Caribbean Explorer 2 | Saba & St. Kitts

Boat

Caribbean Explorer II is a 35 meters long, 7 meters wide aluminum liveaboard, with maximum cruising speed at 12 knots, and have 220 V and 110 V AC power onboard.

The semi-enclosed, air-conditioned salon on the upper deck includes dining tables, a TV, CD/DVD, a video library, a light table, and a lounge area. There is certainly an opportunity to soak up the sun on the large sundeck with lounge chairs aft of the main salon.

Caribbean Explorer II offer delisous meals, the menu is a mix of locally inspired recipes, American favorites, and gourmet dishes from the chef’s imagination. While onboard you will enjoy three meals a day, plus in-between dive snacks. You’ll never be hungry! For the duration of your holiday, you will also have access to unlimited soda, juice, tea, coffee, and when finished diving for the day, alcohol, beer, and wine.

The large dive deck is equipped with a bathroom, individual gear lockers, a camera table with a low-pressure air hose, a recharging station, air and nitrox filling stations, tank racks, and separate freshwater 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.

Caribbean Explorer II is also crewed by a fun, energetic, and hardworking team of divers who are devoted to personalized service and friendly camaraderie above all else.

Cabin

Caribbean Explorer II has 9 guest staterooms, it can host 18 guests in privacy and comfort.

All cabins have private bathroom facilities, cabinet, A/C, outlets for charging electrical devices (110 V AC 3 prong grounded outlets in all staterooms and bathrooms).

Stateroom 1:
Located on the main deck, comes with a queen bed, window.

Staterooms 2 & 3:
Located on the main deck, with a double bed and sinle bed (bunk style), window

Stateroom 4:
Located on the main deck, with two sinle beds (bunk style), window

Staterooms 5 & 6:
Located on the lower deck, with two single beds side by side (combinable in a queen bed), portholes.

Stateroom 7:
Located on the lower deck, with a double bed, no porthole.

Staterooms 8 & 9:
Located on the lower deck, with a double bed and a single bed (bunk style), no porthole.

Diving

• Up to 5 dives per day, include night dives.
• No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
• Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

Other Informations

• Nitrox：Available for an additional charge
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional cost
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：You can use your cellphone signal
• Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：By cash (USD) or credit card.
• Crew Number：8, include 2 dive guides

In the Northeastern Caribbean, we have 2 itineraries, depending on the week you choose to dive with us. We depart alternate weeks from St. Maarten and St. Kitts. If you choose a charter that begins in St. Maarten, the charter will end in St. Kitts and you will fly home from there. If you choose a charter that begins in St. Kitts, the charter will end in St. Maarten and that will be your return location.

Days aboard the vessel generally involve breakfast from 7 to 8 am (cold breakfasts are available for late risers), followed by two-morning dives, lunch at 12:30 pm, two afternoon dives, dinner at 6:30 pm, and a night dive. Island tours will be arranged at each island visited for those interested; further island access is available daily upon request. Please note that these itineraries are examples only, and will change depending on weather and logistics at the Captain's discretion.

St. Maarten Departures

Please plan to be in St. Maarten by 4pm on the date of departure in order to facilitate the vessel’s clearance and timely departure for Saba. If you’re arriving at 3pm or later, please send us a copy of your passport prior to your departure. If meeting the vessel in St. Maarten, look for our driver upon exiting the baggage claim area; if no one is present, simply catch a cab to Bobby's Marina in Philipsburg; the vessel will be located near the end of the dock.

Saturday: St. Maarten
1500: Guests board
1830: Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
2000: Captain's Briefing, documents, etc.
2200: Depart for Saba (2 1/2 hours) (Sometimes departure is earlier or later, but flights should not be scheduled for arrival after 4pm on Saturday)

Sunday - Tuesday: Saba
5 dives daily with optional island tour on Monday.
Night crossing to St. Kitts (2 1/2 hours).

Wednesday-Thursday: St. Kitts 5 dives. Night at mooring.

Friday: St. Kitts 2 dives and lunch, return to Port Zante.
Afternoon island tour (optional) and dinner ashore, with night spent aboard vessel at dock.

Saturday: St. Kitts
0700-0830: Continental breakfast
0900: Depart the vessel. Should you be leaving on an afternoon flight, feel free to leave your luggage aboard (or on the dock alongside) until you depart.

St.Kitts Departures

Saturday: St. Kitts
1500: Guests board
1830: Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
2000: Captain's Briefing, documents, etc.
Night spent at dock.

Sunday - Tuesday: St. Kitts
5 dives daily; optional island tour on Monday. Night crossing to Saba (2 hours).

Wednesday-Thursday: Saba
5 dives daily; optional island tour on Thursday. Nights spent at mooring.

Friday: Saba - St. Maartens
2 dives at Saba before lunch; early afternoon crossing to St. Maarten.
Afternoon at leisure and dinner ashore, with night spent aboard vessel at dock.

Saturday: St. Maarten
0700-0830: Continental breakfast
0900: Guests depart the vessel. Should you be leaving on an afternoon flight, please feel free to leave your luggage aboard (or on the dock alongside) until you depart.

Wi-Fi and Communication

You can also use your cellphone while onboard (please check options offered by your provider): signal is very good in St Maarten and St Kitts. Saba has good signal too, but depending on our boat's position, it can be sometimes limited.