The Caribbean Explorer II has 2 itineraries, depending on the week you choose to dive with us. We depart alternate weeks from St. Maarten and St. Kitts. If you choose a charter which begins in St. Maarten, the charter will end in St. Kitts and you will fly home from there. If you choose a charter that begins in St. Kitts, the charter will end in St. Maarten and that will be your return location. Check our schedule for specific dates and departure locations.
Sample Itineraries
Days aboard Caribbean Explorer II generally involve breakfast from 7 to 8 am (cold breakfasts are available for late risers), followed by two morning dives, lunch at 12:30 pm, two afternoon dives, dinner at 6:30 pm, and a night dive. Island tours will be arranged at each island visited for those interested; further island access is available daily upon request.
Please note that these itineraries are examples only, and will change depending on weather and logistics at the Captain's discretion.
St. Maarten Departures
If meeting the vessel in St. Maarten, look for our driver upon exiting the baggage claim area; if no one is present, simply catch a cab to BobbyÕs Marina in Philipsburg; the vessel will be located near the end of the dock.
Saturday: St. Maarten
- 1500: Guests board the Caribbean Explorer II
- 1830: Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
- 2000: Captain's Briefing, documents, etc.
- 2200: Depart for Saba (2 1/2 hours; departure may be delayed for late arrivals)
Sunday - Tuesday:
- Saba , 5 dives daily; optional island tour on Monday. Nights spent at mooring; Tuesday night crossing to Statia (2 hours).
Wednesday:
- Statia, 5 dives daily; optional island tour. Night crossing to St. Kitts (2 1/2 hours).
Thursday:
- St. Kitts, 5 dives. Night at mooring.
Friday:
- St. Kitts, 2 dives and lunch; return to Port Zante. Afternoon island tour and dinner ashore, with night spent aboard vessel at dock.
Saturday: St. Kitts
- 0700-0830: Continental breakfast
- 0900: Depart the Caribbean Explorer II. Should you be leaving on an afternoon flight, feel free to leave your luggage on the Caribbean Explorer II (or on the dock alongside) until you depart.
If meeting the Caribbean Explorer II at St. Kitts, simply take any waiting taxi from the airport to Port Zante in downtown Basseterre.
St.Kitts Departures
Saturday: St. Kitts
- 1500: Guests board the Caribbean Explorer II
- 1830: Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
- 2000: Captain's Briefing, documents, etc. Night spent at dock.
Sunday - Monday: St. Kitts
- 5 dives daily; optional island tour on Monday. Nights spent at mooring; Monday night crossing to Statia (1 hour).
Tuesday: Statia
- 5 dives; optional island tour. Night crossing to Saba (2 hours).
Wednesday - Thursday: Saba
- 5 dives daily; optional island tour on Thursday. Nights spent at mooring.
Friday: Saba - St. Maarten
- 2 dives at Saba before lunch; early afternoon crossing to St. Maarten. Afternoon at leisure and dinner ashore, with night spent aboard vessel at dock.
Saturday: St. Maarten
- 0700-0830: Continental breakfast
- 0900 : Guests depart the Caribbean Explorer II. Should you be leaving on an afternoon flight, please feel free to leave your luggage on the Caribbean Explorer II (or on the dock alongside) until you depart.
Due to the necessity of readying the vessel for our next cruise, we must strictly enforce the 9am departure deadline.
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St. Maarten, Saba, Statia, St. Kitts
- Itineraries: 8 day/7 night itineraries
- Departing: St. Kitts and St. Maarten alternate Saturdays
- Accomodates: 18 passengers in 9 air-conditioned double rooms
- Water temperatures: 76 degrees in winter to 85 degrees in summer
- Visibility: Normally between 75 and 150 feet
- All diving done from the vessel
The Caribbean Explorer II has 2 itineraries, depending on the week you choose to dive with us. We depart alternate weeks from St. Maarten and St. Kitts. If you choose a charter which begins in St. Maarten, the charter will end in St. Kitts and you will fly home from there. If you choose a charter that begins in St. Kitts, the charter will end in St. Maarten and that will be your return location. Check our schedule for specific dates and departure locations. Optional tours are available on St. Kitts, Statia and Saba.
Each week, the Caribbean Explorer II visits dive sites ranging from less than 20 feet to 130 feet deep, inhabited by an abundant variety of corals, reef fish, pelagics and other marine life. The Caribbean Explorer II accommodates 18 passengers in air-conditioned staterooms with private bathrooms and showers. The upper deck contains the semi-enclosed dining and entertainment area. The open rear sundeck is furnished with lounges for sunbathing; the carpeted bow provides another convenient and quiet area for sunning. The normal itinerary schedules 5 dives daily, including night dives and allows ample time for guests to explore the islands.
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