The 105 ft (32m) Cuan Law is a dive-n-sail luxury liveaboard trimaran that operates unique scuba diving and eco-adventure cruises. exploring reefs and wrecks whilst offering shore excursions and gourmet dining. The British Virgin Islands is a collection of 60 small islands that invite exploration. They are renowned for their great number of wreck dives, but guests can also discover hiking trails, beaches, secluded bays and coves, perfect for beachcombing and relaxing.
The liveaboard was designed and built in 1988 for comfort and stability; it has an aluminium hull. The cabins are large and each has a private bathroom and seaview windows. The main saloon of Cuan Law is the social hub of the ship with easy chairs and sofas, tables and a large bar. Guests can browse magazines, or play cards and board games. There is a large sundeck with lounge pads and hammocks, where guests can take in the views while enjoying a juice, beer or wine cooler.
There is also a large shaded alfresco deck which is a popular spot to relax with a cocktail and enjoy good conversation with fellow guests. As a bonus, it offers the best seat in the house to watch the setting sun. You will gather here during the day for briefings for activities, but it also serves as the dining terrace. Meals onboard the Cuan Law are a memorable experience. The chef prepares wonderful creations that continually rate as one of the highlights of each trip. Dinners are accompanied by a selection of wines and include fine delights such as chicken breast stuffed with artichoke hearts, pesto and Swiss cheese drizzled with olive Oil and balsamic vinegar.
Diving facilities include a concierge service, where all dive gear is handled by the crew with storage on the aft deck. Dives are guided and made from the main vessel and from 2 x 15 ft. inflatable motorized tenders, each outfitted with custom tank racks and ladders for easy exit. So if you are looking for a Caribbean liveaboard dive cruise with that something extra, the Cuan Law could be the one for you.
There are 10 cabins on the main deck of Cuan Law, each of which can be configured as a queen bed or twin beds. Each cabin has its own bathroom, seaview windows, as well as top and side latches to enjoy the Caribbean sea breezes.
All the cabins have:
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Private bathroom with toilet and hot water shower
- Hand basin, towels, and toiletries
- Reading lights
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe to store personal valuables
- Cabinet with drawers
- Closet, shelves and mirror
- Mains outlet 110 volts (US standard) - 24 hours per day
- Fire alarm, life jackets and fire extinguishers
No. of bathrooms / showers - 10 / 10 - hot water
British Virgin Islands (Adventure) (7 Days / 6 Nights - 16 Dives)
Trip highlights: dolphins, turtles, non diving activities
Diving environment: beginner divers, caverns, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Norman Island, Peter Island, Salt Island: RMS Rhone shipwreck; Cooper Island:, Ginger Island, Virgin Gorda: The Baths, Kraken / Kodiak Queen Wreck, Chikuzen wreck. Land excursions and watersports.
Day 1
You will board the Cuan Law liveaboard in Road Town, Tortola on Sunday morning, in time for dock departure at noon sharp. The tour leader will welcome you onboard, assign a cabin to you, and provide a thorough explanation of the boat's amenities and the itinerary for the upcoming days. After lunch, the dive staff will conduct a check out dive, with the option for a night dive later in the evening. To cap off the day, a delightful welcome dinner will be served.
Core Days
This liveaboard cruise of the British Virgin Islands is an exciting combination of SCUBA and eco-adventure. Apart from offering 16 exceptional wreck and reef dives throughout the week, other water activities include waterskiing, kneeboarding or wake boarding, snorkeling, fishing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and Hobie Cat sailing. Onshore excursions consist of trekking to the highest peaks, beachcombing, discovering the Norman Island Caves, spa treatments at a nearby resort, and trips to beach bars that highlight local rum.
The warm, turquoise seas of the British Virgin Islands, the Caribbean's top wreck diving location, host 60 islands and more than 100 incredible dive sites. Among these, the RMS Rhone near Salt Island is renowned as a global top-tier wreck dive. This 310-foot (95m) iron-hulled steamship was wrecked on a rock during a hurricane in 1867. Its structure is now adorned with a vibrant tapestry of coral growth. Notable features include a massive bronze propeller, drive shaft, large wrenches, and assorted artefacts. The ship's interior spaces are now home to coral gardens, cleaning stations, and nurseries. The site attracts schools of yellowtail snapper, jacks, grunts, and tarpon, while macro life such as arrow crabs, shrimp, lobsters, and octopus are also common. Diving the Rhone after dark is a particularly outstanding experience.
Another premier site is the Kodiak Queen, the newest wreck in the BVI, which incorporates a mythical sea kraken installation. Multiple wreck dives are located near Norman, Salt, Peter, Cooper, and Ginger Islands, with 4 wrecks in the area of The Dogs, 3 more near Virgin Gorda, and the Chikuzen wreck. Beyond these remarkable wrecks, scuba divers will also discover stunning coral gardens, seamounts, caverns, caves, canyons, and boulder formations. Divers can expect to see barracuda, turtles, eagle rays, southern stingrays, nurse sharks, schools of jacks, African pompano, tarpon, angelfish, triggerfish, lobsters, snake eels, moray eels, and scores of colorful reef fish.
After 2 final morning dives, the liveaboard moves on to the Baths on Virgin Gorda for a beach BBQ picnic, to round off a spectacular week of action and fun.
Day 7
The Cuan Law trimaran returns to Tortola and, after breakfast, you will depart for the airport. If you are extending your stay, arrangements can be made for transportation to your local hotel or ferry.
[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].
All meals on Cuan Law are taken in the comfortable, air-conditioned indoor saloon or al fresco on the shaded aft deck of the liveaboard, allowing you to dine with panoramic views of the islands. The daily schedule typically features morning and afternoon dives, with meals served at set times to fit the itinerary.
* Breakfast is served each morning to energize you for the day's dives, offering a rotating menu of hot and fresh options such as eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce, French omelets, and egg and bacon breakfast burritos accompanied by freshly baked muffins and cinnamon buns. Banana pancakes with toasted pecans and maple syrup are a real energy boost to start the day.
* Lunch is a generous and varied affair, often featuring themes from around the world. Examples include a selection of cold cuts and artisan breads, Asian-inspired kung pao chicken with spring rolls, Korean BBQ ribs, or traditional chicken and vegetable pot pies, always complemented by fresh salads, soups, and a fruit platter.
* Dinner is a 3-course culinary event, beginning with an appetizer like crab cakes with sweet chili sauce, grilled Cajun prawn skewers, or steamed mussels. The main course is a sophisticated dish such as seared yellowfin tuna with wasabi aioli, steak au poivre, crispy sesame salmon, or roast duck breast with an orange tamarind glaze, served with appropriate sides and vegetables.
Each evening concludes with a decadent dessert like sticky date pudding with local rum sauce, chocolate decadence cake, crème brûlée, or key lime pie.
* Throughout the day, complimentary snacks like fresh fruit, cookies, and other baked goods are available.
The standard bar, which is included in your liveaboard trip price, is comprehensively stocked with a wide selection of beverages, including beer, wine, champagne, rum, vodka, tequila, whiskey, gin, and various liquors, along with all the necessary juicers, mixers, and sodas.
A definite highlight of the week onboard Cuan Law is the Friday beach BBQ on Virgin Gorda, a fantastic extras featuring a spread of Creole chicken, steamed red snapper, cheeseburgers, and assorted salads on the shore.
MORE TRIP DETAILS
Dive experience: All open water-certified divers may join these Cuan Law liveaboard cruises in the British Virgin Islands.
Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, hot drinks, alcoholic drinks, shore excursions and eco adventures, use of water toys, dives (as detailed in the safaris above), 2 experienced English-speaking divemaster(s), tanks, weights and weightbelts, all taxes.
Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Regulator rental (USD 50 per week), BCD rental (USD 40 per week), port and park fees (USD 30 per week) to be paid in advance. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash or Mastercard, Visa, Discover, personal check, money order, and wire transfer).
Additional scuba equipment (wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, dive watch/computer): These are not available for rent. Guests should bring their own.
Optional extras: Transfers to the boat from the airport/hotel/port, onshore consumables, dive insurance, 15 liter tanks. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.
How to get there: Most visitors arrive via the international airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico (code: SJU). There are direct flights to North, Central and South America, and several countries in the Caribbean and Europe. From San Juan, you can board a local flight (30-40 minutes) to Terrence B. Lettsome Airport (EIS) in BVI. These flights are operated by
Air Sunshine, Cape Air and Seabourne Airlines. Alternatively you can fly in to St. Thomas (code: STT) in the US Virgin Islands and then take a regular public ferry to Tortola (1 hour), or fly in via St. Croix, or St. Maarten/St. Martin.
Arrival/Boarding/Departure:
The Cuan Law liveaboard uses the Public Dock in Road Town, Tortola, the BVI capital and main shopping area. Guests arrive and board the vessel during the morning on the Sunday in time for noon departure. Transfers are not provided since local regulations only allow tourists to be picked up from the airport by registered taxis. It is approximately 30 minutes from the airport to the dock. We recommend arriving the day before and staying at one of the local hotels.
The last dive of the trip will be during the morning on the Friday. The liveaboard returns to Tortola on Saturday morning in time for disembarkation at 10 am. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
Non-diver rate: None.
Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - solo travelers may choose to share a cabin and pay the regular rate, or pay a supplement of 50% for their own cabin.
Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 7 guests and 1 additional person can join the cruise in free of charge (total 8+ guests).
Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 18 guests and 2 additional people can join free of charge (total 20 guests).
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