The Caribbean Explorer comfortably accommodates 18 guests in 9 Standard air-conditioned staterooms each with a private bathroom. The 4 staterooms on the main deck have windows. 1 stateroom has a queen bed; 1 has upper and lower twin beds and 2 have a queen bed and a single upper bed. There are 5 lower deck staterooms with portholes. 2 staterooms have twin beds that can convert to a queen bed; 1 has a double bed and 2 have a lower double bed with upper single beds.

All the liveaboard staterooms have:

No. of bathrooms / showers - 10 / 11 - hot water

Saba & St Kitts (8 Days / 7 Nights - 25 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, great macro life/ marine diversity

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Saba: Diamond Rock, Man O'War Shoals, Custom's House, Tent Wall, Tent Reef, Ladder Labyrinth, Torren's Point, and Third Encounter; St Kitts: River Taw Wreck, Old Anchor, Corinthian, Camps Reef, Old Road Bay, Paradise Reef, Anchors Aweigh. Optional Saba island tour during the trip.

Day 1
You will need to plan to be in St. Maarten mid-afternoon in order to facilitate the vessel's clearance and timely departure for Saba. A representative of the amazing MV Caribbean Explorer II will wait for you at the exit of the baggage claim area of the St. Maarten Airport; then transfer you to Bobby's Marina in Philipsburg: the vessel is usually located near the end of the dock. Dinner will be served at 1830 hrs, followed by the captain's briefing and signing of paperwork necessary for the trip. Evening meals usually consist of lots of fresh vegetables, rice, pasta, chicken, beef, turkey, pork and fish.
At 22:00 hrs the liveaboard will depart for Saba. The journey takes 2 and 1/2 hours. Diving will commence on the next day.

Days 2-7
Your itinerary includes 5 and 1/2 days of diving: 2 to 3 days within the Saba Marine Park, and 2 to 3 days at St. Kitts. 5 dives per day are normally offered, including night dives. There will also be 3 (optional) island tours during the week, exploring forts, rainforests, duty-free shops and museums.
A typical day of diving involves breakfast at 07:00 hrs followed by 2 morning dives. Lunch is at 12:30 hrs, then 2 afternoon dives. The night dive is after dinner (served at 18:30 hrs).
Saba is a dormant volcano that literally rises straight out of the sea. Its origins make for some very interesting geological formations below the waves, like lava tunnels, underwater hot springs, spur and groove formations, and sheer walls. The marine park is situated around it and has been completely protected for the last 15 years. You can expect to find unspoiled coral life and abundant fish life: schools of blue tangs, goatfish, parrotfish, large Nassau groupers, horse-eyed jacks, wahoo, turtles, tarpons, barracuda, and of course a variety of sharks. Whale sharks and hammerheads are most frequently sighted by lucky divers from January to March. Manta rays, whales and dolphins are also possible sightings particularly at this time of year.
There are many dive sites around St Kitts, the locations selected will be influenced by the weather and currents. The diving offers both reefs and an array of wrecks that are easily accessible for scuba divers of all levels and experiences.All dives are made from the liveaboard (not a tender). Currents are generally mild, and you can expect very good visibility in both locations which makes for easy diving.
Breakfast is the usual fare of eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast, muffins, danish and fresh fruit. Lunches vary from soup and sandwiches, burgers, pasta, assorted salads, and quiche. Homemade baked bread, cookies and brownies are offered between dives.
On the last full day of the tour there will be 2 dives at St Kitts before heading to Port Zante. An island tour is planned in the afternoon, and dinner will be ashore before returning to the yacht to spend the night.

Day 8
Enjoy a continental breakfast before disembarking. Transfers to the airport or local hotels can be arranged for you.

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Saba & St Kitts (8 Days / 7 Nights - 25 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, great macro life/ marine diversity

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: St Kitts: River Taw Wreck, Old Anchor, Corinthian, Camps Reef, Old Road Bay, Paradise Reef, Anchors Aweigh; Saba: Diamond Rock, Man O'War Shoals, Custom's House, Tent Wall, Tent Reef, Ladder Labyrinth, Torren's Point, and Third Encounter. Optional Saba island tour during the trip.

Day 1
You can join the amazing MV Caribbean Explorer II in St Kitts by mid-afternoon. The liveaboard is moored in Port Zante and you can reached it by taxi or a transfer can be arranged for you from the airport or your local hotel. Dinner will be served at 1830 hrs, followed by the captain's briefing and signing of paperwork necessary for the trip. Evening meals usually consist of lots of fresh vegetables, rice, pasta, chicken, beef, turkey, pork and fish.
Relax and enjoy the evening. Diving will commence on the next day.

Days 2-7
Your itinerary includes 5 and 1/2 days of diving: 2 to 3 days within the Saba Marine Park, and 2 to 3 days at St. Kitts. 5 dives per day are normally offered, including night dives. There will also be 3 (optional) island tours during the week, exploring forts, rainforests, duty-free shops and museums.
A typical day of diving involves breakfast at 07:00 hrs followed by 2 morning dives. Lunch is at 12:30 hrs, then 2 afternoon dives. The night dive is after dinner (served at 18:30 hrs).
Saba is a dormant volcano that literally rises straight out of the sea. Its origins make for some very interesting geological formations below the waves, like lava tunnels, underwater hot springs, spur and groove formations, and sheer walls. The marine park is situated around it and has been completely protected for the last 15 years. You can expect to find unspoiled coral life and abundant fish life: schools of blue tangs, goatfish, parrotfish, large Nassau groupers, horse-eyed jacks, wahoo, turtles, tarpons, barracuda, and of course a variety of sharks. Whale sharks and hammerheads are most frequently sighted by lucky divers from January to March. Manta rays, whales and dolphins are also possible sightings particularly at this time of year.
There are many dive sites around St Kitts, the locations selected will be influenced by the weather and currents. The diving offers both reefs and an array of wrecks that are easily accessible for scuba divers of all levels and experiences. All dives are made from the liveaboard (not a tender). Currents are generally mild, and you can expect very good visibility in both locations which makes for easy diving.
Breakfast is the usual fare of eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast, muffins, danish and fresh fruit. Lunches vary from soup and sandwiches, burgers, pasta, assorted salads, and quiche. Homemade baked bread, cookies and brownies are offered between dives.
On the last full day of the tour there will be 2 dives at Saba before heading to St. Maarten. The afternoon is at your leisure, and dinner will be ashore before returning to the yacht to spend the night at the dock.

Day 8
Enjoy a continental breakfast before disembarking. Transfers to the airport or local hotels can be arranged for you.

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[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].