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Ocean Explorers Dive Center


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 93 attractions in St. Maarten/St. Martin
Traveller Description: Stayed at the Royal Palm which is a short 100 yard walk to Ocean Explorers on the beach. We were very happy with the staff and the rental equipment... more »
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Address: 113 Welfare Rd
Kim Sha Beach
St. Maarten/St. Martin
Tel: 599-544-5252
Fax: 599-544-5252

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5 of 5 stars
Syracuse , In USA
24 Dec 2009

I dove with Ocean Exploreers December of 2009 . It was a fabulous experience ! Jeff and Luciana [owners ] do an excellent job wit the personal touch and dive masters Richard and Lazlo take care of your needs and are very helpful but are not pushy Much of the diving was done at Jeff's "private" dive sites which had... more

22 Dec 2009

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

20 Dec 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
den haag
12 Dec 2009

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

7 Dec 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
powdercoat
3 Dec 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
Treasure Island, FL
26 Nov 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
Pittsburgh, PA
25 Nov 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
17 Nov 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
Treasure Island
10 Nov 2009

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

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Ocean Explorers Dive Center Address

113 Welfare Rd | Kim Sha Beach, St. Maarten/St. Martin
Tel: 599-544-5252 Fax: 599-544-5252