The crew was absolutely first class, couldn’t find fault in anyone! Chef Mario is a master and so are all the kitchen team
Archives: Testimonials
Aaron
What an incredible experience! This was my third liveaboard (and my first on the Arenui), and the experience was completely unmatched! The crew, diving, boat, and food were all spectacular. I had many memorable dives and saw several animals for the first time, thank you so much!
Amazing boat with excellent food, Chef Mario and his team were exceptional! All of the crew were professional and friendly, with special kudos to Fahmi, Natty, Arief, and Mario!
Unnamed
Loved Natty and Alex—they were always ready to make adjustments when needed. Chef Mario’s creations were amazing! Arief and Dino were outstanding, always ready to serve us, and Fahmi was such a joy to be around. He and the others were quick to help when we had equipment issues.
Thank you to the Captain for getting us safely from one place to another, and to the tender drivers and crew boys who were always there to assist, especially when we needed the extra help.
The cabin boys kept our rooms nice, neat, and clean. This is also the only liveaboard I remember offering mixed drink options, and the cinnamon rolls after diving was dream come true!
Leslie
Loved everything about the boat! Everyone worked so hard and knew our names—everyone was very friendly.
The food was excellent—I couldn’t wait to try the next meal! I want to thank all of the crew for their exceptional service.
A special thank you to Alex and Natty. I’ve had back and knee surgery in the past year and a half, and they knew it would be difficult for me to keep up with the other group. They gave me and my wife extra care, which was a true blessing
Adrienne
Absolutely the most spacious liveaboard I’ve ever experienced—definitely designed by divers, for divers! The crew was beyond excellent in every area!
Christine
The presentations from the cruise directors were very informative and interesting. I also really enjoyed the videos shown between dives and in the evenings
Steven
This was my last trip—after 20 years, I’ve decided to close the chapter on my diving experience. I greatly appreciated how flexible and accommodating you were with my food restrictions. Muchas gracias, terima kasih 🙂
Kate
I have been on several Arenui trips and always happy to be back!
Marc
I cannot think of a single way to improve the experience—long life to Arenui and its crew! This was my first liveaboard experience, and I was amazed by the adventure. Two words for the food: quality and abundance. As a snorkeler, I never felt that the crew put me apart, and the staff were always smiling. I had a good feeling of what Indonesia has to offer, and it was great. Many thanks!
Julie
I hope many people get the chance to experience the Arenui Boutique Liveaboard—this is not goodbye, but au revoir! The diving was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s not just a boat, it’s a five-star floating hotel. Generous portions, many thanks to Chef Mario! Fahmi asked me to say he’s the best dive master—and you know what? He is! And on top, a fabulous entertainer