Destination: Caribbean
Saba, St. Maarten and St. Kitts (7 Nights) | From $299++/night
Caribbean Explorer II Quick Pitch
The Caribbean Explorer II covers the Northeastern Caribbean which offers a great blend of Dutch, British, French and native cultures on some of the most scenic islands of the Caribbean. With a combination of diving and optional island access, not only do you get about 5 dives a day, but also ample time to explore forts, rainforests, duty-free shops, and museums.
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Location
Departing St. Kitts & St. Maarten, the trip runs Saturday to Saturday.
Dive Overview
The variety of the topography and types of dive sites that are visited will amaze you! Saba is known for its submerged offshore pinnacles, St Kitts offers a great mix of wrecks, reefs, and dropoffs
[See: Saba & St. Kitts Dive Travel Guide]
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Accommodations
Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos
Caribbean Explorer II Cabin Details
The Caribbean Explorer II comfortably accommodates 18 passengers in 9 double staterooms, all of which have private bathroom facilities and most of which have queen-sized beds.
Main deck cabins
Lower deck cabins
General Facilities
Caribbean Explorer II's Salon
Caribbean Explorer II's sundeck and dive deck
Caribbean Explorer II Boat Features
- Air-conditioned salon
- TV, CD/DVD, video library
- Lounge area
- Large sundeck with lounge chairs
- Boutique
- Satellite telephone for incoming and outgoing calls worldwide
Caribbean Explorer II Dive Facilities
- Large dive deck
- Storage bins
- Camera table with low-pressure air hose
- Recharging station
- Air and nitrox filling stations
- Tank racks
- Separate fresh water rinse for both scuba and underwater camera equipment
- Photo/video lab
Food & Drinks Aboard Caribbean Explorer II
Evening meals usually consist of lots of fresh vegetables, rice, pasta, chicken, beef, turkey, pork, and fish. Breakfast is the usual fare of eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast, muffins, danish and fresh fruits. Lunches vary from soup and sandwiches, burgers, pasta, assorted salads, and quiche. Homemade baked bread, cookies, and brownies are offered between dives. If you have any dietary restrictions or requests, please indicate so on your application form. Please note that specific brands of drinks, dressings, and foods are often unavailable in the islands and that it can be very difficult to find low-fat, gluten-free, or soy products, fresh fruit, fish, and other items common elsewhere.
Caribbean Explorer II Deck Plan
Schedule, Rates & Availability
Caribbean Explorer II Schedule & Rates
Prices are in USD, per person and do not include fuel surcharge, immigration, and Marine Park fees.
[See also: Inclusions & Exclusions]
Inclusions
- 7 Nights/8 Days Aboard The Vessel
- Up To 4 or 5 Dives Daily (Weather Permitting and Depending on Season)
- 3 Meals Daily, Except Friday’s Evening Meal
- Between-Dive Snacks
- Alcohol And Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Towels
- Use Of Tanks, Weights, And Weight Belts
Exclusions
- Flights
- Airport Taxes
- Port, Immigration and Marine Park Fees: US$115 per person
- Fuel Surcharge: US$140 per person
- Crew gratuities, dive instruction, optional island tours, dive gear rental (other than tanks, weights and weight belts)
- Nitrox: US$10 per fill or US$150 per week
- Rental Gear & Dive Courses
- Airport transfers currently run about US$15-30 per person in St. Maarten and US$10-15 per person in St. Kitts.
- Prices for optional land tours are $35 pp in Saba and $50 pp in St Kitts (prices can change anytime).
- Travel And Dive Insurance
- Guaranteed Single Occupancy Is Billed An Additional 65% Of The Stateroom Price
RATES & AVAILABILITY
For more information on other departure dates, rates, and on availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!
Dive Information & Itineraries
Northeastern Caribbean Itinerary Overview
In the Northeastern Caribbean, there are 2 itineraries, depending on the week you choose to dive. They depart alternate weeks from St. Maarten and St. Kitts. If you choose a charter which begins in St. Maarten, the charter will end in St. Kitts and you will fly home from there. If you choose a charter that begins in St. Kitts, the charter will end in St. Maarten and that will be your return location. Package includes 7 nights/8 days aboard the vessel; up to 5 dives daily (weather permitting).
St. Maarten Departures Sample Itinerary
Days aboard the vessel generally involve breakfast from 7 to 8 am (cold breakfasts are available for late risers), followed by two morning dives, lunch at 12:30 pm, two afternoon dives, dinner at 6:30 pm, and a night dive. Island tours will be arranged at each island visited for those interested; further island access is available daily upon request. Please note that these itineraries are examples only, and will change depending on weather and logistics at the Captain's discretion.
- Saturday: St. Maarten
- 1500: Guests board
- 1830: Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
- 2000: Captain's Briefing, documents, etc.
- 2200: Depart for Saba (2 1/2 hours) (Sometimes departure is earlier or later, but flights should not be scheduled for arrival after 4pm on Saturday)
- Sunday - Tuesday: Saba
- 5 dives daily; optional island tour on Monday. Night crossing to St. Kitts (2 1/2 hours).
- Wednesday-Thursday: St. Kitts
- 5 dives. Night at mooring.
- Friday: St. Kitts
- 2 dives and lunch; return to Port Zante. Afternoon island tour and dinner ashore, with night spent aboard vessel at dock.
- Saturday: St. Kitts
- 0700-0830: Continental breakfast
- 0900: 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.
St. Kitts Departures Sample Itinerary
Days aboard the vessel generally involve breakfast from 7 to 8 am (cold breakfasts are available for late risers), followed by two morning dives, lunch at 12:30 pm, two afternoon dives, dinner at 6:30 pm, and a night dive. Island tours will be arranged at each island visited for those interested; further island access is available daily upon request. Please note that these itineraries are examples only, and will change depending on weather and logistics at the Captain's discretion.
- Saturday: St. Kitts
- 1500: Guests board
- 1830: Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
- 2000: Captain's Briefing, documents, etc. Night spent at dock.
- Sunday -Tuesday: St. Kitts
- 5 dives daily; optional island tour on Monday. Night crossing to Saba (2 hours).
- Wednesday - Thursday: Saba
- 5 dives daily; optional island tour on Thursday. Nights spent at mooring.
- Friday: 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 vessel at dock.
- Saturday: St. Maarten
- 0700-0830: Continental breakfast
- 0900: 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.
[See: Saba & St. Kitts Dive Travel Guide]
Other Information
Boat Specifications
- Registry: Vanuatu
- Boatmaker: Camcraft, 1978
- Recommissioned: 1999
- Construction: All aluminum
- L.O.A.: 115 ft
- L.W.L.: 101 ft
- Beam: 20 ft
- Draft: 7.5 ft
- Maximum Displacement: 99 tons
- Maximum Speed: 12 knots
- Maximum Range: 1,000 nautical miles
- Engines: 2 GM 12 V 71 diesel main engines, 450 hp. each
- Generators: 2 John Deere Diesels producing 110 V AC/220 V AC, 75 KW capacity.
- Fuel Capacity: 2,500 gallons
- Freshwater Supply: 2 reverse osmosis watermakers, 1,200 gallons per day, 1,500-gallon storage
- Air Systems: 2 Bauer K-14 9.7 cfm compressors, electric, with cascade-type storage banks, located in engine room. Nitrox membrane, producing 32% nitrox, bank storage
- Maximum guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 9
- Number of bathrooms: 10 (one on dive deck; private facilities in each cabins)
- Number of crews: 8
- Safety Equipment: Life rafts (4), life rings/strobes (4), life vests/strobes (25), emergency position locator, flares, oxygen, and first aid equipment
- Tender: 16-foot rigid hull inflatable (25 hp. engine) used for passenger transport
Practical Information
- Time Zone: UTC-4
- Currency: USD (US Dollar) is widely accepted
- Language Spoken: English
- Electricity: 220 V and 110 V
- Payment Onboard: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover or cash
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