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 (150 USD per trip), Park and Port Fees (135 USD per trip).
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 8.2
- Crew 9.3
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.1
- Value 8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Juene R
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United States
Amazing diving, with some of the best crew
The was one of the best livaboard experiences. I really liked the itinerary and the atmosphere.
- Recommended for
- The crew. The diving. Did I mention the crew?.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Taj H
- United States
Great crew, excellent food, but smaller boat
Great experience but for their sake organization of my taxi ride to the boat. Food was plentiful and amazing, crew was small but excellent, and diving was relaxing with plenty to see!
- Recommended for
- Food. Crew. Location.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Lance F
- United States
Great crew, great sites, and all the dives you can handle.
As a photographer the DMs were great at helping find the local critters. Good dive plans and site selections (diamond rock and twilight were amazing but all the sites were fantastic). Night dives every night!
- Recommended for
- Crew, night dives, food and snacks
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Bruce C
- United States
A very enjoyable week with great crew
A very enjoyable week. Diving was generally good with a visability a little poor at times. However reefs were in good shape. Crew on the boat was best I’ve seen anywhere
- Recommended for
- Crew was outstanding. Reefs were in great shape. Enjoyed the land excursions.
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- 10 Exceptional
- María G
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Colombia
Espectacular
Everything was perfect. The crew was amazing, special dive master Juan and Julian.
- Recommended for
- Dives master, the crew and the food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Rebecca O
- United States
Amazingly awesome!!!!
Amazing experience overall! Captain Ian knew the best sites! Tony and Henry were awesome dive guides. Everyone on board from crew members to passengers were friendly and awesome! We bonded quickly. The amazing food was fresh and delicious…Chef Julian rocked every meal and snack!
- Recommended for
- Amazing guides (Tony and Henry). Delicious food (chef Julian). Dive sites.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Mingyu W
- United States
Nice boat and good food
Overall a nice dive trip, visited many places, crew were nice and food was good.
- Recommended for
- food, staff, dive sites
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Esther A
- United States
It's all about great diving and hospitality!
It's all about the diving. No-frills accommodations, the boat is a bit outdated, but comfortable enough and excellent food. Great service from all the staff. Especially good dive instructors, good equipment and attention to safety. The dive sites are some of the best anywhere, just amazing marine life and no adverse conditions.
- Recommended for
- Easy diving conditions & good visibility, Saba Marine Park is pristine, excellent food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Jean O
- United States
Terrific experience, fabulous crew, great value
The crew was remarkable and the entire experience ran smoothly thanks to captain Rodney and purser Amber. It was all about fun and safety. The crew ran like clockwork. The dive masters were great, always pointing out interesting things and checking that everyone was still with the group. Good communication all around. The boat interior could do with a facelift but it was excellent value given it’s one of the least expensive LBs around.
- Recommended for
- The crew who were cheerful, helpful and always on top of things. The choice of sites especially considering the weather conditions at Saba. Extracurricular activities which were a great break from diving for several hours.
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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
