acj
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I have been on 5 Blackbeard trips and the main thing you can expect is to have a great time. I have been on many liveaboards and Blackbeards are always the most fun! You become fast friends with all the passengers and crew.
I always tell people that Blackbeards is like campling on the water. Expect to have no privacy (except for your bunk curtain) and no space for keeping things. There will be a small shelf in your bunk, but most of your personal belongings will be kept on your bed. Depending on which bunk you are in depends on the amount of space you have.
- One thing I have always found helpful is keep your clothes in a tote bag (or similar) so they are contained. Bring an extra tote bag to take your items with you when you take a shower at the end of the day.
- I also always bring extra hangers.
- Bring some large zip lock bags to keep things dry when you are up on deck (including camera, book, dive log, etc.).
- Bring your own plastic cup with a lid (I have one for both hot and cold).
- Make sure to bring your own towels since these are not provided.
- I bring a water bottle that closes to keep in my bunk, just in case you need some in the middle of the night then you don't have to get up.
- A dry jacket... it can get wet when you are moving (or you just stay down below).
- You can hang your bathing suits/towels/wet suits over the life lines to dry. You might want to bring you own clips. They always have some, but I like to have my own.
These boats are older and things do break down on them. Just remember to tell the crew if something breaks, they will get it fixed ASAP. And remember to have a great time!! Blackbeard's is a blast!!
Lisa
I always tell people that Blackbeards is like campling on the water. Expect to have no privacy (except for your bunk curtain) and no space for keeping things. There will be a small shelf in your bunk, but most of your personal belongings will be kept on your bed. Depending on which bunk you are in depends on the amount of space you have.
- One thing I have always found helpful is keep your clothes in a tote bag (or similar) so they are contained. Bring an extra tote bag to take your items with you when you take a shower at the end of the day.
- I also always bring extra hangers.
- Bring some large zip lock bags to keep things dry when you are up on deck (including camera, book, dive log, etc.).
- Bring your own plastic cup with a lid (I have one for both hot and cold).
- Make sure to bring your own towels since these are not provided.
- I bring a water bottle that closes to keep in my bunk, just in case you need some in the middle of the night then you don't have to get up.
- A dry jacket... it can get wet when you are moving (or you just stay down below).
- You can hang your bathing suits/towels/wet suits over the life lines to dry. You might want to bring you own clips. They always have some, but I like to have my own.
These boats are older and things do break down on them. Just remember to tell the crew if something breaks, they will get it fixed ASAP. And remember to have a great time!! Blackbeard's is a blast!!
Lisa
Take a hat that will give you a lot of shade as there is very little to be had. You will be bare foot most of the time, but the keys are rough, and hard on feet. When you first get on board grab a locker where you want to be on the boat and get your weights so you have a good choice, they are kept at the front of the Horse shoe next to the Eperb. Unpack everything as they will store your luggage at the dock, so don't forget anything and pack as light as possible. 2 bathing suites and three T-shirts a pair of shorts is about all you'll need for the week. Maybe a wind breaker if you get cold, but more is too much
