When each of our guests return home, they receive a link to an online comment review asking them (anonymously, if they wish) how they enjoyed their vacation with us. There is no pressure to write a glowing review, as can happen with the "guest books" filled out on board the vessel at the end of the trip.
Here's what our guests have been saying!
"1A - best liveaboard crew I've ever seen ... from viewpoint of the crew, organization, service & safety feeling Caribbean Explorer II was the best so far - very open and friendly atmosphere - it was like diving with good friends." - Markus, May 2009, Southern Bahamas
" The Shark Reef on Long Island was amazing. To see the sharks swimming up close and personal was great. Also Run Way 10 was an amazing site to see barracuda and other small fish ... Great trip. Thanks for picking the great crew." - Ryan, April 2009, Southern Bahamas
" The captain and crew were one of the friendliest and most accommodating I've experienced. The state rooms were smaller than average, but adequate. Our time on board was quite pleasurable." - Barbara, March 2009, Southern Bahamas
"... The best part of the trip. The crew was FANTASTIC. No complaints... Gene did a fantastic job with the dives and the dolphin encounters. He made the trip great! ... captain Lowell was also fantastic. I cannot say enough good things about the entire crew! ..." - Greg, August 2008, Special Diving & Wild Dolphin Expedition
"... No problems or worries during this adventure. Thanks Again for the opportunity to dive with the wild dolphins! The diving experience is paramount ... The wild dolphins were incredible! The crew was just as professional as I've seen. The dive boat is being retired so unfortunately it will no longer be available to those of us who understand that it's layout is more than adequate ..." - David, August 2008, Special Diving & WIld Dolphin Expedition
"... Two years ago, we were inaugurated into the liveaboard scene with very positive experiences on the Turks & Caicos Explorer II and the Caribbean Explorer II (Saba, Statia, St. Kitts), and we're convinced that this is the only way to dive. We were fortunate to be able to vacation on the Caribbean Explorer I, in the Southern Bahamas, a couple of weeks ago ... We were blessed with good weather ... and a very accommodating staff. " - Jeff & Laura, July 2008
"... Friendliness and performance of the staff was top class, also maintenance of this (relatively old) boat was very good, considering the age ..." - Gerd, August2008
"... Totally enjoyable. The dive briefings were great, no hype, but when they said to look for something it would quite often be there. They provided a friendly and comfortable feeling from start to finish ... The crew paid attention to the divers and the divers needs. They were very informative about dive sites in the dive briefings. Fills were always completed in a timely manner with full tanks ..." - Shell, July 2008
"... I want to thank you for an excellent diving vacation I had on the Caribbean Explorer I. Everything on this diving trip was great. The entire team was exceptional, but I want to mention specifically the diving instructors, ... who were very friendly, professional and helpful during the entire trip. Keep it up!... " - Gal, March 2008
"...It was the first time that I travelled on a dive vessel...My husband and I spent an amazing diving week! Thank you very much! Merci énormément!" - Marie, March 2008
"...Crew was outstanding, went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect... I've never done a live aboard dive vacation before, so I have nothing to compare it to. My travel companions have done previous live aboard and the said that Explorer Ventures was much better. As far as I'm concerned everything was outstanding... ALL sites were outstanding!!!"- Michael, February 2008
"...The attention to detail was beyond expectations. A hershy's kiss on my turned down bed every night was over the top. Many thanks for a great trip... (Dive Sites) They were all great... Meals were outstanding. I put on at least 5 pounds between the meals and the between dive snacks. The chef is a jewel - don't let him get away. The entire crew were fantastic..." -Robert, February 2008
"... we keep coming back to the Caribbean Explorer I as it provides the right balance between efficiency and facilities. We prefer the general layout to that of the newer boats ..., and it offers better overall value.. As always - excellent value and a great overall package ..." - Tony & Lynn, January 2008
"...The crew was really excellent. The Captain was very knowledgeable and helpful..always around to help with my gear if needed. The instructor for my solo diving course really made the trip special for me ... was one of the best dive masters I've ever had ... terrific chef. Really, all the crew were very professional and cheerful all the time, which can't be an easy job! ... This was my first live aboard, and it won't be my last. I will recommend Explorer Ventures to all my diving friends. It is a good value for the money, and the crew was the best. My thanks to all of you for making this trip a memorable experience which I'll never forget. I had a wonderful time, thanks to the great crew ... I would recommend Explorer Ventures to anyone. ..." -Philip, January 2008
"... The crew was fantastic. Special recognition to the captain for safety orientation and the best briefing we've had yet. (One dive instructor) for his always going above and beyond. His helpfulness and generosity saved my wife's trip due to equipment issues and the relationship he and my son developed really made my son's trip a great experience. (The chef) gets praise for his menu and preparation. The best food yet on a boat and the other chefs even had a culinary background and training! The degree of personalized service was absolutely wonderful. Warm towels and hot chocolate after night dives and turndown service with candies was a first and it's going to be a hard act to follow!..." - Darrell & Christy, January 2008
