Very hard to think of one particular experience since the whole trip has been out of this world. We are particularly grateful to the crew for making such a fuss of us on our honeymoon. This has to be the best choice for any dive-loving newly weds (or about to be weds). What an amazing trip. I honestly can’t fault anything/anyone. This is a very special experience in a mind-blowing part of the world. Thank you so much for making our honeymoon amazing. We have had a wonderful time. Thank you! Boat: beautiful vessel, very well maintained. Great balance between excellent amenities and providing a cultured/romantic environment. Diving: the best diving I have done. The knowledge of the guides is second to none. World-class dive sites, like diving in a fish tank. Crew: every single member of crew is amazing!! Professional, friendly, attentive. G and Lisa run a great team. Joni was an exceptional guide, his knowledge and safety made us comfortable from the first dive. Massages from Wenton and Wayan were fantastic. Food: wow! I can’t imagine how it could get better the chefs onboard were incredible. What awesome food!
Archives: Testimonials
Carolyn
Every trip has been perfect. Each person of the staff is thoughtful and helpful. Thank you.
Ginny & Frank
As always the experience from booking to each day on board to departure could not have gone more smoothly. Arenui has managed to deliver the best of all worlds. Unforgettable. Lisa and G are magic together – what a pleasure to spend time with them again. Boat: wonderful experience all around – I just LOVE this boat and operation. This is my idea of a PERFECT dive vacation. Diving: fantastic diving – dive crew was amazing – everything it was “supposed” to be and more. DMs are truly excellent at their jobs as are the tenders. Everyone is friendly – but attentive to their jobs. DMs were great at making sure everyone saw the “special” things. Awesome! Ronald was our guide this trip and he is amazing. Great at finding critters – managed the dives well – a good mix of fun and safety. Crew: fantastic crew. Everyone super attentive and friendly. Lisa and G run a perfect blend of hospitality and professionalism. The crew works well together. Lots of joking around but never at the expense of being ready for whatever was happening. Incredible! What a GREAT crew! Food: perfect! Loved how they accommodated anyone who needed it. Great variety. Excellent taste – don’t know if I looked forward to the meals or the diving more. Together it was heaven!
Pierre & Gerda
Thank you for a wonderful time. It was very relaxing while busy. Great excursions to the look out and CAVE and diving was wonderful. Boat: the most luxurious boat I have been on. Well thought out cabins with ample storage. Diving: great guides, they know the sites and marine life. Very good briefings. Crew: a great crew, very attentive and always anticipating our needs. It was nice to see familiar faces (prior trip 2015) and the crew seems to really enjoy what they are doing. Food: excellent food. Exceptional!
Pauline & Nadeem
We will be back on Forgotten Islands, or Komodo or this trip again – with the same CREW! Simply stunning trip! One of my best adventures ever! And something to remember all my life. The boat is gorgeous, the crew is exceptional. Boat: when I dream of a boat, I dream of Arenui. Rocking music of the wood, its beauty, comfort, everything. Diving: not just excellent, PERFECT. Lisa is a wonderful divemaster! Perfect dive plans always, awesome sense of humor, always showing lots of things we would otherwise never see. Crew: PERFECT. It’s the whole TEAM, i.e. everyone together, who is outstanding. Same crew as 1.5 years ago (almost)! That says a lot. And the guests can appreciate the excellent atmosphere! Food: delicious! Too much, but wonderful!
Shaun & Darlene
Darlene worked on a liveaboard before and she would have loved to work with a crew of this calibre. Boat: georgeous boat, awesome room, exceeded expectations. By far this is the best boat we have ever been on. Diving: best diving I have seen in years. Crew: directors Lisa and G were very friendly and informative. Very well organized, always felt like we were in the best hands. Stewards Anto and Kadek were very attentive. Loved Anto’s sense of humor. Divemasters and tender drivers were friendly and fun. They are clearly having a good time and it’s infectious. Food: Excellent. great food in massive quantities.
Katie & James
A big shout out to G and Lisa for being amazing cruise directors. Crew: BEST CREW!!! Idy is the greatest divemaster we had the pleasure to dive with. He is attentive, safety orientated and knowledgeable. Anto and Kadek made our dining experience a total joy. Food: Excellent, very yummy! The kitchen staff was wonderful even about little things like no garlic in my vegetables 😉
Ethan
This was a great trip and I am glad I was able to make it! Boat: the boat was fantastic. Diving: excellent. Crew: Couldn’t ask for better! Food: Excellent.
Diane
Loved the goodie bags passed out. Very classy – and what a wonderful memory to take home (the video). I can’t wait to return!! would highly recommend this “gem” of a boat to ALL! Diving: been all over the world and the diving in Raja Ampat is way up on the top of my list! Crew: they are the best of the best. Keep every one of them! Food: five star!
Jerry
Boat: best and most beautiful boat in the world! My 10th liveaboard and the Arenui is head and shoulders above the rest! Diving: best diving I’ve ever done and I’ve been diving for 50 years. Got to snorkel and play with two mantas on the surface. Biodiversity and health of the reefs the greatest!! Crew: could not be more helpful, kind, courteous, solicitous and attentive!! Every one. Food: my belly had gotten larger.