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To Captain Red, Jeff, John, Abby, Tom and Brian: Thanks for the ride of a lifetime!
Date: June 13, 2008

Here\'s a photo of the best crew on the High Seas of the Caribbean... Thank you for the trip of a lifetime, we will see you all again. The Sorensen\'s Branson, MO. SCUBA SPORTS of Branson, MO.

The Sorensen\'s
of Branson, MO

sea explorer Crew

The Whole Sea Explorer Gang!
Date: May 10, 2008

Bryan Tuttle and TEAM GREEN of TN enjoyed a great week aboard the Sea Explorer with Captain Red and Crew! Gorgeous, clear blue skies and gin clear water in the Bahamas made for a stellar week!

Bryan Tuttle
of Nashville, TN
Diving With Dad
Date: March 22, 2008

Martin Sutcliffe returns to the Morning Star after a great dive...his new buddy, the shark, wants to go with him! Visibility is great in the Bahamas!

Vincent Sutcliffe
of Doncaster, ENGLAND

Grayson and Dennis Snuggling!
Date: December 29, 2007

Bonfires on the Beach are always fun! Cuddling with favorite first mate, Dennis is Captain Grayson!

Veronica Geller
of Houston TX
Southern Stingray
Date: December 29, 2007

Southern Stingray glides along looking for a place to settle.

Veronica Geller
of Houston TX

Beach Time
Date: December 27, 2007

Scott Caldwell, Shane Norwood, Matt Versteeg, Veronica Geller get down on the beach! Great perspective- sand is so soft, sky is so blue...we've got friends we've made anew!

Veronica Geller
of Houston TX
Dinner Time on the Pirate's Lady
Date: October 14, 2007

MegaSub passengers from Argentina enjoy a hot meal after a great day of diving!

Karina Bang
of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Adopted Crew
Date: October 13, 2007

We all speak the international language of LOVE to DIVE! As official translator on the Pirate's Lady, Alfredo earned his own crew shirt!

Karina Bang
of Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Crew of The Sea Explorer
Date: September 14, 2007

We were on the Sept 14th, 2007 trip. We got so many great pictures both in and out of the water, words just can not describe… I have been diving for about 18 months and this was my first diving experience in the ocean, first boat, and first night dive. I had a list in my head of things I really wanted to see and had it checked off by the second day. This trip was everything I had hoped for and more. The ocean, the sky and the people were an always changing kaleidoscope of color and emotion. It was amazing to me that in starting the week as strangers, people could become so connected thru shared experiences. I will never forget the crew and passengers on our trip. To, Captain Red, 1st mate Jeff, Engineer Drew, Dive Master Ramone, Deck Hand Anita, and Cook Adam, a sincere thanks for a job well done.

Shawna Wilson
of Ozark Dive Club, MO

Shark!
Date: September 14, 2007

Silhouette of a shark

Shawna Wilson
of Ozark Dive Club, MO
Record Setting Free Dive Catch!
Date: September 05, 2007

Captain Grayson Miller is mastering his freediving and his underwater hunting skills in the Bahamas! Captain Grayson dons his wailtail fins and dives deep in search of prey. This 53 pound Pompano beats the record by 2 pounds! Dinner for everyone on island that night was served by the crew and enjoyed by all!

Cindy Whitaker
of Pinellas Park, FL

Morning Star Aft View from the Surface
Date: September 03, 2007

Flat calm seas and the brightest blue sky and sea- a perfect day in the Bahamas!

Cindy Whitaker
of Pinellas Park, FL
Love at First Dive
Date: August 20, 2007

Jessica Nichols and Will Sobecki first met on an Ole Miss trip aboard the Morning Star over Spring Break 2006. They recently got engaged and will tie the knot summer 2008! Just as exciting-they both are newly certified Dive Instructors!

Jessica Nichols
of Tupelo, MS

Captain Red Uses Fresh Water Wisely
Date: June 09, 2007

Bart Huffman and the boy scouts enjoyed a week of diving on the Sea Explorer! Captain Red taught them how to shower in the rain!

Bart Hufftman
of San Antonio, TX
The Calm Below
Date: June 09, 2007

The reef is teeming with life in the Bahamas.

Bart Hufftman
of San Antonio, TX

The Illustrious Crew of the Pirate's Lady
Date: May 12, 2007

The crew of the Pirate's Lady poses for a group shot taken by Jill and Tim Tynan.

Jill and Tim Tynan
of Ballymena, Ireland
Shark overhead
Date: April 28, 2007

Andy Warkman took this picture while coming up- the lighting from above makes this picture really interesting!

Andy Warkman
of Tuscon, AZ

Hog Heaven
Date: April 25, 2007

Captain Paul Whipple and passenger give this wild piggy some TLC while on an excursion to Staniel Cay. Scientists onboard this cruise gathered data and studied coral reef health throughout the Exumas down to Conception Island.

Nicola
of UK
Beneath the Sea Dive Show 2007
Date: April 03, 2007

Jen Purdy, Lindsey Fundine and Peggy Purdy enjoy meeting and greeting divers from the Northeast at the Beneath the Sea Dive show each year. It's great to see old diving buddies and meet new divers too. Check out the local dive shows in your area for great ideas and updated info on the sport of SCUBA!

Dee Gersten
of New Jersey

Trumpetfish
Date: March 25, 2007

This beautiful Trumpetfish was spotted and captured by Terry Moore while diving "The Nodules" off of Bimini. These long bodied creatures can grow to be 15-30 inches long. They are even known swim vertically to blend in with their surroundings such as pipe sponges, sea pens, and vertical coral.

Terry Moore
of Houston, TX
Puppy Pirates
Date: March 22, 2007

Even the resident pups, Daisy, Taino, and Ali are pooped after hearing all the fun stories from the previous week!

Helen Condon
of Amersterdam

DM Steph and her new friend
Date: March 03, 2007

Dive Instructor Stephanie Tester watches a Caribbean Reef Shark closely! Who is more interested in who?!

Terence Degan
of El Dorado Hills, CA
South Cat Cay
Date: March 03, 2007

The changing water colors of the Bahamas include all hues of blue imaginable and some you can only see in the remote out islands while cruising with us!

Terence Degan
of El Dorado Hills, CA

Yellow Phase Coney
Date: March 03, 2007

This coney is in it's yellow phase. This is a small grouper that only gets to be around 12 inches long. This fish is in direct competition with the invasive lionfish for food on the reef. Yellow phase coney are hard to find. The magnificent colors of the reef fish are not just beautiful, they have significant meaning in their race for survival out there! Learn more on board by participating in our REEF ID courses.

Terence Degan
of El Dorado Hills, CA
Jolthead Porgy
Date: March 03, 2007

A frowning Jolthead Porgy.

Terence Degan
of El Dorado Hills, CA

Port Lucaya Freeport Bahamas

Freeport pirate
Date: February 25, 2007

Chris's wife met this local pirate during their port night at Port Lucaya in Freeport, Bahamas.

Chris Parthemore
of Nashville, TN
Rum inspired sailing
Date: November 17, 2006

What a kayak, a bedsheet, and a little engineering can get you! Seth sails his and Capt Red's own vessel, Lucayan Lady, across the canal in Freeport. Someday you'll have a REAL one, Seth.

Helen Condon
of Amsterdam

Freeport sailing

Blackbeard

Sushi for Dinner Tonight!
Date: November 16, 2006

Passengers love to fish on the way to and from port! This Mahi Mahi made it to the dinner table that day! The carcass was used on the shark dive!

Corey Wilson
of Hamilton, Ontario Canada
Lionfish off Freeport
Date: November 04, 2006

Jeff shot this liofish near the wreck Sea Star off Freeport, Bahamas.

Jeff Cooper
of Ft Collins, CO

Silly thoughts before boarding the Pirate's Lady
Date: October 21, 2006

You never know what goes thru a diver's head before boarding one of our vessels! Seen here at our new docks in Freeport, Grand Bahama left to right: Dana Romary, Gordon Lansford, Dan Welch, Tom Gorrell

Dana Romary
of Topeka, KS
It's a Family Affair
Date: May 20, 2006

Captain Paul of the Pirate's Lady enjoyed a week with his parents on board! Laird and Dianne join Paul every now and then to keep him company and catch up. Of course, they get a little sun and fun in too ;-)

Greg Hadcock
of Omaha, NE

Family reunion on Blackbeard

Pedicures On board
Date: March 16, 2006

Who says pedicures aren't for guys? Passengers on Sea Explorer show off their freshy painted dive flag toenails!

Jeff Cooper
of
Sunrise in Bimini, Bahamas
Date: February 25, 2006

Getting up early paid off for Chris with this sunrise shot across the Bimini bay.

Chris Parthemore
of Nashville, TN

Bimini Bahamas sunrise

Shark diving in the Bahamas

Captain Grayson swims with Sharks
Date: February 18, 2006

Pat and David Ivie of Texas sent this picture of Grayson swimming with the sharks in to us. The photo was taken by new dive friend Wanda Rodriguez of Georgia! Make new friends on Blackbeard's Cruises...it's not just a dive trip, it is a great adventure!

Wanda Rodrigues
of Peach Tree City, GA
Drew's New Suit
Date: January 14, 2006

I think it is time Drew gets a new dive suit! This one has seen better days but he is too attached and sentimental to let it go...

Mich Wilson
of Hamilton Ontario Canada

Scuba diving liveaboard

Scuba diving liveaboard

Gators On Board
Date: January 14, 2006

I'm Tellin'...Ole Miss alumn Drew Johnston is wearing a Gator Head...must be to scare the sharks away!

Mitch Wilson
of Hamilton Ontario Canada
Diego Lopez Tapia ready for a dive
Date: November 27, 2004

Diego with crewmembers Danielle & Chris before a dive.

Diego Lopez Tapia
of Somerville,MA

Scuba diving Caribbean

Coral reef

Larry Fernandez reef shot
Date: November 27, 2004

While diving aboard the Morning Star, Larry captured this beautiful picture of a reef!!!!

Larry Fernandez
of Lexington,SC
Janet's 100 dive
Date: August 28, 2004

Scott took this picture of Janet's 100th dive. Congratulations Janet!!

Scott Blom
of Worland,WY

Caribbean scuba diver

Caribbean reef shark dive

Up close and personal with a shark
Date: June 12, 2004

While diving, you never know what you might get to meet up close and personal.

Terry Stephens
of Overland,KS
Boy Scout Troop 282
Date: June 12, 2004

Boy Scout Troop 282 stopped to take a picture while diving aboard the Morning Star.

Terry Stephens
of Overland,KS

Boy scouts scuba diving Caribbean

Queen angelfish

Queen Angelfish
Date: May 08, 2004

Karen caught this picture of this queen angelfish.

Karen Caldwell
of Spring TX
Bonfire and Beach Party
Date: March 06, 2004

Passengers huddle around a bonfire at a Blackbeard's beach party on Ocean Cay.

James Schnaak
of Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Caribbean cruise beach party bonfire

Conch cleaning Caribbean

Conch Cleaning
Date: March 06, 2004

Captain Jay teaches passengers how to clean their conch and prep it for some delicious cracked conch, conch salad or conch fritters!

James Schnaak
of Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Drew Johnston on Dinghy
Date: March 06, 2004

Here is Drew having too much fun,even when he is by himself!!

Drew Johnston
of Oxford, MS

Caribbean liveaboard dinghy

Coral reef

Incredible Visibility
Date: March 06, 2004

Crystal blue Waters, colorful coral, and incredibile visibility are all characteristics of the Bahamian reefs!

James Schnaak
of Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Octopus Sighting at Crotch Rocks
Date: January 31, 2004

An octopus out on the prowl is always an exciting shot!

Kim Langille
of Riverview, NB, Canada

Octopus

Caribbean sailing race

The First Bimini Cup Race
Date: January 19, 2004

The first Bimini Cup race between Sea Explorer (M J Beach) and Morning Star (Nate Riley). SE wins by 3.5 miles!!



Mike Beach
of South Beach, FL
Raising the Sails at Sunset
Date: December 13, 2003

Perfect Sunset for a Perfect Sail

Miroslav Ivanicky
of Slovakia

Caribbean sailing cruise

Bimini Bahamas houses

Bright Buildings in Bimini
Date: November 29, 2003

The locals paint their homes and businesses with bright caribbean colors.

Larry Fernandez
of Lexington, SC
Newest Underwater Token Placed at Redneck Reef
Date: November 29, 2003

Divers from all over the world continue the tradition of decorating the outer skirts of Stevie's Wonder in the Bahamas. The passengers of the Nine Day trip aboard the Pirate's Lady rigged a keg of beer to suspend it above the bottom. Passengers and crew autographed the keg. It took hours of mathematical calculations to figure out how much beer to leave in the keg to maintain neutral buoyancy!

Larry Fernandez
of Lexington, SC

Blackbeard

Caribbean scuba diving octopus

Octopus
Date: November 29, 2003

This octopus played with divers and showed off its colors on a recent night dive aboard the Pirate's Lady. The nine day trip offers an extended area of exploration among the reefs of the western Bahamas!

Larry Fernandez
of Lexington, SC
turtle time
Date: November 29, 2003

The dramatic difference of black and white is evident in this shot of a turtle as it swims by the photographer.

Larry Fernandez
of Lexington, SC

Leathery barrel sponge

Leathery Barrel Sponge
Date: November 29, 2003

This shot shows off the magnificent colors of sponges that the naked eye misses at depth. Infusion of light reintroduces the vibrant blues and oranges you see on this leathery barrel sponge.

Larry Fernandez
of Lexington, SC
Beach Bums
Date: November 22, 2003

The guys took some time out to explore one of the many uninhabited islands during a surface interval on the trip. One of the nicest aspects of cruising with Blackbeards is meeting people from all over the world!

Jonathon Davies
of Edinburgh, Scotland

Caribbean beach bums

Caribbean pirates & booty

Pirate Pranks
Date: November 22, 2003

The crew and passengers of the Sea Explorer have fun flying their colors!

Jonathon Davies
of Edinburgh, Scotland
Briefing Board
Date: November 01, 2003

Sean Hartry getting ready for the next briefing at Hawks Bill. The Hawksbill briefing promised not only sea turtles but a wide variety of creatures according to Sean. Luckily, diver Charlene had the presence of mind to ask if we would actually see all these exotic animals, which brought the groups attention to the briefing! (If you carefully read the listing on the whiteboard, you'll see what we mean!) Of course, all the divers tried their best to find the whale sharks, great whites, penguins, mastadon fish and the grizzly bears! Maybe on our next visit to Hawksbill...

Christina Helmke
of San Diego, CA

Caribbean scuba diving briefing

Caribbean sea captain

Captain Nate at the Helm
Date: November 01, 2003

Captain Nate at the helm. Hats to keep the head warm and entertain the passengers...he claims it has special navigational sensors built into each point...

Christina Helmke
of San Diego, CA
Rigging
Date: October 11, 2003

The geometry of the rigging makes for a neat shot.

Robert Huddleston
of Moseley, Va

Caribbean sailboat rigging

Hashers party Caribbean

Hashers in the Compleat Angler
Date: September 20, 2003

Hashers obviously NOT having any fun in the Compleat Angler. They have this problem where ever they go!

Chris Kay
of Alexandria, VA
Buddies on Board
Date: September 14, 2003

Passengers Heather and Raluka along with crew Ernie and Jackson enjoy a flat calm day in the Bahamas.

Heather Sulzen
of Philly, PA

Caribbean liveaboard fun

Road to Atlantis Bimini Bahamas 1421

Debating the Road to Atlantis
Date: August 26, 2003

Dr. John Gifford speaking to the pax and crew of the MS while in Bimini with the BBC discussing the Bimini Road to Atlantis. He was there to debate the road with the author of a new book, “1421”. The book discusses the Chinese cartographic mission of 1421 and their lost fleet. Unfortunately, the evidence in the book concerning the Bimini road is rather parsimonious and consequently not very convincing!

Captain Mike Beach
of Miami
Lobster For Dinner
Date: August 08, 2003

These lobster will be served for dinner! Mike and crew caught a few just at the opening of lobster season which begins August 1st of each year. This is a challenge because Bahamian Law restricts you to no tanks and no triggers.

Mike Beach
of Miami, FL

Caribbean diving for lobster

Hawksbill turtle

Hawksbill Turtle
Date: August 02, 2003

This hawksbill gave Brad the once over before he took off.

Brad Housour
of Npaerville, IL
Lobster Looking Out
Date: August 02, 2003

This lobster knows it is lobster season but we can't touch him on air! Brad took a great photo instead of taking the lobster!

Brad Housour
of Naperville, IL

Caribbean scuba diving lobster

Banded butterflyfish

Up close and personal with a Banded Butterflyfish
Date: July 19, 2003

William captured this stunning photo while diving with Blackbeard's this summer.

William Lamm
of Cumberland MD
Sunset Among The Islands
Date: July 05, 2003

The sunset is always fascinating when the clouds reflect so nicely.

Mike Kaechele
of San Diego, CA

Caribbean liveaboard sunset

Bimini Bahamas Dock

Weech's Dock
Date: June 20, 2003

While in port of Bimini, Blackbeard's docks at Hank Weech's. Hank and his family have run the dock for many years. They let us BBQ at the dock and shower in their bathrooms! Yeah!

Paul Glenn
of The Woodlands, TX
Rope Swinging
Date: June 19, 2003

Alan came out with us this year and sent us these great shots...just can't figure out which Alan- any help would be appreciated! Surface Interval Fun!

Alan Name Invalid
of unknown

Caribbean liveaboard rope swing

Sapona wreck off Bimini Bahamas

The Sapona
Date: June 18, 2003

The Sapona has lots of history and is a favorite for most photographers aboard Blackbeard's. Her hulking skeleton of this ferro cement wreck highlighted by the setting sun is truly a sight to see...

Alan
of unknown
Sponges in Great Color
Date: May 03, 2003

This shot of a barrel sponge is a wonderful example of the bold underwater colors!

Pam Hall
of Muskegon, MI

Barrel sponge

School of grunts

Grunts Galore
Date: May 03, 2003

Grunts hover around a coral head...safety in numbers!

Pam Hall
of Muskegon, MI
Famous Phone Call
Date: April 04, 2003

Watch the last scene in Silence of the Lambs and you'll recognize this as the place where Dr. Lector is making his last call to Clarice from...when he's "having an old friend for lunch".

Bob Martin
of Stoughton, WI

Bimini phonebooth in Silence of the Lambs

Road to Atlantis turtle Bimini Bahamas

Sea Turtle on the Road to Atlantis
Date: April 04, 2003

This sea turtle is in search of the lost city, Atlantis. This sandstone mystery is a famous dive site in the Bimini Chain.

Bob Martin
of Stoughton, WI
Black Grouper
Date: January 30, 2003

Capt Jay gives the ok sign

from behind a black grouper

at the dive site Bull Run. The Pirate's Lady had a great time

with the guys. Superbowl

Sunday at the Compleat Angler was a hoot!

GREGORY SCHWEITZER
of SOUTHOLD, NY

Black grouper

Danny Rodriguez liveaboard Bahamas

Danny Rodriguez with the Crew
Date: January 05, 2003

The crew and passengers of the Sea Explorer enjoyed the serenading of Danny Rodriguez, famous singer. Danny is well known for his renditions of American anthems after 9-11. We wish Danny the best in his quest for operatic stardom! In the meantime, he enjoys the camaraderie and diving aboard Blackbeard's.

Mike Beach
of Miami, FL
UNDERSIDE OF AN EAGLE RAY
Date: December 15, 2002

A graceful creature, the eagle ray, glides overhead.

ROB LOGAN
of INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Eagleray

Caribbean liveaboard

Wild and Zany Crowd
Date: August 17, 2002

The passengers aboard the Sea Explorer got all dressed up for the special occasion! A wedding was planned for the evening and since there were no black ties to be found....

Clayton Zwicker
of Richmond, BC
Stubby at the Stern
Date: May 04, 2002

Bob Stubbs, of Stubb's Scuba, enjoys a perfect flat calm day aboard the Sea Explorer.

Dave Combs
of Indianapolis, IN

Caribbean scuba diver Stubby


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