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 (150-220 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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- 9.2 Superb
- Sarah B
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United States
A great time with pretty good diving!
I saw a seahorse for the first time (three actually), and I've done over a hundred dives, so that felt special. The food was abundant and delicious, and the chef always made sure there was a vegetarian option for me. The dive guides were personable and skilled, and worked to show us things we would enjoy!
- Recommended for
- I liked my cabin a LOT. The dive guides payed attention to what I liked and made a point to show me the things I enjoyed.. I met a dive buddy who I will dive with again! Yay!.
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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
- Sheri V
- United States
Fabulous Week of Fun, Food, and Diving.
The crew is phenomenal. So friendly and knowledgeable. Fabulous experience from booking through the trip.
- Recommended for
- Great crew. Great food and beverage. Love the location.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Pavel V
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Canada
Great diving in Saba and St. Kitts.
Very enjoyable liveaboard. Great diving. A lot of different sea creatures, especially at night. Great landscape. Really, really, really good food. Super delicious.
- Recommended for
- A lot of very different interesting diving locations.. Great crew.. Excellent food..
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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
- 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
- Belle S
- United States
Amazing first liveaboard experience!
I can't say enough how awesome the crew is! Everyone was friendly and willing to help despite having constant work to keep everything running smoothly. There is obvious camaraderie and respect! The highlight for me was getting in so many dives. I love the night dives complete with hot towels and hot drinks when we got out of the water! The food was delicious and beyond plentiful lol. Chef went above and beyond for dietary restrictions and variety. Thanks for such a fantastic week I can't wait to come again!
- Recommended for
- Staff was wonderful and knowledgeable! Constantly diving! Comfortable space to relax between dives!
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- 10 Exceptional
- MARK C
- United States
Amazing
The crew was amazing. From captain, boat crew, cook (who has lamb for lunch), and dive guides. I completed my advanced open water and enrich air certification during the trip. There were only 5 of us on board which made the trip that much better. I can't imagine having 18 passengers and having to share a room. The rooms are small but I went for the diving. And I dove all 26 times. From being up close and personal with a dolphin, sea horse (which was my main objective), sharks, octopuses, turtles, rays, and much more it was truly an amazing trip. The wrecks and night dives were fantastic too. Having the people I was on the boat with made it that much more enjoyable. Everyone got along and we had a lot of fun together. Especially, the late nights having a drink or two and discussing the days adventure. It was just an amazing trip.
- Recommended for
- Diving, other guests, crew
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- 10 Exceptional
- mirela V
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Brazil
Everything arranged to perfection to make the most of the trip
The boat staff was super attentive from before boarding until after disembarkation; They tried to meet all the needs of the passengers. I noticed concern for us to have the best possible experiences in diving and island hopping. I highly recommend it.
- Recommended for
- Team, organization and customer service
