My favourite liveaboard. The diving: Despite unchartered dive sites this itinerary has so much to offer. The crew: An outstanding crew, not surpassed by any other liveaboard. They can’t do enough and are always smiling. The food: I don’t believe I ever experienced a more accommodating menu, something for everyone.
Archives: Testimonials
Roz
I have nothing bad to say about the crew, the boat or the diving. Outstanding job all around – expensive but worth every cent. I will be back! The diving: The trip was exploratory in some areas and the crew all did a great job. The crew: This is the best and most team-orientated crew I have ever seen. Everyone works hard and is a pleasure to be around and are first-rate in their own right. FANTASTIC.
Phil
Great crew – thanks! The diving; tender drivers are excellent. The crew; outstanding top to bottom. The food; outstanding!
Bill
Debbie and Jerry are the best Cruise Directors I’ve even met and had the pleasure to dive with. The entire crew has always been the most attentive, caring crew I’ve experienced. Thank you for the amazingly high standards that the crew always aspires to and achieves. I experienced the most exciting, adrenaline filled dive of my life on “A Bit Far Rock”, a new dive site to the “Forgotten Islands”. Dive master Ungke and I hit the top of the rock in a swarm of trevallies, dogfish tuna, pyramid butterflyfish, fusiliers, eagle rays and gray reef sharks. The schools were actually streaming around us, almost touching us for an amazing several minutes. I will remember this dive always. Thank you Ungke! The crew; outstanding stewards, dive masters and Cruise Directors. I always appreciate Jerry’s advice and encouragement in my photography.
Ruthmarie
I would go anywhere on this boat! A real bonus to this trip was going to the active volcano, Komba. The evening hours were filled with the anticipation of the erupting volcano, the backdrop of a full red moon and the camaraderie of newly found friends. A truly magical and memorable night! The boat: Cabin was kept very clean and comfortable. Restaurant areas had ample space for everyone and kept very tidy. Sky lounge was particularly nice with the shade tarp up. Dive prep area was well organized. Very easy living! The diving: Destinations and dive sites were well planned. Briefings were thorough with nice illustrations. I always felt safe and tenders were constantly close by. The crew: The whole crew seemed very happy and cohesive. Excellent attitude from everyone. Crew anticipated everyone’s needs with care. Dive master was very attentive and excellent at finding critters! (Ungke) I learned a lot! Very, very nice people. The food: We certainly would not go hungry! Food was fresh and varied. Great flavours. Croissants were yummy!
Gary
I wasn’t sure how we would fit in as we are in our first year of diving and this was also our first liveaboard trip. The dive masters, crew and staff are excellent and helped keep us comfortable and the diving was our best to date!
Laura
Fantastic family-like crew and staff. Could tell they all work hard and work well together. It was a pleasure to experience the Arenui!
Dale and Hayley
It was our first muck diving trip and we found it to be fun diving. Wawan was an excellent (one of our very best – and we have had many) DM. We were quite happy to find (or be shown) many Indonesian ocean critters that we have never seen before. Anything we requested was provided straight away. Super trip!! Komba fantastic. Awesome fast current dive – loved it. And we came up from one of our night dives and both said the same thing – that was awesome! – (non-stop action). Boat boys and deck boys, stewards and kitchen chefs all top notch! The boat: top notch liveaboard! Staff friendly, attentive, competent. The diving: Overall great diving! The food: very, very good.
Steve
Love Arenui! The diving: Wawan is a GOD!! He is also charming, pretty handsome and shows me amazing blue starfish. The crew: Can’t say enough about the crew, they were all amazing. Debbie and Jerry are excellent CDs and have a great relationship with local crew. Stewards and therapists are wonderful, always helpful and friendly. Food and beverages always delivered with a smile. Tender crew very helpful and safe. The crew ROCKS! The food: Really good food. Booze kind of expensive. Wine great and reasonably priced.
John
This is a great opportunity to experience some of the best diving in the world while enjoying unparalleled service, safety, food and accommodations.