Big News!

BLACKBEARD'S CRUISES MOVES TO FREEPORT JANUARY 1, 2006

Blackbeard's Cruises will begin full time operation from Freeport, Grand Bahamas effective all trips departing Dec 28, 2005 and thereafter. It's a new year and a new beginning for the pirate and our diving buddies!

Here are just a few reasons why we've made this decision:

•  The expense of doing business from Miami has forced us to either drive up prices to cover costs or relocate in order to continue to offer great diving and great prices! Port taxes on all trips departing from Freeport will only be 40.00 per person. (The port taxes in Miami for 2006 were slated to be 65.00!)

•  Travel from Miami in the winter can be a bit rough across the Gulf Stream from west to east and back at week's end. Flying into Freeport eliminates the 6-8 hours of crossing and gets divers in the water on Saturday instead of Sunday.

•  Freeport is a great port! We will still offer a night in Bimini midweek. The last night will be spent in Freeport at week's end. Passengers are free to explore the island in Freeport. When in Miami, they were stuck on board waiting until customs came to clear them into the country on Friday morning!

•  Extended area of diving will be enjoyed by all as we can now include Grand Bahamas, Sandy Banks and the backside of Andros in the itineraries. Our passengers especially like going to new places and this expands our options dramatically. Tiger shark trips will be added to the itinerary too- keep in touch to stay in the loop on this exciting new itinerary for 2006!

•  Airfare to Freeport is easy to arrange and we are just 15 minutes from the airport to the dock. Transfers are available with prior arrangements. If you need help with airfare,contact blackbeardair@mindspring.com. This company specializes in the Bahamas! For those who handle their own travel arrangements, the airport code for Freeport is FPO. Taxis are also available.

Links:

•  Things to Do in Freeport

•  Getting to the Docks in Freeport

•  Frequently Asked Questions

•  Hotels in Freeport

•  How to Get To Freeport

•  Land based Diving and Snorkeling in Freeport