Best Live Aboard Ever Fantastic experience. The diver instructors and crew are extremely friendly, helpful and do everything so you can have THE BEST experience. The boat is really nice and the food is AMAZING. Highly recommend. We had a lucky week in January and dove very closely to whale sharks, tiger sharks, killer whales (!!!), sea lions, penguins, walls of hammerheads. We saw it all !!!

My first liveaboard but you set the standard!!! Everything was so easy, making reservations, payment, directions and paperwork needed once on board. The crew of the Caribbean Explorer II is second to none. I've been around the world diving but the hospitality, kindness, and knowledge was great. I’m a PADI Professional and I was very impressed with the entire crew. We will be back!!!

Exceptional week CPT Rodney is an outstanding leader who always put the safety of all as his number one priority followed closely by diver experience. He communicated with us constantly keeping us aware of all events. He has developed a cohesive team that was flawless. Amber-Purser: Amber is the glue that keeps everything running smoothly. She worked tirelessly all day to make sure that all guests are taken care of. She has an infectious smile, and she brought her energy to everything she did. She was always there to answer questions, help put on gear and help others on the crew when needed. Amber is the backbone of the ship and a real team player. Do not lose her! Julian-Dive Crew: Julian is a great diver and even better dive guide. All his dive briefings were full of where to find the best stuff for that location. Julian’s commitment to divers’ safety was on full display as he called off a dive because of conditions. A true asset to the team. Henry-Dive Crew: Henry is an integral team member who is also a great diver. He always had a willingness to do whatever to make great diving even better. His sense of humor and I can make anything happen attitude makes him fun to be around. He is a rising star. Daniel-Night Watch: Daniel worked in the background making sure the boat and everything on board was always ready for the next day. A leader who the CPT could rely on while everyone was sleeping. Julian-Chef: Julian surprised us daily with new deliciousness at every meal. His skills as a chef and outrageous sense of humor were some of the high points of the week. I can’t believe he does all that in such a tiny galley. And for absolutely no reason, a salad. Terance-Engineer: Terance and I didn’t interact often, but he certainly took care of business. Never was there an issue with any hot water, air, electricity or any other form of logistics. Working in the shadows making sure passenger comfort is a top priority.

The diving was wonderful but the crew… The diving was wonderful but the crew was exceptional! They went that extra mile to make their guests happy! The food was artfully done and delicious as well. It was a wonderful experience all the way around! Many thanks to Jennifer as well!

can all these great reviews be wrong? Can all these great reviews be wrong? Actually...…no! Re: Blue Manta Raja Ampat 19-29/2/24. The diving was superb, the boat was ideal (being stable, safety conscious, well equipped & comfortable), the crew were spot on (a special thanks to super-spotter dive guide Vigley & extremely professional cruise director Cedric) & the food was good - what else do you want?! (perhaps anti-skid overlays on the below decks wooden stairs)