I have already signed up for the same trip again and also for Komodo (2 trips). G and Lisa are the perfect cruise directors, easy-going, fun, careful and very skilled. Together their defined the experience we had, showing enthusiastic leadership and attention to safety. I hope they are on the Arenui when I am next onboard. Boat: We were in Shinta – The wall hanging is beautiful. Diving: Sorong to Sorong via Misool and Gam Island is excellent. Tender drivers were very helpful. Crew: Everyone was very attentive. Lisa was an excellent cruise director and she also was my dive guide. With Lisa I was able to relax because I trusted her. She jumped overboard several times until she found what she considered an ideal entry point for starting each dive. I enjoyed her enthusiasm! Food: All excellent. The food servers were great.
Archives: Testimonials
Heidi
Boat: All excellent. Crew: All excellent. Lisa is hands-down the best cruise director I’ve ever encountered – from the initial introduction to boat procedures to dealing with medical emergencies to swapping problematic divers and guides, she handled EVERYTHING perfectly and professionally. Food: All excellent. Really appreciate the way you accommodated this strict vegetarian – first liveaboard I’ve been on that I didn’t experience running low on protein midway through the trip!
Darrell and Nancy
Outstanding experience. We were very lucky to paired with another couple that was super great divers/photographers. We learned a lot! Boat: All excellent. Diving: All excellent. Super!! Crew: Best crew of ANY liveaboard we have been on (15 liveaboards). Joni was the perfect guide. We had a lot of FUN with him. Lisa and G were great cruise directors. The food was fantastic (too much!!). Stewards were fun and very professional. Captain kept us safe! Food: A+++
Ronald
We will plan another trip with the Arenui. Crew: Lisa and G are outstanding. Lisa is the best diveguide I’ve experienced in years. Greatly appreciate her knowledge and enthusiasm. G could not be more pleasant and helpful. They made the trip for me, with help from a very good boat.
Denise
Crew: Outstanding! Enjoyed everyone so much – thanks to each of you for your wonderful care! Food: Outstanding!!
Cameron and Suzan
A really great time! I can’t say enough kind words about your team: Kadek, Anto, Joni, Ronald, G, Lisa and the rest were fantastic!! Boat: This is the best of all the luxury liveaboards that I have been on. G and Lisa run an impeccable operation!! Diving: Joni and his drivers were outstanding! Crew: G and Lisa really worked hard and did a perfect job: best liveaboard experience ever! Food: All excellent. Food was surprisingly good.
Annette and Ken
Excellent seminars on reef and fish. Please keep it up. Excellent fish preparation; “Michelin level”.
Anonymous
Crew: Great massages from Wayan! Loved the stewards and tender help was great. Food: Enjoyed the soups and wahoo.
Jim
G and Lisa are very good. I appreciate their “owning” of the operation. Hope to dive with you in April 2016 in Alor.
Mandy
Diving: Excellent choices and timing with no crash with other boats. Crew: Very clear briefings nightly by G, so we all knew the plan very well. Excellent divemasters who communicate even underwater to show everyone the most of each site. Anto is so detailed orientated and remembers everything, it’s amazing! Wayan gives great massages! Jai and Hoiron super helpful with cameras, diving equipments, making diving hazzle-free. Food: Awesome to have soft drinks, juices, alcohol variety!