Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard is a 38m (125f) Turks and Caicos diving safari boat for up to 20 guests enjoying 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms. This Turks and Caicos liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.1 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb'.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a superb Turks and Caicos Islands liveaboard diving safari, a great choice is the Turks and Caicos Explorer II diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Turks and Caicos diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.1 out of 10, and is rated "Superb".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 7 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 6 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 2 out of 7, Food Luxury: 7 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 9 out of 9. This makes an average Total Lux Rating of 36 out of 52 (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard costs from £250 per day ($305/€285)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard include: no flexible or extra flexible booking, no internet.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard is 38 metres (125 feet) long, has 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 20 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: Turks and Caicos Explorer II).
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose a cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Turks and Caicos; 8. Pay for your Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard trip.
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard, please visit this link: Turks and Caicos Explorer II.
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Flexible BookingThis liveaboard does not have flexible booking.
Nitrox DivingPaid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetThere is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Turks and Caicos dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard has 36 out of a total of 52 possible benefits and features. This total is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: NO.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: NO; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: YES.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard has 2 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard has 7 out of 11 'Food Features' and include: BBQ Area: YES; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: NO; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: NO; (Meal options include: Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Drink Features' and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: YES; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Customer ReviewsThe Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”GREAT SAFE VERY WELL RUN DIVING OPERATION. In spite of losing 2 days due to stormy weather we had a great trip with 4 days diving. Enjoyed all the dives because its what I love doing, we had very close encounter with very friendly and large eagle ray,saw turtles every day,did 2 night dives and saw many nurse sharks night hunting so in spite of losing bit of time saw plenty!” Recommended for: Diving at night,Sea Life,Great Crew.
Customer Review BySimon M, from: United Kingdom scored the Turks and Caicos Explorer II 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Turks and Caicos Explorer II.
”Great trip, really a fun crew with lots of dives. Really enjoyed the walls we dove on this trip, great sites! Dive guides were great and Jo was really fun with her costumes and edutainment regrading our dives. Chef Stan prepared snacks and meals that everyone loved and kept our energy up for the dives. Really nice not to need to set up dive gear for each dive. Simply unhook your reg and they fill your tank. Fun trip with great dives!” Recommended for: Great crew, food, dive sites.
Customer Review ByDouglas P, from: United States scored the Turks and Caicos Explorer II 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Turks and Caicos Explorer II.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard departs and returns from the port . Please click here: Turks and Caicos Explorer II to find out how to get from to join the Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard's departure port .
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Turks and Caicos Explorer II dive boat.
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 25 times in total on the Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Turks and Caicos, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard for your dive trip to Turks and Caicos, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Your Diver experienceIf you choose the Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard for your dive trip to Turks and Caicos, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard include the following alternatives: Beginner/Novice (up to 9 logged dives): YES; Advanced Beginner (10-19 dives): NO; Intermediate Diver (20 to 29 logged dives): NO; Advanced Intermediate (30 to 39 logged dives): NO; Proficient Diver (40 to 49 logged dives): NO; Advanced Diver (more than 50 logged dives): NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Marine Life, Night Dives, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Turks and Caicos liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Turks and Caicos liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard in Turks and Caicos might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Bull Sharks, Caribbean Reef Shark, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Lemon Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Tiger Sharks.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Frogfish, Garden Eels, Giant (Great) Barracuda, Groupers, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Parrot Fish, Puffer Fish, Reef Fish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Cuttlefish, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Soft Corals, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Dolphins, Humpback Whales.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price of booking the Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard includes: Alcoholic Beverages, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard: Airport Transfer, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Land Excursions, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Equipment.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard: Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Visas and Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length38 metres (125 feet).
Maximum Guests20
Cabins and BathroomsThe Turks and Caicos Explorer II dive boat has 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Turks and Caicos Explorer II has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: YES; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard has 3 out of 17 (i.e. 18%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: YES; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard has 1 out of 2 (i.e. 50%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: NO.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard has 4 out of 6 (i.e. 67%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionThe Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.1, is rated 'Superb'. This Turks and Caicos liveaboard is a 38 metre (125 feet) dive boat for up to 20 guests across 10 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins), and has 10 bathrooms. The Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. To book: Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard prices start at £250 per day ($305/€285)*.
More InformationTo discover more about the Turks and Caicos Explorer II diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Turks and Caicos you can do this here: Turks and Caicos Explorer II. But if you want to compare this Turks and Caicos liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Turks and Caicos, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Turks and Caicos liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Turks and Caicos" in the search box:
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard, please visit this link: Turks and Caicos Explorer II.
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
