Liveaboards

Caribbean Explorer II

Caribbean Explorer II (Explorer Ventures)

The MV Caribbean Explorer II comfortably accommodates 18 passengers in 9 staterooms, all of which have private bathrooms and some of which have queen-sized beds. Three Master Staterooms on the main deck have one queen-sized bed and a private bathroom. One Twin Stateroom on the main deck has upper and lower single beds and a private bathroom. Two Owner’s Staterooms on the lower deck have two single beds or one queen-sized bed and a private bathroom, whilst the two Twin Staterooms on the lower deck have a lower double bed, a single upper bed and a private bathroom. There is one lower deck Double Stateroom with a double bed and a private bathroom. Main deck staterooms have a window, lower deck staterooms have a porthole. The semi-enclosed, air-conditioned salon on the upper deck includes dining tables, TV, VCR, CD/DVD, video library, light table and lounge area. A large sundeck with lounge chairs is aft of the main salon. The vessel’s boutique is located on the main deck and the photo/video lab is on the lower deck. The dive deck is equipped with a toilet, individual gear lockers, camera table with low pressure air hose, recharging station, air and Nitrox filling station, tank racks, and a separate fresh water rinse for both scuba and underwater camera equipment. There are two sets of stairs accessing the dive platform, where two in-water ladders hang for easy access to and from the water. The Caribbean Explorer II is also equipped with a satellite telephone for outgoing calls worldwide. Nitrox tanks and certification are offered. Dives are done from the vessel itself, taking advantage of the easy-access dive platform or from the side gates, which are about 1.5 metres above the sea.

Aboard the Caribbean Explorer II, evening meals usually consist of lots of fresh vegetables, rice, pasta, chicken, beef, turkey, pork and fish. Breakfast is the usual fare of eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast, muffins and fresh fruits. Lunches vary from soup and sandwiches to burgers, pasta, assorted salads and quiche. Homemade baked breads, cookies and brownies are offered between dives. Almost everyone who travels on Caribbean Explorer II agrees that the food is some of the best to be found on any liveaboard!

Caribbean Explorer II operates 7 nights cruises in Saba and St Kitts, year round, departing every Saturday.

There may be opportunities to make landings and enjoy land tours (subject to local conditions), so you are not at sea for the entire week. Caribbean Explorer II is an ideal choice for those who want to try out a liveaboard for the first time.

Operates in:  Saba, St Kitts, St Maarten

Schedules:  Saturday to Saturday

Price: From about £1663 (US$2295, €1912).

Includes:

• 7 nights cruise on Caribbean Explorer II on a twin/share basis
• Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) daily, including soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
• 5 full days of diving (up to 4 or 5 dives daily, including night dives) plus one or two dives on the last day

Cabin Upgrades:  Not available

Reduced rates:  Available for non-divers and extra weeks

Please note: Dinner on the last night is not included but guests will be provided with recommendations for good local restaurants.

Please note: A port, immigration and Marine parks fee of US$115 and a fuel surcharge of US$125 (subject to change) are not included in the package price and will be collected on board.

Please note: Airport transfers are not included; taxis are freely available.

Please note: If your log book shows that you have not dived for over a year you will have to take a short scuba review course on the first day which costs US$75, payable on board.

Single Occupancy Supplement: Please contact us.

Air Travel: Our in-house IATA ticket agency can arrange your air travel in connection with your holiday from a departure point anywhere in the world, or you may arrange your own air travel if you prefer. We can tailor-make your itinerary to your personal requirements, so if you would like to make a stop-over or two, make a side trip to some other destination, or travel business class rather than economy, we will be happy to assist. Please contact us about your air travel requirements.