas; 8. Pay for your MV Bahamas Master liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard is a 35m (115f) Bahamas Caribbean boat for diving safaris for up to 18 guests enjoying 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms. This Bahamas liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.3 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb' (SDE Lux Rating 73%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 73% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a superb Bahamas liveaboard diving safari, a great choice is the MV Bahamas Master diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Bahamas diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe MV Bahamas Master liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.3 out of 10, and and customers have rated the MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard "Superb".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 7 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 7 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 4 out of 7, Food Luxury: 7 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 8 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 38 out of 52, or 73% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Bahamas MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard costs from £326 per day ($417/€381)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard include: no internet.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe MV Bahamas Master liveaboard is 35 metres (115 feet) long, has 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 18 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard include: 6 Days/5 Nights, 8 Days/7 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights, 15 Days/14 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: MV Bahamas Master).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
Discover MoreTo find out more or book the MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard you can do this here: MV Bahamas Master
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.28 and for GBP to Euro is 1.17. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Bahamas Master.
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Liveaboard Discounts
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the MV Bahamas Master, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: MV Bahamas Master.
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Bahamas dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard has 38 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 73%) possible benefits and features. This total of 73% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Bahamas Master liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (78%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Bahamas Master liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (78%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Bahamas Master liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (71%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Bahamas Master liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (57%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The MV Bahamas Master liveaboard has 7 out of 11 'Food Features' (64%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: NO; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Bahamas Master liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Drink Features' (89%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe MV Bahamas Master liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”Very good experience with a new dive crew boat. The amount of sharks available.” Recommended for: Diving. Crew, food.
Customer Review ByAlan P, from: United Kingdom scored the MV Bahamas Master 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Bahamas Master.
”thanks. the best thing was to see all the big sharks at the same time absolutely fantastic, and they don’t bite, thanks for a good trip, super good crew all very helpful.” Recommended for: see the the sharks i have thinks so must on.
Customer Review Byole J, from: Denmark scored the MV Bahamas Master 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Bahamas Master.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard departs and returns from the port . Please click here: MV Bahamas Master to find out how to get from to join the MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard's departure port .
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the MV Bahamas Master liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the MV Bahamas Master dive boat.
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 42 times in total on the MV Bahamas Master liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the MV Bahamas Master liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Bahamas, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: NO; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the MV Bahamas Master liveaboard for your dive trip to Bahamas, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the MV Bahamas Master liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: YES; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Bahamas liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Bahamas liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard in Bahamas might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Caribbean Reef Shark, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Silky Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Frogfish, Flounder, Garden Eels, Giant (Great) Barracuda, Glassfish, Groupers, Lionfish, Marlin, Moray Eels, Parrot Fish, Porcupine Fish, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Octopus, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Beaked Whales, Dolphins, Manatees, Pilot Whales, Sperm Whales.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £326/Day ($417/€381) for booking the MV Bahamas Master liveaboard includes: Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Land Excursions, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the MV Bahamas Master liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Hotel Transfer, Laundry Service, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Pressing Service, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Equipment.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the MV Bahamas Master liveaboard: Dive Insurance, National Park Fees, Port Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length35 metres (115 feet).
Maximum Guests18
Cabins and BathroomsThe MV Bahamas Master dive boat has 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe MV Bahamas Master has the following cabin types: double cabins, single cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with one single bed.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The MV Bahamas Master liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: YES; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The MV Bahamas Master liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: NO.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The MV Bahamas Master liveaboard has 2 out of 17 (i.e. 12%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The MV Bahamas Master liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The MV Bahamas Master liveaboard has 2 out of 6 (i.e. 33%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: NO; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the MV Bahamas Master liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 42 dives on the MV Bahamas Master Bahamas liveaboard from £326/day ($417/€381) & rated 8.3 + SDE Lux Rated 73%. Up to 18 divers on a 35m 115f steel-hull dive boat with 10 cabins, 10 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click MV Bahamas Master for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the MV Bahamas Master diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Bahamas you can do this here: MV Bahamas Master. But if you want to compare this Bahamas liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Bahamas, please take a look at the table below.
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.28 and for GBP to Euro is 1.17. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Bahamas Master.
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Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the MV Bahamas Master Bahamas Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this MV Bahamas Master Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Bahamas liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the MV Bahamas Master liveaboard above if you've already dived in Bahamas from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
