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

Top notch at everything. Will be hard to get on any other vessel. First off this boat is run from the top down w/ tone and professionalism set by Natalia and Alex. They’re incredible!! And the crew makes the hard work look effortless. They make us feel like family or old friends. Honestly, this boat sets a high bar. This crew, its cohesiveness, and leadership set by Alex and Natalia set the bar high and should be an industry standard. This boat feels like family and first class at the same time. I’d come back here trip after trip. Thank you!!!

Rooms are impeccable. Everyone is committed to excellence. We will be back - always the best measure!!

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!

Attentive Staff. Very Comfortable, Slept Super Well. Loved The Diving and Dive Staff

The boat is the best! The diving was truly mind-blowing. Best service ever, awesome!

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!!

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!

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!!

Of all the liveaboards I've done, this was hands down the most amazing. I am looking forward to coming back. The Forgotten Islands were spectacular. May they "remain forgotten" for a while longer. An unspoiled paradise. Top notch dive experience and the crew is the best!

Thank you for such a memorable trip. Your attention to detail was unparalleled. Quite the laid back luxury that I wish I could enjoy for longer. Looking forward to being back in a couple of years.Great boat. Keep maintaining it.All great not a single meal we didn't like andandand.The whole team very friendly and always here to help in any way... we loved them!

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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

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

This boat and crew were exceptional. We are an extremely large camera group, and your staff found a solution to meet our needs. The kitchen staff are top shelf. Great food and presentation. Competent and well-run dive operation. The boat operators and divemasters are highly skilled. We would not change a thing and look forward to returning to Borneo. Plenty to see and photograph, with mostly clear waters

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

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

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

"Overall, the boat looks and feels great. Fantastic improvements on the master suite. The spacious shower and extra shelving are appreciated. Thank you to everyone who works to keep the boat clean, fresh, and organized. Chef Mario and his staff have brought the food on this boat to another level. Every meal has been delicious and perfectly cooked. If they awarded the Michelin star to dive boats, you would deserve it. Thank you, Chef Mario and staff, for your meal plans and efforts, as well as Areef for serving us with kindness, efficiency, and a smile. You have all presented yourselves with friendly, welcoming warmth and are consistently available to help us as well as each other. It feels like everyone on the boat has each other’s back. Great teamwork. Thank you Alex, Natalia, Arif, Kadek, the Captain, tender drivers, room boys, engine room — everyone made this trip special to me. The diving was beyond my expectations. Beautiful diversity of corals and fish life. Great mix of dives to keep it interesting and exciting. Thank you, Ethan, for escorting us through the waters. You were particularly good in the muck. It was great seeing some old friends and meeting some new ones on this trip. We are looking forward to seeing you all next year, same time, same place

Everyone was so welcoming and made me feel safe and at home. The boat was beautiful, clean facilities. Thank you for making our experience wonderful — the trip of a lifetime!

The food is amazing and the boat was very comfy. I've been on many liveaboards and this is the best crew, ever!!

Thank you for the trip of a lifetime! It wouldn’t have been the same without the stories, singing, and the joy of connecting with the crew through adventure. The amenities on the Arenui are truly next level—thank you for constantly caring for the shared spaces. I loved the patterns and cultural touches everywhere, which made the experience feel immersive. The food quality was excellent, exquisite, delicious, varied, creative, and thoughtful from start to finish. Thank you for the gift of food! One of the biggest reasons I’d return is the people and friends we made along the way. Special thanks to Dino, Tian, Natty, and the team who took care of our gear. Everyone went above and beyond to ensure a magical dive trip. The music, too, was the best part of making me feel at home, even while away. The divemasters and captains were exemplary—quick to answer and correct, patient, and observant with the divers. The briefings were fun and relevant, and I loved talking about photography and marine life during surface intervals. The locations and dive sites were truly otherworldly. You’ve mastered the perfect balance of activities and downtime! I felt cared for 24/7—not just by the facilities, but by your competent and caring crew. Ithuan membercati camu (God bless you), magasi (thank you)! The boutique selection was also such a sweet touch—I collect stickers, pins, and keychains, and the earrings and pashminas were gorgeous!

The boat is by far the best in Indonesia—and the world! Such a special liveaboard experience. Chef Mario is outstanding, and Natty, Alex, Fahmi, and Ketuk are true standouts in the world of liveaboard crews—there’s no one better! We dive around the world on liveaboards multiple times a year, and when our destination is the Coral Triangle, we choose only the best. It doesn’t get better than the Arenui!