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Turks and Caicos Explorer II

Rating 9.1 out of 10 9.1 Superb
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“Amazing dive masters , great food , diving was out of this world , crew was so professional”

Natasa M, Flag of United States United States

Highlights

  • Award-winning crew ranked #1 by Scuba Diving Magazine's Readers Choice Awards
  • All alcoholic beverages are included
  • Humpback whale snorkeling in the Dominican Republic (Silver Bank) from January to April
  • Dive into the pristine waters of the Providenciales to see hammerheads, reef sharks, manta rays, turtles, and dolphins
  • Nitrox and courses are available onboard

The Turks & Caicos Explorer II liveaboard is a quality ship that schedules year-round dive trips to the pristine waters of Turks & Caicos. She caters to 20 guests in 10 en-suite and air-conditioned staterooms. Three cabins are located on the lower deck, each featuring twin bunk beds. On the main deck are 5 twin or queen-bed cabins, and the boat deck is home to the two VIP cabins. On the main deck is the air-conditioned main salon, where delicious dishes, a mix of locally inspired recipes, American favorites, and gourmet creations, are freshly prepared by the chef and served. Unlimited soda, juice, tea, coffee, and, after diving, alcohol, beer, and wine are included during your stay. The flybridge features a covered seating area with a barbecue, wet bar, and helm station, while the sun deck offers comfortable loungers for guests to relax.

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Included: VAT, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: Park, Port and Fuel Fees (255 USD per trip), Visas and Fees.

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (25 USD per activity), Hotel Transfer, Nitrox (150 USD per week), Nitrox Course (295 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (240-340 USD), Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear.

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Turks and Caicos Explorer II Reviews

  • Rating 9.1 out of 10
  • 9.1 Superb
  1. Vessel
    8.9
  2. Crew
    9.2
  3. Food
    9.7
  4. Diving
    9.0
  5. Value
    8.8
  • Rating 9.6 out of 10
  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Tara K
  • Flag of United States United States

First time on a liveaboard!

This was my first live aboard and I shared the experience with my teen daughter. We were both excited but a little nervous given we had never done anything like this before. When we boarded, we quickly realized that this was going to be an amazing trip. The boat has all the comfort of home and the crew was top notch! The entire crew and captain made sure we had everything we needed. The food was amazing; so much so that after we went out for dinner on our last night, we all agreed we would have preferred Miguel’s cooking! The dives! The dives and the dive crew were beyond anything we expected. The wall dives (which most dives were) were gorgeous. We even saw a hammerhead, which was the highlight of the diving for me. The dive instructors were attentive and we always felt safe. Simply amazing!

Recommended for
Dives. Food. Boat.
  • Rating 8.0 out of 10
  • 8.0 Very good
  • Richard H
  • Flag of United States United States

Great Crew Great Trip

The small crew were hustling all the time to provide an excellent experience. The food from the chef was better than the restaurants provided on shore. Free open bar after diving. My wife took a refresher course with the divemaster and once again started diving after 20 years hiatus. Great experience, saw sharks, reefs, and many interesting SeaLife.

Recommended for
The crew. The food. the reef.
  • Rating 6.8 out of 10
  • 6.8 Review score
  • Laurie T
  • Flag of United States United States

Turks and Caicos: Great Food, Not So Great Dive Experience

I was very excited upon boarding. The boat was very nice and it was clear that the crew took safety seriously, which is a must for me. Everyone was warmly greeted and given a full tour of their cabins, the entire boat, and all the safety equipment. Overall the diving was just okay. The boat ran a 1:16 dive guide to diver ratio. The dives were mostly easy wall dives. Few things were pointed out underwater, even when I was close to the guide. A lot of the coral was bleached and changing dive sites consisted of moving 35 meters to the next mooring ball…which meant more of the same. I found the dive guides to be somewhat bothered by requests for help while on the boat/dive platform. On this boat the guides double as hands on deck when prepping for a dive. I asked only on a very few occasions and the response from them was lukewarm at best, and they were borderline rude at times. The morale did not seem great and it was sorely lacking in customer service for diving. Overall it seemed that there was a lack of leadership or expectations set by the boat/captain for the dive crew. The captain did made daily appearances but he made rude remarks at times. Maybe they were all tired and working too many days in a row?? I’m not sure but this was my worst experience to date in terms of diving on a live aboard. The upside: The cabins were very clean, comfortable and spacious (for a boat)! The chef was fantastic and food was absolutely top notch. Additionally, there was a new purser who was on his first voyage and he was excellent (Luis). He really helped make the trip more fun and enjoyable with his upbeat attitude, friendly demeanor, and kindness. This was my 5th liveaboard and, sadly, I would not recommend it.

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The food was amazing!. The room was very comfortable. The other guests were great!.

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