I am an experienced diver with more than 500 dive under my belt and I have dived with Ocean Explorer on many occasions over the last few years. All my trips with them were enjoyable and the crew always very professional. For me, less divers on the dive boat always makes for a more enjoyable diving experience. No "cattle boat... more

I was looking for a reef dive and was routed to Ocean Explorers and talked with Jefferson who was gracious and more than accommodating in including me in a scheduled shark dive ... provided a refresher course prior to "take off" and was very attentive to everyone's safety (and I needed an extra "eye" since it had been a couple... more

We have dived for five weeks with Ocean's explorers on Sint maarten. In that time we did the open water course (PADI) and following the advanced course. Before we arrived here we were not sure wether we would want to dive and how many times. After the first dive that changed and we did over 15 dives with the enthusiastic... more

My wife and I have been going to St Maarten for years and I was lucky enough to get hooked up with Ocean Explorers from the beginning. Starting with Leroy and now with Lu and Jeff. I'm and instructor and dive master and have been diving all over, and these guys know how to do it right. They very willing... more

I've gone diving with these guys a few times and they're great. They are friendly and professional. They are helpful and teach you about the surrounding dive sights. I would highly recommend them!!! more

I highly recommend Ocean Explorers Dive Center. Jeferson and Richard are great dive masters - pointing out interesting creatures and taking us to 'secret' dive spots! The personal attention provided to us on the dives was wonderful. Right before jumping in on my first dive - my fin strap broke. I was provided with replacement fins immediately. In addition, upon... more

My daughter Olivia (age 10) and I just had two fantastic afternoon dives on Nov 23 and 22, 2009. Even though Lu and Jef were off island, the trusted Lt. Richard Sharpe took great care of us. Olivia had only been on two dives before, so safety was absolutely critical. We saw lobster, flounder, starfish, eels, a couple small wrecks,... more

One of the best operations I have ever had the pleasure of diving with. Eighteen dives in 12 days over these past two weeks, and I wanted more. Since taking over Ocean Explorers three years ago from the legendary Leroy and Dominque French, Jeferson Techera and his wife Luciana de Lima have weathered the devastation of Hurricane Omar and emerged... more

On November 4 and 5, 2009, My wife and I went diving with Ocean Explorers. To this point, the diving in St. Maarten had been disapointing. Jeferson Techera -- the owner of Ocean Explorers changed that. We had four good dives in two days. We actually saw more wildlife than we saw in the Cayman Islands earlier in the year.... more