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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- David D
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United States
Back again ten years later.
I returned to the Caribbean Explorer II ten years after my first trip on her and was pleasantly surprised to find the boat in great condition. The crew was great and the food excellent. Unfortunately is was very windy making the seas rough the whole week.
- Recommended for
- crew. food. other guest.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Stephen T
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Canada
Experience surpassing high expectations
This was my first small boat liveaboard experience. I travelled solo. The crew and fellow participants made this an exceptional experience. The diving was top notch and the planning and execution were excellent. My desire to see Saba above and below water was also achieved.
- Recommended for
- Crew & Service. Dives. Schedule, Operations, Planning.
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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Tatyana A
- United States
It was a truly delightful trip in all respects!
Every day was very enjoyable with diverse dive sites, great food, and a superb attention to detail of every aspect of the voyage from each and every one of the crew member. All dives that I took on this trip were highlights because they were all beautiful, but different, and very safe and well-planned, plus the tour of the magnificent island of Saba, the feast on the locally caught mahi-mahi on Tuesday evening, and talks to Ernie, the captain who is an extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and amiable person.
- Recommended for
- Exceptional customer service on behalf of all the crew, a great choice of the dive sites, and profound knowledge and skills of the dive instructors
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kira B
- Canada
A great trip made unforgettable by a fantastic crew.
Having the opportunity to dive up to 5X/day. The crew made the week so much fun with their friendly, bubbly personalities. They make you feel at home and are committed to you having the best time possible. The chef is wonderful and makes amazing food. Everyone ate very, very well all week long.
- Recommended for
- Crew, food and high diving volume
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- 10 Exceptional
- W. Hayes W
- United States
The Caribbean Explorer II St Maarten-Saba-St Kitts dive trip should be on everyone's bucket list!
Diving Diamond Rock off the Saba coast was exhilerating! Socializing with the other guests and getting to know the crew was a memorable experience as well.
- Recommended for
- The dive staff was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the marine life at each dive site. The entire crew was attentive to my specific needs and ensured my safety. The food was plentiful, tasty and of a wide variety.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ewa Z
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Germany
Great Crew and beautiful water. Very good food and friendly crew
Easy diving. Even to 5 per day. Aaand it was also possible to take a nice trip on each island
- Recommended for
- Marine life, location, dives
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Douglas G
- United States
Great dive crew
We saw so many turtles and other great sea life
- Recommended for
- The Crew was so friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and plentiful. And one of my favorite things was the hot showers on the dive deck as we got out of the water.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Marcio R
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Portugal
I've been a diver since 2013 and this trip open my eyes to the little aquatic live forms that I never noticed! Thanks Tuna!
My 100th dive along with the most fantastic night dives. From the Captain through the Divemaster everyone deserves a big thanks for sharing all the knowledge and make it so much fun. I'll be back!
- Recommended for
- The convince of the dives, the amount of dives available and the dive crew orientated.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Pavel V
- 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..
