Caribbean Explorer II, St Maarten
9.0 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“First, and most importantly, the crew was fantastic. ”
Highlights
The Caribbean Explorer II liveaboard offers year-round diving at Saba and St. Kitts in the Northern Caribbean. With a blend of comfort and quality, she caters to 18 guests in 9 staterooms, each with either twin or double beds, private en-suite bathrooms, individually controlled AC, and storage space. Five cabins are located on the lower deck, and 4 cabins are on the main deck. On the upper deck is a partially enclosed dining room where guests enjoy gourmet cuisine and amazing views. There is also an air-conditioned salon with an entertainment system. The sun deck has loungers for relaxing between dives. The large dive platform at the back of the main deck is equipped with individual gear lockers, a large camera table with low-pressure air hoses, recharging stations, tank racks, a bathroom, and separate freshwater rinse baths for dive equipment and cameras.
Dive itineraries aboard the Caribbean Explorer II explore some of the best dive sites in the northern Caribbean. Known for its offshore pinnacles, deep underwater seamounts, finger reefs, recent wrecks, and various coral labyrinths, Saba and St. Kitts have a lot to offer divers underwater. Diving in Saba Marine Park mixes steep vertical walls and coral labyrinths. Expect to see reef sharks, turtles, rays, and more. Protected in 1987, Saba Marine Park encompasses the waters and seabed encircling the entire Caribbean island of Saba, ensuring the park's thriving aquatic life remains healthy. Diving in St Kitts is a diversity of wrecks, ancient relics, and bustling coral reefs. Some top dive sites here include the Wreck of the River Taw, Anchors Aweigh, and Paradise Reef. Divers can see various macro life, including frogfish and sea horses, as well as sharks, turtles, and octopuses. Night dives on the reefs are immensely active, followed by hot towels and cocoa.
The Caribbean Explorer II liveaboard is a fantastic choice for diving at Saba & St. Kitts. Book online today to reserve your space.
This boat is part of the Explorer Ventures fleet.
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Included: VAT, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (140 USD per trip), National Park Fees (135 USD per week).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (15-30 USD), Nitrox (10 USD per tank), Nitrox Course (295 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (240-340 USD), Land Excursions (35-50 USD), Snorkel Gear.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Caribbean Explorer II Reviews
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- 9.0 Superb
- Vessel 8.1
- Crew 9.3
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.1
- Value 8.9
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Patrick S
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United States
Excellent value, diverse diving and beautiful open water
Overall a fantastic experience. What makes a live aboard is the service, food and diving. Can’t say enough about Captain Lauren and how she leads her team and divers.
- Recommended for
- The Crew. Air conditioned cabins. Saba.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Suzanne L
- United States
Fantastic crew, dives, and passengers.
The crew was fantastic. They take care of your every need with a smile on their faces! Dives were always guided by an experienced crew member. They are quick to point out anything of interest, especially if they know what you might be looking for. Cabins are nice and COLD, and they had warm duvets and blankets to cuddle under.
- Recommended for
- Crew - special thanks to Robin, my personal valet! LOVE YOU. Food - Julian is a wonder in the kitchen.. Diving - even though I didn't try for Iron Diver this trip, there were many many great dives!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Steven C
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Canada
Fantastic trip above and beyond expectations
This was my second trip on Caribbean Explorer 2. I wanted to share this experience with my son, and we had an amazing father-son trip. The diving was terrific, and the crew provided a highly enjoyable and professional dive operation. The accommodations were comfortable and the food was terrific. Our Scottish chef even provided a haggis and fixings for a celebration of Robbie Burns Supper - over and above! Congratulations to Capt Bob, Amber, Robyn and Chef Julian and the rest of the crew. Highly recommend.
- Recommended for
- The crew were always helpful, friendly and professional. The diving was fantastic and the crew were able to adjust to local conditions to ensure the best diving sites were offered.. The food was fantastic and the chef was able to meet all needs, even providing a haggis for Robbie Burns night..
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- 9.2 Superb
- Vanessa L
- United States
Wonderful diving and crew
This was our third liveaboard and first where it was a week long, and we loved it. The dive spots were amazing, with tons of different life to see every dive (even big stuff like sharks, turtles, octopuses basically every dive), and the dive guides Robyn and Henry were wonderful. The boat is a bit older so the rooms can be snug, but they are comfortable with good AC. Just don't bring your entire wardrobe ;) We got pretty seasick on the first crossing from Saint Martin to Saba, but the rest of the voyage was calm. The rest of the crew were also great, especially Megan and Captain Rodney. The food was also very good and surprisingly diverse -- every meal, even the snacks, were different, thanks to Chef Julian. For non-Americans reading, be aware that there are mostly American guests aboard ;) I am used to a bit more diversity in divers but it was alright. 27 total possible dives, including night dives, all amazing locations. The land tour options were also nice but we skipped the Saba tour given that it seemed mostly shopping-related. Be aware that the add-ons do stack up, such as the fuel surcharge and other fees. Still a great value for money. Very well-organized and safe. Overall, we would definitely go on this liveaboard again and we are already looking up the other options in the rest of the fleet :)
- Recommended for
- Excellent diving spots. Fantastic crew. Well-organized briefings and itinerary.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Adam W
- United States
Incredible Experience with an Incredible Crew
Everything was perfect from start to finish!
- Recommended for
- the diving sites, the crew, and the food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Cameron B
- Canada
Great adventure on board of CE II, comfortable stay and plenty of diving
We managed 25 dives during our time on board. I felt very safe and our dive masters were very knowledgeable about marine life as well as dive sites.Plenty of good food and beverages of every kind available. Overall good value, considering amount of dives available,boat quality and service provided. Thanks to captain Ian,Brett,Kathy,Jenny,Terry and chef Jim for good times on board of CE II. Hope to make this trip again Radek
- Recommended for
- The boat is spacious, well equipped , good AC in cabins,and crew is awesome and very dedicated to their customer
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Byron G
- United States
Seas were a little rough but the captain found good dive spots dispite the conditions.
Food was amazing. Great shipmates.
- Recommended for
- Great food, friendly atmosphere, capable crew
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Esmail H
- United States
A dive trip in northeastern Caribbean.
Incredibly well organized,talented and helpful crew. The have mastered not only the diving sites but also the history of the Caribbean. Food was great in a clean dining area; with buffet served in every meals and snacks between dives. I would highly recommend the Caribbean Explorer II to anyone who want to dive. MY thanks and Happy New Year go to captain Ian crew Brett,Polly,Christen,Sara and chef Julian and also John.
- Recommended for
- Knowledgeable dive guides,friendly crew and clean boat/cabin/dining .
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Trevor M
- United States
Superb diving in the Caribbean
Booking with liveaboard.com was easy and they took care of all communication with the dive boat operator. My husband and I chose explorer adventures because of the exciting opportunity to dive some of the best sites in St Kitts and Saba on a liveaboard. The conditions in December were remarkably good! We encountered numerous sharks, turtles, and lots of beautiful micro critters. The ship was comfortable and the dive staff and crew all prioritized safety.
- Recommended for
- Professional dive staff, comfortable rooms, delicious food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nada S
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Saudi Arabia
I loved it from beginning to end.
Seeing new fish and creatures. Viewing how the crew worked together to provid us with the best time. Filiming an Octopus grabbing my camera.. I loved it.
- Recommended for
- The Crew!, the dive sites, and the food
