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Turks and Caicos Explorer II

Turks and Caicos Explorer II is listed for liveaboard trips in Turks and Caicos. Published capacity is 20 guests in 10 cabins.

Turks and Caicos

Published operator: Explorer Ventures Fleet [4]

Marketed for bookings

Length
37.8 m
Guests
20
Cabins
10
Built
1995
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Research reviewed 2026-10-18.

Turks and Caicos Explorer II — vessel photograph
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Published specifications

Vessel type
Dive liveaboard
Published status
Marketed for bookings
Registered name
TURKS & CAICOS EXPLORER II
Length
37.8 m [1]
Beam
6.71 m [1]
Draft
2.44 m [5]
Guests
20 [1]
Guest cabins
10 [1]
Year built
1995 [1]
Refit
2005 [1]
Hull
Aluminium [5]
Flag
Vanuatu [5]
IMO
8987278 [3]
MMSI
577341000 [2]
Callsign
YJWA9 [2]
Nitrox
Nitrox available [1]
Identity checked
2026-10-18

Contact and booking links

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

On board

  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Camera Station
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Camera room
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • TV in cabins
  • BBQ Area
  • Available for Charter
  • Local & International Crew
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • 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
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Life Vests
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Emergency flares

Source-linked research

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

Published research for Turks and Caicos Explorer II
DetailPublished information and source
Year built1995 [1]
Year renovated2005 [1]
Length124 feet [1]
Beam22 feet [1]
Top speed14 knots [1]
Engines2 x GM 12 V 71 450HP eac [1]
Max guests20 [1]
Number of cabins10 [1]
Number of bathrooms10 [1]
TendersYes [1]
Water capacity4'500 gallons [1]
Fuel capacity5'600 gallons [1]
Freshwater maker2 x 5'000 gallons per day [1]
AmenitiesEn-Suite bathrooms; Aircon Cabins; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly; Warm Water Showers; Air Conditioned saloon; Sun Deck; Camera Station; Seaview Cabins; Non-Smoking Rooms; Camera room; Custom built for diving; Charging stations; Indoor Saloon; Audio & video entertainment; TV in cabins; BBQ Area; Available for Charter; Local & International Crew; Snorkeling Equipment; Separate Rinse for u/w Camera; Bar [1]
Dive facilitiesNitrox available; Shaded Diving Area; DIN Adaptors; Rinse Hoses; Dive deck [1]
Safety equipmentRadar; Depth Sounder; GPS; Radio VHF/DSC/SSB; Emergency Rafts; Life Vests; Oxygen; First Aid Kits; Emergency flares [1]
imo8987278 [3]
mmsi577341000 [2]
callsignYJWA9 [2]
flagVanuatu [2]
registeredNameTURKS & CAICOS EXPLORER II [3]
operatorExplorer Ventures Fleet [4]
Hull constructionAluminium [5]
FlagVanuatu [5]
Draft (m)2.44 [5]
Draft basisPublished maximum draft 8 ft; converted to 2.44 m. [5]
Builder and conversionSwiftships, 1975/1995; recommissioned as a dedicated liveaboard in 2005. [5]
Crew accommodation capacityUp to ten staff; not a verified operating complement. [5]
Maximum range1,500 nautical miles [5]
Maximum speed14 knots [5]
Main enginesTwo John Deere 6135AFM75 engines, 500 hp each. [5]
Operator addressExplorer Ventures Liveaboard Diving Fleet ® PO Box 310, Mills, WY 82644 USA [6]
Operator contact pagehttps://www.explorerventures.com/contact-us/ [6]
Operator emailinfo@explorerventures.com [6]
Operator emailreservations@explorerventures.com [6]
Operator facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ExplorerVentures [6]
Operator instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/explorer.ventures/ [6]
Operator linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/explorer-ventures/ [6]
Operator phone+13072350683 [6]
Operator phone+18003223577 [6]
Operator phone13072247304 [6]
Operator websitehttps://www.explorerventures.com/ [4]
Operator websitehttps://www.explorerventures.com/vessels/caribbean-explorer-ii/ [7]
Operator xhttps://twitter.com/ExplorerVenture [6]
Operator youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/ExplorerVentures [6]

Sources

  1. Turks and Caicos Explorer II vessel listing and specificationsbooking · accessed 2026-10-17
  2. VesselFinder identity profileAIS / vessel directory · accessed 2026-10-18
  3. VesselFinder identity profileAIS / vessel directory · accessed 2026-10-18
  4. Explorer Ventures Fleet official vessel pageoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  5. Explorer Ventures — Turks and Caicos Explorer II technical specificationsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  6. Explorer Ventures Fleet — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  7. Explorer Ventures Fleet — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18