Why Explorer Ventures Leads in Liveaboard Scuba Diving Around the World

Originally posted on ScubaDiving.com, written by Patricia Wuest on March 20, 2026. Republished with permission.

From the Caribbean to the Maldives, Explorer Ventures delivers award-winning liveaboard scuba diving trips built around comfort, service and exceptional diving

Since the inception of Scuba Diving Magazine Readers Choice Awards in 1994, the Explorer Ventures liveaboard fleet has earned accolades, year after year. The reason: The fleet’s “secret recipe” that makes every liveaboard scuba diving voyage consistently exceptional.  

At the heart of that recipe are dedicated crews, which not only deliver outstanding service but also the kind of pampered attention that makes guests feel instantly at home. It continues with yachts designed for divers—comfortable accommodations, spacious dive decks, charging stations and other small details that make life at sea effortless. Add in quality diving services, delicious cuisine and thoughtfully crafted itineraries, and it’s easy to see why Explorer Ventures remains a consistent survey winner for scuba living liveaboard experiences.

What Sets Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Scuba Diving Trips Apart 

No matter what itinerary or yacht you choose for your next dive vacation, every vessel in the Explorer Ventures Fleet blends safety, comfort and sustainability efforts with extraordinary diving and unforgettable moments.  

An Explorer Ventures liveaboard yacht offers divers all-inclusive accommodations and direct access to top dive sites. PC: Derek Phillips

Guests also appreciate the value of their all-inclusive experience, including meals, snacks and nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Cabins are well-appointed with private bathrooms and many with ocean views. Sun decks and indoor salons offer inviting spaces for guests to relax, recharge and connect with fellow divers.  

Along with world-class diving, Explorer Ventures Fleet keeps guest safety front and center with well-trained crews, regular safety drills and meticulous vessel maintenance. Some itineraries even offer optional island excursions, like the historic forts, rainforest hikes and panoramic island views aboard the award-winning Caribbean Explorer II’s Saba and St. Kitts itinerary.  

Global Scuba Diving Liveaboard Destinations

Wherever you travel with Explorer Ventures Fleet–the Caribbean, Galapagos, Maldives, Indonesia, Palau or the Red Sea–you’ll find the same award-winning recipe, one that’s been delighting Explorer Ventures’ guests for decades. 

Explorer Ventures crews support seamless dive operations across award-winning liveaboard scuba diving trips. PC: Sarah Dauphinee

Eco-Conscious Liveaboard Scuba Diving in the Caribbean

Explorer Ventures is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through “Dive Green,” the Fleet’s sustainability strategy launched in 2008. By supporting conservation initiatives, working with local communities, and following Green Fin’s Code of Conduct onboard, they “ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy and experience the oceans as [they] do now.” Dive Green was implemented on Caribbean Explorer II and Turks & Caicos Explorer II, amongst other vessels across the fleet.  

2026 Readers Choice Awards

The fleet’s 18 awards this year include two Top 10 Best Overall Liveaboard wins for Caribbean Explorer II and Turks & Caicos Explorer II.