I hope the fellow divers appreciated the efforts of all the crew members with a generous tip. We certainly would go on another trip on Arenui. We booked our Raja Ampat trip through Ocean Enterprises because Werner Kurn (Owner) has been diving all over the world and he recommended the Arenui and Raja Ampat as the best of the best. This voyage exceeded our expectations as far as the diving experiences and especially the boat and its very professional crew. Wow sums it up! Boat: Cannot complain about anything. Great rooms. Very comfortable beds. Diving: We saw a lot more fishes than we expected to see. Crew: Everybody was exceptional. Debbie helped my wife with her buoyancy issues. Anto was real professional in his job. Food: The meals were by far the best we have had on a liveaboard.
Archives: Testimonials
Karen
Everything was outstanding. Diving: Loved the diving! Crew: The Cruise Directors were exceptional!! Debbie was an excellent guide and greatly helped me with my scuba skills.
Ed
The cruise masters and crew were exceptional. Having been on many liveaboards, this ranks the tops. Service, food, diving and comfort could not be beat. Thank you. I have pending shoulder surgery and would’ve had trouble putting on my wetsuit and booties. Deck hands took me under their wing and helped me with everything for every dive. I am spoiled by this luxury treatment.
Lori
I was a beginner diver at the start of the trip and by the end I was comfortable every dive. I felt comfortable on each dive and felt it was personalized. Boat: The boat is beautiful, well laid out. Diving: Well organized. Crew: Jerry is hilarious. Debbie is organized. All staff are helpful. Food: Beyond expectations. Goes all the way to make us feel special.
Julie and Phil
Thank you! The “Happy Diver” creation was breathtaking! Beautifully carved and assembled. An absolute work of art!! I feel extremely honored and will always remember your kindness! Boat: Boat was a joy, unique and well laid out, functional with great character, wonderful sense of peace and part of local history, beautifully constructed and appointed. Diving: Fantastic variety, sites and inhabitants, beautiful and crammed with life. Crew: So friendly, knowledgeable, quick anticipatory, so helpful and smile “full”!! Pleasure to be in their care. Food: EXCELLENT preparation and presentation and variety. Delicious and appetizing. Met my lactose intolerance challenge with a huge variety!
Don
This is the fourth liveaboard I have been on and by far it was the best. So far my experience is that all the liveaboards I have been on have been really good. The Arenui, however, sets the new benchmark. If this is ever your first experience on a liveaboard the others will be a step down. Great boat. Diving: Best diving I have done to date, absolutely spectacular. Crew: All good, polite and professional. A shout out to Jose. The man has the patience of a saint. Thanks for keeping my dive buddy safe for the entire trip. Food: Excellent food but way too much of it. But that’s a good thing.
Pete and Ann
The staff and boat are wonderful. Enjoyed it our second time as much as the first. Thanks to all.
David
Best dive trip ever! Boat: We had the Rama cabin. Love it! Everything about the Arenui is wonderful. Diving: I come for the diving and Arenui is serious about diving. A good match. Crew: The crew is the best thing about Arenui. Great to see the same people after two years. I hope you can keep these folks. Food: I loved every meal. Anto is magic. Hard to believe I gained weight on a dive trip…but I did!
Barbara
Crew: Execution is everything. No detail was overlooked and the crew made the trip fun and exciting. A special thanks to Ronald for his professional expertise and patience. Thank you for taking such good care of us! Food: I appreciate the vegetarian menu!
Caroline
We had the best of times, as usual! Crew: Everyone is still so friendly, caring and in a good mood all the time. Good job, I surely couldn’t do it!!