“This staff and crew put you at the ultimate comfort level! The diving experience is without equal. Arenui’s select dive masters ensure that you miss nothing regardless of whether you have made 50 or 5,000 dives. This has to be the very best way to see the Pacific from the diver’s perspective. The crew – Wonderful staff all around! Ali, my divemaster, was exceptional, displayed warm enthusiasm and superior knowledge, as did all of the crew and staff. Jerry and Debbie are the greatest! The food – gourmet all the way!! And to do it with such a small galley!”
Archives: Testimonials
Barbara
“As dive boats go – this is a jewel. It was a thrill to dive Komodo, see the dragons and meet some old and make some new friends. Life on a liveaboard brings out the best and worst – feel this tended to the BEST of us all. The boat – beautifully appointed. The crew – always ready and willing to help. The food – Excellent choices and beautiful presentation.”
Liza
“The best liveaboard experience! I have never felt so safe and taken care of underwater thanks to our dive master Tobi and the crew. They made diving an effortless beautiful experience. The food was absolutely incredible and I was in awe of the amount of veggies I could eat J Debbie and Jerry were both funny, caring, informative and great people overall to be around. The staff was equally gracious to attending all of our needs. The crew – amazing Tobi! The food – best ever in a liveaboard.”
Pete
“Wonderful experience. Thanks!!! The crew – Ali was wonderful. Took great care of my wife and really took good care of me on the night dives.”
Joseph
“Seeing the reefs and the Komodo dragons was a once in a lifetime experience. I would highly recommend the Arenui for a complete luxury diving experience. Wawan was an excellent divemaster and showed us all the cool critters. The food was excellent. Debbie and Jerry did an excellent job. The boat – Boat was very nice. The crew – the food was excellent. Wawan did an excellent job as Divemaster. The iPads were a nice touch.”
Kandie and Drew
“The Arenui crew makes it a pleasure to book a trip and Jerry and Debbie allow you to relax, enjoy and see and do amazing things. We booked the entire boat and were very proud to share this treasure with our friends. The service is the best in the industry – from start to finish and the divemasters are incredible. This is a fun, safe and educational environment not to be missed. Debbie and Jerry made it easy to bring our group here. Luigi and Rita – thank you for the personal send off and all the hard work you, Laura and especially Siska did to make our trip a success. You are a winning team! Crew is fantastic. The crew – Jerry and Debbie are your jewels – the rest of the crew, your finest assets. The boat is beautiful – the entire crew makes her sing orchestrated by the ease and perfection of Debbie and Jerry. The food – good accommodation for odd diets.”
Rita
“Not only were the dive sites each beautiful in their own right and the dive masters diligent at finding so many marine animals, the level of service was outstanding. Debbie and Jerry noticed that I was having trouble diving. They assessed that I was over weighted and my back inflated BCD wasn’t appropriate for me. I was used to struggling, figuring it was my diving ability. They got it all changed around and I dove very comfortably! Many thanks to Debbie and Jerry for their knowledge and generous caring! The whole crew was happy, professional and helpful every day! A warm and beautiful experience!”
Nathan
“Thanks for the trip of a lifetime! Pre heated wetsuits before night dive J Just kidding!”
John
“Wonderful experience! I had a great time sharing your home at sea and enjoyed my first dive experience in the Western Pacific. Thanks so much for your hospitality. All crew members were extremely helpful and professional. The food – outstanding food choices and preparation.”
Steve
“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!!”