“I discovered the Arenui at an industry trade show. The images of the boat displayed in the booth were stunning. After talking to the owner Luigi, I knew I needed to see this boat. My first impression upon arriving at the boat in Bali was Wow! Even better than the pictures. The detail and craftsmanship is beyond what you would expect of a dive liveaboard. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable. The salon is roomy and beautiful. The dive and camera areas also very well designed. Aside from the boat the crew was top notch. From the cruise directors to the divemasters to the entire crew, everyone was incredibly helpful and always friendly. I will recommend this boat to all of my clients. I’m looking forward to my next trip aboard the amazing Arenui. Thanks for a great vacation! … Excellent boat, crew, diving, enhanced by great food and comfortable accommodation. One of the nicest liveaboards I have been on. Divemasters Ali and Wawan are a great team and seemed to get really excited to show us critters. I’ll be back! The boat – the boat is beautiful, one of the nicest I have seen. The attention to detail is wonderful and it is very comfortable. The room especially, the bed is very comfortable, lighting and ac are great. The diving – the diving was awesome, great variety. Cruise Directors did an excellent job choosing the best sites for group’s ability. The crew – all crew was helpful and friendly. Debbie and Jerry were perfect hosts! Ali and Wawan great guides. Bayu is a great steward, friendly, helpful and very smart. He understands and speaks English fluently. He was always there to lend a helping hand. Ricky and Budi were also very friendly and helpful, always there to help. They took very good care of our gear especially cameras. Ricky did a great massage. The food – food great, too much!!”
Archives: Testimonials
Ginny
“This is our second trip to Indonesia in six months. When Steve mentioned the trip on the Arenui we jumped on the opportunity to dive again in Indonesia. A true highlight was seeing the manta rays swim right over the top of us as we were hooked in at the Takat Makassar dive site. Excited and anxious I stopped in the best spot to snap photos as the mantas passed overhead, only in my excited state, fumbling with my camera as the mantas passed, I have an amazing shot of my camera strap with a manta ray in the background! My first manta! The boat – loved everything about the boat. The diving – the entire diving team was wonderful. Ali was truly terrific as our divemaster. The crew – entire crew was above and beyond in service. Fantastic crew – great team! The extra touches made the trip extra special. Everyone works so hard on our behalf! Jerry, Debbie, Bayu – thank you so every much we had the best time! The food – the best food, wonderful choices everyday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Love the expresso machine! Bayu was great!”
Diego
“All was very good. The boat – I like a lot the boat, just incredible. The diving – great!”
Kim
“The boat – the boat is more beautiful than my expectations! I appreciate how much effort it takes to keep it in such beautiful condition! I enjoyed Legong cabin very much, the beds are very comfortable. The diving – Wow! Great variety. My first muck dive! Loved it! Ali was superb! The crew – the crew was as important to me as the diving. Thank you ALL for making my experience one I will never forget! Your warmth and kindness touched my heart! The food – Thank you for including soft drinks (usually have to pay extra for that).”
Pat and Don
“Our thirteen year old started this trip with seven dives under his belt. By the end, he became a comfortable, well-mannered diver with loads of happy memories – everything from mantas to juvenile frog fish. Our dive master Wawan helped him out and did so in a way that was friendly, fun and memorable. Thanks so much! Terrific trip, everyone was so thoughtful. Hope to see you again. The diving – blown away! The crew – Wawan is amazing! Knows the sites well, very kind. Debbie and Jerry seemed to put extra thought into the site selection, wonderful job. Debbie was also very sweet to our youngest, non-diver, introducing him to diving through bubble-making. Wawan and Jerry both encouraging to our older boy, new diver, he had a blast. The food – cooks went out of their way to make special food for our youngest.”
John
“The boat – the boat is “rock star”! The diving – great diversity in the diving, which is something I haven’t experienced before on a single trip. The crew – the crew made the trip!”
William and Mary Ellen
“As a novice diver (only one with less than 50 dives in the group) I so greatly appreciated Jerry’s assistance and attention underwater. I quickly felt comfortable with his help and he made sure we all stayed safe and had a wonderful dive experience. The crew – all are/were outstanding – individually and as a group.”
Jason
“The boat – the room and bath were great. The diving – excellent! The crew – everyone was great. Jerry very good attitude and attentive. The food – cookies!”
Pat and Jake
“Initially I was worried about spending 11 nights on a liveaboard (I get seasick easily), but in spite of some “rock and roll” the staff, food, accommodations, great AC all made the trip beyond expectations. I appreciated that Jerry and Debbie kept us “posted” as to what to expect with the weather and “plan B” for dive sites. They are wonderful leaders. Luigi meeting guests and getting feedback is very appreciated. I will recommend the Arenui and hope to return. The crew – all staff were excellent – extremely service orientated and helpful.”
David
“After every dive a warm towel was waiting. And for the night dive, a hot face towel and hot chocolate was a wonderful finish to the days diving. The crew – staff was excellent!”