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GUEST COMMENTS-DIVING

2025
17 Apr / Doug and Betsy, USA

Thank you for a memorable trip!

We truly appreciate all your hard work—from the delicious food and clean staterooms to the excellent dive guiding, boat driving, and taking care of our equipment. And to the BEST cruise director on any liveaboard—thank you!

We love you all and hope to see you again soon!

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17 Apr / Tina, USA

This is a truly lovely ship with an exceptional crew, delicious food, amazing dive sites, and a great welcoming feel. It’s clear that everyone works crazy hard.

The artistic design of the whole ship is stunning, and the food is truly amazing—so much creativity and absolutely delicious!

Thank you for a great week!

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17 Apr / Saundra, USA
Wonderful trip! Amazing diving, great hard working staff, loved it!
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05 Apr / Joe, USA

The boat was just as I remembered it from 6 years ago. The staff of Arenui runs like a well-oiled operation—always helpful, cheerful, and full of positive energy. The diving was even better than expected, and the food and service were the best I’ve experienced at any dive resort

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05 Apr / Cherie, USA

The ship is beautiful, the cabins are pretty and comfy, and the food was fantastic—beautifully presented. Arief was the highlight of the trip! Natalia and Alex were awesome, and Fred took great care of us underwater. I loved the diving—so easy, and I didn’t have to lift a finger. What service! This trip was on the higher end of my budget, but absolutely worth it. I truly hope I can come again sometime!

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05 Apr / Ray, USA

Great crew—everyone really took the time to get to know me. There was a great variety of food offerings from start to finish.

This was my first trip to Indonesia, and my expectations were high and the destinations were beautiful!

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05 Apr / Margo, USA
Fantastic charter! Great cabins and food service, Mario and crew are great, the diving was fantastic and even the offie crew were great!
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23 Mar / Patricia, USA

Beautiful boat, and the food was beyond amazing! The crew went above and beyond to assist every guest. Tian was a wonderful guide, and being in a group with similar diving skills really maximized our enjoyment of the dives. All the information provided prior to the trip regarding travel logistics was extremely helpful. Thank you!! What a wonderful experience!!

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23 Mar / Kevin, USA
Trip of a life time! Loved every second of it, the staff was incredible and diving was awesome!
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10 Mar / Robert & Joanne, USA

The boat accommodated our every need—it’s well laid out and provides every comfort. Everyone—and I mean everyone—was friendly, professional, and incredibly helpful in every way possible.

Table service and the stewards’ help with dive clothing were truly over the top. Absolutely excellent service in every area, in every way. The diving was spectacular! The briefings were perfect, the dive masters were excellent, and the boat tenders were incredible—no complaints at all. The chef and crew delivered an incredible menu with a wide variety of perfectly cooked meals. We really enjoyed the originality and deliciousness of every dish!

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10 Mar / Connie, USA

A wonderful, well-built boat. All the crew were incredibly friendly and helpful. I did all the dives—an amazing experience, just as promised and even better! Amazing soups, excellent variety and flavor, well done!

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24 Feb / Mary, USA

I am 79 years old and have been diving since 1968—and this has been my best diving experience!

I was very impressed with the boat—can’t think of a single way to improve it. The staff were not only highly competent but also seemed to genuinely enjoy their work—fun, courteous, and always helpful. Excellent food and fabulous diving!

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24 Feb / Brenda, USA

The boat was an excellent place to have a vacation. I can only say good things about your staff—they went out of their way to make me feel comfortable, happy, safe, and cared for. The rental equipment was top-notch, and I feel completely satisfied!

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11 Feb / Denise, USA
The cooks were amazing—totally catered to my dietary needs in every aspect and every meal! I can’t thank them enough. Mario, thank you, thank you! The entire crew was incredible—always smiling, laughing, and in a great mood every day. Such a fantastic experience! Saw so many incredible fish, especially the mantas! This was my second time in Indonesia, and it was even better—I saw more fish and had a great dive master who catered to me, making for a calm and enjoyable week of diving
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11 Feb / Martin and Lori, USA
Thank you to the chef and the entire kitchen staff—the food was fantastic and went above and beyond our expectations! The staff was incredibly skillful and professional. We truly appreciate your patience and assistance throughout the trip. Not sure how you chose the dive sites, but they were amazing! This was a top 3 lifetime trip for us
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30 Jan / Barbara, USA
Excellent food, excellent service! The best part of Arenui is the team—always enthusiastic, kind, and cheerful. The diving is absolutely top-notch, and the service is extraordinary. The dive masters are highly professional, making every dive an incredible experience. We can’t wait to get back to the Arenui!
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30 Jan / Unnamed, USA
Mario and the kitchen team were amazing—every special request was met! The entire crew was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and went beyond our expectations. It was also great to be exposed to multiple guides
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02 Jan / Kenzie, USA
Very comfortable and roomy, beautiful woodwork and details. Amazing diving! Loved the dressing and undressing for wetsuits. The staff were the heart of Arenui, delivering friendly and professional service that anticipated your needs before you even articulate them. They truly make you feel at home on the water contributing to the overall experience and enjoyment of the trip
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02 Jan / N, USA
Very good decoration, clean and comfortable, so much food, lots of fresh fruit! Excellent diving! Fahmi was a great spotter, we had a wonderful time, staff, crew, dive masters all great and talented too!
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18 Dec / Deb, USA
Best dive trip ever
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05 Dec / Jeff, USA
Thank you for the trip: memories that will last a lifetime! Food was absolutely insane and exceeded all expectations Crew was extremely attentive to every need. You have the best staff and crew in the business! Raja Ampat as ruined all other diving locations for me from now on!
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05 Dec / Steve, USA
After our first trip with Arenui in 2016, we’ve never done another liveaboard—it’s simply unmatched. We like the diving in Raja Ampat; the variety of sea life and ease of diving are unparalleled. The staff is fantastic, and the food is excellent. Thank you for another unforgettable trip! The remodel of Shinta was wonderful. The food was varied and excellently prepared. As always, everyone was incredibly helpful and willing to answer all questions. The divemasters and cruise directors were very accommodating to individual divers’ needs. Fahmi was extremely entertaining (and helpful!), while Andy was quieter but fantastic at spotting things for us. Good sites!! We’ve never seen so many turtles, wobbegong sharks, and giant mantas on previous trips
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05 Dec / Justin, USA
An amazing experience for our first liveaboard! We’ll definitely be recommending Arenui to all our friends and family who dive. Only positive feedback for the boat and crew—absolutely beautiful and very well maintained! The kitchen was incredibly flexible with accommodations and did an amazing job with a surprise birthday cake. Nothing but great things to say about the food and beverage quality, variety, and quantity. The crew was exceptionally friendly and attentive. They went above and beyond by observing each guest’s personal routines and proactively anticipating requests with remarkable accuracy. Everyone was also very knowledgeable and approachable, which we truly appreciated. The dive briefings, complete with detailed dive site sketches, were the most thorough we’ve ever experienced and the boat is beautiful and well kept!
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05 Dec / Jenn, USA
I had a great experience! As relatively new divers, we learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed the process. It was my husband’s birthday during the trip, and I asked Arief if Mario’s team could write ‘Happy Birthday’ on his dessert plate. This simple request turned into a beautiful birthday cake and the crew singing Happy Birthday. It was absolutely amazing and priceless—thank you for doing that extra effort!! The facilities were incredible, and we were so impressed with the quality and variety of meals. Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. Andy was a fantastic divemaster who tailored the dives to our interests and had an amazing ability to spot the coolest fish! The Misool area was our favorite—I could have stayed there much longer and thanks for lending the lights after ours fell in the ocean!
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20 Nov / Kathryn, USA
This was an incredible experience, beautiful boat and the staff thought of everything! I came here with my family, but I’m going to save money and try to come by myself sometime in the future. I had a wonderful time. The most beautiful diving I have ever done. I had a great time getting to know the staff and plenty of delicious food all day. Very talented kitchen staff
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20 Nov / Marina, USA
I loved being on the Arenui! I am blown away by everyone who works here and their incredible work ethic. I knew the Arenui dive sites would be amazing, but the staff is truly extraordinary. Thank you for everything! The diving team did an amazing job taking us to beautiful sites and keeping us safe the entire time. Absolutely incredible crew—everyone goes above and beyond and works so hard. I especially loved the video at the start introducing the crew, including the members we don’t see every day. I’m so grateful for the room boys and the chocolates on our beds and the food was delicious! I haven’t eaten so well in my life
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20 Nov / Tim, USA
I love vacationing on the Arenui! First, Nat and the staff are such high-quality people—always so attentive and thoughtful with amazing attention to detail. The staff truly goes above and beyond. The diving is always the best in the world! The food was beyond delicious with such great variety, and I really appreciated the half-portion options for smaller appetites and to avoid waste. It gets better each time you’re on the ship! The toilets were always clean, and the beds were perfectly made!
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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!
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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
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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!