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Explorer 1

Explorer 1 is listed for dive cruises in Seychelles, accommodating up to 6 guests in 3 cabins.

Seychelles

Published operator: La Belle Tortue

Marketed for bookings

Length
17 m
Guests
6
Cabins
3
Built
2019
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Research reviewed 2026-10-18.

Explorer 1 — vessel photograph
Vessel photograph · Image source

Published specifications

Vessel type
Dive liveaboard
Published status
Marketed for bookings
Length
17 m [1]
Guests
6 [1]
Guest cabins
3 [1]
Year built
2019 [1]
Speed
10 kn [1]
Nitrox
Nitrox available
Internet
Free Internet

Contact and booking links

Links lead to third-party operators or agents. This directory does not confirm departures or accept bookings.

On board

  • Free Internet
  • Naturalist Guide
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Camera Station
  • Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Naturalist Itineraries
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Library
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Observation Deck
  • Fishing
  • BBQ Area
  • Available for Charter
  • Local & International Crew
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Outside Showers
  • Leisure Deck
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar

Diving facilities

  • Nitrox available
  • Shaded Diving Area
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Dive deck

Published safety equipment

  • Radar
  • Depth Sounder
  • GPS
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Fishfinder
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • Search light
  • Engine room CCTV
  • Crew trained in first aid
  • Emergency flares

Source-linked research

The published details below include historical records and conflicting claims, with their original sources retained.

Published research for Explorer 1
DetailPublished information and source
Year built2019 [1]
Length17m [1]
Deck areaYes [1]
BeamYes [1]
Top speed15 knots [1]
Cruising speed10 to 12 knots [1]
Engines2 Yanmar turbo diesel 6 cyl. 440hp [1]
Max guests6 [1]
Number of cabins3 [1]
Number of bathrooms2 [1]
Tenders1 [1]
Water capacity2000 liters tank 2 water makers 2 x 70 liter per hour [1]
Fuel capacity5000 liters [1]
Freshwater makerX2 [1]
Booking-listed brand/operatorLa Belle Tortue [1]
Operator contact pagehttps://www.dive-explorer-seychelles.com/contact/ [2]
Operator contact pagehttps://www.dive-explorer-seychelles.com/en/contact-english/ [3]
Operator emaildive.explorer.seychelles@gmail.com [2]
Operator emaildive.explorer1.seychelles@gmail.com [2]
Operator facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/DiveExplorerSeychelles/ [2]
Operator phone+2482513066 [2]
Operator phone+2482644201 [2]
Operator websitehttps://www.dive-explorer-seychelles.com/ [4]
Operator websitehttps://www.dive-explorer-seychelles.com/qui-sommes-nous/ [5]

Sources

  1. Explorer 1 — LiveAboard.com vessel listingBooking listing · accessed 2026-10-17
  2. La Belle Tortue — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  3. La Belle Tortue — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  4. La Belle Tortue — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  5. La Belle Tortue — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18