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Caribbean Explorer II is a purpose-built liveaboard yacht operated by Explorer Ventures Fleet, offering immersive diving expeditions throughout the northeastern Caribbean, particularly around Saba, St Kitts and St Maarten. Known for its friendly atmosphere and high repeat guest rate, the vessel provides a comfortable and sociable experience focused on maximising time underwater while exploring some of the Caribbean’s most dramatic reefs, pinnacles and wrecks. The yacht accommodates up to 18 guests in 9 air-conditioned staterooms, all featuring private en-suite bathrooms and practical storage space. Onboard facilities include a semi-enclosed air-conditioned salon, dining area, entertainment lounge, boutique and a spacious sun deck with loungers for relaxing between dives. Designed specifically for divers, Caribbean Explorer II features a large dive deck with individual gear lockers, Nitrox availability, camera facilities, rinse tanks and dedicated equipment areas. Itineraries typically include up to 27 dives per trip, including night dives, with access to the protected waters of the Saba Marine Park and the volcanic pinnacles and reefs that make the region famous among underwater photographers and marine life enthusiasts. Guests onboard enjoy freshly prepared meals combining Caribbean flavours and international cuisine, along with snacks and beverages served throughout the day. With its experienced crew, diver-focused layout and access to some of the Caribbean’s most scenic underwater landscapes, Caribbean Explorer II offers a relaxed and memorable liveaboard adventure for both experienced and intermediate divers.
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Cabin Description
The Lower Deck Staterooms include double, twin, or double-plus-bunk bed configurations, accommodating up to 2–3 guests. Situated on the lower deck, they provide a comfortable and practical layout with private ensuite bathrooms and ample storage for dive gear and personal belongings.
Cabin Facilities
The Main Deck Staterooms feature queen, twin, or queen-plus-bunk bed configurations, accommodating up to 2–3 guests. Located on the main deck, they offer picture windows, private ensuite bathrooms, and convenient access to the vessel’s dining and lounge areas.
Route Description - St. Kitts, Saba, St. Maarten - Northbound
The St. Kitts – Saba – St. Maarten Northbound is a Caribbean diving itinerary that progresses from south to north through three iconic islands in Caribbean Sea. The journey begins in St. Kitts, where guests enjoy multiple days of reef and wreck diving before crossing to Saba for dramatic volcanic walls, steep drop-offs and abundant pelagic encounters. The final leg leads to Philipsburg, combining relaxed diving, island cruising and a final return to port. This northbound route blends intensive diving days with inter-island crossings, offering a full Caribbean liveaboard experience across three distinct island environments.
Saturday: St. Kitts Guests board in the afternoon, followed by dinner for early arrivals or snacks for later guests. A Captain’s briefing takes place in the evening, with the first night spent dockside. Sunday – Tuesday: St. Kitts Up to 5 dives daily, with an optional island tour on Monday. A night crossing then takes the vessel to Saba. Wednesday – Thursday: Saba Up to 5 dives daily, with an optional island tour on Thursday. Nights are spent at mooring. Friday: Saba – St. Maarten 2 dives at Saba are scheduled before lunch, followed by an afternoon crossing to St. Maarten. Guests enjoy free time ashore and dinner independently, with the final night spent onboard at dock. Saturday: St. Maarten – Disembarkation A continental breakfast is served before disembarkation between 07:00 and 08:30. Guests with later flights may leave luggage onboard or dockside until departure. Disembarkation must be completed by 09:00 to allow preparation for the next cruise.
Route Description - St. Maarten, Saba, St. Kitts - Southbound
The St. Maarten Southbound explores a multi-island Caribbean diving journey from Philipsburg heading south through some of the region’s most iconic dive destinations. The itinerary begins with departure from St. Maarten and a crossing to Saba, renowned for dramatic volcanic walls, strong currents and rich pelagic life. The journey then continues to St. Kitts, where divers explore coral reefs, wreck sites and diverse marine ecosystems. This southbound route combines intensive diving with island cruising, night crossings and optional shore excursions, before concluding in St. Kitts at the end of the voyage.
Saturday: St. Maarten Guests board in the afternoon, followed by dinner for early arrivals or snacks for later guests. A Captain’s briefing takes place in the evening. The vessel then departs for Saba, a night crossing of approximately 2.5 hours. (Guests are advised not to schedule flights arriving after 16:00.) Sunday – Tuesday: Saba Up to 5 dives per day, with an optional island tour on Monday. A night crossing then takes the vessel to St. Kitts. Wednesday – Thursday: St. Kitts Up to 5 dives daily, with an overnight stay at mooring. Friday: St. Kitts 2 dives followed by lunch, then return to Port Zante. An optional afternoon island tour is available, with dinner ashore and a final night onboard at dock. Saturday: St. Kitts – Disembarkation Guests enjoy a light continental breakfast before disembarking between 07:00 and 08:30. Luggage may be stored onboard for later departures. Transfers by taxi are available from the airport to Port Zante in Basseterre for embarking guests.