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2025
11 Feb / Diane, USA
Everything was great! Natalie and Alex were excellent hosts, and the entire team was so friendly and took such great care of us. I loved it!
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11 Feb / Denise, USA
The cooks were amazing—totally catered to my dietary needs in every aspect and every meal! I can’t thank them enough. Mario, thank you, thank you! The entire crew was incredible—always smiling, laughing, and in a great mood every day. Such a fantastic experience! Saw so many incredible fish, especially the mantas! This was my second time in Indonesia, and it was even better—I saw more fish and had a great dive master who catered to me, making for a calm and enjoyable week of diving
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11 Feb / Martin and Lori, USA
Thank you to the chef and the entire kitchen staff—the food was fantastic and went above and beyond our expectations! The staff was incredibly skillful and professional. We truly appreciate your patience and assistance throughout the trip. Not sure how you chose the dive sites, but they were amazing! This was a top 3 lifetime trip for us
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11 Feb / Shawna, USA
The best crew all week—truly amazing! This trip did not disappoint—simply the best! Excellent food with so many delicious dishes—absolutely fantastic!
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11 Feb / TJ and Lisa, USA
Everyone was so kind, cheerful, and incredibly helpful! The trip was absolutely wonderful, and I enjoyed every minute. Wish we could stay longer! Thank you so very much!
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30 Jan / Rod, USA
The kayak excursion at Nudi Rock, Tank Rock, and Whale Rock was outstanding—a true highlight of the trip! I also loved kayaking along the mangroves at the end of the cruise. All in all, it was a fabulous journey that will be remembered for a very long time. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and made sure we had an amazing experience. Thank you!!
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30 Jan / Barbara, USA
Excellent food, excellent service! The best part of Arenui is the team—always enthusiastic, kind, and cheerful. The diving is absolutely top-notch, and the service is extraordinary. The dive masters are highly professional, making every dive an incredible experience. We can’t wait to get back to the Arenui!
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30 Jan / Kat, USA
Such a beautiful boat—this trip was an absolute delight! I’ve never eaten so well on a vacation, and I’m going to miss the pastrami so much! You are all such gracious hosts—thank you for everything. At first, I wasn’t used to having my kit set up for me, but after seeing your care and expertise, I was able to relax and appreciate it. This was truly a trip of a lifetime. I knew it would be wonderful, but you have all completely exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much for this gift!
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30 Jan / Unnamed, USA
Mario and the kitchen team were amazing—every special request was met! The entire crew was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and went beyond our expectations. It was also great to be exposed to multiple guides
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19 Jan / Unnamed, USA
All the staff were wonderful! Some of the best service we have experienced! Thank you! Fahmi, Dino, cruise director and everyone is so incredible!
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19 Jan / Anna, USA
Great dive boat with a wonderful crew. Everyone is professional and friendly. Crew works very hard to make sure we have a great experience. Everyone knew my name which was very impressive! Very personable cruise director! Overall had a wonderful time on the boat
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19 Jan / Unnamed, USA
Outstanding dive boat—the best I have ever experienced on any dive trip! The food and service during all meals were incredible, with Dino and Arief standing out throughout the trip. The crew was highly professional, service-oriented, friendly, and accommodating. The dive masters were exceptionally professional, extremely safe, and always attentive
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19 Jan / Unnamed, USA
Everyone was great, stewart Arief and Dino were very friendly and hardworking. Dive master always looked after me and made me feel safe, massage therapists were very nice as well
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19 Jan / Unnamed, USA
The service is 5 star! Absolutely phenomenal! The staff is incredible, really liked Arief and Fahmi, Dino and the post dive crew
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12 Jan / Jeff, Canada
We had a wonderful dive holiday and the boat and all the staff were great
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12 Jan / Drew, Canada
I will compare all liveaboards to the standard you have set—I hope they measure up! Loved everything, especially the perfect breakfast setup. Special mention to Mario, Dino, and Arief for providing the best service. Fretz was amazing and so patient with us! This was my first liveaboard experience, and it’s been the best dive trip of my life so far. I hope to return to the Arenui in the future. Great staff all around, and a special shoutout to our Canadian cruise director!
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12 Jan / Heather, Canada
Lovely boat with a very comfortable bed. Mario and Arief went above and beyond to ensure my vegetarian meals were of the same exceptional quality as the regular menu items. I will be writing a long email to highlight your exceptional crew
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02 Jan / Kenzie, USA
Very comfortable and roomy, beautiful woodwork and details. Amazing diving! Loved the dressing and undressing for wetsuits. The staff were the heart of Arenui, delivering friendly and professional service that anticipated your needs before you even articulate them. They truly make you feel at home on the water contributing to the overall experience and enjoyment of the trip
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02 Jan / Moe, USA
Arief was the best... everyday was better because of his personal excellence! Fahmi was an awesome spotter and a true prince of the reef. Cruise Director's knowledge was impressive and he managed everything masterfully, loved him! Dino and his stories were entertaining, all staff members made our trip a happy and comfortable one, especially the one who derobed us after the dives!
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02 Jan / N, USA
Very good decoration, clean and comfortable, so much food, lots of fresh fruit! Excellent diving! Fahmi was a great spotter, we had a wonderful time, staff, crew, dive masters all great and talented too!
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18 Dec / Gord, USA
Service and presentation were impeccable—loved Dino’s storytelling. The staff are truly excellent; to know everyone’s name! Loved the enthusiasm of the staff during departures and returns on the dive boat
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18 Dec / Unnamed, USA
I will never forget the food! I’ve never been one to take food pics, but I needed to remember these—works of art! Delicious and healthy. It’s evident that all crew members genuinely enjoy their jobs (or if they don’t, I couldn’t tell). Any issues were handled quickly and efficiently, and the crew exceeded expectations by over 200%. I really appreciated Cruise Director’s technical dive training and knowledge, and Fahmi is the best dive master I’ve ever had—careful, cautious, and fun! I’m going to miss him. The experiences with the groups and tenders will be cherished memories. I also loved the fun greetings and send-offs each time—it keeps the good joy alive!
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18 Dec / Sheri and Art, USA
The best food and drink we’ve ever had on a liveaboard! Amazing service with great attention to detail—they were always helpful. The reefs were so full of life! Great crew, a wonderful schedule, and incredible food and drinks. We loved our whole experience here!
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05 Dec / Jeff, USA
Thank you for the trip: memories that will last a lifetime! Food was absolutely insane and exceeded all expectations Crew was extremely attentive to every need. You have the best staff and crew in the business! Raja Ampat as ruined all other diving locations for me from now on!
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05 Dec / Molly, USA
Many thanks to the amazing crew and staff for 100% attention and care. Cruise directors were insanely knowledgable! Lucky our divemaster is a blessing and asset!
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05 Dec / Steve, USA
After our first trip with Arenui in 2016, we’ve never done another liveaboard—it’s simply unmatched. We like the diving in Raja Ampat; the variety of sea life and ease of diving are unparalleled. The staff is fantastic, and the food is excellent. Thank you for another unforgettable trip! The remodel of Shinta was wonderful. The food was varied and excellently prepared. As always, everyone was incredibly helpful and willing to answer all questions. The divemasters and cruise directors were very accommodating to individual divers’ needs. Fahmi was extremely entertaining (and helpful!), while Andy was quieter but fantastic at spotting things for us. Good sites!! We’ve never seen so many turtles, wobbegong sharks, and giant mantas on previous trips
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05 Dec / Justin, USA
An amazing experience for our first liveaboard! We’ll definitely be recommending Arenui to all our friends and family who dive. Only positive feedback for the boat and crew—absolutely beautiful and very well maintained! The kitchen was incredibly flexible with accommodations and did an amazing job with a surprise birthday cake. Nothing but great things to say about the food and beverage quality, variety, and quantity. The crew was exceptionally friendly and attentive. They went above and beyond by observing each guest’s personal routines and proactively anticipating requests with remarkable accuracy. Everyone was also very knowledgeable and approachable, which we truly appreciated. The dive briefings, complete with detailed dive site sketches, were the most thorough we’ve ever experienced and the boat is beautiful and well kept!
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05 Dec / Jenn, USA
I had a great experience! As relatively new divers, we learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed the process. It was my husband’s birthday during the trip, and I asked Arief if Mario’s team could write ‘Happy Birthday’ on his dessert plate. This simple request turned into a beautiful birthday cake and the crew singing Happy Birthday. It was absolutely amazing and priceless—thank you for doing that extra effort!! The facilities were incredible, and we were so impressed with the quality and variety of meals. Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. Andy was a fantastic divemaster who tailored the dives to our interests and had an amazing ability to spot the coolest fish! The Misool area was our favorite—I could have stayed there much longer and thanks for lending the lights after ours fell in the ocean!
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20 Nov / Kathryn, USA
This was an incredible experience, beautiful boat and the staff thought of everything! I came here with my family, but I’m going to save money and try to come by myself sometime in the future. I had a wonderful time. The most beautiful diving I have ever done. I had a great time getting to know the staff and plenty of delicious food all day. Very talented kitchen staff
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20 Nov / Marina, USA
I loved being on the Arenui! I am blown away by everyone who works here and their incredible work ethic. I knew the Arenui dive sites would be amazing, but the staff is truly extraordinary. Thank you for everything! The diving team did an amazing job taking us to beautiful sites and keeping us safe the entire time. Absolutely incredible crew—everyone goes above and beyond and works so hard. I especially loved the video at the start introducing the crew, including the members we don’t see every day. I’m so grateful for the room boys and the chocolates on our beds and the food was delicious! I haven’t eaten so well in my life
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