We thoroughly enjoyed our stay aboard the Arenui. Everything from the crew to the diving is some of the best we have experienced. We hope we are able to return in the future. Thank you Debbie and Jerry for making our stay so enjoyable and memorable. It was unforgettable. The diving – very beautiful, great divemasters and spotters, tenders great – attentive. The crew – divemasters and directors learned about the guests quickly, there was the perfect amount of attentiveness based on our individual needs. Rest of crew excellent as well. The food – great presentation, selection, service. Superb.
Archives: Testimonials
Josh and Liz
Never have we been so well looked after! Every need and want is taken care of with great skill, attention to detail and a friendly smile. The eagle-eyed guides are as good as any we’ve encountered and much better than most at making sure everyone sees what they are looking for and plenty more critters that we didn’t even know existed. Many thanks. The crew – the best we have seen!
Doug
The cruise to Komba Volcano was clearly the most unique, memorable experience of a lifetime. All of the diving was absolutely spectacular – the volcano added to the itinerary took the trip to a whole new level – it made the cruise itinerary as spectacular as the Arenui, her crew and the best ever service. Best boat anywhere – no question. Everyone was great with all our requests. It was great to have experienced guides who would let the photographers do their thing. The crew – never seen a better crew. Absolutely the most stunning service with no compromise to safety. The food – the most outstanding food on any boat anywhere. Also the best accommodation of food allergies and preferences.
Corinne and Pascal
Everything was just perfect and we enjoyed the best holidays ever! Thank you very much!”
Helmut
One of the last night dives only four divers took part …BUT… it was one of the best night dives ever; ghost pipefish in abundance and much more to see. So…diving is an adventure and each dive can be the dive of your trip! Best of my dive trips I have made until now (in total 8 dive cruises) and diving was WOW WOW WOW!!! The crew – perfect!
Wolfgang
The best holidays we ever made. Everything was perfect! Before our first night dive we asked the guide to spot a bobtail squid; in the following eight dives he spotted five bobtail squids!
Tobias
I would even do the same trip again as the variety is so big, I could not see everything or even remember. Debbie and Jerry play an important role in my view – they are an excellent team, always friendly, they work with passion, not for the money, that makes a big difference … I came with the experience of 24 dives in 18 years, so an absolute beginner; after 42 dives with the Arenui in 12 days I am leaving with a new kind of experience … Like one dive; Jerry pointed at a beautiful coral tree, I looked at it and was impressed by its beauty, but he realized that I obviously did not see what he wanted to show me – He pointed again and I looked closer and closer and suddenly the coral became alive; a pygmy seahorse smaller than a centimeter, only to be seen by someone who already knows that it exists! The diving – Jerry really looked after his people, I felt always safe with him and he showed me things I would never have seen/found on my own! The crew – it was a real team! Everyone felt responsible for the well-being of any guest. Perfect! The food – excellent choice, variety with great ideas and creativity! Made with love! Self made croissants!
Ralph
From diving and photographic aspect it was an unbelievable trip. The best organized ship I’ve seen so far, everybody is working hand in hand. Very good mood aboard. The boat – interesting architecture. Cabins really nicely designed with love. The diving – super service, any helping hand you needed. Suits always tidy. The crew – very friendly, always attentive, trying to fulfill all wishes. Well organized. Budi and Bayu excellent. The food – five star cooking, can hardly find at home!
Roger and Ursula
Thanks to all of you for what you have done for us! It was really the most exciting and breathtaking trip we ever had! Thank you so much. The boat – simply the best liveaboard so far! The diving – we are not only impressed – but just blown away by this diversity! The crew – the cruise directors were very professional with a great sense of humour! Please keep this way! The food – we have never eaten such excellent food on a liveaboard.
Tina
Trip of our life! It was a hard decision to book this trip because it was too much money for us. But we did it never the less! And I had a wish list and my dream came true. Starting with a Wonderpuss and Mimic octopus, going on with a hairy frogfish, black manta and at last – my heart forgot to beat – the Mola Mola! I will never forget all these moments in my life. Everything was much more than perfect. I hope I will not wake up! We cannot imagine getting better comfort on any other liveaboard. The boat – we enjoyed the relaxed situation onboard, without missing any comfort. The diving – briefings very detailed, divemasters did a really good job. The crew – all the staff were very competent and kind. Hopefully Bayu and Budi are still here when we come back to enjoy their service. Exceptional!!! The food – thank you for preparing my vegetarian food and special wishes.