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                                                    Morning Star

                                                    Morning Star is a cozy and adventure-packed liveaboard offering unforgettable diving experiences with expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and access to breathtaking underwater destinations.


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                                                    • Free freshly cooked meals 3x daily and free beverages

                                                    • Dorm-style bunks with AC below deck

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                                                    • Kitchen (galley)

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                                                    • Diving courses available (from Beginner to Advanced & Specialty Courses)

                                                    • Dedicated rinse tank for cameras & 1 tender

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                                                    Blackbeard's Cruises offers liveaboard scuba diving vacations to the Bahamas Out Islands. Experience the Caribbeans largest variety of diving including shark dives, walls, high-speed drift dives including the Washing Machine, night dives, blue holes and the beautiful coral reefs of the Exumas Land & Sea Park.

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                                                    Accommodation Overview

                                                    The three dormitory style cabins with shared baths and shower accommodate 6-8 guests in each. Bunk beds have privacy curtains and personal space to store your belongings.

                                                    Sleeping Cabins 1-4 upper and lower bunks are single bunks with curtains for privacy. There is more privacy here but less space. 5 and 6 upper and lower bunks are double bunks meant for two people to share. This is typically where couples are housed. 7, 8 and 9 upper and lower bunks are in the main salon. These bunks are double wide but usually only sleep single passengers. There is less privacy here but more room. Think camping on the high seas only better!

                                                    Blackbeard's Cruises Cabin Details

                                                    • BERTHS #1-2 are upper and lower berths. Ideal for single travelers. Accommodates 4 singles.
                                                    • BERTHS #3-4 are upper and lower berths. Ideal for single travelers. Accommodates 4 singles.
                                                    • BERTH #5 is an upper and lower double berth that accommodates 2 couples. These berths offer the most privacy for couples.
                                                    • BERTH # 6 is an upper and lower double berth that accommodates 2 couples. These berths offer the most privacy for couples.
                                                    • BERTH # 7-9 are 6 double berths in the main salon and galley area. These berths provide accommodations for couples or singles. These are the least private accommodations, however, berths are the most spacious for single passengers.

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                                                    Year Built: 1979

                                                    Year Renovated: 2018

                                                    Sailing Rig: Sloop

                                                    Length: 65 feet

                                                    Beam: 19 feet

                                                    Draft: 6 feet

                                                    Cruising speed: 7 knots

                                                    Engines: 137 HP Ford Leyman

                                                    Generator: Isuzu 35KW

                                                    Air Compressors: Yes

                                                    Water Capacity: 635 gallons

                                                    Water Maker Capacity: 10 gallons/hour

                                                    Fuel Capacity: 510 gallons

                                                    Tenders: 1-12 ft inflatable

                                                    Sail area: 1,700 sqft

                                                    Dive Compressor: 17 cu ft/min

                                                    Maximum guests: 22

                                                    Cabins: 18

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