For those sailors in the family, you will be able to assist the crew in sailing anytime during your vacation, just get the captain’s permission first! Fishing gear is also provided for those hearty souls looking to fill the cook’s frying pan for dinner. Lobsters must be caught without the assistance of scuba, but the reward is well worth it!

We will be departing for Miami Friday night in order to rest up for this exciting week of unlimited diving. On Saturday we will be departing Miami at 3:00 p.m. setting sail for the Out Islands of the Western Bahamas aboard our 65' sailing vessel, which is fully Coast Guard approved and certified to carry 23 passengers in complete comfort. Fully air-conditioned oversized berths with privacy curtains assure a peaceful night's sleep. You will find a shower equipped with a fresh (please limit yourself to 30 seconds daily!) and saltwater tap, a VCR, and ocean kayaks on board. Each of the vessels carries around 1,800 square foot of sail, has a 135-horsepower diesel engine, a minimum of two captains, Dive Master, first mate and a cook. We will make our crossing through the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas that night.

The main deck offers room for guests to socialize, or perhaps simply get away from each other with a good book, an afternoon siesta, or simply a bit of personal revelry. There is something about being out to sea, the sound of the waves lapping on the hull and the breezes ruffling the main sail that is especially conducive to profound thoughts.

Meals are served family style in the main salon. Three complete meals are served daily, as well as snacks and fresh fish or lobster, in season, when caught. There is always a hammock of fresh fruits and absolutely killer chocolate chip cookies for those between meal snacks. A selection of beverages is always on hand, from soft drinks and lemonade to beer, wine and rum punch.

There is no set itinerary, we go where the diving conditions and weather are the best. Bimini, Cat Cay, Andros and the Berry Islands will most likely be amongst the islands we will visit. Evenings are spent at a calm anchorage. One night will be spent at port in either Bimini or Freeport to give you a chance to enjoy the famous nightlife of the Bahamas. The End of the World Bar is a little shack on the beach, with a sand floor and underwear pinned all over the walls and ceiling. Apparently, this is quite the tradition at this bar. The Angler, which was one of Hemmingway's old haunts, features dancing and the local brew Kalik. They have a hook on a wall and then a ring dangling from string attached to the ceiling. You need to swing the ring and try to get it on the hook. It was a lot of fun, especially if you are already a little tipsy and can be played all night. We return to Miami Friday by 9:00a.m. and arrive back into Phoenix early Friday night.