Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Excellent crew and diving. Fully equipped diving ship with experienced captain and crew. Fun crew can host any level of diver. Safety is the top priority with this company so no need to worry about weather and water current risks. They'll combine diving experience, weather/current risks and build a plan for the week to maximize sights and safety for the guests. Food is always a risk on a liveaboard, but their Chef Austin and the crew do an excellent job accounting for allergies, variety and quality of the meals. We were never hungry and very satisfied with the food. Great salads, meats and carbs to offset energy spent during the day with amazing hot snack-time dishes in between. Diving highlights were snorkeling with wild dolphins near West Caicos and the night dive on French Cay where Nurse Sharks are naturally feeding at night around their breeding ground. Amazingly large and calm barracuda on DD and GS dive sites as well. One note about the boat, it's stabilizers on the keel cause the boat to swing in a arc'd figure 8(think of a C-curved figure-8) centered around the mooring point. The crew draws this out for you ahead of time but it will surprise you how much the boat moves. Be patient and calm when doing safety stops and the divemasters on the dive are nearly always tracking the boat if you can't see it.”
Recommended for: Diving facilities. Chef: menu variety and food quality. Fun crew.
Customer Review By Guy J, from: United States scored the Turks and Caicos Explorer II 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 76 reviews and information click here: Turks and Caicos Explorer II .
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Turks and Caicos Explorer II Boat Features
The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard scores 43% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 7 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard has an air conditioned saloon so you can stay cool between dives. In addition, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Air conditioned saloon
- • Audio & video entertainment
- • Available for charter
- • Charging stations
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Indoor saloon
- • Sun deck
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The boat features that are not found on the Turks and Caicos Explorer II include the following: WIFI Internet, Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Leisure deck, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Observation deck, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Deck towels
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Turks and Caicos Explorer II Cabin Features
The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard scores 45% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 5 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. In addition, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
- 2 Double Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 8 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Non-smoking rooms
- • Seaview cabins
- • TV in cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Turks and Caicos Explorer II include the following: Daily housekeeping, Family cabins, Hair Dryer in Cabin, Laundry service, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries
Turks and Caicos Explorer II Diving Features
The Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard scores 66% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 14 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard offers scuba diving courses, so you can progress your skills at the same time as building your dive experience at an additional charge. In addition, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers. What’s more, it offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry. You’ll also find it has nitrox available as a paid extra so you can extend bottom times if you choose.
- • Camera room
- • Camera station
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Nitrox (Paid)
- • Nitrox course
- • Rinse hoses
- • Scuba diving courses
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
- • Shaded diving area
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Turks and Caicos Explorer II include the following: Outside showers, Rebreather support, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Tenders for diving, Underwater scooters.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
Turks and Caicos Explorer II Food & Dining Features
The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard scores 57% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 8 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu. In addition, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
- • BBQ area
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegan options
- • Vegetarian options
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Turks and Caicos Explorer II include the following: Al fresco dining, Beach BBQ, Fine cuisine, Half-board option, Set menu dinner, Western food.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Turks and Caicos Explorer II Drink & Refreshment Features
The Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard scores 85% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 6 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are included in your price of the liveaboard. In addition, it has a selection of fine wines onboard, which is included in the cost of your trip. What’s more, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. You’ll also find it includes a free wine with dinner as part of the cost of the trip. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes alcoholic beverages, drinking water, soft drinks, and tea & coffee.
- • Bar
- • Beer available
- • Fine wines selection
- • Free soft drinks
- • Free wine w/dinner
- • Wine available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Turks and Caicos Explorer II include the following: Welcome cocktails.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Alcoholic beverages
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
Turks and Caicos Explorer II Other Recreational Activities
The Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard scores 11% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 2 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
- • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- • Snorkel equipment
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Turks and Caicos Explorer II include the following: Fishing, Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Kayaks on-board, Library, Massage, Naturalist guide, Naturalist itineraries, Sauna, Spa, Stand up paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Turks and Caicos Explorer II Included in the Price
When you book the Turks and Caicos Explorer II dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Turks and Caicos. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Alcoholic beverages
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Complimentary toiletries
- ✓ Deck towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Soft drinks
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
Turks and Caicos Explorer II Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Turks and Caicos Explorer II dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox diving allows you to extend your bottom time and enjoy longer dives at the incredible sites around Turks and Caicos.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard.
- + Airport transfer
- + Gratuities
- + Hotel transfer
- + Land excursions
- + Nitrox
- + Nitrox course
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
- + Snorkel Gear
Turks and Caicos Explorer II Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Turks and Caicos Explorer II dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! Park
- ! Port and Fuel Fees
- ! Visas and fees
Vessel Details
- Length: 37.8m (124.0ft)
- Beam: 6.71m (22.0ft)
- Max guests: 20
- Cabins: 10
- Bathrooms: 10
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Turks and Caicos Explorer II are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Turks and Caicos Explorer II. Turks and Caicos Explorer II liveaboard scores 52% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 9 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Depth Sounder
- • Emergency Flares
- • Emergency Rafts
- • First Aid Kits
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Turks and Caicos Explorer II include the following: Bilge Pump Alarm, Crew Trained in First Aid, E.P.I.R.B. Distress System, Engine room CCTV, Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers, Fishfinder, Satellite & Mobile Phones, Search light.