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Archives: Testimonials
Wolfgang
“Very friendly crew, competent, good divemasters with safe dives, good planning, showing us a lot of macro stuff all the time. Very good handling of photo and video equipment. Good team!”
Erika
“Best food we ever had even in hotel restaurants. Super crew!”
Captain Mark
“Simply the best 11 days with friends, crew, Jerry and Debbie. I enjoyed every part of my day. This has to be the best liveaboard. I will be back with family and friends….The boat – loved it, I will return. The diving – wow. The crew – 7+ liveaboard dive trips and this crew was the best I have seen. Food and beverages – oh so good.”
Rian
When we had to arrange another liveaboard for our Raja Ampat trip, due to the loss of an already booked boat, we had some opportunities. We chose what we thought would be the most luxurious one. We expected a luxury liveaboard with very good food and excellent service. In fact it’s more of an excellent restaurant on which they also offer very good diving facilities. The crew is very good and made our trip a special one. One to never forget! Thanks to all of you.”
Irena
“The boat – top of the line! The Diving – perfect! The crew – the crew is great! Every member of the team is special, we love all of them! It was a pleasure to be onboard. Food – cannot be better!”
Alex
“The boat – everything exceeded our expectations. The diving – beautiful. The crew – special, thanks. Food – 5 star.”
Edwin
Overall, an amazing experience, the crew and the Indonesian hospitality has made the Arenui the BEST dive boat I have ever experienced. I would do this (and recommend to my friends) anytime. Thank you. The crew – the best crew ever!!! The food – great food, you should publish an Arenui cook book.
Glenn
I lost my camera while hooking on the reef and thought that my pictures and camera were truly gone. Toby and the skiff crew managed to find it for me! I am so grateful and they are so wonderful! The diving – excellent dive guides. The crew – best crew ever, and I have been on many liveaboards. Food – unbelievable food, gourmet at sea. Every staff member was incredibly skilled, knowledgeable and courteous. All in all it was not only the best liveaboard I’ve ever been on but the best dive excursion I’ve ever had. A definite must come back!
Judy
“This was our fourth trip to Indonesia – third to Ambon and second time in the Banda Sea. I have had the good fortune to see many of the Indo critters, but really wanted to see a Wunderpus. Late on a dive in Ambon harbour, after we had wandered off and surfaced, a Wunderpus was located in the shallows. A team effort ensued – Debbie and Ali stayed with the octopus while my rig was quickly switched over to another tank, I dropped down, Ali showed me the critter, I got a few shots and we surfaced giggling at the whole thing, and me feeling very grateful for the effort and commitment of the dive team to go above and beyond. Thank you!! We really enjoyed the trip. A truly excellent crew and lovely boat.”