Here is the latest email from Explorer Ventures with links to answer any questions you may have:
Hi Red,
Your groups’ forms have been received. Thank you! Since your group filled out the online liability release form, they do not need to bring a copy with them.
Now that we have your groups’ flight and hotel details, I’d like to provide more information about the transfers.
We will help arrange all Friday and Saturday transfers – please let us know if you or your clients have made other arrangements. Although we do help arrange transfers to/from the boat they are not included in the package price. Airport to/from boat transfer costs currently run $50 for up to two people (each way) and $25 per person thereafter. Hotel transfer costs vary by distance. All taxi fares are payable in cash to the driver. Taxi transfers are government regulated and are subject to change without notice.
Thursday April 9, 2026 (Cheryl, Ross, Red, Valerie)– Guests should plan to make their own way to the hotel.
Saturday April 11, 2026 – Our driver will plan to meet you at the front of the hotel between 2-3pm on Saturday. He will be holding a sign that says either “Explorer Ventures” or the boat name. Should your have any trouble finding the driver, please call the boat at the number listed on the voucher before taking another taxi. The crew will try to reach you at the hotel on Friday evening / Saturday morning to touch base. If you unavailable when we call, a message will be left for you with the hotel. Boarding begins at The Marina at South Bank (Caicos Marina and Shipyard) in Providenciales at 3PM.
Friday April 10, 2026 (Stuart and Rodger)– Upon exiting the airport, our driver will meet your clients just past airport security. Please advise them to inform the taxi dispatcher that they are going to the Turks and Caicos Explorer II and to please call Super 7 Taxi to take them there. Should they have any trouble finding the driver, please ask them to call the boat at the number listed on the voucher before taking another taxi. The driver will take them to the hotel and plan to pick them up the next day between 2-3PM at the hotel. Please ask them to reconfirm the details with the driver on Friday. Boarding begins at The Marina at South Bank (Caicos Marina and Shipyard) in Providenciales at 3PM.
Saturday April 18, 2026 – Passenger disembarkation is no later than 9:00am. Arrangements are made onboard the night prior, and our driver will meet your group at the dock at the end of the trip in time for your departure. He will plan to take you directly to the airport unless there is somewhere else that you would like to go.
Additional Trip Information:
Travel Advisory by Destination – Please click this link for more details.
TCEX2 Trip Voucher – important contact information for the boat, updated periodically.
Dive Green – Know Before You Go
Current Onboard Charges – may change up to 30 days prior to departure. Onboard charges can be paid with credit card (American Express, Mastercard, Discover, and Visa) or with USD cash.
Please let us know if you or your clients have any questions before departure. Thank you again and we’re looking forward to welcoming your group aboard!
Sky Giles
Administrative Assistant
Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Diving®
Operations: PO Box 310, Mills, WY 82644 USA
(307) 235-0683 ext 110; (800) 322-3577 PHONE
(307) 235-0686 FAX
Taking another awesome trip to somewhere different as requested by my dive friends….There’s nothing like liveaboard diving! Log 25 or more dives in this week of incredible diving. Encounter reef sharks, eagle rays, dolphins, Humpback Whales and tropical fish in pristine waters with dramatic wall dives, colorful coral gardens, and thriving marine ecosystems
We will be on the Main Deck Staterooms: Twin or Queen bed, desk/chair, hanging closet, wardrobe, large window(s), private ensuite bathroom and shower. Pricing for this per person is $3,595 for 2026 but the DEMA Special takes $900.00 off this price totaling $2695.00
Package includes: 7 nights/8 days aboard the vessel; up to 5 dives daily (weather permitting); 3 meals daily, except Friday’s evening meal; between-dive snacks; towels, linens, etc.; use of tanks, weights and weight belts; all air fills; alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages.
Package excludes: Flights; airport taxes; port/hotel tax (to be paid onboard) and fuel surcharge (to be paid onboard). Payable on board: transfers; nitrox ($150.00 for the week), rental gear & dive courses; travel and dive insurance. Guaranteed Single Occupancy is billed an additional 65% of the retail stateroom price.
Make a $500.00 deposit right away to secure your seat on this epic trip! Call us for more info or to book your spot! 401-732-8808
Payment schedule after initial $500.00 deposit: 12/1/25: $500.00 1/1/26: $500.00 2/1/26: 500.00 2/20/26 final payment is due. Cash or check please or if using a CC a 3% surcharge will be added.
On April 11 @ 1500 hrs (3pm) show up at Providentials (Caicos Marina), Turks and Caicos
What to expect
Days aboard generally involve breakfast from 7 am 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 shore excursions will be arranged when possible for those interested.
Please note also that itineraries for these unique trips will depend on weather and logistics at the Captain’s discretion. The remote expanse of the area dictates that these will always be somewhat exploratory trips, and the schedule may vary depending on the diving area.
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1 Saturday:
15:00 Guests board
18:30 Dinner (snacks or dinner available for those arriving on later flights)
19:30 Captain’s Briefing, documents, etc.
21:00 Shore leave or simply relax aboard.
Day 2-6 Sunday-Thursday:
Up to 5 dives are offered each day depending on logistics.
Day 7 Friday:
Dawn dive and morning dive offered, with departure for port after morning dive. Afternoon at leisure; dinner ashore, with a night spent aboard the vessel.
Please note, The last dinner before disembarkation day is not included (taken at a local restaurant).
Day 8 Saturday:
07:00/08:30 Continental breakfast
09:00 Depart the vessel. Should you be leaving on an afternoon flight, feel free to leave your luggage on the dock alongside the vessel until you depart; we will watch over it.
Due to the necessity of readying the vessel for our next cruise, we must strictly enforce the 9 am departure.
The Turks & Caicos Islands are known for their expansive underwater visibility, high-voltage wall dives, and the profusion of marine life of all sizes located within their boundaries. Low annual rainfall and reliable ocean currents contribute to the remarkable visibility, as well as provide nutrients for the many large pelagics common in these waters. Caribbean reef sharks are common, as are spotted eagle rays, jacks, grouper, and turtles. Also spotted on a frequent basis are blacktips, tiger sharks, hammerheads, and manta rays. Famous for its spectacular walls filled with huge gorgonian fans, barrell sponges, hard-coral arches and macro life, the Turks & Caicos Islands truly offer a dive experience for everyone.
Turks and Caicos Explorer II, Turks and Caicos – LiveAboard.com