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!
"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
"...The whole crew was great . I will definitely be back!..." - Martin, 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
"... This was our first live aboard and we have nothing to compare to but I would say after working with your crew on this boat it is going to be hard to find another trip that can top it. The crew did an outstanding job and we loved our trip. We only had about 20 dives when we arrived at the boat. The crew were very helpful and we learned and improved the whole time we were aboard. Please congratulate your crew for us on a great job-well done. The only bad thing about the trip was that we neglected to book 2 weeks on the boat instead of 1...." - Pat, January 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
"... Although this was my first liveaboard it is easy for one to set there expectations of a vacation very high and then to be disappointed. This trip met all of my expectations and I think that really says a lot. I believe the consensus of everyone I talked to on the boat would be the same. I don't think I heard but a few negatives. I am a very opinionated person and for me not to have suggestions is not the norm. I can honestly say I was 100% satisfied. Actually there is one thing. The cost of Nitrox is excessive although I knew it going in ..." - Bruce, January 2008
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Bahamas
- Itinerary: 8 day/7 night
- Departing: George Town, Exuma each Saturday
- Accomodates: 18 passengers in 9 air-conditioned double rooms
- Water temperatures: a low of 72 degrees in the winter to a high of 84 degrees in the summer
- Visibility: Normally between 75 and 150 feet or more
All diving done from the vessel
The Caribbean Explorer I departs George Town, Exuma each Saturday and offers an 8 day/7 night itinerary. Carrying 18 passengers, the Caribbean Explorer I features 4 upper-deck staterooms, each with large windows, private bathroom and shower and either double/twin or queen beds. A comfortable protected seating and entertainment area is also located on the upper deck, just forward of the large lounge and chair-equipped sundeck and barbeque area. The main deck features the indoor dining salon and galley. The expansive dive deck provides individual gear bins, multi-level camera table, recharging station, air and nitrox filling station, rinse bins, freshwater shower and wide, and shallow stairs to the dive platform itself. Below decks are located 2 full bathrooms and 5 spacious double cabins, each with double and twin beds, private sink and vanity, and hanging closet.
Days aboard Caribbean Explorer I generally involve breakfast beginning at 7 am, with a cold breakfast available for late risers, followed by two morning dives, lunch, two afternoon dives, dinner, and a night dive. An island shore excursions on San Salvador can be arranged for those interested.
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