It has been without question the trip of a lifetime. Every aspect, every detail exceeded expectations, and the crew are ALL outstanding at their jobs, not to mention incredibly kind, wonderful people.
Archives: Testimonials
Ruthmarie & Gary
We would dive anywhere with this boat!! See you in October for Komodo-Alor. A special thanks to our wonderful divemaster Ronald. He took me under his wing and let me into so many wild and exciting adventures! Personal encounters with sea snakes, hooking into the currents waiting for the action to begin, and swimming into the center of the biggest school of barracuda I could ever imagine. Wow! It was epic. Boat: the boat was very clean and comfortable at all times. It is very well organized. Diving: we especially enjoyed the adventure and discovery aspect of the Forgotten Islands. It was fun to feel we were in such a very remote area. Crew: EVERYONE of the crew was top notch!! The training and preparation really shows throughout the complete trip. Lisa and G make a great team together as cruise directors. All the crew was a pleasure. Food: best food on any liveaboard! The food was creative and tasty! Thank you for the beautiful artistic carving for my 300th dive! We also appreciate the nice wine list 🙂
Christine & Pat
Lisa and G are the greatest!! And Idy was an awesome dive guide. This was our second trip aboard the Arenui and it was exceptional. We have since booked more trips in years to come. Every single member of the crew has made us feel comfortable, safe and tremendously happy. There is attention to detail and meeting the needs of every guest, all while providing a breathtaking view of the beautiful underwater world. All the dives are led by knowledgeable divemasters with keen eyes and the ability to highlight the creatures unique to the area/dive site. The chefs and kitchen staff prepare delicious meals and provide wonderful flexibility for those with specific dietary needs. The Arenui not only provides its guests with a truly awesome diving experience but it also provides a relaxing retreat from a busy world. A heartfelt thanks to every member of the Arenui team for offering us such a memorable vacation!
Marie
It was truly an amazing experience! Everyone on the Arenui made our trip a most wonderful experience. We will tell our own dive friends about the Arenui! Thank you!!!
Denise
I’m looking forward to many more trips with the Arenui and the crew! Boat: excellent. The crew does an exceptional job with details. Always ready to assist any guest need, from getting coffee to a warm towel after diving. Diving: excellent. I had to rent a BCD due to my error. I loved the rental and will be buying one when I return. Lisa worked very much on trying to get me the proper weight and buoyancy. She was a delight to dive with. She made everyone feel at “home”. Crew: the crew is one of the best I have seen on a liveaboard. Again they made sure all guests were happy and always asking what other thing they needed or wanted. Food: Outstanding quality and variety of food.
Fay & Steve
It was 2 years ago, we asked friends for recommendations for a diving trip of a lifetime, my husband and I assuming it would be our last dive trip. I was turning age 70, had begun diving age 65 and we had both recently retired! Indonesia was the top recommendation, a dive shop owner in Arizona suggested, and we were soon introduced to the Arenui! How fortunate for us: ALL expectations exceeded; the boat, the cruise directors, the crew, the accommodations, the food and a boat filled with new friends. Dive sites were unbelievable, no words! Never in my life did I expect to experience such an awesome experience in all aspects! This trip was created for us as “our trip of a lifetime” and it FAR EXCEEDED our expectations! I could never dreamed of more exceptional diving – the diversity is AWESOME. The staff of the Arenui: ALL ARE AWESOME. I have never encountered such a staff committed to customer service. EXTRAORDINARE! They also work non-stop. Boat: awesome. Diving: awesome. Crew: awesome. Food: awesome.
Lori Ann
Seeing the abundant reefs and masses of fish in Raja Ampat for the first time is an experience I treasure. Clearly the best dive environment I have ever experienced. Going from that to Mandarin Fish and then muck diving provided an incredible variety of experiences. Can’t wait to come back! The design of the boat is beautiful and the crew could not be more helpful. It was so nice to not have to drag my tank and weights around; so nice to have help getting wetsuit on and off.
Laura & Mark
Arenui has spoiled me for dive trips. No other liveaboard will come close to providing the quality of service and outstanding dive sites. Can’t wait to come back in April of 2018. Boat: I love this boat so much – it will be hard to ever do another liveaboard. Please build an “Arenui II” for a different area of the world and we will come! Diving: excellent dive spots – each and every dive, I got to see something new and unique to the area. Crew: I can’t believe how wonderful your whole staff is, especially Lisa and G. They work and act as a family and have made every friendly effort to make us feel at home at the Arenui. Everyone deserves a raise!! Food: excellent.
Claudette
Have already a trip booked in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Boat: excellent. Diving: great dive sites. Crew: all were fabulous. Very attentive and helpful. Food: excellent presentation and preparation.
Rebecca
I’m full of gratitude that I was able to experience this trip on the Arenui. One of the best trips of my life! Thank you very much! Boat: cabins are luxurious, clean and well-stocked. Rooms tidied twice daily – very nice! Diving: no words to describe the wonders of the sea. Food: great effort by kitchen staff to accommodate my requests.