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!
Archives: Testimonials
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.
Anon
“Beautiful ship, beautiful people and a very memorable experience. The crew – loved having my own, personal dive master, even stayed with me when I was the only one in my group diving – I don’t mean “babysitting” – I mean personal attention to my dive style and interests. Great personal service. (NB. Divemaster was Wawan.) Bayu was the perfect steward too! The food – I usually lose weight on dive trips, not this one!”
Dan
“Fantastic cruise! The entire staff makes the trip. They could not be more accommodating. Loved it!”
Johnna
The diving – loved breaking the groups up into smaller groups – made diving more relaxed. The crew – loved our dive master Wawan – adorable! Great spotter and knowledgeable about the things he found. We had such fun together! Sweet infectious personality! But everyone was terrific, the crew made the trip extraordinary.”
Matthew
“This boat is great but the Cruise Directors and crew are even better. Best critter diving I’ve ever done. The crew – every single person working on board this boat is absolutely first rate.”
Sara
“The crew – we have never been cared for and pampered by a crew like on this trip. The food – we had eight nights of restaurant dining. Just wonderful.”