Description
Bateau
Le Shear Water est un yacht de plongée mesurant 19 mètres, construit et optimisé pour le confort, la sécurité et la stabilité. Il possède un double moteur Diesel qui lui permet de naviguer à une vitesse de 12 nœuds. L'électricité à bord est de 110V.
Le Shear Water peut accueillir jusqu'à 10 plongeurs à son bord dans le confort et l'intimité.
Le pont principal possède un salon climatisé équipé d'une TV, d'un lecteur DVD et d'une table pour vos appareils photo avec des prises électriques pour les recharger. Vous trouverez également un grand pont extérieur à la proue du bateau.
Le pont de plongée est parfaitement équipé avec des espaces de rangement pour votre matériel de plongée, ainsi qu'une station de gonflage.
L'arrière du pont de plongée est équipé d'échelles de sortie, de bacs de rinçage et d'une douche d'eau douce.
Cabines
Le Shear Water compte 4 cabines confortables et 2 salles de bain partagées avec douche.
Toutes les cabines ont la climatisation.
3 cabines doubles : 2 lits simples superposés, pas de hublot.
1 cabine quadruple : 2 x 2 lits simples superposés, des rideaux individuels pour l'intimité, pas de hublot.
2 salles de bain avec douche, shampoing et après shampoing.
Plongées
4 plongées par jour (excepté le dernier jour) incluant la plongée de nuit.
Plombs, ceintures de plomb et bouteilles de plongée (12L) en aluminium (étrier) sont inclus.
Toutes les plongées seront guidées par un professionnel depuis le bateau principal.
Autres informations
- **Nitrox: **100$ par semaine.
- Location d'équipements：175$ par semaine, à réserver à l'avance.
- Assurance de plongée：Obligatoire.
- **Assurance de voyage: **Obligatoire.
- Wi-Fi Internet：Non disponible pour le moment.
- Paiement à bord：En espèces uniquement (USD).
- **Pourboires de l'équipage: **Non inclus, une moyenne de 10 à 15% du prix de votre croisière en fonction de votre satisfaction.
Parcours ( V.O )
Oct to May : Tiger Sharks, Great Hammerheads, Bull, Nurse & Caribbean Reef Sharks
On these expeditions, our mission is to get you up close to the largest number of large predatory sharks for as long as possible, SAFELY! These expeditions allow divers to experience the world famous “Tiger Beach” as well as the great hammerheads offshore of the island of Bimini.
May to October : Tiger, Lemon, Nurse & Caribbean Reef Sharks!
This expedition will take you to the world’s best shark diving location, ‘Tiger Beach’. This spectacular shark diving location is unlike any other in the world and guarantees one of the most unique underwater experiences in a diver’s life! The shallow sand flat, located north of the West End of Grand Bahama Island, is the most reliable, consistent and, arguably, photographically pleasing spot to photograph these striped beauties on Earth.
May to October : Tiger Sharks, Lemon Sharks, & Dolphins
One of our most popular trips, this expedition will take you to the heart of the world famous ‘Tiger Beach’. This spectacular location is unlike any other in the world and guarantees one of the most unique underwater experiences in a diver’s life! The shallow sand flat, located north of the West End of Grand Bahama Island, is the most reliable, consistent and, arguably, photographically pleasing spot to photograph these striped beauties on Earth.
Tigger Beach Weekend : Offered in the Summer Months
This weekend expedition will take you to the world’s best shark diving location, ‘Tiger Beach’. This spectacular shark diving location is unlike any other in the world and guarantees one of the most unique underwater experiences in a diver’s life! The shallow beautiful healthy reef, located north of the West End of Grand Bahama Island, is the most reliable, consistent and, arguably, photographically pleasing spot to photograph these striped beauties on Earth.
Discover the Best of Florida & the Bahamas
We’ve spent decades showing others the beautiful underwater world across Florida and the Bahamas. Using these years of experience, we’ve created this expedition to highlight our favorite marine life encounters at both locations! In the Bahamas, we will be targeting the sharks of Tiger Beach, spend time diving the spectacular Sugar Wreck, and snorkeling with some of the friendliest dolphins in the world. In Florida, you will experience aggregations of Goliath grouper, an abundance of sea turtles (up to 5 different species!) and the incredible macro-creatures carried from the deep waters of the Atlantic to coastal areas by the Gulf Stream current!
Best of the Bahamas
Take diving to a whole new level of adventure! During this epic dive trip you will have the chance to experience the thrill of diving with great hammerheads and tiger sharks, snorkeling with Atlantic spotted dolphins, drift diving with oceanic white-tips, laugh with the swimming pigs of Staniel Cay, and feel like James Bond while diving through Thunderball grotto. During this trip, we will visit the world famous ‘Tiger Beach’. This spectacular shark diving location is unlike any other in the world and guarantees one of the most unique underwater experiences in a diver’s life! The shallow sand flat, located north of the West End of Grand Bahama Island, is the most reliable, consistent and, arguably, photographically pleasing spot to photograph these striped beauties on Earth.
Swimming with Wild Dolphins - Snorkeling Expeditons
Discover the magic of swimming with a pod of wild Atlantic spotted dolphins in their natural habitat. The shallow waters of the Bahamas provide an aquatic sanctuary where dolphins frolic and feed on a daily and nightly basis. Whether you’re watching the dolphins from the deck of the live aboard vessel or snorkeling among the pod, this life-changing experience is perfect for water enthusiasts of all levels.
What is the required shark diving attire?
To ensure a safe and enjoyable dive experience, divers are required to wear a full-length wetsuit as well as a hood, gloves, and dive socks (to cover ankles). Dive equipment must be dark in color. Please do not bring any white or yellow dive gear, including: fins, mask, gloves, or wetsuits. Yellow second-stage hoses are permitted and are not a problem.
What are the departure and arrival times ?
All expeditions will board at approximately 4:00pm on the date of departure and leaving the dock will depend on the best conditions for crossing. Once you board, we will all set up equipment to be sure nothing was forgotten or broken along the way. Jim will begin with his very extensive world famous briefing while you enjoy a delicious hot dinner! We will return back to our dock in Riviera Beach, FL, between 9:00am-11:00 on the day of arrival depending on how long it takes to clear Customs. Please allow for delays when making your flight reservations.
Plus
| Destinations | Tiger Beach, Îles Bimini |
|---|---|
| Disponible à bord | Support Nitrox, Station pour Photographe |
| Langues parlées à bord | Anglais |
Horaires & trajets
Prix & conditions
Inclus
- Frais de parcs marins et de port
- TVA et taxes locales
- Supplément carburant
- Formule repas pension complète (y compris les collations)
- Dispensaire d'eau, café instantané, thé
- Boissons non alcoolisées
- Activité de plongée (y bouteilles, ceinture et plombs)
- Guide de plongée
- Excursions terrestres et activités
- Assurance accident de bateau
- Serviettes de cabine et articles de toilette
- Service de nettoyage de cabine
Non inclus
- Transferts de l'aéroport et/ou de l'hôtel au yacht
- Boissons alcoolisées
- Location d'équipement
- Nitrox
- Assurance de plongée (exigence obligatoire)
- Assurance de voyage
- Pourboires
Informations pratiques
Tiger Beach
Best time for diving
October - May, as there is a greater likelihood of great hammerheads, bull sharks. But tiger sharks, lemon sharks, nurse shars and Caribbean reef sharks are seen at Tiger Beach year-round. The visibility can be great at times with 60 meters clarity, current is usually mild tidal flow.
About temperatures
Air : winter months are between 18°C - 27°C, summer months are between 24°C - 33°C.
Sea : winter months are between 23°C - 26°C, summer months are between 28°C - 29°C.
Wetsuit Recommendation
Divers are required to wear a full-length wetsuit (3mm for summer months, 5mm for winter months) as well as a hood, gloves, and dive socks (to cover ankles). Dive equipment must be dark in color, no white or yellow dive gear (Yellow second-stage hoses are permitted and are not a problem).
Diver requirement
Shark diving can be a potentially dangerous sport and so divers should be should be fully comfortable with their skills in the water. We recommend divers should have OW with min 30 dives as the minimum. You can find out more informations about diving in The Tiger Beach here : Tiger Beach
Embarkation / Disembarkation
The embarkation and disembarkation for most liveaboards are in Nassau, Bahamas. Guests need to fly to/from Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS).
For liveaboards are departing from Florida, USA. Guests may fly to/from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI).
Visa Requirements
Please refer to Visa Requirements for details of countries covered by visa exemption agreements or different visa requirements for all countries.
Vaccinations
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from traveller arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. the same is required for traveller having transited more than 12 hours through the airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. An overview of the countries which this applies to can be downloaded here: Yellow Fever Risk Countries. Further information can be found under the Visiting the Bahamas section of The Government of The Bahamas website.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Bahamian Dollar (BSD), but USD is also readily used. Cards are used throughout most of the country, especially in the tourist areas, although on some of the smaller outer islands only cash is accepted for purchases. ATMs are readily available in any major town.
Drones
Drones can be brought into the Bahamas with pre-registration. To apply for registration please visit The Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
Îles Bimini
Best time for diving
All year round, depends what you want to see. The great hammerhead sharks begin to congregate off of Bimini from January, and stay till March. Grouper spawning can be seen in late January and early February. Bull sharks and nurse sharks are more frequently seen from December to March. Tunas migrate in Bimini happens from March to May. And the summer months is best time for Atlantic spotted dolphins and bottlenose dolphins.
Bimini offers an great diversity of dive sites : coral reefs, walls, shipwrecks, blue holes, caverns... The visibility range from 25 - 30 meters, currents can be very strong at times.
About temperatures
Air : winter months are between 15°C - 25°C, summer months are between 25°C - 32°C.
Sea : winter months are between 24°C - 27°C, summer months are between 28°C - 30°C.
Wetsuit Recommendation
In the winter months, a 5 mm wetsuit is recommended. In summer months a skin or 3 mm shorty is recommended.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels. You can find out more informations about diving in Bimini here : Bimini
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Both embarkation and disembarkation are in Nassau, Bahamas. Guests need to fly to/from Nassau International Airport (NAS).
For liveaboards are departing from Florida, USA. Guests may fly to/from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI).
Visa Requirements
Please refer to Visa Requirements for details of countries covered by visa exemption agreements or different visa requirements for all countries.
Vaccinations
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from traveller arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. the same is required for traveller having transited more than 12 hours through the airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. An overview of the countries which this applies to can be downloaded here: Yellow Fever Risk Countries. Further information can be found under the Visiting the Bahamas section of The Government of The Bahamas website.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Bahamian Dollar (BSD), but USD is also readily used. Cards are used throughout most of the country, especially in the tourist areas, although on some of the smaller outer islands only cash is accepted for purchases. ATMs are readily available in any major town.
Drones
Drones can be brought into the Bahamas with pre-registration. To apply for registration please visit The Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
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