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 would like to compliment Explorers Ventures for the fantastic holiday my partner and I have just taken on board Turks and Caicos Explorer II ... The whole crew were professional, friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was excellent and the boat overall was clean, comfortable and well equipped. The diving was easy, relaxed and fun with instructors providing a guide and spotting local marine life for us. We will definitely be booking another trip with you and recommending your company to fellow divers in the UK. Many Thanks for making our holiday to special ! ... " - Julie, March 2008
"... We are actually trying to find out if we can get on another Explorer boat this year ... This is a direct result of our great experience on the Turks boat. It was really a nice boat! We had plenty of room and we were in the smallest cabin ..." - Rita, March 2008
"... This was my first live aboard. I am sold! ..." - Kristen, March 2008
"... We have not traveled on other dive vessels and have no desire to do so. Everything was wonderful. This was the 4th trip w/your company for my husband and I. We have been pleased each and every time ..." - Robin, February 2008
"... The crew was just awesome! They made every effort to make our anniversary special. The chef made us a cake, the crew got a bottle of champagne for us, the captain did a tear-jerker ceremony for us, and one of the crew stood in as ring-bearer-and-best-man. Wow. They really made the entire week the most special vacation of our lives. They were ALL really fun. And, they work SO incredibly hard. I can tell you this, but you almost have to see it to appreciate it. Before the trip, I thought a 10% tip sounded like a lot. By the end of the trip, I was convinced that it just wasn't enough! They really deserve it ... Ah, what a great time! We didn't want to leave! I have no complaints at all. The food was AWESOME, the crew was AWESOME, the boat was AWESOME ... the salon was great for enjoying a movie in the evenings with the other passengers, there was a covered area if you wanted out of the sun and still sit outside, there was a sun deck if you wanted more sun. The diving was AWESOME ... whales were breaching near the boat on the first morning. Throughout the week, we could frequently hear whale song while under water. Beautiful, beautiful coral. Lots of sharks, stingrays, spotted eagle rays, turtles, more kinds of fish than I could possibly name, and a very friendly grouper named Loretta." - Robert & Paula, February 2008
"... This was my first liveaboard ... Your boat was very well run. There was a lot of room for the divers so the deck space was well laid out. I especially appreciated returning to my seat and the crew simply connecting the fill line to my dive cylinder..." - Larry, February 2008
"... It was AMA-A-A-A-A-AZING ..." - Richard, January 2008
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Turks & Caicos
- Itineraries: 8 day/7 night itineraries
- Departing: Providenciales, Turks & Caicos each Saturday
- Accomodates: 20 passengers in 10 air-conditioned double staterooms
- Water temperatures: 76 degrees in February to a high of 84 degrees in August
- Visibility: Normally between 60 and 100+ feet
- All diving done from the vessel
The Turks and Caicos Explorer II's regular itinerary departs Providenciales each Saturday. Carrying 20 passengers, the luxurious 124-foot Turks & Caicos Explorer II features large and well-appointed common areas, and individually-controlled air conditioning in each stateroom. The two spacious VIP staterooms each feature a queen bed, large windows, private bathroom and shower. The main deck features spacious staterooms forward, each with queen or twin beds and private bathroom. The lower staterooms each feature portholes, twin beds, large wardrobe, and private bathroom and shower. The expansive flybridge offers a comfortable, shaded seating area, as well as built-in barbecue and wet bar; the sundeck, one level below, offers lounge chairs and seating, as does, the well-appointed full-width main salon which is located aft of the staterooms. The dive deck provides individual gear lockers, air and nitrox filling station, large camera table, charging station and ample storage and room for gearing up. Large staircases lead down to the dive platform, for easy access to the ocean.
Days aboard Turks & Caicos Explorer II generally involve breakfast beginning at 7 am, followed by two morning dives, lunch, two afternoon dives, dinner and a night dive. Island shore excursions will be arranged when possible for those interested.
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