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Dive Review of BlackBear Cruises in
Bahamas

BlackBear Cruises, Dec, 2004,

by Dan Benson, OR, United States (Sr. Contributor Sr. Contributor 24 reports with 14 Helpful votes). Report 1497.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 1 stars Food 2 stars
Service and Attitude 2 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 1 stars Shore Diving 3 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ N/A
Beginners 3 stars
Advanced 3 stars
Comments This was a disaster trip! Wind, choppy. The scuba compressor on board the boat broke half way through the trip. Shore power couldn't be connected, a diesel leak developed, and the electric generator broke, forcing many to sleep on deck! Crowded conditions.
Don't go! Save your money and go on a better liveaboard. Don't say I didn't warn you! Cheap isn't always best, especially when your vacation time is so valuable.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving [Unspecified]
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather windy Seas choppy, currents
Water Temp 72-78°F / 22-26°C Wetsuit Thickness 6
Water Visibility 40-100 Ft/ 12-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Those of your training agency
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas 1 or 2
Dolphins Schools Whale Sharks None
Turtles 1 or 2 Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish 3 stars
Small Critters 3 stars Large Fish 2 stars
Large Pelagics 2 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 2 stars Boat Facilities 1 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 1 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments No camera table. The only table was dining table, occupied by eaters!
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