Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Diving FleetReviews of explorerventures.com

My wife and I had an amazing experience aboard the Humboldt Explorer while the in Galapagos. The diving encounters and Wolf and Darwin islands were phenomenal. What made the trip great though were the accommodations onboard and the great service by the crew. We were pleasantly surprised by the good internet service while onboard. We especially enjoyed the warm showers at the end of each dive to warm up, along with the hot towels and beverages. Highly recommend this trip

24/7 superb service

Had a great trip to SABA and ST Kitts on Carib Exp II. This is my 3 rd time to do this trip & this was probably the best of the 3. Crew did great job on all the dives and made for some good photo shoots. Food was excellent. Got to see couple of things have not seen before. Would recommend this one to beginners and experienced divers.

I recently had the pleasure of diving aboard Explorer II in Turks and Caicos, and it was an unforgettable experience. The crew truly made the trip exceptional, starting with Captain Bob, whose professionalism and dedication ensured that every aspect of our journey ran smoothly. The dive guides, John and Cat, were phenomenal. Their knowledge of the dive sites and the local marine life elevated every dive. They provided thorough briefings, ensured safety at all times, and added a personal touch by sharing their passion for the underwater world. And I can't forget to mention the chef—the food was out of this world! Every meal was a delight, with fresh, flavorful dishes that catered to all preferences. After a long day of diving, the meals were the perfect way to refuel and relax. The diving itself was breathtaking, with vibrant coral reefs, abundant marine life, and crystal-clear waters. Explorer II is well-equipped and offers a comfortable experience both above and below the surface. If you're looking for a top-notch liveaboard experience in Turks and Caicos, Explorer II is the way to go!

Your saving grace was Natalya a fantastic dive leader who managed to make every dive we had with her a delight. So if I were to score her she is a 10 star. As for the rest of the trip and while everyone of the staff with the exception of the Barman made a huge effort to make sure the guests had a great time, they were working in less than ideal conditions. Understaffed so every member had to do multiple duties even the captain would be on the dive deck helping g guests in and out of their kit. The tiny lady responsible for cleaning the rooms was lugging heavy tanks around which was clearly a challenge for her. Now for the boat it is too small to accommodate the 16 divers with a cramped dive deck and living/ dining area where people were practically on top of each other. The rooms are tiny and when sharing with a stranger having beds so close together is a comfort zone stretch. No sufficient space to store our stuff. Our bags were stored somewhere on the boat and my brand new dive bag came back ripped which I was offered $150 as compensation for. Still a new bag that was damaged by storage when it had survived intact multiple airlines baggage handling enroute to and from the Galapagos. The handling of the diving equipment was very rough so much so that my secondary regulator was broken at the end of the last dive. Luckily just the purge button face plate. There is more I could add but won’t as it may have been one-offs so I will give benefit of the doubt. The 3 star review is for the great diving we enjoyed, Natalia the dive guide and the hard work put in deserve a 5 star . Master liveaboards, the Humboldt explorer, the barman deserve a 2. The food which was hit and miss both in quality and quantity deserves a 3. When it was good it was great but when it wasn’t it was lousy. Hope this helps future potential guests

Great experience. Very friendly and professional crew. Very attentive dive masters. Very well organized diving activities and very interesting land activities. Boat with adequate maintenance and quite comfortable.

Very Comfortable diving boat - Friendly and helpful crew - Excellent food - 5 dives a day for the intrepids divers. Some of the dives sites were average - the boat remained at anchor at the same place for 2 or 3 dives. Lack of varieties of dive sites due to sea conditions.

We had a great week my boyfriend and I aboard the Carribean Explorer Two. Four to five dives per day, great food, great staff on board!