It was simply great diving with Jerry. I was impressed by the fact that you still used assigned divemasters when the diver count went down on the night dives. I’ve been wanting to come to Raja Ampat for over 10 years. Some of my dive buddies got tired of my talking about it. One day I was in a dive shop and a guy said I’m putting together a trip and it’s out about 2 ½ years do you know anyone that want to go. I have two vacant spots. I jumped in my car, went home, got my cheque book and wrote at cheque for USD 1,500. There began the anticipation. Everyone was happy that I had finally pulled the trigger. I was not disappointed. Helping with the BCs great! Coffee in the morning exactly as I liked it.
Archives: Testimonials
Anonymous
Wonderful boat, absolutely best diving and incredibly accommodating staff. Service was truly amazing! Anto and Kadek knew exactly what I wanted before I even had to ask! Not only was the diving and service outstanding, I really appreciated the photo tips and techniques the Cruise Directors shared with me to improve my photography. Would dive with this crew again and again! Hands-down the most detailed and beautiful boat I’ve been on. Top notch facilities!
Jim
I really appreciated seeing the diversity of plant and fish life. It was a wonderful trip. I also appreciated to see the details on the cameras. Lastly, I enjoyed the day trips to break up the diving between other activities. I think Jerry and Debbie do an excellent job handling all of the diving and people issues.
Kimberlee
Staff is outstanding, really make guests feel special. Boat is beautifully constructed and maintained. Excellent trip. Thank you Boat: Very nice boat with first class accommodations. We’ve been on a lot of boats and never had a shower like this – fabulous! Crew: Anto is amazing. Very attentive and professional.
Amy
Amazing to fly into the tiny town of Sorong, take a short drive and end up on the beautiful, classy Arenui. Day 1 I was impressed that most of the staff seemed to already know my name, my dive gear and my meal preferences. Then we go in the rooms and they tell you you have multiple pillows – hard and soft depending on your preference. First class experience from start to finish. Boat: Some of the most comfortable cabins I’ve ever stayed in, down to the soft and hard pillows! Diving: Best dive destination I’ve ever been to. Great choices of dive sites. Very easy with the tenders. Crew: Everything on this boat was so easy! Crew knew my name, my dive gear and my meal preferences on day 1. Food: Best meals were Mexican lunch and BBQ dinner.
Robert
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.
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!