Bahamas Liveaboard Shark Experience
Join us for unforgettable shark dive and educational opportunities for a 10 night-9 day trip around The Bahamas to meet up to ten different species of sharks and rays.
We will sail on board a 46ft Leopard catamaran with a maximum of six passengers and five crew members, including Kewin and Cristina. On the first day, we will board the boat in Freeport, Grand Bahama, at the dock in Port Lucaya. Once everyone is on board, we will sail for dinner. There are three areas we are going to cover during our cruise; like anything open ocean related, they are dependent on weather, and we will do our best to navigate from one to the other to avoid the worst conditions, so there is no specific itinerary. After checking the weather in the evening, we will discuss the best option for the following day or days and will include the group of divers in the decision making process
The locations and dives are: 1. Shark Junction, where we will conduct swimming on reef, no structured shark dives, and our unique interactive shark dive, learning about the local shiver of Caribbean Reef and all the sharks on the site.
2. Tiger Beach, where we will be diving with Tiger, Lemon, Caribbean, and Bull sharks. 3. Bimini for the unique Great Hammerhead shark dives and the opportunity to meet baby Lemon sharks, Atlantic Sharp-nose sharks, and stingrays in the shallows.
November 14-24, 2025 (SOLD OUT)
January 10-20, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
March 3-13, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
November 14-24, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
January 15-25, 2027
January 28-feb 6, 2027
April 23-may 4, 2027
January 22-Feb 1, 2028
February 4-14, 2028
We will land and allow for some time off walking the island of Bimini and checking out the local places. Evening and sunset snorkel and swims around some of the local attractions are also included in our itinerary.
We will complete a max of three dives per day, no night dives; dives are determined by weather, underwater conditions, current, visibility to guarantee the best safe experience for all participants.
A minimum of an Open Water Diver certification is required to join our trip.
We return to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, and disembark on the last day of the cruise after breakfast. Cabins are double occupancy; we will provide a divisor between the beds for people sharing the same room. Each cabin has one private bathroom with a shower and a charging station. The boat will provide one towel for the shower and one for diving at the start of the cruise. We share our meals on the back deck; we will use the inside dining area in case of wind or rain. The water temperature around 73-74 F (23-24 C) however, many dives are stationary.
A full wetsuit is mandatory for all the dives; we also recommend gloves, hood, and possibly additional layers over a 3mm suit. Most dives are shallow, but we might complete a dive or two in 18-25m 60-80ft depending on weather and itinerary; they will not be the first dives of the trip. The price is $6.427 (2027) $6.684 (2028) (US dollars) per person, including all the diving, food, and accommodation for the listed dates.
Passengers are welcome; however, due to the small number of guests we take, the price remains the same. We do not have a single cabin upgrade; single cabin price is the full price for two people. During each cruise, I will give several presentations about sharks, behavior, ocean conservation, and the work we conduct in The Bahamas and the rest of the world. Kewin will be the official photographer and videographer, collecting images and videos of your trip above and below the water. It will be emailed to you as a package at the end of your trip, included in the price. ADDITIONAL TRIP OFFERED ONCE PER YEAR: Once per year we offer an Oceanic White Tip shark trip during April (11 nights-10 days) The itinerary for this trip starts in Freeport, Grand Bahama, and ends in Eleuthera, from which divers will need to organize a return flight. The airline company that organize transfers between Eleuthera Rock sound Airport and Nassau is BahamasAir More details on how to fly out of Eleuthera will be provided if interested in this trip.
The itinerary includes: 1. Shark Junction, where we will conduct swimming on reef, no structured shark dives, and our unique interactive shark dive, learning about the local shiver of Caribbean Reef and all the sharks on the site. 2. Tiger Beach, where we will be diving with Tiger, Lemon, Caribbean, and Bull sharks. 3. We will then sail south and hit Nassau Blue Hole, the Exumas and Cat Island where we will stop to dive with the Oceanic White tip sharks. 4. In the Exumas we will encounter iguanas and real Bahamian swimming pigs Price is $7.070 (US dollars) per person. Max 6 divers. If interested please connect at info@cristinazenato.com REF: Liveaboard trip. As we work on a first-come, first-serve basis, we require a 50% deposit to lock in the reservation; full payment is due one month before departure. For more information about the island, where to fly, where to stay if coming earlier or staying longer please check https://cristinazenato.com/faq/ Closer to the trip we send a Know Before You Go for more details on the trip, how to pack, with questions about gear needed and dietary requirements.
CANCELLATION POLICY 120 Days or more – 25% payable 60-120 days – 50% payable 30-60 days – 75% payable 30 days or less – 100% payable
Trifecta Bahamas Liveaboard
TRIFECTA 14 night 13 day unique itinerary 2028
This unique itinerary is designed to cover all the major species of sharks in The Bahamas, taking advantage of the incredible opportunity of overlapping seasons between the migration of each species. It is a once in a life time chance to dive close and personal to up to twelve different species of sharks and several species of rays.
This is a special itinerary not available every year.
The itinerary will start in Freeport, Grand Bahama and end in Rock Sound Eleuthera
We will cover the following destinations:
1. Shark Junction for our unique shark dive with the observation of our interaction with Caribbean Reef, getting to know all the local sharks before the dive
2. Tiger Beach, where we will be diving with Tiger, Lemon, Caribbean, and Bull sharks
3. Bimini for the Great Hammerhead, Bull and Nurse sharks
4. Nassau Blue Hole
5. Exuma to observe iguanas and discover the real Bahamian swimming pigs and immerse in the unique beauty of the family islands of The Bahamas
6. Cat Island to dive with the Oceanic White tip sharks
We disembark in Rock Sound, Eleuthera.
April 4-18, 2028 (1 Spot remaining)
Price per person $9.357 (US dollars)
South Africa Sharkamania
Welcome to the adventure of Sharkmania, a trip to South Africa, a “shark hotspot” with over 100 species of shark present, with Cristina Zenato and Kewin Lorenzen. Join us on this unique shark scuba diving expedition to dive with Blue Sharks, Mako Sharks, Sevengill Sharks, Spotted Gully Sharks, Puffadder Catsharks, Dark Shy Sharks, Pyjama Sharks, Leopard Cat Sharks, and much more.
This 10 Night/9 Day expedition package includes – Four inshore dive trips to explore the kelp forest, dive with Seven Gill sharks and some of the smaller species – Two offshore dive trips to dive with pelagic Mako and Blue sharks – One Bronze Whaler shark trip – One full-day tour to view the BIG 5 on land, making this an authentic African experience! – Accommodation at the Quai Side four-star hotel in the heart of Simon’s Town Additionally, we include three half-day sightseeing tours that will help you discover the beauty of the Western Cape. We plan to show you the Cape of Good Hope, the most southwestern tip of the African continent. We will finish this tour with the famous Boulders Beach, home to African penguins. Other sightseeing attractions on this expedition include Table Mountain, Robben Island, and some of the best wine farms in the world. The itinerary and sequence of these dives and tours are based on the weather conditions; we will work with the operator to schedule the appropriate tour for the following day based on the forecast, water conditions, and visibility through their local experience. I will give several presentations about sharks, behavior, ocean conservation, and the work we conduct in the Bahamas and around the world. Kewin will collect images and videos of your trip above and below the water and email a package at the end, included in the price.
Not included: Airfare, visas and permits depending on the passport. Lunches when not on the boat. Dinners except for day 9, when we finish our trip with a traditional braai (vegetarian and vegan options available) Additional transport to additional personal tours. Scuba Gear (available for rental). Land tour entrance fees. Tips.
An open-water diver certification is required for this trip. The seasonal average water temperature is 59-60F, 15-16C. The seasonal air temperature is 65-71F, 18-22C.
May 8-18 2026 (Fully Booked)
May 18-28 2026
May 18-28 2027
South Africa Sardine Run
The Sardine Run otherwise known as the greatest shoal on earth! The action normally starts around Port Elizabeth and East London before reaching the Wild Coast and then onto the east coast. The area between East London and Port St Johns is located on the hot spot of this migration route and this area has brought the best action over past years. Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, Cape Gannets, Brides whales, Humpback whales, Dusky sharks, Copper sharks, Bull sharks, Black tip sharks, Ragged tooth sharks, Cape fur seals, even Sailfish can be seen in this area at this time. Our main goal is to find baitballs, but it does not go off everyday. On slow baitball days, we still encounter dolphins, Humpback whales and sharks. This makes it the ultimate Ocean Safari. The Sardine Run is unpredictable, weather is unpredictable – but the payoff is very rewarding. Price is $5,000 (US dollars) per person. Max 8 people.
CANCELLATION POLICY 120 Days or more – 25% payable 60-120 days – 50% payable 30-60 days – 75% payable 30 days or less – 100% payable
June 20-30 2026
June 20-30 2027
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