Every single crew member had our safety and happiness in mind. Everything ran like clockwork, and this holiday far exceeded my expectations!
Archives: Testimonials
Robert & Joanne
The boat accommodated our every need—it’s well laid out and provides every comfort. Everyone—and I mean everyone—was friendly, professional, and incredibly helpful in every way possible. Table service and the stewards’ help with dive clothing were truly over the top. Absolutely excellent service in every area, in every way. The diving was spectacular! The briefings were perfect, the dive masters were excellent, and the boat tenders were incredible—no complaints at all. The chef and crew delivered an incredible menu with a wide variety of perfectly cooked meals. We really enjoyed the originality and deliciousness of every dish!
Lee
Loved every minute! Looking forward to the next trip—the crew were all fantastic, and the food had a wonderful variety!
Unnamed
Enjoyed the all-wood boat—stable and smooth riding. Great service with lots of help from a fun crew who are enthusiastic about their jobs. The farewell party was a blast! The diving was everything we hoped for—and more
Connie
A wonderful, well-built boat. All the crew were incredibly friendly and helpful. I did all the dives—an amazing experience, just as promised and even better! Amazing soups, excellent variety and flavor, well done!
Unnamed
The crew’s attention to guests and the service routines were excellent—I wish you had a second boat! The cruise directors are the cherry on top—truly incredible people. Great equipment, and no hassle at all with clothes and gear
Mary
I am 79 years old and have been diving since 1968—and this has been my best diving experience! I was very impressed with the boat—can’t think of a single way to improve it. The staff were not only highly competent but also seemed to genuinely enjoy their work—fun, courteous, and always helpful. Excellent food and fabulous diving!
Brenda
The boat was an excellent place to have a vacation. I can only say good things about your staff—they went out of their way to make me feel comfortable, happy, safe, and cared for. The rental equipment was top-notch, and I feel completely satisfied!
Unnamed
For those who haven’t been on the Arenui or a liveaboard before—we’ve had the time of our lives and appreciated every moment. We will be back! Every person on board has been fantastic, always smiling and incredibly welcoming. You never feel like you’re putting anyone out by asking for something. The boat is beautiful, with amazing attention to detail—you can really tell how much care went into creating it. The variety and choices of food onboard are great for everyone!
Laura
This has been a trip we’ve been looking forward to for years—and we’re so happy with the experience and are definitely considering the Arenui for future trips to Indonesia. The cruise directors, crew, and divemasters were outstanding. Without a doubt, the crew was one of the most amazing parts of the trip—so helpful, friendly, and a joy to be around.We enjoyed every meal, every day, and loved the daily meal descriptions. Really appreciated the flexibility with portion sizes too. Thank you for a fabulous trip!