Discover the diving of Saba and St Kitts on board Caribbean Explorer 2. St Kitts is well known as being one of the most picturesque Caribbean islands and has incredibly varied diving to boot. Saba Island is home to exhilarating wall dives with pelagics and swirling fish balls. Virgin reef systems and coral gardens as well as shark dives and drifts await. And with up to 5 dives a day, your Caribbean liveaboard delivers one diving thrill after another.
Caribbean Explorer II sleeps up to 18 divers and is 35m. There are 4 cabins on the same level as the dive deck with a mix of queen double or twin beds. In the lower deck you find twin cabins, some of which have a double bed with bunk above. Please do let your consultant know at the time of booking if you have a specific cabin preference. All cabins have en suite and a centrally controlled air conditioning system.
The saloon is located on the upper deck with entertainment centre, comfy chairs and the bar. Meals are served here and your package includes free alcoholic drinks after the day's diving is done. Or head towards the sun deck to work on your tan, enjoy a read or just soak in the glorious view. The boat will stop at islands for a beach excursion during the trip. Down on the dive deck your kit is stowed safely away in your personal locker. Cameras can be set up in peace with the dedicated facilities on board. And everyone has easy access to the water. Giant stride off the deck and let the real adventure unfold.
Our advertised dates operate from St Kitts to St Maarten as this is the most effective flight route.
The boat also runs St Maarten to St Kitts on alternating weeks. flight options with this route are typically indirect and would normally require en route hotel stays.
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
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
The upper deck of the Caribbean Explorer II features a large sunning area with comfortable lounge chairs and chairs, as well as the semi-enclosed, air-conditioned salon with entertainment center, seating areas and wet bar. Forward of the salon is the galley, as well as crew accommodations and access into the pilothouse.
Our holiday prices are influenced by various factors, including the season, accommodation preferences, and the length of holiday you choose.
This adventure begins at a base price of £1570 per person.
Weekly departures on a variety of itineraraires available throughout the year.
Tailored Just for You:
We believe in crafting experiences as unique as the individual embarking on them.
The final cost hinges on how we meticulously tailor this trip to your preferences.
Whether you seek opulence or simplicity, we will adapt to your budget.
Trip Duration: Longer explorations may add to the overall cost.
Booking Timing: Early birds often catch favorable rates.
Your Personalized Quote:
The precise price awaits you in a bespoke quote.
Pop us an email with your date range and the budget you have in mind and our team will curate every detail, ensuring it aligns with your expectations.
St Kitts & Nevis is only 10 hours on a direct flight from London.
St Kitts is the larger of the two islands, and famous for the postcard perfect beaches. Dramatic mountains pepper the landscape. The island is a bustling mix of Dutch, British, French and local cultures. There are plenty of bars and restaurants, where you can soak up the vibe. Or simply flop onto the beach and enjoy endless sea views.
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The government removed all COVID-19 entry requirements on 15 August:
There is no requirement for pre-arrival testing
There is no requirement for testing on entry
There is no requirement to be fully vaccinated
There is no requirement to quarantine
St Kitts and Nevis will accept the UK proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record.
Travellers are advised to complete the embarkation form before departure for St Kitts and Nevis – this will make the arrival process in St Kitts and Nevis speedier.
From 18th March, when you travel to England from abroad you:
do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive
do not need to fill in a UK passenger locator form
do not need to quarantine when you arrive
This applies whether you are vaccinated or not.
It includes people who are transiting through England.
Updated 13 SEP 2022
The daily average temperature is around 25 degrees Celsius in January and February, and 28 °C from June to October, which is the hottest period. The stormiest weather is June to November. Water water temps range from around 26C in Jan-Feb to 29 in Sept-Oct.
Flights are direct to St Kitts with British Airways from London with around 10 hours flying time. You will then need to fly between St Maarten and St Kitts with a local airline. We are unfortunately not able to redeem airmiles on your behalf. Please do not confirm any flight arrangements yourself before your holiday is confirmed by us.
As the flights are direct to St Kitts, there are no stop over options
UK passport holders holders are able to obtain a tourist visa on arrival. Do ensure your passport has 6 months validity from your return date. It is your responsibility to ensure your passport is valid and you fulfil entry requirements. Regulations can change: please review current FCO advice: click here to review
Scuba Travel requires all of our customers to have diving insurance. Please make sure that you have appropriate cover for your diving activities. We also strongly recommend you have travel insurance. It's worth taking out travel insurance once you have paid your deposit to ensure you are covered for unforeseen events and cancellation.
Your covid proof of vaccination must match your passport name and flight ticket name. Please speak to your local GP or check out the latest NHS advice on updating your NHS details or for other travel immunisations: click here to go to the NHS
You will be able to manage your booking online once you have been ticketed (after you have paid your holiday balance). Most airlines will now enable you to select your seating at this point. There may be a small charge for prebookable seating before online check in opens. Please speak to the airline for more information about charges.
As you are flying with a scheduled airline, you will be able to check in online with your airline. Please visit their website for more information about when online check in opens.
An airport lounge is a great way to start your holiday or to while away flight connections in comfort. Scuba Travel works with Lounge Pass to offer a huge range of affordable airport lounges around the world. click here for more info on Lounge Pass
Prebook your airport parking to save money! If you have a long way to travel, why not also look at booking an airport hotel. These aren't as expensive as you might think. click here for holiday extras
On arrival for our St Kitts holidays, you will be met and taken to your liveaboard. Simply make your way to through baggage reclaim and immigrations. Your transfer will be waiting for you with a board with your name or liveaboard. If you have any issues at all locating your rep, please contact us. We have an emergency contact, manned by a member of the team here in the UK. Please call 0044 7747 488 002. We will be able to help your rep locate you in the airport.
We are not able to prepay for transfers in St Kitts. You will be met by a prebooked driver and taken to your liveaboard. This journey usually costs around $20$30 per person per way.
You will usually finish your trip in St Maarten. Disembarkation is after breakfast in the morning. You can leave your bags on board until your departure time for your flight. The crew will assist with a taxi, that needs to be paid for locally. On arrival back in St Kitts, you can wait at the airport until check in opens for your flight back to the UK. The depature tax from both islands is around $25 each.
Friday dinner is not included in your cruise - the crew will make recommendations and reservations
If you are spending additional time on St. Kitts, you may wish to obtain Eastern Caribbean Dollars. The U.S. dollar is widely accepted and preferred on all islands; therefore, it is not necessary to purchase currency before arriving. Major credit cards are accepted widely throughout the islands as well.
The vessel has a satellite phone for incoming and outgoing calls. Please be aware that a charge is assessed for both incoming and outgoing calls.
110 V outlets in bath & near bed
Available, please prebook any rental equipment to ensure availability upon arrival.
Solo Diving is allowed as long as the diver has proof of certification of "Solo Diver" from one of the agencies that offer this course.
Available to buy locally
Nitrox is available for an additional charge, as long as the diver is Nitrox Certified.
A typical deposit for Caribbean Explorer 2 will be 30% of your liveabaord package. Additional payments maybe required to secure your flights. This will be due once your holiday has been confirmed. Your balance will then be due 90 days before travel.
We accept mastercard and visa debit or credit cards. If you would like a pay by link to complete check out via email please let us know and it can be set up for you. We do not take AMEX. All non sterling card payments and UK business debit cards will be subject to the 3% surcharge. Alternatively, you are welcome to pay via bank transfer. Overseas bank transfers must add £8 to the sterling total to cover international handling fees. We are not able to accept PayPal transactions or personal cheques.
If you have booked as part of a group, you can still call and pay directly without needing to go via your group leader. Please have your trip reference number to hand to help us locate your holiday as quickly as possible. You will receive a transaction receipt - your group leader will forward your ATOL certificate and booking confirmation
Are you one of Scuba Travel's repeat customers? Over 60% of our customers trust Scuba Travel to book their next diving holiday, time after time.
And we believe you deserve a huge thanks for your ongoing support over the years, which is what our loyalty discount is all about! If you have booked directly with Scuba Travel, on your 3rd full price holiday you will automatically be eligible for a loyalty discount. That's all you have to do. No forms, no numbers to remember, no fuss, just a good honest price reduction. We are always happy to offer discounts as described below but these are not cumulative and we do not offer further discounts on special offer prices.
Repeat discounts are not cumulative and cannot be applied to special offer prices
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DEMA SPECIAL: book by 13th December and save £560 on holidays between December 2024 and December 2025. 7 night departures from either St Kitts or St Maarten every Saturday. Lower or main deck stateroom cabins (subject to availability) Cannot be combined with other special offers or discounts Dive, eat, sleep! Visit St Kitts and the remarkable Saba Island with up to 5 dives a day on board Caribbean Explorer 2. You have 7 nights on board on a full board basis (twin/double share cabin). Local, social servings of alcohol is included, along with soft drinks. A 12lt tank, air fills and weights are included in your package with up to 5 dives a day on offer (except first and last day). All trips are fully guided with expert guides. The last night Friday dinner is not included in your cruise. The crew will help with reservations and recommendations. To pay locally are the departure tax, fuel surcharge $140, park fees $115, nitrox $150 per week, optional land tours, additional kit hire and any on board souvenirs. Please let us know if you would like to prebook any courses on board or have any dietary requirements. This holiday excludes international flights to St Kitts SKB. At the end of your trip you need to fly St Kitts from St Maarten. We are able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Please ask your consultant for competitive quote for any flight option. Do not book any flights until your boat space is confirmed by Scuba Travel. Do be aware that if your flight routes through the USA you must have an ESTA prior to travel.
Dive the Saba national park as well St Kitts and St Maarten from the decks of your liveaboard Caribbean Explorer 2. Enjoy optional island tours. Talk to us about a resort extension on island.
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