Archives: Testimonials

“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

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!