Thank you for the trip: memories that will last a lifetime! Food was absolutely insane and exceeded all expectations Crew was extremely attentive to every need. You have the best staff and crew in the business! Raja Ampat as ruined all other diving locations for me from now on!
Archives: Testimonials
Molly
Many thanks to the amazing crew and staff for 100% attention and care. Cruise directors were insanely knowledgable! Lucky our divemaster is a blessing and asset!
Steve
After our first trip with Arenui in 2016, we’ve never done another liveaboard—it’s simply unmatched. We like the diving in Raja Ampat; the variety of sea life and ease of diving are unparalleled. The staff is fantastic, and the food is excellent. Thank you for another unforgettable trip!
The remodel of Shinta was wonderful. The food was varied and excellently prepared. As always, everyone was incredibly helpful and willing to answer all questions. The divemasters and cruise directors were very accommodating to individual divers’ needs. Fahmi was extremely entertaining (and helpful!), while Andy was quieter but fantastic at spotting things for us.
Good sites!! We’ve never seen so many turtles, wobbegong sharks, and giant mantas on previous trips
Unnamed
This was by far my favorite dive trip! It made my retirement celebration absolutely fabulous. The boat was fantastic, and the camera setup was the best I’ve ever had on a liveaboard!
Justin
An amazing experience for our first liveaboard! We’ll definitely be recommending Arenui to all our friends and family who dive.
Only positive feedback for the boat and crew—absolutely beautiful and very well maintained! The kitchen was incredibly flexible with accommodations and did an amazing job with a surprise birthday cake. Nothing but great things to say about the food and beverage quality, variety, and quantity.
The crew was exceptionally friendly and attentive. They went above and beyond by observing each guest’s personal routines and proactively anticipating requests with remarkable accuracy. Everyone was also very knowledgeable and approachable, which we truly appreciated.
The dive briefings, complete with detailed dive site sketches, were the most thorough we’ve ever experienced and the boat is beautiful and well kept!
Jenn
I had a great experience! As relatively new divers, we learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed the process.
It was my husband’s birthday during the trip, and I asked Arief if Mario’s team could write ‘Happy Birthday’ on his dessert plate. This simple request turned into a beautiful birthday cake and the crew singing Happy Birthday. It was absolutely amazing and priceless—thank you for doing that extra effort!!
The facilities were incredible, and we were so impressed with the quality and variety of meals. Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. Andy was a fantastic divemaster who tailored the dives to our interests and had an amazing ability to spot the coolest fish!
The Misool area was our favorite—I could have stayed there much longer and thanks for lending the lights after ours fell in the ocean!
Kathryn
This was an incredible experience, beautiful boat and the staff thought of everything! I came here with my family, but I’m going to save money and try to come by myself sometime in the future. I had a wonderful time. The most beautiful diving I have ever done. I had a great time getting to know the staff and plenty of delicious food all day. Very talented kitchen staff
Karen and Bob
Karen and Bob love the Arenui! We have been on this boat 6 times. The Shinta suite is so awesome!
Marina
I loved being on the Arenui! I am blown away by everyone who works here and their incredible work ethic. I knew the Arenui dive sites would be amazing, but the staff is truly extraordinary. Thank you for everything!
The diving team did an amazing job taking us to beautiful sites and keeping us safe the entire time. Absolutely incredible crew—everyone goes above and beyond and works so hard. I especially loved the video at the start introducing the crew, including the members we don’t see every day.
I’m so grateful for the room boys and the chocolates on our beds and the food was delicious! I haven’t eaten so well in my life
Tim
I love vacationing on the Arenui! First, Nat and the staff are such high-quality people—always so attentive and thoughtful with amazing attention to detail. The staff truly goes above and beyond.
The diving is always the best in the world! The food was beyond delicious with such great variety, and I really appreciated the half-portion options for smaller appetites and to avoid waste. It gets better each time you’re on the ship!
The toilets were always clean, and the beds were perfectly made!