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GUEST COMMENTS-DIVING

2026
03 Jan / Denise, USA
3rd trip with Arenui. Now getting too old to come back, but will cherish the memories! Don't let this crew go!
2026
03 Jan / Anthony, Thai
Good variation of dive types: walls, seamounts, etc. All staff were exceptional. Very much appreciate Natalia and Alex making extra efforts to make our trip special. Crew all around went above and beyond, especially our DM Evan and tender drivers. Shout out to Fahmi for keeping good vibes throughout
2025
19 Dec / Teresa, USA
Thank you dive masters for showing us all the good stuff. Can’t be any better!! Simply amazing!! Thank you for the extra pillows and fresh towels. Wow! Outstanding! Extra thank you’s to the chef and service… Amazing. Go Natty and Alex and Rocky. Fabulous! Amazing! Thank you for all the extras and personalized service. Everyone together, made this experience more than memorable. Thank you. Our 12-day dive trip on the Arenui in Raja Ampat was absolutely exceptional! From start to finish, we were surrounded by graciousness, kindness, and superb service that set this experience apart from any other. The crew was outstanding, professional and incredibly attentive from sun up to sun down. The dive masters and the rest of the crew made sure each dive was memorable. We also enjoyed all the land excursions. Arenui is more than a dive boat… it’s an unforgettable experience defined by world-class hospitality and heart
2025
19 Dec / Traci, USA
The boat itself was amazing. Beautiful cabins and plenty of space to relax without feeling crowded. Beautiful dive sites! You can tell that the cruise directors and divemasters know the sites well. So much food! Great selection all during the day. We loved the Soto Ayam! We had two birthdays and the cakes were beautiful and delicious! Natalia and Alex were phenomenal. So invested in their travelers' experiences. All crew was extremely attentive! Our travelers loved this trip. Well worth the long flights. Alex and Natalia have an attention to detail that is second to none. The crew made us feel like good friends. Can't wait to come back!
2025
19 Dec / Unnamed, USA
Attentive Staff. Very Comfortable, Slept Super Well. Loved The Diving and Dive Staff
2025
19 Dec / Karina, USA
We’ve done a lot of diving and Fahmi is the best divemaster we’ve ever encountered. All of the guys were great and boy do they have creature ID down. The guys went above and beyond to cater to my very picky diet and helped me figure out what to eat every day. They are the best of the best. There isn’t a single person on this boat that does not go above and beyond. We cannot express how truly wonderful they all are. Alex and Nat are wonderful and you should do everything in your power to keep them as long as possible. Arenui crew is the best of the best! Thank you guys for everything!
2025
19 Dec / Damon, USA
The boat is the best! The diving was truly mind-blowing. Best service ever, awesome!
2025
19 Dec / Karen, USA
Love the boat and detail. Best liveaboard food I’ve had and best diving I’ve had in years. Comparable to what I saw 20 yrs ago in Borneo! Couldn’t ask for a better crew. Fantastic trip! Entire staff were so friendly and helpful. Pretty much the only liveaboard I’ll travel on if the destination is available, thanks for a wonderful trip!!
2025
19 Dec / Victoria, USA
All food was so amazing. Both the crew and diving were all great. 2nd time on this boat both times have been amazing and always recommend to all my dive friends
2025
06 Dec / Katie & Preston, USA
Diving was spectacular and Jackie rocked! Tenders were comfy and getting in and out was easy. Such good food. Amazing chef and crew in the kitchen! Everyone was super helpful and wonderfully kind
2025
06 Dec / Unnamed, USA
Awesome! Will definitely get myself on this boat again. Friendly, knowledgeable, jovial, competent, fun. Great crew! Food was amazing. Compliments to the entire team
2025
06 Dec / Todd, USA
Love the diving! Very easy getting on and off the tenders. Love the various "hang out" spaces on the boat. Love the A/C throughout the boat as well. All personnel were professional, courteous, friendly, fun and very helpful. Dive guides Tien, Fami and Jacky were awesome and great guides. Nat and Alex were fantastic!! Chef Mario and team were amazing! The best food on any liveaboard! Thank you! Again - the food was amazing!! Thanks Mario!
2025
10 Nov / Ric, USA
The diving was fantastic! Loved the marine bio lectures and Dino's stories. Mario and crew are outstanding! Natty and Alex are incredible! Everyone was extremely thoughtful and caring. Above and beyond expectations
2025
17 Oct / Lisa, USA
Excellent trip and experience! Loved the boat, service and food. The variety and flavors and freshness of food att! Service all wonderful. My first liveaboard and now think spoiled Loved experiencing Indonesia and getting more confident diving. Natty is amazing! Keep Alex and Natty on as long as possible!
2025
17 Oct / Kate & Rick, USA
The vessel is a true gem and the chef is exceptional! The crew is absolutely amazing and Evan was absolutely a gem of a human and very capable dive guide! We will miss him!!
2025
17 Oct / Unnamed, USA
The boat was wonderful. I loved the cultural points, the wooden carvings, the room, and the flow. I could not have asked for any more from the friendliest and most helpful crew—keep them, please! Alex and Natalia are delightful. It will be hard to beat my first trip diving this side of the world; I loved the remote locations and the views. Amazing food, creative chef, and I loved the flexibility. What a wine selection!
2025
08 Oct / Unnamed, USA
Really appreciated all the fantastic and creative vegan options — Chef Mario and team were great and always made sure I had appetizing options or versions of the main meal. Best meals by far of any liveaboard I've been on. SA staff all around — everyone was fantastic and courteous. Really enjoyed our dives with Tian — he found us so many great macro creatures we would have otherwise missed. Loved that there was a good mix of dive types and sites. The first days were some of my favorite in Flores and Alor for macro, and the Forgotten Islands brought beautiful reefs and walls. Serving staff attendants were amazing
2025
08 Oct / Nancy & Fred, USA
Shower room — very roomy, with good hand holds for rocking boat. Desserts are better than 5-star and 3-star hotels and restaurants. Pasta was excellent. The staff is exemplary — very service oriented and very professional. The skiff crew are amazing and attentive. They were always looking for critters to find and were successful. Treat your staff well — they are very cohesive, which makes for a smooth operation
2025
26 Sep / Laurel, USA
The entire boat is fantastic. The food is even better than the last trip. This crew is one of the best I have been with! The diving is fantastic! Joma did a great job for us when Maumere airport closed due to a volcano — the boat was rerouted to Hbj to get us to our flights. Thank you all for making it work!
2025
26 Sep / Unnamed, USA
The pillows and bedding are so comfortable! Really appreciated the dive masters’ flexibility and willingness to let us do our dive plan. Really appreciated the crew’s flexibility on our needs and objectives! This is our second trip, and as before, this one was great!
2025
26 Sep / Janet, USA
Great ship and crew. Thanks! Aki (tender driver) was great. Christian (dive guide) should be hired permanently!Love the facilities.Food is absolutely amazing!The entire crew is so great!It was all exploratory diving so a big risk!! Mostly great!
2025
10 Sep / Bobby, British
Ship shape everywhere. Meeting King Neptune was truly an honor! Great job on these — satisfaction guaranteed every time. Tian took really good care of our group. He was patient, courteous, and always went the extra mile. I had only positive interactions with all of the crew. Thank you to everyone!
2025
10 Sep / Janet, USA
Even though we lived on the boat, it felt very comfortable. There was plenty of space to hang out. The chef made food to order for everybody, and it was all delicious. Ali was very attentive and remembered how I like my coffee. I enjoyed my cappuccino every morning. Everyone was friendly, always keeping an eye on us. They made this dive trip very enjoyable for me. By the way, this was my first dive after 22 years, and I had a blast. Our dive master Tian is very knowledgeable. He found lots of interesting creatures for us during our dives
2025
10 Sep / Gary, USA
Beautiful boat. I love how there are so many storage areas in the room. It was so nice that there was soup every breakfast and also at dinner — very warm and comforting. The crew was amazing. They tended to all of our sometimes quirky requests and always made sure we were comfortable. It was also nice to see them get along and have fun together. Good mix of macro and big animals. It's a great diving experience — excellent service, friendly crew, good food (non-repeated meals). An unforgettable diving trip!
2025
10 Sep / Unnamed, USA
Everything was amazing and exceeded expectations. Food was excellent! Everybody was very attentive and anticipated all of our needs. Special shout out to Ali for the very personalized service! Briefings were very detailed. I especially liked the dive site drawings. Thank you, Arenui team — the best in the world
2025
10 Sep / James, USA
The cruise director, captain, and divemaster went out of their way to accommodate an odd request I had. They created a whole ceremony to honor our Equator crossing — King Neptune was even in attendance. Diving was epic, 10/10. Everything exceeded our expectations. I can’t think of any suggestions to make
2025
10 Sep / Cathy, USA
Beyond expectation! Great crew! Diving was a great experience! After 22 years away from diving, I wasn’t sure what to expect from this trip. The minute we boarded Arenui, the cruise director Jooma and the crew made me feel welcomed. The dive sites were beautiful, and the dive master made every dive enjoyable. The crew was all very helpful. It was a great trip for me
2025
31 Aug / Beth, USA
This is a great boat — luxury at its finest. The crew is beyond excellent. The food is 5-star. So accommodating to diet restrictions and personal choice. Everyone is so professional, yet so friendly and helpful. Great trip and great dive masters and tender captains. I loved every moment on this boat. The crew is top of my list — and I have a long list. So thankful for you all. I would love to return. I only wish I had had a 10-day trip
2025
31 Aug / Lenny, USA
The boat is definitely one of the best liveaboards I have been on. Every little detail has been accounted for. The food was delicious and plentiful. Chef Mario and his staff were spectacular in their food selections and presentation. I’m sorry to leave and not be able to enjoy his delicious preparations again. The crew is absolutely amazing and left nothing for us to attend to. They were always one step ahead of anything we needed. Truly outstanding. The diving was great, and the staff was superlative in every respect. Our dive guide Tome is hilarious and funny
2025
31 Aug / Stephen, USA
The way the crew handled photo equipment was beyond excellent. All guests were equally impressed with the crew, who worked as a cohesive unit — really outstanding. Borneo is a new destination for me. Very worthwhile, and great that it is so free of other boats — for now. Very impressed — one of the world's great dive liveaboards for sure
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