Liveaboards · Bahamas
Dive Liveaboards Bahamas
A Bahamas liveaboard takes you beyond the main islands, usually from Nassau, Freeport or Florida. Trips are generally six or seven nights, with three or four dives a day and often a night dive. You can see walls, reefs, wrecks, the Exumas and sharks, including tiger sharks and hammerheads. With 7 liveaboards on sale, prices start from £1,956$2,615€2,336 per person.
Bahamas liveaboard routes
The table counts departures on sale over the next twelve months, route by route, using the name of each itinerary, with the lowest price at the most common length. Figures are refreshed every night.
| Route | Departure ports | Most common length | From | Departures | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | Freeport or Florida | 7 nights | £2,683$3,586€3,204 | 41 | Open Water or Advanced Open Water, depending on boat; 30 or 50 dives required |
| Exumas | Nassau | 6 nights | £891$1,191€1,064 | 163 | Open Water or Advanced Open Water, depending on boat; 30 or 50 dives required |
Prices are per person, excluding flights and costs on board.
Shark liveaboards from the Bahamas and Florida
Shark liveaboards leave Freeport or Florida. Tiger sharks are seen at Tiger Beach off Grand Bahama, while great hammerheads gather at Bimini from December to April. Trips run year-round and are usually six or seven nights, with a small fleet operating this route. Expect three or four dives a day, often including a night dive, and check the boat's page for its certification and dive-count requirements.
Exumas and Eleuthera liveaboards from Nassau
Most Exumas liveaboards sail from Nassau towards the Exumas and Eleuthera. You can expect walls dropping into the blue, reefs, wrecks and dives around the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, which is closed to fishing. This is the route with the most departures. Plan on three or four dives a day, often one at night, with a briefing before each dive. Check the individual boat's page for certification, dive-count and equipment requirements.
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Bahamas liveaboard questions
When is the best time for a Bahamas liveaboard?
Bahamas liveaboards operate year-round. For great hammerheads at Bimini, choose a departure between December and April, while shark trips also visit Tiger Beach off Grand Bahama.
Which Bahamas liveaboard route should I choose?
Choose the Exumas for walls, reefs, wrecks and the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, with most boats leaving Nassau. Choose the shark route for tiger sharks at Tiger Beach or great hammerheads at Bimini, departing from Freeport or Florida.
How do I get to the liveaboard boat?
Check the departure port on the boat's page before booking. Exumas boats leave Nassau, while shark boats leave Freeport or Florida, and you should confirm whether transfers to the boat are included.
What is not included on a Bahamas liveaboard?
Marine park fees, nitrox, rental equipment, crew tips and transfers are often extra. Each boat has its own terms, so check the inclusions and extras before you pay.
How long are Bahamas liveaboard trips?
The most common length is seven nights, although shark trips are usually six or seven nights. The route table shows the most common length for each itinerary.
How many dives do you do each day?
Plan on three or four dives a day, often with one at night. There is a briefing before each dive, and you do not dive on the last day.
Bahamas liveaboard FAQ
How much does a Bahamas liveaboard cost?
Prices start from £1,956$2,615€2,336 per person for the most common trip length. Flights and costs on board are excluded.
What is the best season for a Bahamas liveaboard?
Liveaboards operate year-round. December to April is the period for great hammerheads at Bimini.
What certification do I need?
Depending on the route and boat, you may need Open Water or Advanced Open Water, plus 30 or 50 logged dives. The boat's page states the exact requirement.
Where do Bahamas liveaboards depart from?
Exumas liveaboards depart from Nassau. Shark trips depart from Freeport or Florida.
How many dives are included each day?
Most schedules offer three or four dives a day, often including a night dive. A briefing takes place before each dive.
What can I see on a Bahamas liveaboard?
The Exumas offer walls, reefs, wrecks and the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. Shark trips focus on tiger sharks at Tiger Beach and great hammerheads at Bimini.
How long must I wait before flying home?
You need at least 24 hours between your last dive and take-off. There is no diving on the last day.
Do I need dive insurance?
Dive insurance is strongly recommended and is often requested at boarding. It should cover diving accidents and treatment in a recompression chamber.
Is nitrox included on a Bahamas liveaboard?
Nitrox is often not included. Check the individual boat's terms, along with rental equipment, marine park fees, transfers and crew tips.
Are Bahamas liveaboards usually six or seven nights?
Yes, shark trips are usually six or seven nights, and seven nights is the most common length overall. Check the route table for the itinerary you are considering.
