The diving at Forgotten Islands WAY exceeded my expectations – even after 7 previous trips to Indonesia! Boat: super spacious rooms! Diving: tenders very well designed layout! Crew: excellent all around. I found G and Lisa very on top of the program and customer focused. Efficient hard working crew!
Archives: Testimonials
Ann
Thank you again. G asked me which was my favourite – Raja or Forgotten Islands? I said “both are wonderful!” G, how can you choose a favourite between your two children – loved them both!”
Carl
Arenui is a truly unique liveaboard experience. Having travelled worldwide on many different liveaboards, they have carved out a niche with the boutique experience: unparalled reefs in the Forgotten Islands, 23 staff for 16 guests. Crew handles everything. Don’t miss this diving experience.
Richard
I really appreciate the hard work of the crew. Carrying dinner up and down the stairs is no easy task I am sure, much appreciated. Also appreciate the great organization of everything. WOW!! Dinner on the top deck is awesome!!
Ronald
Great trip, good variety of diving, nice boat, good staff and great set up. Fun diving! Boat: like the fact that 4 divers go at a time, so it’s not crowded. Crew: all staff very attentive and helpful. Food: glad you had air soda to drink.
Dennis
Thanks for a great 12 days. I will remember my time here for years. Boat: overall the best liveaboard experience I have had. Excellent in many ways. Crew: nothing but excellent service. Special requests handled quickly and well. Everyone has a smile and a great attitude. Special thanks to Lisa and G for making the trip run seamlessly. Ronald, in a few words, is the best Divemaster I have seen in over 900 dives. The crew was special. Food: no weight lost – my only regret.
Sandra
Your crew makes sure everyone has a wonderful experience. Lisa and G are the best I have ever seen. They oversee everything in a special way. Crew: The best! Food: Great variety and presentation.
David
Traveled on the boat six years earlier. Had an excellent time. This time was even better! Great crew! They did everything RIGHT! They went above and beyond to make it the best of trips.
Kate
Best boat experience! Crew went out of their way to make diving comfortable and memorable. G found me a mask with magnified lenses – changed my trip and my life. Crew: Best crew EVER! Level of service AMAZING! Dive guide Lisa is a superstar! She finds ALL the animals, knows them and remembers everything.
Sue
I believe that Lisa and G make this liveaboard the best possible experience of any boat. They are smart and funny and always ready to address any concern or discuss the identification of fish photos. G instantly fixed any little problems with the cabin and Lisa is a great divemaster as well as knowing about all the creatures we see. Their interpersonal skills are exceptional. Boat: staff did a fantastic job all around…cleaning, repairing, serving. Diving: dive deck staff very attentive and ready to help at any moment. Crew: Cruise Directors are the MOST outstanding thing about the trip, so skilled and responsive. I have never encountered anything close. Food: THANK YOU for providing special request items! Wonderful fruit at all the meals.