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.
Archives: Testimonials
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!!
Anonymous
Diving: Jerry was very helpful and supportive coaching Dennis through his air use issues and encouraging me during the night dive.
Nanette
Jerry was a fantastic divemaster, professional, helpful and non-judgmental. I feel spoiled by the pampering I received. I appreciate that the tips are shared equally. This is the first ‘group’ experience I have had when I liked everyone (all passengers). Too often there is an obnoxious and/or difficult person or two onboard. We were all different, yet very good people. I like the range of ages and backgrounds. Having the professional marine biologist onboard broadened the experience. I liked all the talks, including Debbie’s on manta rays. I truly appreciate your care for the environment. It was a joy to play games with crew and other passengers. Food: Anto was kind and helpful – I loved the napkin art.
Robert
Jerry was the ultimate divemaster (I would assume the other ones were good too from other’s comments). All staff were friendly and made me feel at home. A truly first class experience in all ways. Great attention to detail. Also the other divers/guests were a joy to be with. Educated, sophisticated, mature and worldly. I appreciated Richard’s lectures – an added benefit. Both Nanette and I appreciate ‘Eco’ tours where we learn and enjoy the experience.
Anonymous
Crew: Everyone is super friendly all the time!
Mary
I loved this trip. I have never been on a trip where the crew were so attentive to my needs. Especially as I had injured my hip skiing the week before I came!! Very good getting me in and out of the tender safely. Diving: Very good briefings on the boat and the tender. Thank you Ronald. Crew: Thank you Debbie and Jerry for a wonderful trip. The crew could not have been more helpful. All very friendly and happy. Great massages. Thank you 🙂 Food: Excellent. Thank you chefs for all your hard work. Delicious food.