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GUEST COMMENTS-All

2010
21 Nov / Eric & Kimberly, USA

We booked our next trip on board before we left. Your boat is absolutely beautiful but it is the crew and attention to details that will keep us coming back. Your crew was such a delight to interact with. We will surely miss them and hope to see them on our next visit.

2010
21 Nov / Alan, USA

As a dive leader with groups in many parts of Indonesia, I can be assured that my diving friends and customers will never be disappointed in choosing the Arenui. I continue to believe that this is the finest dive boat in Indonesia. The Arenui offers some of most exciting dive dsetinations in the world and the comfort of a premier liveaboard. I was truly impressed with the friendliness and exceptional talents of the cruise directors, dive masters and crew. I’ve already signed up for another dive itinerary with the Arenui in 2011.

2010
21 Nov / Jane, USA

Excellent trip! My first liveaboard and I am so tottaly spoiled now. The boat was beautiful and comfortable with amazing attention to detail. The wood carving throughout and the decorated pillows in the lounge area made it a pleasure to be on board. Crew was outstanding.

2010
04 Nov / Ralph, Netherlands

This was our third cruise with Arenui in the last 9 months. The boat was excellent on both earlier occasions and we found it still improved on this third trip, so we booked the fourth for next year. Rather than sitting back and enjoy their success, the owners of Arenui have taken guest suggestions to heart and made improvements where proposed, making the boat even better than it was before. One wonders how much better can it get???? There is absolutely no comparison with other liveaboards in the area, who all lag far behind Arenui in style and comfort. No other liveaboard has such beautifully designed and decorated huge cabins with real bathrooms not telephone boxes. No other liveaboard has such a huge comfortable lounge, sun deck and open air restaurant. There were 16 guests on board and we had 5 (FIVE) dive guides, all hugely experienced. We also made on-land trips and domestic flights before and after the cruise, which were organized by the Arenui office. All flawless!

2010
25 Oct / Michael, Canada

My wife and I chose The Arenui for our honeymoon and it exceeded our expectations – it was an experience of a lifetime! The boat is the most well designed for a diver’s every need. The crew was so attentive, cheerful and thoughtful; we were so pampered. The diving, the excursions every day were so much fun. We were so sad it had to end but we will be back hopefully soon! The Arenui lived up to all our expectations of a “boutique experience”; the crew was very personable and paid attention to the every detail. It was the perfect honeymoon. Thank you!!

2010
25 Oct / Philippe, Belgium

Great end-to-end organization, wonderful boat in a wonderful diving area!

2010
20 Oct / Claudio, Switzerland

Crociera Grand Komodo un’esperienza unica, dopo svariate crociere e soggiorni in giro per il mondo Luigi mi ha dato l’opportunita’ di vivere un nuova esperienza a bordo di Arenui. Questa barca é un vero gioiello del mare, confortevole, ricca di ogni tipo di confort, equipaggio gentilissimo e sempre pronto alle richieste/ esigenze del cliente. Le immersioni sono la cosa che mi ha impressionato di piu’, posti suggestivi ed una quantita’ industriale di pesce e corallo, un’esplosione di colori mai vista in nessuna altra destinazione del mondo. Ringrazio di cuore tutto l’equipaggio per il trattamento da vip che ci ha riservato. Spero di aver un’altra opportunita’ di viaggiare con voi su un altra splendida destinazione.

2010
28 Aug / Mary Jane, USA

Place not so important. You would be good anywhere. Your directors are excellent, particularly Deb who worked very hard and so is Jerry albeit limited by an injury. You have done a terrific job organizing every detail to make everything run smoothly. I hope to be with you again. Maybe I can find a trip with less crowded, though you handle it very well too. I really was very impressed.

2010
28 Aug / Elisetta, Italy

Siete Perfetti cosi!!

2010
28 Aug / Tiziana & Maurizio, Italy

Crociera organizzeta nei minimii particolari. Che dire…speriamo di tornare.

2010
28 Aug / Korrie, Netherlands

The diving was great. Very good guidance for the diving, excellent safety & equipment and a very comfortable boat. Great crew.

2010
28 Aug / Jacopo, Italy

Belissima la barca, i siti di immersione fantastic, buono il cibo, vacanza spettacolare

2010
28 Aug / Michaelangelo, Italy

Complimenti a tutti per il professionalita’ e la gentilezza.

2010
28 Aug / Wytske & Lywke, Netherlands

The best liveabord ever. Spacious, luxury quality. We felt priviledge to be on this trip.

2010
11 Aug / Susan, USA

This was the most phenomenal dive trip I have ever taken. The boat is 5 star, the diving extraordinary and the indirected attention fabulous. Last year was stung by a stone fish in Phi pPhi and I felt very apprehensive about diving again. The Arenui dive team were beyond fantastic. I finally felt comfortable diving again. I’m now back to jumping in the water with no fears.

2010
11 Aug / Tarik, France

Great, great crew! Really! Thank to the Chef & the Stewards who really looked after us! The boat is “almost” perfect! A jacuzzi is missing☺

2010
11 Aug / Dan, Romania

The dive sites were amazing and the boat is beautiful. This is a really nice way to experience the underwater world and the spirit of Indonesia.

2010
29 Jul / Diane, USA

Jerry and Debbie are the best cruise directors. They made the trip! Great people managers. Absolutely would do another trip on the Arenui.

2010
29 Jul / Bruce, USA

Jerry & Debbie do a great job of keeping everything on track. Very difficult to keep 16 passengers happy – they did it with style! Service provided by the crew was impeccable. Arenui does it right! This is my 5th liveaboard – nobody else compares.

2010
29 Jul / Peter, New Zealand

Just a very enjoyable holiday in luxury style. The Arenui has taken liveaboard diving to a totally new level of comfort, eating and diving.

2011
12 Dec / Judy, Canada

“This was our fourth trip to Indonesia – third to Ambon and second time in the Banda Sea. I have had the good fortune to see many of the Indo critters, but really wanted to see a Wunderpus. Late on a dive in Ambon harbour, after we had wandered off and surfaced, a Wunderpus was located in the shallows. A team effort ensued – Debbie and Ali stayed with the octopus while my rig was quickly switched over to another tank, I dropped down, Ali showed me the critter, I got a few shots and we surfaced giggling at the whole thing, and me feeling very grateful for the effort and commitment of the dive team to go above and beyond. Thank you!! We really enjoyed the trip. A truly excellent crew and lovely boat.”

2011
12 Dec / Sabra, USA

“I loved Tobi’s dive profiles and Wawan’s attentiveness! Thank you. Gerardo and Debbie are really wonderful to have around and to have as Cruise Directors. Staff is wonderful and make the trip.”

2011
12 Dec / Jean, USA

“This is my fourth cruise on the Arenui. Why do I keep coming back? The service and dependability, the willingness of the crew to go the extra distance, all done with a smile.”

2011
12 Dec / Bill, USA

“I came back to the Arenui with fond memories of my first trip and ended the trip with even more special memories and a deep desire to return soon. This trip was especially meaningful and fulfilling to me because of my love of coral reefs and Indonesia, but also because of the mentoring and friendship of the cruise directors, Jerry and Debbie. Many thanks to Jerry for sharing his knowledge of photography and the personal attention that helped me to improve my photographic skills and form a lasting friendship. This was my second trip on the Arenui. The quality of dive sites, crew and the boat was excellent and even exceeded my expectations based on my first trip.”

2011
12 Dec / Marilyn and Harold, USA

“Excellent ratings don’t usually come easily but I can tell you that the Arenui, its staff and directors have earned every one of them. The smallest detail to the largest have been taken care of. The cruise directors are awesome and the boat is beautiful and comfortable! Thank you for a memorable trip. We will return for a third trip. Thanks so much for the wonderful trip. It would not have been the same without the awesome crew. They help with every aspect of the day.”

2011
12 Dec / Phil, USA

“This boat is one of the top liveaboards in the world for its service alone. Outstanding boat. Outstanding service. Great crew. Wonderful diving. Thank you. Jerry and Debbie are world class cruise directors. Ali, Tobi and Wawan are outstanding. Food was superb. The chefs did a spectacular job.”

2011
12 Dec / Jane, USA

“My second trip on Arenui and it felt like coming home. Even though it had been a year since I was last on board, being greeted by Jerry, Debbie, Wawan and Ali felt like seeing old friends again. I was fortunate to have Wawan as my dive guide again – from showing me my first electric clam under a ledge on the night dive to carefully pointing out the eyes on a collection of anemonefish eggs, he was continuously showing me things I had never seen or never noticed before…and teaching me to be a more observant diver. Beautiful boat, well maintained. The turn down service was a nice luxury. Whole crew was always very enthusiastic and eager to help. Jerry and Debbie ensured all issues and requests were addressed promptly. DM Wawan did a fantastic job of finding and pointing out interesting things but particularly of looking after divers and making us feel safe. Loved being back on the boat again. Service on the boat was top notch. Excellent food and snacks – always plenty of food.”

2011
29 Nov / Ruth, Switzerland

“Living on the Arenui is like living in a special micro-cosmos! You arrive and from the first minute you feel at home and very comfortable, so that you never want to leave this place. To build nice ships is not so hard, but to have a crew that makes you feel so good, that’s what’s important. And that crew is on the Arenui! Keep it that way! You are magic.”

2011
29 Nov / Jurg, Switzerland

“Again very good tour with the best ship and the best crew you/we could find. This second trip with you makes us believe that there will be more in the future. It means we will come again! A second ship or the Arenui in the Pacific – French Polynesia would be great!”

2011
29 Nov / Stefan, Germany

“It’s a long way over from Europe – but definitely worth the trip! We came to see much of the finest of nature in Indonesia and we were not disappointed. A wide variety of dive sites ranging from walls to muck diving, lots of nice little critters and some bigger stuff too. The sea snake site at Gunung Api was a blast. Most importantly everything is set in a very relaxing atmosphere on board with lots of great food and very helpful staff.”

2011
29 Nov / Harald, Germany

“Unfortunately I just have a couple of days per year to live my passion, which is underwater videography. Therefore I’m very much depending on excellent dive locations and some support from the dive team of the tour operator. Also to be at the right time at the right place is always key. The Arenui dive team made all this happen and did never lose their patience when handing over my 20kg video housing or lifting it back from the water. I experienced extraordinary service. The guests were always in the very focus of the entire crew. If problems occurred everything was done to fix it asap. Debbie and Jerry were awesome in transferring their passion and enthusiasms for Indonesian nature to their guests.”

2011
29 Nov / Martin, Germany

“Everyone of the crew did a great job. Thanks a lot and I hope to see you again.”

2011
29 Nov / Manfred, Germany

“Best liveaboard I have ever been on.”

2011
29 Nov / Jim & Ikram, USA

“Food was/is best of any dive boat worldwide, outstanding. Maintain the high standard and you will continue to do well.”

2011
08 Oct / Donald, USA

“In 30 years of diving one of my best trips, if not the best.”

2011
08 Oct / Mark and Shauna, USA

“It can be risky to come into a trip with such high expectations: after research and reading reviews, we picked the Arenui based on a stellar reputation. What a pleasure to have our high expectations exceeded in every regard. The boat (stunning), the dives (incredible), the food (fantastic), the weather (lucky) all combined to create a spectacular trip. But the crew (warm, friendly, funny, always wanting to please) and the service they provided made it a trip of a lifetime. The boat – great A/C, double pillows, unlimited drinking water, upper deck awnings, finishing of the boat – eg, stonework in bathrooms great touch. The diving – love – hot choc and warm towels after night dives!!! Debbie sharing her dive pics with us. The crew – Ricky is an outstanding massage therapist. Particularly friendly crew were Anto, Jaya, the Captain, the divemasters, Jerry and Debbie. Well, ok, everyone we had contact with…we’re sure the rest of the crew are just as friendly and helpful. Service was flawless. Love – big smiles from crew whenever helping us. Food – love – so many vegetables and fresh fruit, dessert in reasonable portions. Choc brownie/mousse/icecream and banana egg rolls – awesome!!”

2011
08 Oct / Bernardino and Rosa, Portugal

“Foi o nosso 2do viagem com ARENUI, e definitivamente seremos FANS para toda a vida. Recomendamos vivamente esta experiencia.”

2011
24 Sep / Delvin, USA

“For me this was the trip of a lifetime. Traveling from the US this was not a small trip. Everything from the crew was top notch. Food was abundant and high quality. Staff was warm, welcoming and friendly. The other guests on the boat became almost like family by the end of the journey. Diving was AMAZING. I saw many firsts on just my first dive! I will miss this experience and the new friends I met.”

2011
24 Sep / Judd, USA

“Crew was stellar! Everything was made to be so easy. Overall an amazing experience. Beautiful boat and top notch crew.”

2011
24 Sep / Claudia & Leon, Italy & South Africa

“This liveaboard is a few notches above the rest. Everything we do revolves around this industry and it is refreshing to spend time with such as strong team – professional, friendly, willing, helpful, knowledgeable to the extreme. From the cruise directors down to the deck hands, each member of the team has a ready smile, gentle conscientiousness and is so willing to please. And all of this topped by a spectacular sense of humour. Thank you team Arenui.”

2012
13 Dec / Olga, Portugal

Thanks for the beautiful gift! Congratulations to the massage team Budi and Wayan for all the hard work helping with the dive preparation (gear and cameras), waiting with the towels, of course the massage and the goodnight chocolate, delicious! Great Arenui team and great time! Thank Debbie and Jerry! The food-my compliments to the kitchen team and Bayu and Anto.

2012
13 Dec / John and Katie, USA

The diving – guides are top notch and great with guests. The crew – the crew was exceptional! Debbie and Jerry were extremely effective in handling challenges as they arose in a timely fashion. Crew was very friendly and knew all guests names. Best crew of any liveaboard we have been on! By far. Thanks for a memorable experience. The food – food was excellent! Fresh and well prepared. Kitchen staff should be commended for a great job!

2012
13 Dec / Stephen, USA

All around fabulous dive experience – very roomy, comfortable, organized. The boat -specious room! Great sink, roomy shower, good storage, hooks and door good. The diving – tender boats well captained. Service all around tops! The food – fresh fruit juices great, snacks great! (especially popcorn, fresh cookies) Meal presentations nice. Bayu and Anto very great!

2012
13 Dec / Schaffel, Germany

Simply perfect. Thank you! A wonderful trip on a great boat. The excellent crew made us enjoy every day. Different destinations but every day diving on world class level. The crew – the best ever had!

2012
13 Dec / Suki, England

I couldn’t imagine a more beautiful boat, more spectacular diving and more dedicated staff and crew – my time on Arenui has been fabulous in every way. Utterly divine. The boat – faultless stunning boat, attention to detail is impeccable. Thank you Budi and Wayan for the clean towels, chocolates on the pillow and ‘don’t step on the white’ warnings! The diving – ridiculously awesome diving!!! The crew – Thank you Debbie for keeping me safe! Jerry, Ali, Tobi and Wawan – I loved being in the big blue with all of you! Best tender drivers ever. Thanks Captain for safely navigating us through the stunning seas, and the crew behind the scenes. The food – delicious food! Thank you to the amazing chefs for their love in the kitchen and to Anto and Bayu for serving us so beautifully.

2012
13 Dec / Marc and Heidi, USA

The crew – the best! Jerry’s assistance with the camera was above and beyond. Ali is our favourite divemaster and the entire crew was exceptional! The food -we appreciated all the fresh fruit and vegetables.

2012
28 Nov / Judy, USA

Local staff gives us insight into local culture. Crew is simply superb! Enjoyed both Jerry and Debbie’s enthusiasm for diving that helps to keep us in the spirit. The food – healthy with lots of fruits and veggies. Great presentation.

2012
15 Nov / Florian and Sylvia, Germany

Thanks, we will never forget you, you have a place in our heart. The boat – the cabin ‘a dream’. The crew – great team. Special thank you to Jerry (helping with the dive computer) and Debbie (for the medicine)!

2012
15 Nov / Trisha, Canada

Excellent operation. I will highly recommend it. Debbie and Jerry are awesome cruise directors! Everyone onboard is friendly, helpful and fun to be around.

2012
15 Nov / Monika, Germany

I enjoyed to be on this Komodo to Ambon cruise on Arenui Liveaboard so much. A big thank you to get my own cabin because a couple left the boat. The diving – the crew has a very good knowledge about the dive sites and to find beautiful fish. The food – everything was very delicious

2012
15 Nov / Dan and Jill, USA

Another flawless trip on the Arenui – best trip ever! Can’t wait for next trip with you.

2012
15 Nov / Tom, USA

Komodo dragon trip was very interesting. The crew – Jerry and Debbie very helpful.

2012
15 Nov / Astrid, Switzerland

On Arenui I feel like at home. Outstanding service from all the crew members. Very warm welcome and every wish will be fulfilled. Thank you very much for everything! The diving -Thanks that the long dives were possible. We have very much appreciated this! The food – nothing to wish for…

2012
15 Nov / Steffen, Germany

The best service I ever had on a dive boat. Outstanding service with very friendly crew. I love the Arenui and thanks for the long dives.

2012
27 Oct / Ralph and Sue, USA

I mentioned to Bayu it would be great to know what ingredients were in the salad dressing and green bean recipes. At the appointed time Putu appeared with trays of fresh vegetables all chopped, small dishes of spices and bottles of olive oil and white wine vinegar. Move over Martha Stewart! I was touched that with all the magic Putu and the other galley staff had to do, he took the time to not just talk to me but demonstrate his cooking. This is another point of detail from our memorable adventure aboard Arenui. The boat – our cabin was Shinta. Waking up to first light at 0500 was a great beginning to each day. The bed is very comfortable and I was thrilled and knew right away when there were soft and hard pillows. I like soft and Ralph likes firm so win win. The diving – dive guides extremely knowledgeable and amazingly can find a tiny critter I can hardly see intertwined in a soft coral. The crew – This was the best dive trip we have been on. The attention to detail was incredible and didn’t falter for one second. Debbie helped me so much with my underwater photography. I have a G10, and how cool is it to selfishly steal her away multiple times for lessons! The food – I ate all vegetarian food and the variety was as extensive as the regular menu. How am I going to cook for myself now?!”

2012
27 Oct / Anon, USA

The crew – best crew ever encountered. Attention to detail is remarkable.”

2012
27 Oct / Chard, USA

The crew – the dive guides are all terrific. They spot all kinds of critters and make sure everyone sees stuff. The boat crew is friendly and helpful and fun. Great people!

2012
27 Oct / Alka, New Zealand

Thank you, had a great time, will be back, will tell everyone!

2012
27 Oct / Liz, Australia

The crew – accommodating and attentive crew, all excellent! The food – best food of any liveaboard.

2012
27 Oct / Mary, New Zealand

The boat and crew are exceptional. The boat – all helped by the attentive and friendly crew. The diving – lots of variety and such great guides made the diving so good. The crew – all excellent and best all round crew I have experienced. The food – excellent chef with really tasty food and beautifully served always

2015
25 Jun / Barbara and Jim, USA

Excellent crew! So well trained and so helpful. Best dive guides we’ve ever seen!

2014
06 Jan / Gudrun & Georg, Germany

A big thank you to all the crew for a great time!

2014
06 Jan / Maya & Freddy, Switzerland

The service onboard is excellent and the boat is very comfortable!

2013
21 Dec / Anon,

The crew; the whole Arenui crew did a great job!

2013
21 Dec / Tui, Australia

A wonderful trip in all respects. All the staff were very friendly and very professional. Best fun was Wawan pointing to the fan or hydroids and leaving it to me to find the pygmy seahorses. The crew; I had the best time diving with Wawan. Great eyes for all critters both large and tiny plus a great personality both above and below sea level.

2013
21 Dec / Jody, USA

Loved Jerry’s help. He was awesome to help with my camera gear. Wawan was awesome as well always a smile on his face. All great crew really. Loved the hospitality of all. I would recommend your boat.

2013
21 Dec / Anon,

Like the dispensers in the bathroom and baskets for bits and pieces. Fridge in cabin a luxury, spoilt also with pillows in a great bed. The diving; tenders-crew very good and helpful. The crew; DM Wawan is an excellent spotter, knowledgeable and attentive to all divers in group. Stewards were lovely people. Good to have dive crew who know names of creatures as well as the sites. The food; enjoyed buffet for lunch. Snacks good quality and filling.

2013
08 Dec / Anon,

Boat staff is very friendly and helpful. The crew was very polite and helpful, especially the stewards and cruise directors.

2013
08 Dec / Jose, Spain

Had a great time everybody was very attentive and always smiling. Thanks.

2013
08 Dec / Sarah, Spain

A great boat and crew. Raja was beautiful again. Was able to improve my video macro due to Hergen’s patience and Unke’s great spotting!! Muchas gracias y hasta otra!

2013
08 Dec / Kerri & Hergen, USA

Thank you for an excellent cruise! You guys all went above and beyond to take care of the guests and all of our ‘special needs’ AKA floating bar and wetsuit beach party. The Arenui is a very special boat with an excellent crew! Their dedication to their guests’ safety, happiness and overall satisfaction is second to none. Thank you for making Got Muck’s cruise SO FUN! (and memorable).

2013
08 Dec / Anna, Indonesia

Stop building resorts and long live liveaboards! The diving/snorkeling; Jerry I will never forget the shark you pointed out to me! The crew; good team work keep it up. The food; great wines.

2013
25 Nov / Edith, Germany

Thank you a lot for this all – for me it was fulfilling a lifetime dream in many ways – diving in Indonesia, diving from the boat and diving with very good friends Harald and Barbara. I appreciate most to see and feel your great passion for nature and the underwater life. To see there was nearly tears in your eyes moved me a lot!

2013
25 Nov / Harald, Germany

I don’t want to repeat again all the positive aspects being connected to a dive trip on the Arenui. However, what I find is not that frequently reported – it is the passion of the entire dive crew in all aspects of marine life and its protection/conservation. This mindset is evident throughout all activities related to the sea.

2013
25 Nov / Uschi & Roger, Switzerland

The crew; Wawan, very patient, nice and humorous. Best dive guide ever! The food; we are getting fat!

2013
25 Nov / Monika, Germany

This is my 2nd trip on Arenui and I am sorry to leave my dive holiday. I’m feeling in a dive paradise with you. Thanks a lot!

2013
25 Nov / Ruth & Jurg, Switzerland

We are repeaters … multiple repeaters … and guess why? Because it is still the best you can get! The destination is top, the boat is top, the crew is top and the Cruise Directors are unbeatable!!! It is again this feeling of being in a micro-cosmos that you don’t want to leave. Not ever…! Thank you so much for making the Arenui to what it is – a very unique experience.

2013
25 Nov / Karl, Austria

I have dived more than 27 years all over the world, with many good liveaboards, but YOU are the best I have ever stayed! Thanks to the crew and everybody, Jerry and Debbie you are all great!

2013
11 Nov / Julie, USA

The Arenui is a splendid ship! The crew has to be the most helpful and polite group of people I’ve ever met. The Cruise Directors are knowledgeable and put you at ease immediately. The food and service are one of a kind. A must redo for us and I’m not even a diver. The diving; although not a diver, enjoyed snorkeling over various sites. The crew; tender driver Yusuf proved to be an excellent snorkel guide. He evaluated my skill and snorkeling ability and took great care to put me at ease in the water. His patience and calmness made me feel safe and reassured so that I had a fantastic time watching Indonesia’s underwater world!

2013
11 Nov / Hannes, Austria

The crew; absolutely kind. Helpful. Did a great job!!!

2015
11 Nov / Michaela, USA

Boat; amazing. Crew; wow – we have traveled all around the world and never had service like this! Anto and Tony are amazing, sweet and kind. Food; croissants are amazing!

2015
09 Jan / Anonymous,

Truly excellent operation – everyone works well with each other to create a seamless operation. Crew; everyone is warm and professional.

2015
09 Jan / Anonymous,

Thank you for everything very well organized. We were very well taken care of! Diving: Diving was great. Crew: Wawan was an excellent dive master! Anto and tony were amazing. They are so patient with all the crazy requests Thank you.

2015
09 Jan / Roberta, USA

Crew: Very fine crew throughout. Divemaster and tender operators deserve special mention.

2015
09 Jan / Alice, USA

Thank you again for all of your hard work. Nic did a fantastic job matching us with divers with similar experiences dive styles and air consumption. You were all fantastic in helping us with camera questions fish questions etc. Diving: DMs and Edu and Nic are the best in the business. Crew: I have been one lot of the liveaboard all over the world and have never felt so safe or as taken care of as I do here.

2015
09 Jan / Lionel, Singapore

My experience with the Arenui crew sets the bar for what I would expect of other liveaboards. Thanks for the crew for smiling faces always willing to accommodate and ready to give a great experience on the boat and each dive.

2015
09 Jan / Jonathan, Singapore

Very high service level. Everyone is doing superb job. Food: Special order Ayam Goreng is super good!

2015
09 Jan / Will, USA

Cant wait to come back! Boat: Best and most spacious dive liveaboard I’ve been on. Diving: Raja Ampat was everything it was supposed to be. Reef manta, oceanic manta, blue-ring octo, stargazer, pygmy seahorses – nothing was missed. Crew: This crew is experienced helpful friendly and safety conscious. Super positive attitudes. Food: Great food. Would make anything you requested. Loved the fresh fish vegetables and even oatmeal! Creative deserts and not supersized portions – Perfect!

2015
09 Jan / Ariane, Netherlands

It will be an enormous challenge to ever find a more colourful varied and beautiful dive experience after Raja Ampat. Boat: Couldn’t be better. Food: The food was great. And taking into account we were on a boat the choice was too.

2015
09 Jan / Chaz, USA

Edu, Amazing help with equipment and everything educational. Nic, fantastic helpful. Delight to dive with. Crew: Amazing tender drivers. Ronald fun, great eyes and confortable to dive with. Jose also.

2015
09 Jan / Barbi, USA

This was a fabulous crew, Edu and Nic were first rate enthusiasm knowledge teaching even fixing. TERRRIFIC CRUISE DIRECTORS! Boat: Fabulous room, very beautiful and confortable. Looking forward to stay in Rama again. Diving: Briefings educational. I learned something on each one. Crew: Best crew ever! From Tony Anto to Wayan, Swenten , all the tender drivers cooks engineers Captain all officers and Edu and Nic. Food: beautifully prepared.

2015
09 Jan / Eric, USA

The trip to the cave, village and lagoon where a special edition to the trip. The instructors were great and I learned a lot about diving and the marine life from them. It helped me become a much better diver. I saw everything and more that I hoped to see.

2014
27 Dec / Cheryl, USA

Great trip. What topped it were the personal touches, e.g., knowing our names, our likes, etc. Thanks for an amazing honeymoon. It was certainly a holiday to remember.

2014
27 Dec / David, USA

Wish there was a higher score than excellent. They were amazing!!

2014
27 Dec / Guillame, France

Diving: tender guys really helpful.

2014
27 Dec / Ted, USA

Every crewmember was excellent; I had a great time! 🙂

2014
27 Dec / Anonymous,

Crew: the crew were incredible helpful and keen to make the experience as wonderful as possible. Food: the homemade ice cream was great.

2014
27 Dec / Anonymous,

Crew: I have been on 25 different liveaboards and dive boats 23 years the crew on the Arenui is the best ever!

2014
27 Dec / David, USA

Overall, this was an outstanding trip. Also the crew is the most critical component and they deserve 6 out of 5 stars! Crew: crew was absolutely outstanding. I would rank them one notch above excellent. Edu as our dive master was the best ever by a good margin.

2014
27 Dec / Joyce, USA

I have experienced many liveaboards and the crew on the Arenui were the best we have encountered. Kudos to Edu, Nic and the team. Great attitudes always helpful. Professional beyond anything. To reiterate you’ve set a new crew standard for us, bravo best wishes and keep up the good work! Big thanks to Ronald for finding my video camera underwater. He saved my camera but more importantly saved my photographic experiences (more important) A great Xmas!

2016
06 Jan / Sara, USA

Such a fabulous trip! So relaxing. We loved how easy diving was. Having the gear so organized. Having the early and late groups staggered to spread out dive timing. So clever and efficient! One of my favorite parts of the trip was diving with Lisa. She was a great divemaster, always pointing out fun tiny critters. Even though she has done so many dives, she was still so excited about everything. This made it so much more fun for us. We would always see her eyes get wide under water, like ours. And she would clap when she saw something super exciting. One day we saw a huge grouper and she squeezed my arm so hard :o) Boat: Loved having air conditioning in rooms and restaurant. Loved the shade upstairs. Crew: Everyone was so great and helpful! Anto and Kadek are so awesome and fun. Wayan and Wenton are great too – always greeting us enthusiastically. Our tender drivers Nasir and Bayu were so great too! And Lisa and G were so helpful and fun! Food: So delicious! Loved how many choices there were at every meal. Everything was so fresh.

2016
06 Jan / Marleen, Netherlands

Another trip of a lifetime on the most gorgeous liveaboard, with the most attentive crew, in a fabulously beautiful marine area – Raja Ampat on the Arenui! With Wawan leading our dive group of four we had the best diving experience ever! Boat: Great to be able to get fresh air/open window-door in Shinta, plus plenty of light. Diving: Beautiful dive area and Wawan is a great Divemaster and guide, he spots everything however tiny, is very attentive and safety conscious. Crew: the crew is very committed to guests having a good time. Food: Nice wines and great food.

2016
06 Jan / Chaz and Barbi, USA

We really enjoyed our second cruise on Arenui. The efforts the entire crew went to to ensure a safe, comfortable and extra special diving experience was terrific. Terima Kasih sekali to everyone including Siska, Debbie and Jerry in the office. G and Lisa are wonderful Cruise Directors as well as very fine dive guides. The entire crew provides a comfortable, safe, exceptionally fun dive cruise. They obviously work as a team. And we had an added treat from Jose’s marine presentations. The relevant biology knowledge really enhanced our diving and just being in the special Raja Ampat area. He is a great teacher! Thank you Jose! Boat: We loved Rama. Diving: Loved Lisa’s briefings, tender drivers so excellent. Raja Ampat still full of fish. Crew: G and Lisa’s enthusiasm made the diving even better – really appreciated them. Anto and Kadek spoiled us. The efforts of all the crew were above and beyond. Special requests whether dining or diving honored gracefully. The Arenui is a beautiful boat but the crew sets it apart from the rest. Can’t imagine better! Food: The vegetarian menu for dinner was an excellent option. Better for all of us and the planet. Hope it was not to hard on Chef Ketut. This is a special feature on the Arenui. The fish preparation was extra special.

2016
06 Jan / Robin, USA

Diving: The variety of dive sites was very nice! Crew: All excellent. I liked the scientific presentations.

2016
06 Jan / Ingrid, USA

This was my first liveaboard for a reason: I wasn’t willing to go unless the conditions were VERY comfortable. The Arenui and crew surpassed my expectations. I will only do another liveaboard if the comfort level is the same caliber. Very good first experience, although now I am spoiled. Staff is very accommodating, willing to take any request. Overall great experience! Food: All excellent. Anto was fabulous!

2016
06 Jan / Stacy, USA

Amazing as always. All excellent. Thanks for not running out of Diet Coke.

2016
06 Jan / Marloes, Netherlands

The Arenui feels like home far away from home. I am amazed by how quickly almost all the staff knows your name and know exactly which equipment belongs to you and what your preferences are food and beverage wise. This was my second trip and I was so happy to recognize staff from the previous trip. I do not want to “cheat” by going on another liveaboard than The Arenui. It’s all in the little detail. We got an amazing vegetable sculpture after passing our Advanced Course given by Wawan, our more than fantastic Divemaster. Thank you all. Boat: Enjoyed the shower gel, etc. very much. Crew: All the staff works so hard to please the guests as much as possible. You can see and feel they are proud to work for this company. Food: Enough fresh vegetable and choice every day in such a long trip! Well done.

2016
06 Jan / Anonymous, USA

This trip was the dream trip that I was hoping for. Thank you ALL!

2016
06 Jan / Ed, USA

We are big Arenui fans and would like to join again. Boat: Cabins are beautifully decorated and comfortable. Diving: THANKS!! We always felt safe and Lisa was wonderful at pointing out interesting sights. She is genuinely enthusiastic. Deck boys and tender crew excellent too. Crew: The team leadership from G and Lisa was very genuine. Everyone is very guest focused = really impressive! Anto is spectacular. Jose was very helpful getting our rental gear all set up and we enjoyed his lectures. Food: The kitchen team did a great job handling my peanut/nut allergy.

2016
06 Jan / Ann and Greg, USA

Lots of fun – everyone was great and worked hard! Jose did amazing at the talks, they were a nice addition! Diving: Jose was an amazing dive guide and we loved his talks – perhaps have more and earlier in the trip. Crew: G and Lisa were delightful as Cruise Directors.

2016
06 Jan / Jennifer and Alex, USA

I would like to say thank you to the entire staff of The Arenui for making our trip such a wonderful experience again! You have proven that there is really no comparison when it comes to liveaboard diving in Indonesia or anywhere else in the world!! We have had a fantastic time diving with The Arenui. We truly enjoyed every part of our experience with your company from the assistance provided by the home office to the exceptional service and experience of the boat staff. Thank you all!! As a final note I would like to say that we absolutely enjoyed the new educational portion of the trip. The information Jose provided was wonderful and brought a greater appreciation for the beauty of these fantastic waters. This type of addition increases the value of this trip and will hopefully bring awareness to more people. Thank you Jose. Boat: The accommodations were perfect! The attention to detail created a soothing atmosphere to relax between dives. Diving: The diving was spectacular! The attention to detail by the divemasters, tender assistants and staff created such a comfortable safe experience, I was excited to dive every day! Crew: We LOVE the staff of The Arenui!!! Everyone is so welcoming and such a pleasure to be around. The staff and service they provide is the first reason we keep coming back to The Arenui. Food: As always the food was delicious and plentiful! You cannot go hungry on this boat!

2016
06 Jan / Anonymous,

Crew was awesome! Loved our divemaster Lisa, and the stewards and room boys. Really great service all around! Always felt taken care of.

2016
06 Jan / Amy, USA

Terima Kasih! I was not expecting to love this trip as much as I did. The dives and the service made it unforgettable. We were so lucky to have Lisa as our dive guide, so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Happy that G certified us in Nitrox diving. Thanks! Boat: All of the management and systems are excellent, like the labeled towels, the organized dive boats, shelves for our gear. Made it so relaxing! Diving: Best diving ever – loved each dive! Crew: One of the top service experiences I have ever had in my extensive travels. Each staff person works very hard and is so genuinely kind – truly special. All notice and anticipate our needs like handing me my hat on the dive boat. Wayan and Wenton both are so funny and helpful with towels, wetsuit, toothpaste in masks, etc. Food: The food was delicious, and beautifully presented. Kadek and Anto were so kind – much appreciated.

2015
22 Dec / Michael, China

All excellent.

2015
22 Dec / Kay, Singapore

Boat: Love the sky lounge area to relax in between dives. Diving: Good variety of dive sites. Love Shadow Reef and Blue Magic. Layout of tenders is very well thought out with enough space for the divers. Easy to keep trade whether the divers have returned. Crew: The stewards and tender drivers are exceptionally attentive. Keep it up.

2015
22 Dec / Sunny, China

Thank you Arenui! Boat: Very comfortable and clean. I like the wood crafts. Diving: Many fun. Crew: Thanks to all the crew. Lisa is a very excellent dive guide. Food: Very good!

2015
22 Dec / Cai, China

All excellent!

2015
09 Dec / Randy, USA

The best diving boat in the world. Excellent Cruise Directors. Outstanding Divemaster.

2015
09 Dec / Nelson, USA

All excellent.

2015
09 Dec / Jack, USA

Second trip on this boat. G and Lisa are great hosts. Will come back again. Boat: The best equipped dive boat in the world. It was great experience to dine on the sky restaurant under the stars. Wonderful facilities. Diving: The dive sites are great. Briefings are very detailed and safety orientated. Marine life density and variety is incredible. Crew: Special thanks to G to fix my computer battery and camera housing leaking – saved my trip. Ronald is really considerate and helpful – great eyes to find and identify photo subjects. Food: Five meals per day at resort style food. Thanks to hard working kitchen staff.

2016
19 Dec / Marcia, USA

Diving: Wonderful that G would look at our gear if anything didn’t work properly. Crew: G and Lisa were so very much accommodating – they took care of all our needs, and with a smile. I always felt safe and secure. I have been on other liveaboards – now I can only return to the Arenui – I have been so spoiled. Eman was so wonderful – always a smile, as was Kadek. The tender drivers were always there when ending the dive. Ronald is the greatest asset. Always watching on the dives and helping us to become better divers. Wenton is the greatest massage therapist. I can’t wait to return!

2016
19 Dec / Mandy, USA

All staff very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Made doing this many dives very easy. Beautiful dive sites. Ronald was great as divemaster, able to find such tiny creatures!

2016
19 Dec / Marcus & Debbie, UK & Canada

My wife booked my dream trip for my birthday. It did not disappoint! The diving was top notch and the birthday cake was pretty good too!! If I could go back and do the entire Raja Ampat trip again I would not change a thing, I don’t think that I could say that about any vacation I have taken in the past. The cruise directors Lisa and G and the entire crew have a palpable passion for diving and customer satisfaction. We will be back! A dream trip for us, well executed! Will try to find a way to come back for more. One crew member really stand out: Kadek, the head steward – always attentive, knew our names from day 1! Nothing was too much trouble for him – he has the patience of a saint! Diving: Everything about the diving is superb. Crew: The entire crew is a credit to the Arenui organization. Lisa and G do a fantastic job of making everything run seamlessly. Food: Food is well prepared.

2016
19 Dec / Dave, USA

Thank you for this trip of a lifetime. Boat: loved the ship. Diving: loved it – trip of lifetime for me. Crew: great bunch top to bottom – warm smiles worn. I didn’t make many requests but all attended to promptly. Food: Food and preparation were great.

2016
19 Dec / Sharon, USA

Thank you for making our stay onboard a pleasant one. Everything was so wonderful. Crew: Such a friendly and ethusiastic crew. Made the trip even more special for our group. Loved all! Food: Every dish was excellent!

2016
19 Dec / Lissa, USA

I’ve been on several liveaboards and this (the Arenui) is by far the best experience – and the crew is 90% of the reason (10% the diving). Such great service and warmth. Thanks for making this trip the trip of my life. I hope to come back!!

2016
19 Dec / Karen, USA

Our dive master Jose was very good to show us many things. On one dive he showed me a stonefish. He motions for me to come close and pointed. When I looked I actually saw a family of 3 stonefish side by side. Jose was quite surprised, he had only seen one. Its funny to have a laugh underwater. I motioned for Lissa to come so she could take a picture. It was quite a great picture. I nicknamed the shot “Sly, the Family Stoned” ☺ I know I checked “excellent” on every category. It really was! Boat: Loved the service. Feeling of magical comfort. Shinta cabin was great, always clean. Extremely comfortable and charming. Diving: Great sites and friendly tenders. I especially liked the briefings. Lisa and G do a great job there. I saw every coral and critter I hoped to see. And I always felt safe. Crew: Lisa and G are perfect in their jobs. Really nice and professional. I loved them a lot. Our divemaster (Jose) was outstanding. He took great care of us throughout the trip. He was knowledgable of all sights and corals and fish and critters. I truly liked him and will try to keep in touch with him. Also every single crew member was so very nice to us. I felt like family. Food: So much food! Great variety and very tasty. Beef was specially tender and good quality. I always requested ice tea which was freshly brewed always!

2016
19 Dec / Liz, USA

Lisa was FABULOUS, she took extra care of me underwater, including putting on my BC and showing critters and pulling me in current. I always felt super safe with her. Kadek is an outstanding person, very kind and helpful. The boat guys were fun. They all knew my name and I am ashamed to say I didn’t know theirs. The massage was great. The kitchen was so clean. I walked by it many times for days and it was always spotless. The crew always had a smile and hello. Made the trip very pleasant.

2016
19 Dec / Dave, USA

Awesome trip! Crew was excellent. Spoiled me – no other ship will be able to beat this crew! Keep it up!

2016
06 Dec / Catherine, USA

All excellent. G and Lisa are better than excellent!

2016
06 Dec / Ronda, USA

I had extremely high expectations coming into this trip for the Arenui because I have heard nothing but spectacular comments from former patrons. Those expectations were not only met, they were surpassed and I look forward to my next cruise with you! 🙂 ABSOLUTELY value for money. Very grateful pointer sticks were available on board, I didn’t had a chance to buy one before. G, THANK YOU so much for letting me use your magnifier… It really made my whole trip to get to see everything in such fine detail! My sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the entire staff for making this experience more special than I could have possibly imagined!!! Boat: all excellent, specially comfort. Diving: Dive briefings were excellent! Loved the presentations and would have enjoyed more of them. Jose was phenomenal! He was patient, informative, excellent at finding critters and just a really warm, friendly, nice guy! Crew: all excellent, specially cruise directors, chefs and stewards. I had VERY HIGH expectations into this trip and they were exceeded BY FAR! EVERY member of the staff was helpful, friendly, interactive, accommodating and a true pleasure to be around! Food: all excellent. Food was REALLY GOOD! Especially loved the curries!

2016
06 Dec / Cheryl, USA

I loved having dinner upstairs on the sky deck. It was lovely. BBQ nights were my favourite. I got sick on the trip and Lisa and G took very good care of me and the boat was stocked with excellent medicine (cough drops, ear infection, throat medicine). Thank you so very much for taking such good care of me. I had an absolutely wonderful time and will be back! Boat: The staff was extremely attentive and replaced anything minutes within us asking (towels, body wash, tissues). Crew: Lisa and G were outstanding! As was Kadek and Eman! They anticipated our needs and took such good care of us. Lisa and G are wonderful storytellers and added so much to the trip.

2016
06 Dec / Jeannie, USA

Boat: Plenty of room for everyone to set up and store their camera equipment, etc, in the main area – much appreciated! Crew: Everyone treated me with respect and courtesy. The entire crew was professional yet friendly. Kadek often knew what I wanted even before I did! Jose’s presentations were wonderful! And he was the best divemaster I have had, very supportative, informative, etc. Food: Great variety, excellent choices.

2016
06 Dec / Yuvonne, USA

The crew was fantastic, very helpful and got to know us right away. Lisa and G are the perfect hosts for this boat, keep them at any cost. Boat: cabins were nice and comfortable. Diving: beautiful diving. Food: excellent. Good wine list considering it’s Indonesia. Appreciate the effort to provide only good wines. Food was awesome.

2016
06 Dec / Deb & Fred, USA

The entire staff was wonderful – Lisa and G were great at briefing with making sure we were comfortable. Jose was an excellent dive master. Agung and Hasan were so helpful in getting us ready for the diving, always greeting us with a smile. Kadek and Eman also were so friendly and accommodating. Wayan and Wenton were so much fun and helpful. The massage was wonderful too. The staff made the trip extra special. Then of course the diving was spectacular. Again, Jose was great at showing us all sorts of sea life. We did not have a bad meal. All the food was excellent. The chef made a special effort for a couple of birthdays and to commemorate our 100th dives. All in all, the trip exceeded expectations.

2016
06 Dec / Tord & Maria, Sweden

All the staff was great. G, Lisa and Jose were excellent!!

2016
06 Dec / Phil, France

The Indonesian crew is outstanding by their humour, kindness, willingness, and their ability to face any situation. The Spanish team (G, Lisa and Jose) is just short of perfection. This magnificent boat without them would be an entirely different story.

2016
23 Nov / Pamela, USA

I will recommend Arenui to anyone I talk to who is interested in a liveaboard experience. I came here expecting to enjoy my time with Arenui but I have to say this experience completely exceeded my expectations because of the people who worked on this boat and created this amazing experience for us. I always felt cared for – there was so much attention for our comfort, our safety and our enjoyment. EVERY single person contributed and worked like a team – it was amazing to see this family work together. The diving and stay accommodations were fantastic but the people really made this one of the most memorable experiences of my life. Boat: I’ve marked everything excellent because I felt so much care and attention through this whole experience. This completely exceeded my expectations and will be an experience that lasts with me for my entire lifetime. I loved the boat!! Beautiful with so much detail in the carving and designs. Diving: BEST diving experience – the guides always paid attention to the conditions. Crew: EVERY SINGLE PERSON was so incredible delightful and helpful and friendly and focused on creating a wonderful experience. We were spoiled every day. We loved Lisa and G. I have never had such an amazing dive guide – everything was so clear – instructions were very clear. I always felt safe and never worried about anything. Lisa, thank you for being the best dive guide and for making us feel so comfortable. Also thank you for teaching us about all the sea life and sharing your passion with us. Wayan, Wenton, Anto, Kadek, our tender drivers were phenomenal! Food: DELICIOUS! And I care a lot about food 🙂 Thank you Putu, Ketut and Nengah.

2016
23 Nov / Cindy, USA

We will come back for sure. This was our first liveaboard trip. We had the best experience ever. It will be difficult to go anywhere else starting at the TOP!! All crew were fantastic. We will recommend the Arenui to our diver friends. Thank you!! Boat: we stayed in Rama room and loved it. We will come back to this room. Diving: all excellent. Loved our dive guide (Lisa). So personable, knowledgeable, helpful, funny and nice to be around. Crew: Everyone couldn’t have been nicer. Amazing how fast the crew knew our names for 12 days!! Everyone was so polite, willing to help in every aspect. So respectful. Wish we had more people in the world like the crew 🙂 Very polite.

2016
23 Nov / David, USA

Boat: all excellent. Thanks for the great camera area! Diving: all excellent. I appreciate the bigger tank! Glad that was available. Crew: all excellent. Great teamwork across the boat. Great daily plan, and execution of the plan. Thanks! Food: all excellent. Tasty and refreshing. So many options 🙂

2017
22 Dec / Beatrice, Italy

Unforgettable experience with wonderful diving and lovely people. You will make memories that you will treasure for lifetime. Thanks to everyone who made this possible. We always felt safe and in great hands.

2017
22 Dec / Doug, USA

Excellent boat, amazing cleanliness. Outstanding cruise directors, divemasters, chefs and stewards. Thank you for a wonderful trip.

2017
24 Nov / Sam, USA

Fed us well, only complain is I gained weight 🙂 Been waiting to experience Indo and the Arenui for over 3 years. Didn’t disappoint. Thank you

2017
24 Nov / Jack, USA

Ronald and Andy are the best divemasters. Crew provides great service. Dive sites are great.  Chef is excellent. 5 star dining on a dive boat. Second time in Arenui. Found improvement in dive preparation area & other details. Really impressive. The best dive and liveaboard in the world. Thank you for the great trip.

2017
24 Nov / Anon,

Jose’s presentation were great, helpful and educational. His photography skills were amazing & memorable.  I’ve a great, wonderful experience with Arenui. Friendly helpful staff, excellent foods, clean & comfortable room. Overall superb experience

2017
24 Nov / Paul, USA

Really appreciate the beautiful + functional design of the boat.  The entire crew is A+. Jose, the marine biologist, was a wonderful addition. Very informative, with a really positive attitude that added a lot of value to the trip. Very good food, great selection.

2017
24 Nov / Gabriel & Soo, USA

Another excellent trip with Arenui. All staff worked so smoothly & always had a lot of smiles & thoughtful. Jose did a wonderful job for the guests, educate everyone. Arenui is the best ever experience.

2017
11 Nov / Glenn, USA

Ever since the 1st day everyone made me feel comfy and made efforts of knowing everyone name and habits. This made me overcome any uneasy or awkwardness I might as felt and help me be more myself. Guislain was very attentive and courteous with a great sense of humor. My divemaster Ronald was extremely helpful and I always felt safe diving with him. You whole crew is great. Thank you so much. 

2017
11 Nov / Cynthia, USA

Nicely fitted out with a mixture of public and private spaces. For downstairs would like to be able to open portholes which by the way seems to have some porthole issues in our room. Diving: The mix very nice. The color was great. Some outstanding sites were Cotton Wood Canyon and Clown Valley ( Sea apple & Thresher shark). All of the crew were exceedingly obliging, amiable and quick witted. Lunch was my favorite mal, always good with a variety and lack of formality. Pasta every day is a philosophy I applaud.

2017
11 Nov / David, USA

Great cruise, trip of a lifetime. The entire crew were friendly and treated us as welcome guest in their boat/home.

2017
27 Oct / Cindy & Jay, USA

Can´t say enough about how great everybody has been. No complaints. My clients are so  happy with this whole trip. Fery was our DM, he took great care of us and showed us amazing things. Tender drivers  were helpful before and after every dive. Mario is so helpful and has a great sense of  humor.  Food: The best vegetarian options EVER! And great gluten free options for every meal.

2017
27 Oct / Sharon, USA

I would go anywhere with you! Most amazing liveaboard. So healthy dive sites. Five star Cruise Directors! Excellent DM,  Fery was the greatest. Super competent captains. Chefs beyond believe. Wow Stewards!  Ahhh Therapist! Fun Tender drivers! Incredible food!

2017
27 Oct / Su, USA

No words to describe the diving. Ferry is a great divemaster. ALL of the staff were  wonderful!  Best vegetarian food and choice of vegetarian food I´ve ever had on a liveaboard.

2017
27 Oct / Rick, USA

The best liveaboard yet. Great attention and assistance. Warm feeling with the crew.  Isolation of dive sites a super plus.

2017
27 Oct / Jarie, USA

Cabins were kept SO clean. Stewards were SO attentive. The diving was spectacular – thank you very much!!

2017
27 Oct / Diane, USA

Its going to be hard to go back to the real world after having such a wonderful experience  on the Arenui! Full service all the way!!! We had such a compatible group of passengers and crew! Couldn’t have asked for a better trip! 

The entire crew was so very friendly and helpful! I know there are many people/crew  members we barely saw, but their quiet behind the scenes activities are greatly  appreciated! Thank you so much – Nothing could have been improved upon!!! Thank  you!!!

2017
21 Apr / Paul, USA

This is an amazing trip! Boat: boat is incredible and maintenance is perfect! Diving: great mix of dive sites! Crew: crew is amazing!! Many thanks to Lisa, G, Idy, Ronald and everyone else. They set the bar very high!

2017
21 Apr / Howard, USA

It has been without question the trip of a lifetime. Every aspect, every detail exceeded expectations, and the crew are ALL outstanding at their jobs, not to mention incredibly kind, wonderful people.

2017
21 Apr / Ruthmarie & Gary, USA

We would dive anywhere with this boat!! See you in October for Komodo-Alor. A special thanks to our wonderful divemaster Ronald. He took me under his wing and let me into so many wild and exciting adventures! Personal encounters with sea snakes, hooking into the currents waiting for the action to begin, and swimming into the center of the biggest school of barracuda I could ever imagine. Wow! It was epic. Boat: the boat was very clean and comfortable at all times. It is very well organized. Diving: we especially enjoyed the adventure and discovery aspect of the Forgotten Islands. It was fun to feel we were in such a very remote area. Crew: EVERYONE of the crew was top notch!! The training and preparation really shows throughout the complete trip. Lisa and G make a great team together as cruise directors. All the crew was a pleasure. Food: best food on any liveaboard! The food was creative and tasty! Thank you for the beautiful artistic carving for my 300th dive! We also appreciate the nice wine list 🙂

2017
07 Apr / Christine & Pat, USA

Lisa and G are the greatest!! And Idy was an awesome dive guide. This was our second trip aboard the Arenui and it was exceptional. We have since booked more trips in years to come. Every single member of the crew has made us feel comfortable, safe and tremendously happy. There is attention to detail and meeting the needs of every guest, all while providing a breathtaking view of the beautiful underwater world. All the dives are led by knowledgeable divemasters with keen eyes and the ability to highlight the creatures unique to the area/dive site. The chefs and kitchen staff prepare delicious meals and provide wonderful flexibility for those with specific dietary needs. The Arenui not only provides its guests with a truly awesome diving experience but it also provides a relaxing retreat from a busy world. A heartfelt thanks to every member of the Arenui team for offering us such a memorable vacation!

2018
22 Dec / Mark, USA

The boat: All excellent but photo facilities good. Diving: all excellent & dive sites were great. Every crew member  made special efforts to be helpful and anticipate guests needs and personal references- Awesome job! Also appreciate the nice balance between dive safety and personal freedom. Thanks to All for another great trip! Arenui’s high standards make it easy to recommend – great to have confidence that guests will not be disappointed.

2018
22 Dec / Julie, USA

I love the hard woods! This is a beautiful boat and the crew clearly take care of it. Handrails for master cabin walkway would add to safety in stormy weather. Very excited that we got to spend time in misool. Fery was great at finding Macro and wide shots. And he found great stuff for the non photographers.

This has been by far the greatest liveaboard we have done. The crew take care of everything , and I really appreciate the checking and follow up. G has been a very friendly and attentive cruise director. We are planning our next trip here already. Food and drinks aplenty. I really appreciate the great wine list- a very nice touch. This has been wonderful! Every crew member has been amazing. I especially want to thank Ferry and G for their attention to our group. We had a blast.

2018
08 Dec / Deanna, USA

Outstanding crew, and puts this dive boat experience above all others we have done!

Please don’t change a thing

Food and Beverage:

all excellent!

Special thanks to the chef for always making sure I had a gluten free option for every meal. The food was excellent. Overall unbelievable experience. We will be back in 2021! Thank you for an amazing experience.

Extra thanks to Feri’s unbelievable eye sight.

2018
08 Dec / Randy, USA

Excellent boat.

First class operation and staffing. Tenders were perfect for sea entry. Sleeping quarters allowed excellent conditions- great bed!

The Diving wa excellent.

Spectacular sites and daily briefings of each dive, 3 nite dives ! … exciting and packed with creatures.

Can’t be other than “10” in every category and all staff

Food and beverage: all evcellent.

Each meal was 5 star! When asked for a little extra or special topping- next meal included. Having not dived in 25 years I was more than concerned of my age (68) about safety and adequate training in advance of the dives. Staff and Ron / G made each dive better than the last and except for 2 night dives I made each and every dive.

2018
08 Dec / Sue, USA

The Arenui looked fantastic on the website but nothing could compare with seeing it for the first time and a highlight was to see it with the sails up.

As a relatively inexperienced diver it was everything I could have wished for. This was billed as a dive trip of a life time and it totally blew my mind. The 

Thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Guillem and Kai; special mentions to Kadek and Mario who are first class . The tender drivers could not have been more helpful.

Famy completely made my diving experience the best ever, great sense of humor, professional, enthusiastic and amazing young man.

I am going home with a food baby and will be unable to squeeze into my clothes. Simply delicious at every meal and of course the snacks and coffee.

From the moment we arrived at Sorong airport to the moment we left the Arenui every possible wish has been anticipated together with a friendly smile. Our trip has exceeded all expectations and I would book to come again in a heart beat.

Our fellow guests were tremendous fun and great to share this fabulous experience with.

I shall shed quite a few tears on leaving and am highly jealous of the next set of guests.

Thank to all the Arenui!

2018
08 Dec / Judy and Jon, USA

The Boat was very clean.

Excellent cruise! Most amazing diving we have ever done. Safety always a priority and tenders comfortable and fast.

THe staff was amazingly attentive. Our dive master Steve was a lovely guy but needs to be a bit more attentive. After speaking with G and Kai he improved but could still be a bit better. Guillem and Kai are amazing, super friendly and along with Mario and Kadek, we were made and feel like family.

Wasn’t quite sure to what to expect as this was our first liveaboard experience. The trip far exceeded our expectations. From service (amazing) to food quality, dive sites and overall friendliness of ALL the staff. Kai and Guillem were super helpful and nice. Tender drivers and dive masters and everyone else made us all feel at home and part of the Arenui family.

Thank you for an amazing trip!

2018
08 Dec / Elisabeth and Steve, USA

We loved Famy. 

Guillem and Kai were great directors. Mario in particular was charming and we have never felt so attended to, great crew!

Food and Beverage: all excellent but quantity great because too much food 

So fantastic . We can’t wait to come back!

2018
28 Nov / Mark & Marlies, USA

The Diving: best ever! Briefings well done. The Crew: great humor. Like the talks by Jose. Food was fantastic! Service was incredible, nothing was too much. Second time in the boat, nice to see the quality of everything and everyone is still there. The boat is well maintained and it was nice to see a few familiar faces.

2018
26 Nov / Margaret, USA

The Boat: All excellent. Everything is well looked after/maintained. Needs in any of the above areas are met! Exceeded by the staff. The Diving: All excellent. Destination was great and dive sites amazing. Briefings very informative so you know what to expect. The Crew: All excellent. Tender Drivers were very attentive to divers. Stewards learned names and likes so quickly. You had things before asking. 2nd to none! Always on the look out for critters and small things. Made the dives most interesting.

Food and Beverages: All excellent. Great Food and choices. Quality and quantity was just right. The whole trip was beyond my wildest expectations. This truly was concierge diving- everything was done for you. Loved having DM’ s come up to Fish-ID and help with log books.

As this was our first time in Indonesia, we did not know what to expect. We have been diving in other areas of the world but must say the Raja Ampat tour topped them all. The  staff on the Arenui caters to your every want. You are always greeted with a smile! They obviously love their jobs. Look for us again , we will be back.!!

2018
26 Nov / Brian & Linda, USA

The Boat: All excellent. I do not have anything to compare to but I can’t imagine that anything could be better. Linda found the single bed in our room very hard. { The Queen bed was a little crowded for both of us}. The Diving: All excellent. Although some sites better than others, each one was amazing. Anything we do in the future will probably come up short. The Crew: All excellent. Everyone was over the top courteous and helpful. G and Jose were entertaining at Dinner every night. Briefings were all informative . Timing and schedule were always right on. Jose’s education lessons were excellent. Mario and Kadek were non-stop helpful. Captain Syam was great to participate in the wedding ceremony. G was always extremely helpful and informative.

Food and Beverage: All excellent. Top quality in all respects. Good choices, nothing ever disappointed. Everything was crisp and fresh- healthy and decadent in each dinner. All of the crews participation in the wedding made the vent even that much better. G’s choice of the site could not have been much better., the village tour , the view point climb and the cave visit were all great and a nice change. We all had a great time with the swim at the view point. Thanks to everyone.

As a group we took a short tender ride through a pearl farm to a view point. After climbing the top { reasonable climb} we were treated to spectacular 360 views. Back on the jetty we all had a great swim in a crystal clear shallow lagoon.

2018
26 Nov / Lorraine, USA

The Boat: All excellent. Beautiful!! So well maintained. 5 Star. The Diving: All excellent. The staff are incredible. Knowledgable, caring and fun. The dive sites were varied and each  one special. Ronald and team are top notch. The Crew: All excellent. The crew is what made the trip extra special. Always ready to help. Science talks were super. Divemasters were outstanding. Stewards were so great. Really great team. 5 Stars. Food and Beverage: My diet and restrictions were not a problem. Plenty of awesome choices.

G and Jose were outstanding and their leadership is reflected in how the whole staff performs. Thank you all for make this a trip for a lifetime. Adding the site trips was also very appreciated.

 

2018
26 Nov / Daryl, USA

I chartered this ship for our 35th wedding anniversary. Travelled to Bali the fall of 2015 to ensure the Arenui met my expectations. It exceeded my expectations at first sight. I was told Raja Ampat was world class but until you experience it for yourself I feel you don’t really have any idea how awesome it is.

The crew is without question the best part of the trip. The boat and the diving are great, but the crew really brings the experience together. The attention to detail is amazing. My sister was lucky enough to get married while on this cruise. The crew did an amazing job to make the wedding unforgettable. I am a foody, I love to cook, I enjoy culinary experiences, the Arenui culinary team exceeded my expectations in every regard.

Thank you to all of the Arenui staff! Special thanks to Siska , she was awesome helping me to set up and execute the awesome anniversary adventure.

2018
26 Nov / Marcel, USA

The Boat: All excellent. The Diving: All Excellent. The Crew: All excellent. This team is a 1 in a million match. Great group of people on the ship. Keep it up. Food and Beverages: All excellent. This crew was asked to have a wedding on the ship. G organized an island wedding, a completely blew my mind. The greatest memory of my life. Mario is a gem and a great videographer. Loved the whole trip. Thank You.

2018
26 Nov / Bill & Virginia, USA

Exceptional diving and snorkeling, organizing great, help from the staff excellent. Cannot say enough about the dive sites and what we saw. The entire crew were amazing, kind, friendly , helpful and happy. Totally 5 star  from the captain to G and Jose they were all so much fun and always ready to help. They all took such great care of us- the service is truly exceptional. Food and Beverage: All excellent. I was very thirsty one day and I asked Mario what I could drink- he made me a lime aid that was excellent and thirst quenching. And he continued to make it for me throughout the trip. I don’t like to drink soft drinks or beer so it was a life saver.

Special mention to Mario and Kadek, Hassan who snorkeled with me and made me more comfortable in the water, G and Jose who answered all our questions, and Fahmy who kept us smiling, really the whole staff was exceptional.

2018
26 Nov / Breanda, USA

Best diving I have ever done. Ferry was so very good. Everyone works so hard. Boat drivers etc. Lovely people all. I really miss you.  Again I can’t say enough. Just loved this whole adventure so much. I’ll probably be 10 lbs heavier when I get home. Food was so very good. I feel like this is a once in a life time experience but I would absolutely come back if I could. I can’t say how special this trip has been. Everyone has been fantastic. Great team. G, Fery, Jose and Mario- treasures all. I have never been so spoiled in  my life.

2018
26 Nov / Kim & Harold, USA

Such great variety. Catered to people who couldn’t eat certain things. Always something to eat. Can’t say enough about the crew. So helpful friendly and fabulous. Felt like family by the end of the trip.  They did everything for us. The diving was amazing. The amount and variety of fish was incredible. This has been a once in a life time adventure. Exceeded my expectations.

2018
12 Nov / Erik & Lynne, USA

We thank all the people who made our trip so wonderful: Siska was a delight to deal with arranging everything for us. G was the consummate host. We appreciated learning the “ropes” and rules of Arenui so clearly and being guided through each day with such grace and humor. Jose was an unexpected gift. We enjoyed his willingness to teach us and to share his talent so enthusiastically with such grandiosity. Ronald, our divemaster, or “the Best ” was just great. We landed with him immediately. Bayu was so helpful to us 70+ year olds. Made us believe our diving days can continue with the kind assistance he gave us. The cheerful Sujai was also most helpful.

We could go on naming many staff members we came in contact with. In their own way each and one of them made our diving trip the very best of the many we have done. It has been a wonderful to see that now we have found Arenui our diving days can continue.

2018
12 Nov / Carol, USA

This trip was perfection. It will be tough act to follow. Nothing can compare.

2018
12 Nov / Candace & Tom, USA

We love the Arenui. it’s design brings Indonesia to life for us. This was our second trip on the Arenui and it was even better! Each year improvements are made and we appreciated the effort to make the trips outstanding in everything.

2018
23 Oct / Robert & Karen, USA

The Arenui is the best of the best diving experience you could hope to have. The crews
are the best trained, most friendly and experienced in Indonesia. Superb accommodation,
delicious meals, best diving in the world and the ship is expertly maintained, which is a
very important as some of the trips are very distant from repair facilities. Why anyone
would jeopardize their vacation far from home on a less skilled crew, is a mystery to me.
Go first class, that is the Arenui!”

2019
27 Dec / Sherri, USA

The vessel, crew, food and beverages were all excellent. As a snorkeler the crew was very accommodating. I snorkeled a lot!! And it was so beautiful! 🙂

2019
27 Dec / Steve, USA

The boat was excellent. We really liked the bidet hose! Oh yes, the facilities were great. Beds were comfortable and our room (Ganesh was surprisingly spacious). Food  was excellent; I especially like the vegetarian variety.’

 

The crew was excellent. Alex and Saoirse really made the trip for me. Herry was a fantastic dive master and patient with our slow pace and meticulous hunting. Don’t change anything! We really like the dive sites and variety of life to see. My preference is for reef invertebrates and this trip had them. What can I say? This is our second trip with the Arenui and we’ve just requested our third. Not coming with a group is always a bit of a gamble but the staff and guests were awesome (again)!

2019
27 Dec / Debbie, USA

The boat, the crew and the food choices were all excellent. Anti-chovy & Melissa’s Garden super sites! But loved it all – Muck, Mantas, and More! Everyone and everything was really outstanding! You have an attention to detail not many service businesses can achieve! You have created and maintained (for 10 years!) a level of quality and service rarely seen, all while maintaining a very high morale level. Kudos to you and to everyone who makes it possible.

2019
27 Dec / Vivian, USA

The trip exceeded expectations. Crew was very accommodating. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. This experience will be hard to top. Every detail was considered on board & on the water. The boat, diving, the crew and the food choice was all excellent. Ferry gave me the confidence I needed to have an unforgettable dive experience. Will miss Arenui!

2019
27 Dec / Karla, USA

Amazing food & lots of variety. All yummy! Everyone was awesome! The diving was excellent. It was very personalized & educational. Enjoyed it so much! A great trip. Our first liveaboard… it sets the bar high.

 

2019
27 Dec / Susan & Alex, USA

Excellent in all areas: the boat, crew, diving, food & beverages.

2019
27 Dec / Tony, USA

As a testimonial to the service and crew on the Arenui, my wife did not want to do another liveaboard! But she ended up having a great time, thanks to the cruise directors and crew, who attended to all our needs in the most professional and friendly manner. The boat, crew, diving and food, all excellent,

2019
14 Dec / Kim, USA

The boat, food and beverages, crew: all excellent. excellent. We loved having Fahmi as our guide!

2019
14 Dec / Mitch, USA

‘The best boat I have or will ever be on. All food & drinks were fantastic. Fahmi is the greatest divemaster!! Mario & Kadek are friendly & attentive! Overall, all the staff are amazing!

2019
14 Dec / Charlotte, USA

Loved the décor & attention to detail. Love towels after diving. Loved the warm face towel & end of night dive. Every passenger felt special. Too much good food! Love the mix of Asian & Western. Loved the variety & so much choice, delicious!

OMG! Cant say enough great things about the crew! The cruise directors were always cheerful & no question was too small to ask. So appreciated the superb camera help & advice – have never had such great pictures. Loved how staff (Mario & Kadek) always knew what I wanted and made me ginger tea! The rooms were always clean. Cant believe The tender drivers were so helpful and never minded me when I forgot anything.

The diving was excellent. Superb teaching! Loved how you all paid so much attention to current, weather & adjusted as needed. Always a superb description of what to expect. Extraordinary attention to safety. And I loved the help getting my diveskin off and on – fins too! What pampering! I can’t thank you enough for a marvelous over the top dive experience! I learned so much, gained confidence & took the best pictures ever thanks to your help. G was a wizard at fixing anything & never minded helping out. Love the dive briefing & the sunset dives. Can’t believe each and every staff member had a smile every day & every member the best!

2019
14 Dec / Allan, USA

Cleanliness and safety, as well as outdoor dive prep area and photo/video facilities were excellent. Food & Beverage were also excellent. I have a great time. People were courteous, helpful and always around if needed.

2019
02 Dec / Michelle & John, USA

Loved staying in Legong – our new favourite cabin! 😊 Food & Beverage: excellent. It was wonderful to be with our Arenui Family again – and a delight to get to know Arenuis new members of the family, Saoirse and Alejandro. Eager to dive with them again 😊. The diving: excellent. Wow!! Fahmi is so much fun to dive with! Mantas, Silversides, Mobulas, Sharks, Barricudas, Squids laying eggs, Octopi – even a hammerhead 😊! Every member of the crew contributes their special ’80 melting’ call it magic – which makes an Arenui dive adventure wonderful beyond belief. Arenui is truly the Queen of Indonesia. We will always dive with the Arenui. Thank you Arenui

2019
02 Dec / Cindy, USA

What an absolute treat to be so pampered & spoiled by a world class crew! Many thanks to all – including all those wonderful folks behind the scenes who don’t always get their curtain call. They are amazing as well. Hoping to get on a wait list so its not another 3 years… from the welcome massages, hot or cold towels to the extra excursions (cave, village visits, dancing) – I would have been super happy with just diving but they were very nice. Thank you for making my 60th Birthday very special!’

2019
02 Dec / Deb, USA

Always enjoy my time on board. Staff exceptional & you can tell they have known & worked together for years. Has a family feel…. Wish there were openings less than 3 years out. Making it hard to get onboard again. More 11 night Alor trips please. Ronald the best!

2019
02 Dec / Kakie, USA

Everything was wonderful! The staff did an excellent job taking care of all our needs. Food & Beverage: excellent. Everything was delicious. Excellent variety to satisfy everyone. Loved the diving, fish galore! Fantastic trip would not ask for anything to make it better.

2019
02 Dec / Sylvia, USA

Very nice boat. Food & Beverages: Fantastic. The best service and crew I have experienced on 25 liveaboards.

2019
18 Nov / Andrew, USA

 

Everything about the Arenui says classy while never becoming pretentious. Most important, every single crew member is friendly and kind. Food & Beverage: excellent. I may have lost weight only because the food was both healthy and tasty. Every single person is kind, and the crew are the best part of this trip, which is something considering the incredible diving. First class.

 

2019
18 Nov / Coree, USA

The crew was incredible – took great care of us, also very fun. Could tell they were one big family & welcomed us in.

2019
18 Nov / Anon, USA

Excellent service by all!

2019
18 Nov / Anon, USA

The care the team has for our gear is really wonderful. Special thanks to the incredible Mario, Fahmi, Kai and Chefs! We had a great trip!

2020
03 Mar / Barry, USA

Excellent in all areas: the boat, diving, food & beverages, the crew. The cabin we stayed in, Rama is beautiful.

2020
03 Mar / Steve, USA

Thank you for this life altering experience. Whoever does the selection of staff is to be commended as each and every member of the crew make the trip. Nice work on maintaining the wood of the boat. The food exceeded all my expectations!

2020
03 Mar / Dan, USA

The Arenui rocks on all dimensions! The crew works well together and is a five-star service. I leave with so many wonderful memories. I boarded the Arenui as an inexperienced diver and now I’m safer, better and a more relaxed diver.

2020
19 Feb / Joan, USA

The boat and cabin is very comfortable and always clean. Every meal we had was delicious! All crew this trip was fantastic. This is the most beautiful place in the world to dive!

2020
19 Feb / Fred, USA

We love Arenui trips – this is our third time cruising with them. The crew are amazing. The food is always well prepared and plentiful. Dives sites were most excellent on this cruise!

2020
19 Feb / Timm & Sherrie, USA

We loved that our wetsuits were waiting before each dive in our personalized space. We are amazed by the gourmet food. The chef and crew are outstanding. Amazing crew! DMs checked to see the conditions were good.

Kai’s knowledge about securing a bagan with whale sharks was exceptional. Guido and Vicki will be great cruise directors! Best dive itinerary ever! Furnishings, positive and caring attitude of the crew and level of service exceeds all other liveaboards!

2020
19 Feb / Carol, USA

Great destinations and dive sites. Incredible service in every way. The food, the boat, the crew, all excellent. Amazing service all the time!! Thank you.

 

2020
24 Jan / Kim, USA

Food was amazing and staff worked tirelessly to accommodate everyone. Best liveaboard food anywhere.

2020
24 Jan / Grant, USA

Signed up for three more trips! Crew very eager to help, pleasant and fun. Very comfortable.

2020
24 Jan / Ulrich, Switzerland

Nothing compares to the Arenui – diving, food, atmosphere, simply wonderful! Best diving we’ve done since 2004. Would love to book again for Greater Raja Ampat.

2020
24 Jan / Christine, Switzerland

Excellent diving, food & drinks, crew and service. The best boat, fresh food, Mario and kitchen staff are amazing. Great coffee! Crew all with good spirit, fun, humorous and very professional. Fery is excellent DM! 

2020
24 Jan / Patricia, USA

Arenui deserves her name – a BOUTIQUE liveaboard! Chefs were amazing; above and beyond for my gluten free meals. The excursions to Tomolol the view point and to the cave were fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip!

2020
24 Jan / Anon,

I am a returning Arenui customer. I can’t say enough about the crew. Fery was an incredible DM. Safety first and always patient.  Everybody was absolutely outstanding. Attention to detail was off the charts. 

2020
24 Jan / Robyn, USA

Everything excellent: The diving, the boat, the crew, dining and experience. I’m particularly impressed with increase in fire safety!

2020
24 Jan / Susan, USA

All areas of boat excellent. The Arenui has the best crew ever. The boat was spacious and the food was excellent. Amazing dive sites.

 

2020
09 Jan / Dennis, USA

Best Liveaboard I have been on yet! I love the cultural and authentic/natural elements of its structure. As a vegetarian, I am beyond grateful to the kitchen crew for amazing selections healthy options and wonderful flavors. Thank you so much! I know extra effort was involved on my behalf.

Amazing crew! Such personable, pleasant Directors so thoughtful and attentive. The service by the stewards was exceptional. And my massage was bliss and professional. – The destination, dive sites and tenders were all excellent. The Tender drivers and dive guides made me feel safe and cared for while diving. My dive guide Harry was patient and provided thoughtful, individualized guidance. Thank you for such a special holiday aboard this beautiful vessel with such talented, hospitable and caring crew. Don’t change a thing! P.S. I’d love to be welcomed aboard again in the future. You never know!

 

2020
09 Jan / Anon,

The diving was terrific all around. Briefings prepared us well for beautiful dive sites. Thank you for an amazing and memorable trip!

2020
09 Jan / Bob, USA

Excellent boat, history & wood extra plus. Food quantity was excellent, food quality, food choice and beverages were also great. All good! No issues or complaint! 😊 The crew are very professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Can’t think of anything that could be improved. Much appreciated to Mario & Kadek!

2020
09 Jan / David, USA

Shinta is very spacious and comfortable to lounge around between dives. Food varieties are good.  Mario & Kadek provided very good service and they are always there to service us on board. Alejandro & Saoirse have made the whole trip remarkable. Ferry (dive master) and the tender drivers provided five star service during the whole diving experience. The level of service is the best I have experienced for the 15 years of diving I have done. The diving was excellent; a good selection of dive sites.

2020
09 Jan / Brett, USA

The bed linens were very comfortable and the sky lounge/restaurant area was a great place to hang out. As a pescevegeterian there was always something tasty on the buffet menu and I really enjoyed the selection on the vegetarian menu for dinner. The crew were fantastic.

2022
06 Oct / Unnamed, Canada

The boat is the best I have ever experienced, the crew go above and beyond.

The diving, just WOW.

I have already booked my next trip!

2022
06 Oct / Unnamed, Canada

Excellent crew and diving.

Amazing food quality and choices.

2022
06 Oct / Mary, Canada

The Arenui is extremely well organized and run. Excellent crew all round.

10 out of 10!

Would love to come on any trip with you.

2022
06 Oct / Unnamed, Canada

Everything was superb, all crew were great!

Would love to sail with you in Raja

2022
06 Oct / Brad, Canada

10 out of 10

Amazing experience!! Happy to have had it, sad to be going home, glad were booked again.

2022
06 Oct / Unnamed, Canada

Completely Excellent!!

 

2022
06 Oct / Josh, Canada

Amazing choice in dive sites 10 out of 10

Everyone was so friendly

Thanks for having my favourite beer!

I love the Arenui!

 

2022
06 Oct / Stephen, Canada

The boat is beautiful and perfect, the food is UNBELEIVABLE!
The diving was incredible.

2022
06 Oct / Unnamed, Canada

The best holiday I have ever had, all staff were amazing. It’s clear they work very hard for us

The boat is gorgeous! Every meal was AMAZING! The diving was SPECTACULAR.

The best possible, could not be better.

2022
06 Oct / Unnamed, Canada

I would travel anywhere with the Arenui, the crew is fabulous, every single one!

 

2022
06 Oct / Tammy, Canada

What a great operation. Team worked very well together.

We can hardly wait to get back here, the divemasters are awesome and always tried to find you what you wanted to see.

I would not think of booking any other liveaboard in this part of the world other than THE ARENUI!

You have spoiled us and our travelers. Well done!!!

 

2022
06 Oct / Unnamed, Canada

I don’t normally give so many top ranks at once – usually always room for improvement.

However, the Arenui crew and everything was so amazing that I had no other option then 10 out of 10. Can’t wait for my next visit.

2022
06 Oct / Steve, Canada

The diving is world class, the only improvement would be on the tender engines.

The food was amazing, beyond the world class Komodo diving this was the next stand out from our week.

Excellent boat facilities.

This has been the best diving experience I have ever had, Famhi was a joy to be with in and out of the water.

Would love to visit Raja with you.

2022
27 Sep / Unnamed, USA

Everything was excellent, crew are all polite, helpful and friendly.

Best boat ever!

2022
27 Sep / Unnamed, Canada

Everything was superb, friendly and amazing staff!

2022
27 Sep / Dan, USA

Amazing people, everyone always had a smile on their face,

Super polite and helpful crew.

It will be tough going back to the Caribbean, would love to come on any trip offered.

 

2022
27 Sep / Unnamed, USA

Great accommodations, loved the food choices.

Crew are helpful, happy and informative.

Incredible dives!

 

2022
27 Sep / James Douglas, USA

I can’t say enough good things about the trip/ boat.

Didn’t have to lift a finger for anything.

Excellent food, especially the soups are off the chart!!!

Amazing diving, great crew very pleasant and fun.

We will definitely be back, hopefully to Raja!!

2022
27 Sep / Unnamed, USA

5 out of 5 everything was excellent

2022
27 Sep / Unnamed, USA

The crew really worked well together to create an exceptional guest experience.

All dive site were great accurate descriptions, our divemaster Famhi was excellent.

Loved all the food choices.

All and all and gorgeous boat!

2024
07 Nov / Unnamed, USA

The staff quickly learned our preferences and were always responsive. Everyone was friendly, engaging, and welcoming

2024
07 Nov / Karen, USA

Wonderful wine collection and amazing food variety and taste! The crew was beyond amazing! Always had a smile and always willing to help with everything. Many thanks for all the help dressing and undressing from dives! I have kept a brochure for over 10 years dreaming of this trip. It was worth the wait!

2024
24 Oct / Mike, USA

Excellent all the way around. No issues with anything related with the boat or crew, no request to that they would not find a way to accommodate

2024
24 Oct / Stephanie, USA

Thank you!! Everyone is professional, courteous, kind and fun as usual. Special thanks and kudos to Natalia, Alex and Lucky! The food was wonderful and I appreciate the multiple options and ability to accommodate diet restrictions. Safety was paramount and greatly approached and the boat is beautiful as always!

2024
24 Oct / Nancy, USA

The Arenui is the best as always!! Everyone is awesome and we can’t wait to come back!

2024
24 Oct / Greg, USA

I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and will definitely dive with Arenui again! The destinations were awesome, and great operation overall. The crew was amazingly helpful—I didn’t even have to take off my own fins! The food was amazing, and the boat, along with its amenities, was beautiful throughout

2024
10 Oct / Pam, Australia

This was our third trip—Raja in 2013, Komodo in 2019—and once again, the experience was outstanding! The food was by far the best we’ve ever had on a dive trip. The service just keeps getting better, and we really appreciated all the help with swimsuits and wetsuits. The tender crews were fantastic as well. Our bags were delayed, so we used rental equipment on the first day, we were so encouraged to see such healthy reefs—some of the best in the world, in our experience. The crew is always the best, and Mario and his team are nothing short of amazing. Mario had better still be here when we come back next time!

2024
10 Oct / Unnamed, Australia

Wonderful food and fantastic hosts! Mario made yummy food and went above and beyond. Areef was always on top of anything you could possibly need, and Dino kept us entertained with great stories and served up delicious coffees! The crew worked so well together—special thanks to Fahmi and our tender crew, Kadek for the wonderful massages, and Ketut for all the help after diving!

2024
30 Sep / Unnamed, USA

Fantastic trip! 10 out of 10! Great diving and great staff, I even booked four more trips while onboard! The staff was incredible, and the service was truly top-notch. The chef is like a “3-star Michelin” chef—the food was absolutely amazing. Everything was superb!

2024
30 Sep / Unnamed, USA

Fantastic week. So glad we extended our trip! Mario is sooooo talented and Dino and Areef are our favorite new additions to the Arenui family. The diving had a great mix of pelagics and tiny critters

2024
30 Sep / Amanda, USA

Arenui never fails to exceed my expectations, it’s just as spectacular and beautiful as the first time I boarded her in 2016. Mario is an outstanding chef—the diversity of flavors and quality is unmatched. This is my fourth trip, and it’s just as memorable as the first. The food and selection were exceptional! The teamwork among the crew was fantastic—teamwork truly makes the dream work! I absolutely loved the dives on this cruise, with so much diversity to explore

2024
20 Sep / Blaine & Stephie, USA

This is our fourth trip to Indonesia, and the Arenui is by far the best of the best! We won’t be sailing on any other boat from now on and will highly recommend it to others. It couldn’t have been better—bravo! The experience truly exceeded our expectations.

2024
20 Sep / Beverly, USA

This is a beautiful boat, and the crew made it incredibly comfortable and relaxing. It was a special trip for us, and this was the perfect boat with the perfect crew. The food was wonderful, and the crew was top-notch! We also loved the diversity of coral species

2024
20 Sep / Unnamed, USA

We’ve been on seven liveaboards before, and this one had the best food by far. The boat was fantastic, and the staff were outstanding. Every dive was excellent and as effortless as diving can be. The massage staff were amazing. No complaints at all!

2024
20 Sep / Uli, USA

The boat is absolutely beautiful, and I loved all the personal touches and decorations. Everything was both practical and useful. The cooking crew was amazing, offering so many alternative vegetarian options! Everyone was incredibly friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist. The crew is 5 stars!! I felt safe and well-guided throughout the trip. It was my first time in Indonesia, and I will definitely be back. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!

2024
07 Sep / Fritz, USA

Excellent vessel overall! Thank you for the extensive vegetarian menu and effort.

2024
07 Sep / Stan, USA

Lucky was an excellent dive guide, especially when it came to helping photographers. For dives, the red fins were very helpful. The boat itself was outstanding, offering great storage in the rooms and convenient charging areas

2024
07 Sep / Karen, USA

I’m already looking forward to returning in the future, this was the best trip ever! The crew was absolutely amazing, and I really appreciate all the accommodations made for vegetarians!

2024
07 Sep / Unnamed, USA

The entire crew was courteous and a pleasure to be around. It was nice to have a divemaster assigned to only 4 or 5 dives. Chef Mario and his kitchen team were fantastic!