The Diving
Average water temp: Upper 70s to low 80s in winter; high 80s in summer
What to wear: 3 mm shorty to 5 mm wetsuit, depending on personal preference and depth
Average viz: 60 to 100-plus feet
The Vessel
Liveaboard Caribbean Explorer II is a 115 ft (35m) vessel well-known with repeat guests for its friendly atmosphere, lively crew, and mouthwatering meals. Featuring three decks, the vessel has nine comfortable staterooms, a top-deck sunning lounge, an air-conditioned salon, and a ‘boatique’ souvenir shop. Plus, the yacht has a large dive deck equipped with all amenities an avid diver could need. Including gear lockers, camera table, recharging station, air & nitrox and freshwater rinses for you and your gear. All you need to do is arrive, unpack once, then relax, and dive, dive, dive!
Liveaboard itinerary
The Saba - St. Kitts liveaboard itinerary combines spectacular diving with optional island access, creating a unique tour within the liveaboard industry. You can explore a wide variety of sites on the ‘Unspoiled Queen’ in Saba Marine Park. A dormant volcano, the island’s jagged topography above the sea is mirrored below in dramatic sites. Divers will also discover the island of St Kitt’s intriguing Southern shores. Venture along finger reefs, vibrant wrecks, and unique coral labyrinths that will capture your imagination.
Giant stride directly from the liveaboard directly onto the dive site, offering easy access to some of the Caribbean’s most favorite wrecks and reefs. If you haven’t discovered the Northeastern Caribbean before, you’d better put it on your must-do list!
St. Kitts Liveaboard Departure
Saturday (December 6, 2025): 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 the 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 (December 13, 2025): St. Maarten
- 0700-08:30 : Continental breakfast
- 0900 : Guests depart the vessel. Luggage can be left onboard for afternoon departures.
- Due to the necessity of readying the vessel for our next cruise, we must strictly enforce the 9am departure deadline.