Rarely does a trip live up to expectations set by the website destination. The Arenui website is a little hard to believe because it makes claims about the diving service and accommodation that seem impossible to achieve. Yet everything presented on the website is in fact true. I can’t imagine another dive boat that can match the Arenui. Everything done for the guests is done with a smile. The route the dives and service onboard are tailored to accommodate guests. It’s hard to get a combination of structure and flexibly that appears seamless, but it was certainly evident on this cruise. Wetsuits perfect fit. Crew; every single one of the crew that one interacted with was very helpful and courteous. Anything resembling work for a guest was immediately taken on by a crew member. Extremely well organized and trained. Food; variety offered meant that we never had to have the same meal twice. Everything produced by the kitchen was to high standard.
Archives: Testimonials
Daniel
Keep up the good work.
Lin
Very professional and attentive crew.
Hadrien
A truly wonderful experience, which is possible thanks to an impeccable team lead by super professional and super friendly directors and to a wonderful boat.
Craig
I have been fortunate to have visited many upscale sports destinations – diving, fishing, skiing etc. This trip was without doubt my best travel experience. The diving and photo opportunities unmatched, and the service and crew amazing! The crew from cruise directors to the seldom seen aft deck guys were great at their work and genuinely enjoyed interaction with the guests. I honestly would have nothing to suggest for changes additions or corrections to your program. The crew even made the weather cooperate. Thanks to all. Ronald was great!! He sized us up and let us do our own thing while looking for creatures, excellent dive master. Crew all outstandiung. Cruise director team were terrific!! Very attentive and friendly. Could not have made us feel more at home. Food outstanding. Best service than most 5* restaurants in USA.
Frank
In a group of 3 guests, 1 dive master very nice. End up with no crowding around something interesting.
Greg
Crew was outstanding in every way! Superb attitude by all; very cheerful at all times. Thank you so much for the best dive trip of my life!
Bryn
I loved on the last day during the photo competition how Edu went into description of each picture. It was wonderful and he is so knowledgeable. Edu and Nic are wonderful! Very professional yet made me feel very much like a family at the same time. Edu is HILARIOUS! I greatly enjoy his briefings with funny detailed descriptions of creatures and corals. I would follow this team anywhere! Tony was amazing. He always had a smile on his face and could make you laugh. Everyone was wonderful! One of the best safety stops in my life was swimming in a baitball being chased by mobulas, it was amazing. This experience is my second favorite of this trip to reef-hooking within arm’s reach of an oceanic manta ray. That was a magical experience. One I’ll remember for a lifetime. Best dive trip ever! Thank you all so much.
John
I have been diving for years on a variety of liveaboards. This, the Arenui, is simply the best liveaboard experience.
Kirk
Phenomenal trip … Definitely trip that sets the standard for all dive trips. Diving was incredible nice variety and divemasters did a great job on showing marine live. Tony beyond excellent as steward on duty. Our very last dive of the trip my dive buddy and I had over thirty minutes of air left and were the last to surface of the dive group. After the rest of the group had ascended we spent about 8 minutes with a very curious and friendly giant manta. The video and pictures of the gentle giant will always remind us of a great – no phenomenal – ending to a first class dive trip. Thanks to the entire crew of the Arenui.