Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Diving FleetReviews of explorerventures.com

This was our fourth charter with Explorer Ventures and our second trip aboard the Caribbean Explorer II. The crew aboard CE II was exceptional in every aspect. Captain Lauren and her crew operated like a well-oiled machine. She ran a happy boat which was reflected in the crew's interactions among themselves and the passengers. The food onboard the entire week was exceptional. Chef Julian prepared varied and plentiful cuisine for every meal. Dinners always included two entrees with a variety of side dishes and homemade desserts. He also accommodated passengers with dietary restrictions by preparing equally tasty alternatives. Amber did a great job in arranging our transportation needs to/from the respective airports and the boat, coordinated the land tours and kept everything running on schedule. The diving was excellent and the two divemasters, Jon and Robyn, often assisted by Amber or Lauren, gave detailed dive briefings before every dive, assisted with the passengers gearing up, and then led us on the dives. They allowed us the freedom to wander off on our own to shoot pictures or one could follow the guide for that dive. Everyone on board was great and every crewmember went out of their way to insure everyone had a great experience above and below the surface.

Wow, what a great experience!! This was my first open water dives. The knowledgeable crew all did a great job making sure I was comfortable and safe. They did all the big things and then looked after the details also. Thanks for a memorable time!

The staff was wonderful and very safety oriented. Food accommodations avaible for different diets restrictions.

We booked the entire Tiburon boat for our group of 16 and were elated to have such a wonderful experience. Giovanni was the best chef we have had on a liveaboard OR dive resort! Fabulous! JC's hospitality and attention to details onboard were unmatched. Kebin led the dive crew and provided a single point of communication and excellent/clear briefings. After the first couple days, the entire crew felt like family...lending a helping hand with a smile, kept safety first for all of us, and continued to WOW us with top-notch professionalism that was also warm and personal. From our initial booking experience, to our topside Quito excursion, to the diving in Galapagos, to cruising the seas...we can't say enough great things about our group's experience! Will book again soon! Cheers to all of the boat staff - YOU ARE AMAZING! We appreciate you!

The crew was amazing. So very helpful and efficient and the food was wonderful. The rooms were generous and always neat and tidy. A room genie!

The diving was fabulous on the Turks & Caicos Explorer II on my May 3-10, 2025 trip. The food was plentiful and tasty. I especially appreciated Miguel's home-made soups. The entire crew was very attentive to every detail of comfortable and clean accommodations and safe diving. I was happy to be certified for Enriched Air Nitrox Diver on the trip. As an amputee diver, I require a bit more assistance with putting gear on and taking gear off. The crew was always available to provide the assistance I needed. A special thank you to the purser, Luis, who was especially supportive.

Great crew that was professional and committed to the divers having a great experience. Robyn and Brett both went out of their way to help me as a new diver to become quickly as comfortable as possible diving on the live aboard. One constructive comment.. No one was at the airport to pick us up. I Called the Boat and alternate number numerous times with no answer. After a 45 min wait.. we coordinated for a taxi to get to the dock

The crew of the Caribbean Explorer 2 went above and beyond with cheerful customer service to make my recent trip with them May 3-10 to Saba my best dive trip yet! The diving on the healthy, colorful , protected reefs was beautiful, safe, and exhilarating! The food was delicious and plentiful ! The thing I loved most was the camaraderie among the crew and divers. I can’t wait to come back! John S