5 Reasons Turks & Caicos Explorer II Is the Best Caribbean Liveaboard

Scuba diving in the Turks & Caicos Islands is hugely popular among the liveaboard diving community due to its electrifying walls, high shark count, and amazing visibility. The best way to cruise these picturesque islands is on the beautiful liveaboard diving vessel Turks & Caicos Explorer II. This noteworthy 124ft yacht comfortably accommodates 20 passengers over four roomy decks and offers a large climate-controlled salon for dining, a spacious sundeck with lounge chairs, and an awning-covered flybridge with wet bar – guests' favorite hangout.

Turks & Caicos Explorer II offers an unbeatable 7-night/8-day itinerary in the Turks & Caicos Islands

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The Turks & Caicos Explorer II was selected as a favorite liveaboard for the 2023 Reader’s Choice Awards, here are the top five reasons why:

1. Quality of Staff – 1st Place

The lively and hard-working crew go above and beyond to provide an incredible holiday experience. They are devoted to personalized service and friendly camaraderie above all else. From theme songs and a tickle trunk of costumes, to seasoned crew that have been on board for a decade, this staff know their stuff. They are always standing by to tend to your needs and will take good care of you on board and in the water, ensuring you have an unforgettable diving holiday. They set a high standard for the liveaboard industry.

2. Quality of Berths –1st Place

The liveaboard’s berths provide the class and comfort of a hotel room that will put you at ease during your trip. This Turks & Caicos Explorer II yacht holds space for up to 20 passengers in 10 double staterooms that are a mix of queen and twin beds. All staterooms have port lights or windows (a rarity in the liveaboard industry), individually controlled air-conditioning, and private ensuite bathrooms. Plus, you can expect the room to be cleaned and tidied daily, with fresh towels mid-week. The instant you walk in, you’ll notice the effort that’s made to meet your needs and requirements.

All 10 staterooms on Turks & Caicos Explorer II have port lights or windows and private ensuite bathrooms

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"Amazing liveaboard and diving experience"

“I had so much fun on this liveaboard. Meeting new people and having the opportunity to dive 5 times a day was an awesome experience. Crew was very professional and pampered us at every opportunity. From amazing meals and snacks to even hot chocolate and warm towels after the night dive. I did all the 26 dives, always feeling safe and motivated for the next one. – Estaban P.”

3. Quality of Liveaboard – 2nd Place

This vessel is designed with divers’ comfort in mind. The customized dive deck is equipped with a bathroom, individual gear bins, camera table, recharging station, air and nitrox filling stations, freshwater showers, and separate freshwater rinse for both scuba and underwater camera equipment. There are two large stairways accessing the dive platform where two in-water ladders hang making it easy to enter and exit the water. Add the 5-star berths to the customized diving amenities, and it’s no wonder Turks & Caicos Explorer II scored a top place for the overall quality of the liveaboard.

Turks & Caicos Explorer II's large climate-controlled salon for dining and entertainment.

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4. Level of Value – Top 5

During the 7-night/8-day itinerary, the Turks & Caicos Explorer II provides everything you could need on a diving holiday visiting offshore sites that day boats don’t regularly access. You’ll visit three popular Turks & Caicos Islands diving up to 27 times right from your doorstep, logging countless hours underwater. The exclusive package includes accommodation, chef prepared meals, all beverages, professional guides, and diving services. This means you spend your holiday diving, relaxing, eating, and sleeping, without the worry of hailing a cab, waiting in lines, or lugging gear down to the beach. This action-packed itinerary delivers an unbeatable per-dive value!

5. Level of Safety – Top 5

To enhance guests' safety, the liveaboard uses multiple approaches. The vessel undergoes multiple independent annual safety inspections. Crew are professionally trained, conduct regular safety drills (including weekly with guests), and have a night watch in place each evening. All smoke alarms are linked, ample fire extinguishers are serviced regularly, and watertight bulkheads and multiple egress points from each deck ensure your safety. You know you’re in good hands-on Explorer Ventures Fleet’s liveaboards.

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