Caribbean Explorer II
Duration
7 Nights
Location/Type
St. Kitts/Saba/Liveaboard
Cabins
9 Cabins
Departure
St Maarten
ABOUT THE LIVEABOARD
The Caribbean Explorer II liveaboard offers year-round diving at Saba and St. Kitts in the Northern Caribbean. With a blend of comfort and quality, she caters to 18 guests in 9 staterooms, each with either twin or double beds, private en-suite bathrooms, individually controlled AC, and storage space. Five cabins are located on the lower deck, and 4 cabins are on the main deck. On the upper deck is a partially enclosed dining room where guests enjoy gourmet cuisine and amazing views. There is also an air-conditioned salon with an entertainment system. The sun deck has loungers for relaxing between dives. The large dive platform at the back of the main deck is equipped with individual gear lockers, a large camera table with low-pressure air hoses, recharging stations, tank racks, a bathroom, and separate freshwater rinse baths for dive equipment and cameras.
Dive itineraries aboard the Caribbean Explorer II explore some of the best dive sites in the northern Caribbean. Known for its offshore pinnacles, deep underwater seamounts, finger reefs, recent wrecks, and various coral labyrinths, Saba and St. Kitts have a lot to offer divers underwater. Diving in Saba Marine Park mixes steep vertical walls and coral labyrinths. Expect to see reef sharks, turtles, rays, and more. Protected in 1987, Saba Marine Park encompasses the waters and seabed encircling the entire Caribbean island of Saba, ensuring the park’s thriving aquatic life remains healthy. Diving in St Kitts is a diversity of wrecks, ancient relics, and bustling coral reefs. Some top dive sites here include the Wreck of the River Taw, Anchors Aweigh, and Paradise Reef. Divers can see various macro life, including frogfish and sea horses, as well as sharks, turtles, and octopuses. Night dives on the reefs are immensely active, followed by hot towels and cocoa.
The Caribbean Explorer II liveaboard is a fantastic choice for diving at Saba & St. Kitts. Book online today to reserve your space.
This boat is part of the Explorer Ventures fleet.
$ 249
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"I wanted freedom, open air, and adventure. I found it on the sea."
- Alain Gerbault
Itinerary
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St. Maarten Liveaboard Departures
7 Nights
Day 1: St. Maarten
- 15:00: Guests board
- 18:30: Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
- 20:00: Captain's Briefing, documents, etc.
- 22:00: Depart for Saba (2 1/2 hours) (Sometimes departure is earlier or later, but flights should not be scheduled for arrival after 4 pm on Saturday)
Day 2 - 4: Saba
- 5 dives daily; optional island tour on Monday. Night crossing to St. Kitts (2 1/2 hours).
Day 5 - 6: St. Kitts
- 5 dives. Night at mooring.
Day 7: St. Kitts
- 2 dives and lunch; return to Port Zante. Afternoon island tour and dinner ashore, with night, spent aboard the vessel at dock.
- The last dinner before disembarkation day is not included (taken at a local restaurant).
Day 8: St. Kitts
- 07:00-08:30: Continental breakfast
- 09:00: 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.
- Marine Life: The Caribbean islands are remarkable for the diversity of their animals, fungi, and plants, and have been classified as one of Conservation International's biodiversity hotspots because of their exceptionally diverse terrestrial and marine ecosystems, ranging from montane cloud forests to cactus scrublands. The region also contains about 8% (by surface area) of the world's coral reefs along with extensive seagrass meadows, both of which are frequently found in the shallow marine waters bordering island and continental coasts of the region.
- The region's coral reefs contain about 70 species of hard corals and between 500 - 700 species of reef-associated fishes.
- Please note that the itineraries are examples only, We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances require us to do so.
St. Kitts Liveaboard Departures
7 Nights
Day 1: St. Kitts
- 15:00: Guests board
- 18:30: Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
- 20:00: Captain's Briefing, documents, etc. A night spent at the dock.
Day 2 - 4: St. Kitts
- 5 dives daily; optional island tour on Monday. Night crossing to Saba (2 hours).
Day 5 - 6: Saba
- 5 dives daily; optional island tour on Thursday. Nights spent at mooring.
Day 7: Saba - St. Maarten
- 2 dives at Saba before lunch; early afternoon crossing to St. Maarten. Afternoon at leisure and dinner ashore, with night, spent aboard the vessel at dock.
- The last dinner before disembarkation day is not included (taken at a local restaurant).
Day 8: St. Maarten
- 07:00-08:30: Continental breakfast
- 09:00: 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.
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Night dives
- To be paid in advance or onboard
- Dive and travel insurance
- Park and port fees - US$115 per person
- Fuel surcharge - US140 per person
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Cabins
Price depends on itinerary – email info@apexoceantravel.com
The Lower Deck Staterooms consist of: Staterooms 5 & 6 – Two twin beds (or one queen bed), private bathroom, portholes, cabinet, drawers; Staterooms 7 – Double bed, private bathroom, cabinet; Staterooms 8 & 9 – Double lower and twin upper beds, private bathroom, cabinet.
Price depends on itinerary – email info@apexoceantravel.com
The main deck staterooms consist of: Stateroom 1 – Queen bed, window, cabinet, private bathroom; Stateroom 2 & 3 – Queen beds with upper twin bed, window, cabinet, private bathroom; Stateroom 4 – Upper and lower twin beds, window, cabinet, private bathroom.
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