Bahamas Master

Boat

Bahamas Master is a beautiful steel yacht measures 35m in length and 7.3m in breadth. With two engines onboard, it cruises at 10 knots per hour. It formerly known as Yemaya Liveaboard which provides diving tirp in the Malpelo. Now it has been refurbished and joined Master Liveaboard Fleet, and start her new diving life in the beautiful Bahamas.

Onboard, guests will enjoy communal relaxation areas on both upper and main deck. On the main deck, there is an indoor lounge with comfortable seats and sofas, Plasma screen TV, DVD, stereo player and an assortment of movies and books. A spacious dining area and galley is adjacent to the salon, chefs onboard will offer guests delicious meals in various styles from appetizer to dessert all with love.

On the upper deck, there is a spacious covered outdoor bar and a dinning area, as well as a sundeck for relaxation after the dives. The Captain will welcome you to join him at the fly-bridge, from where you can soak up the stunning views of the Bahamian islands.

Bahamas Master offer a choice of international and local cuisine, all meals are served in buffet style. In between the meals, there is always some tasty treats for you to pick up. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let our booking agents know, so we can put an note for you.

There is a range of fruit juices, balck/green herbal teas, carbonated soft drinks available any time of the day, as well as instant and freshly brewed coffee. Guests may also select beer, wine or spirit from the cocktail bar for an additional fee, in accordace with local law, we have a "Ship-Only" bar policy.

Bahamas Master provide divers a spacious and well equipped dive deck at the rear of the main deck. All guests will be allocated an individual set up location with under bench storage for masks, fins and other personal items. A central camera set up table can be used to store prepared equipment ahead of the dive, with dedicated rinse tanks provided.

Cabin

Bahamas Master has 8 comfortable cabins which can accomodate up to 16 guests.

All cabins equipped with hair dryer and bathrobe, airconditioner, wall fan, personal safe, storage area, and charging facilities (110 volt. US plug). All cabins have panoramic windows, so there is plenty of day light and ocean view for all.

2 Master Cabins :
Located on the forward upper deck, each cabin comes with one king size double bed, plus private en-suite bathroom, picture windows.

2 Premier Twin Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single bunk beds in "L" shape, ensuite bathroom, picture windows.

4 Standard Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single bunk beds in "L" shape, picture windows. These cabins will share one "ensuite bathroom" between two cabins. This is easily done by the bathrooms having two doors, one for each cabin with direct access, with heated shower.

Diving

• Up to 20 dives on a 8D/7N itinerary

• Up to 30 dives on a 11D/10N itinerary

• Only 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.

• No dive provided on the day of arrival and departure.

• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

• Supports all types of totally closed-circuit rebreathers (CCR)

Other Information

• Nitrox：Available with additional cost
• 15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
• REBREATHER Dive：Available with additional cost
• Technical Dive：Not available at the moment
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional cost
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Not available at the moment.
• Laundry Service：Available with additional cost
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：By cash (USD) ONLY
• Crew Number：10, include 2 dive guides

Important Notes to Read!

Note : Bahamas Master wish to show you the very best diving possible, however, a number of factors can determine which sites we visit. Weather, tides, currents and many other factors determine the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes and which sites are selected for diving. Whilst we attempt to ensure the number of dives we have scheduled is fulfilled, bad weather can hinder the yacht’s ability to reach a specified dive site in good time. The safety of all on board is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations should we be unable to visit those sites listed below.

Note: Diving in the Bahamas is comparatively shallow so where appropriate we operate an ‘open pool diving’ policy, meaning you can make multiple dives per day between 8am and 10 pm.

Guests are responsible for their own dive profiles and for obtaining suitable dive insurance to cover all diving activities. We respectfully request our divers to stay within the bounds of their training, follow dive computer guidelines and make decompression stops where necessary.

N.B. Master Liveaboards' policy excludes hand-feeding sharks. Instead, we will make use of some baiting/chumming to lure sharks to the boat. This entails a basket of fish to be hung in the water from the boat, spreading an enticing smell for the sharks.

Bahamas Master offers different routes in the Bahamas :

Hammerhead and Tiger Shark Experience - 7 nights
Hammerhead and Tiger Shark Experience - 10 nights
Include dive areas such as : Tiger Beach, Fish Tales, Lighthouse, Sugar Wreck, Bimini Islands.

The Ultimate Bahamas Experience - 14 nights
Include dive areas such as : Tiger Beach, Fish Tales, Lighthouse, Sugar Wreck, Pig Beach(Big Major Cay), Cat Island,

Tiger Beach Experience - 7 nights
Include dive areas such as : Tiger Beach, Fish Tales, Lighthouse, Sugar Wreck

Dolphin and Tiger Shark Combo - 7 nights
Included dive areas such as : Tiger Beach, Fish Tales, Lighthouse, Sugar Wreck, White Sands Ridge, Bahama Banks.

On a typical day we offer up to 4 day dives, however the 4th day dive may be substituted for a night dive when the boat is anchored within a lagoon. A 7-night itinerary provides for between 18-20 dives, whilst during our 10-night itineraries, up to 30 dives will be possible.

On some itineraries, such as Tiger Beach itineraries, there is an open platform policy where guests can jump in the water and watch the action as the mood takes them. Guests may also take the opportunity to visit the islands and walk upon the pristine beaches.

Dive sites vary between specific shark diving spots on sandy bottoms and ‘regular’ reef diving. Currents are not the norm in the Bahamas but it is recommended divers have experience beyond beginner level to ensure maximum enjoyment, especially with the nature of the wildlife in the area.

The climate of the Bahamas is a tropical savannah climate, with temperatures averaging between 25 and 32C (77-90F) all year round, with a light cooling down in the evening. Water temperatures range from 22°C in January and 28°C (72-84°F) in August. Most guests are comfortable diving in a 3mm or 5mm full wetsuit.