Dive Review of Explorer Ventures -- T&C Explorer II in
Turks and Caicos/West Caicos

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Explorer Ventures -- T&C Explorer II: "Underwhelming liveaboard trip", May, 2024, by Hugh Hyman, SC, US ( 2 reports). Report 13124.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
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Comments	We had high hopes for our trip aboard the Turks and Caicos Explorer II, but it didn’t quite live up to expectations. Many of the dive sites were underwhelming, with visibility surprisingly poor for the Caribbean. Often, it was limited to about 50 feet, and at times, we couldn’t even spot the boat unless it was directly above us. While weather conditions can’t be controlled, the dive site selection left something to be desired. Our first dive near Turks was somewhat promising, with decent marine life and slightly better visibility. Unfortunately, things went downhill once we reached West Caicos—visibili ... Subscribe to get the full story. Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites	Explorer Ventures -- T&C Explorer II
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Jamaica, Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef, Bora Bora, Turks and Cacaos, Saba, St Kitt's,
Closest Airport	PLS	Getting There	Normal Caribbean travel
Dive Conditions
Weather	rainy	Seas	currents
Water Temp	81-83°F / 27-28°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	25-50 Ft/ 8-15 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	[Unspecified]
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	1 or 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	Camera area exposed to the weather. ... Subscribe to get the full story. Active subscribers continue reading here

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Dive Review of Explorer Ventures -- T&C Explorer II in Turks and Caicos/West Caicos

Explorer Ventures -- T&C Explorer II: "Underwhelming liveaboard trip", May, 2024,

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

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Reporter and Travel

Dive Conditions

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What I Saw

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Dive Review of Explorer Ventures -- T&C Explorer II in
Turks and Caicos/West Caicos