All Star Liveaboards is the longest running liveaboard company in the world having operated in the Bahamas since 1979. Over the last 40 years the dive industry has evolved and so have its members. Divers wanted added amenities, trips offering both diving and non-diving activities and new destinations. All Star Liveaboards listened to their guests and built vessels to cover all levels of luxury. They also expanded to included liveaboards in the British Virgin Islands, Philippines, Cuba’s Gardens of the Queen and itineraries to Indonesia’s Raja Ampat, Komodo, Banda sea and the Forgotten Islands.
All Star Liveaboards Aqua Cat, Cat Ppalu, Blackbeard
All Star Liveaboards
All Star Liveaboards’ Blackbeard’s Cruises began running trips from Miami to Bimini, Bahamas in 1979. After decades of exploring all the Bahamas had to offer; All Star Liveaboards decided to relocate its Bahamas base of operation to Nassau, Bahamas. They are now offering trips to the Exuma Cays, a remote set of largely uninhabited islands and an established marine preserve for over 60 years. Diving in the Exuma Cays includes vertical walls, a blue hole, swift drift dive known as the Washing Machine, wrecks, shallow reefs and a thrilling shark dive. This is some of the best variety of diving you will find in the Caribbean and Atlantic.
Blackbeard’s is offered at a budget price but delivers big with up to 19 dives per week, accommodations, meals and beverages (even beer, wine and rum drinks) for only $995! This is why divers regularly vote Blackbeard’s as #1 for Best Liveaboard Deal. Accommodations are compared to camping at sea, but with air conditioning and chef prepared meals. Guests aboard a Blackbeard’s Cruise should be prepared for great diving, fun and camaraderie!
Cat Ppalu was built for those travelers wanting some added space and amenities while still experiencing the same great diving the Exuma Cays have to offer. A 65 ft. catamaran, the Cat Ppalu accommodates 12 guests in 6 private cabins. Friends and families return to the Cat Ppalu because of its ability to welcome small groups, offer a customizable schedule and deliver unforgettable memories.
The Aqua Cat was the last addition to All Star Liveaboards’ Bahamas fleet and no detail was overlooked. Accommodating 22 guests in 11 private cabins, the Aqua Cat is one of the most spacious liveaboards in the world. Upon entering your cabin you will first notice the spaciousness and the amount of natural light brought in by two large windows, these aren’t your standard port hole windows. We haven’t even mentioned the size of the dive deck yet, 900 sf with 2 private hot water showers, camera table, individual gear stations and 4 points of entry to get you on your way to experiencing the 26 dives the Aqua Cat offers each week. The Aqua Cat is one of the only liveaboards that can offer non-diving activities all day long even when other guests are blowing bubbles. Aqua Cat boasts a 28 ft. jet drive launch, Sea Dog, to transport guests to white sand beaches, island exploration, visits to the native iguanas or swimming pigs. There are even paddle boards and kayaks to guide you through mangrove channels where you will find yourself surrounded by juvenile fish species, rays and the occasional lemon or nurse shark. Combine all of this and you can see why Aqua Cat has been named World’s Best Liveaboard.
All Star Liveaboards - Cuan Law
All Star Liveaboards
The British Virgin Islands are a world-renowned destination for sailing, island hopping and scuba diving. There is no better way to explore these islands than by sail boat and we know the prefect one, the Cuan Law. A 105 ft. trimaran the Cuan Law has been sailing the Francis Drake Channel and exploring the underwater world for over 30 years. The British Virgin Islands are one of the top wreck diving destinations in the Caribbean, the most famous wreck being the RMS Rhone located off Salt Island. Other wrecks include the historic Kodiak Queen or the wreck of the Chikuzen where divers are graced by giant schools of grunts and eagle rays soaring past. The Cuan Law is the perfect dive liveaboard for those guests looking for a laid back dive vacation that includes sailing, island hikes, a beach bbq at the Baths at Virgin Gorda and first class service. Let’s not forget about the gourmet meals either since Cuan Law was voted #1 for Best Food Aboard a Dive Liveaboard.
Indonesia is one of the world’s top diving destinations due to the magnificent biodiversity that can be found both above and below the surface. Divers struggle to choose between stunning coral gardens in Raja Ampat, manta rays in Komodo or the schooling hammerheads in the Banda Sea. One thing we know for sure is that All Star Liveaboards now offers two spectacular liveaboards to serve as your home while being wowed by the world below.
All Star Aurora
All Star Liveaboards
All Star Aurora is a traditional pinisi liveaboard delivering all the charm and culture of an Indonesian Liveaboard. The crew aboard Aurora work tirelessly to deliver a trip with the highest level of service, safety and sheer amazement. In addition to offering four dives per day the crew of Aurora strive to offer more and take guests to lesser known land excursions like a morning hike to see the bird-of-paradise, a visit to the pink sand beach or a visit to a tribal village.
All Star Velocean
All Star Liveaboards
All Star Velocean is a brand new ultra-luxury liveaboard that just launched. Velocean is redefining the luxury liveaboard experience in Indonesia. This liveaboard was built specifically for divers and the underwater photographer to maximize guest experience. Book a Platinum Suite aboard Velocean and enjoy panoramic views, king size bed accommodations and a personal work space. The salon area provides a wall of booths for photographers to setup their cameras and charge equipment. Additional amenities include a jacuzzi tub on the sundeck, satellite Wi-Fi, free nitrox and a 30-minute welcome massage.
Cuba has long been the forbidden fruit and at the top of many divers bucket list. The Gardens of the Queen is an 840 sq mile marine preserve and a beacon of hope for conservation efforts. Since 1996, the protection this park has provided has restored marine life to levels not seen in 50 years. Upon splashing in the water divers are surrounded by silky and Caribbean reef sharks. Groupers wait at the bottom to greet divers like you’re coming home to a puppy. Coral populations are healthier than most Caribbean reefs and are proving to be much more tolerant to damaging factors.
In addition to one of the healthiest ecosystems in the world, the Gardens of the Queen offer a variety of dive sites from walls, pinnacles, canyons and caverns. Don’t forget the mangrove forests that act as a nursery constantly replenishing the adult fish populations. Excursions include up-close encounters with Cuban crocodiles and a beach trip to see the hutia, an endemic species of rodent that lives in the mangroves.
All Star Avalon II
All Star Liveaboards
All Star Avalon II is a 125 ft. liveaboard accommodating 20 passengers in 10 private cabins. Each cabin is equipped with individual climate control, tv, storage space and an ensuite bath. The diving is all done from 2 – 30 ft. tenders customized for diving. Dive guides will lead small groups to different dive sites ensuring the best experience and opportunity to see as much marine life as possible.
The protection of the Gardens of the Queen park would not be possible without divers like yourselves. In order to qualify for travel to Cuba guests are required to participate in the Blue Sanctuary marine conservation program. Every trip will be guided by marine biologists taking divers to different sites, performing reef surveys and various conservation projects.
All Star Infiniti
All Star Liveaboards
The Philippines has one of the top liveaboard destinations in the world – Tubbataha. This is the crown jewel of diving within the Philippines. Divers have the chance to see whale sharks, manta rays, hammerhead and tiger sharks. Tubbataha is nearly 100 miles from the island of Palawan in the middle of the Sulu Sea and only accessible by liveaboard. As if this wasn’t enough to make you want to visit, demand for diving Tubbataha is far greater then the space available due to a short March-June season.
Liveaboards spend October – February diving Malapascua/Leyte and the Visayas/Bohol regions. Dive with thresher sharks known for their long whip-like tail, chances to see whale sharks, giant schools of sardines, sea turtles and dolphins. Whichever itinerary you choose All Star Liveaboards is prepared to take you there aboard dive liveaboard Infinti. A 133 ft. steel hull yacht, Infiniti is the only RINA certified dive liveaboard in the Philippines making it one of the safest options for long distance travel.
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Details
Information: 204 Hospital Dr. NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Phone 954-734-7111 or 800-327-9600
Email info@allstarliveaboards.com
Website www.allstarliveaboards.com
