Welcome Aboard the Big Sky Explorer
The M/V Big Sky Explorer is a comfortable and spacious 45m steel-hulled, liveaboard vessel designed specifically for scuba diving. Our vessel represents the proper balance for rest and recreation, incorporating function, comfort, and safety while adding small touches of luxury in its design.
The M/V Big Sky Explorer offers modern home comforts, palatable cuisines, and all the supporting facilities you need to explore and enjoy the dive sites and islands on the liveaboard’s itinerary.
CABINS
Eleven (11) modern air-conditioned cabins comfortably welcome twenty-four (24) guests on each voyage.
Three (3) Master Staterooms
Seven (7) Double Deluxe Rooms
One (1) Quad Sharing Cabin
En-suite Private Bathroom with Hot Shower
Ample Storage Spaces Per Cabin
INDOOR FACILITIES
An AIR-CONDITIONED LOUNGE on the upper deck serves as an entertainment room, a library and an all-round social hub, catering to those who look to interact in a homely environment. A wide flat screen TV is available for those who wish to view movies, documentaries, or for playing video games. For serious photographers, a CAMERA ROOM located on the main deck is available to accommodate the care and attention required for their special gear.
OUTDOOR FACILITIES
The SUN DECK equipped with comfortable seats, sun loungers and an OUTDOOR JACUZZI awaits divers who look forward to relaxing between dives. Half of the deck is covered in sail shade for those who prefer to enjoy the sea breeze while being sheltered from the sun. During the day, the deck is the perfect place to look out for friendly dolphins and breaching mantas. The night on the other hand turns the place into an observatory for stars and constellations.
An ALFRESCO DINING area with a fully stocked COCKTAIL BAR is located in the aft, where guests enjoy their buffet meals and drinks while enjoying the endless view of the Sulu Sea.
The purposeful DIVE DECK is likely to be one of the most spacious you will ever encounter, complete with personal spaces, camera tables and rinsing tubs, open showers, and an overall comfortable lounging area for relaxation after a dive.
DINING
On board our vessel is an experienced chef and kitchen team, along with a well-equipped galley to ensure our culinary standards are met.
Fresh fruits, oatmeal or cereals, and an assortment of pastries are served at the top of the morning, followed by a full breakfast set up after the first dive, consisting of a variation of Western, Chinese and Local Filipino dishes. Drinks such as fruit juices, milk, coffee, and tea are served.
Lunch and dinner menus offer a multicultural array of delicious dishes, ranging from traditional Filipino, to Chinese, and to Western favorites. On selected trips, a barbecue lunch/dinner may take place on a remote island based on the Cruise Director’s judgment, weather and time permitting.
Self-service snacks are available every mid-afternoon, as well as in the wee hours of the night.
Any dietary requirements, be it health-related or simple preference, shall be taken into consideration provided that guests advise us at least one month prior to the scheduled trip.
WE ARE CAMERA READY!
The M/V Big Sky Explorer is designed and prepared to accommodate cameras and video equipment, having designated indoor and outdoor areas for the charging, maintenance and the safe keeping of your gear. A large camera table is available in the middle of the dive deck, along with fresh water rinse tubs exclusively for camera and video gear use. A well-appointed camera room is situated inside the main deck, while personally assigned charging stations are available in the indoor lounge to ensure all guests have their own space for their camera and gadget requirements.
Vessel Features
Cabins
A/C Cabins with Premium Mattresses
Individual Climate Control A/C
En-suite Toilet and Bath with Hot Shower
Bath Towels and Toiletries (Shampoo, Conditioner, Bath Gel)
Bathrobes (for Master Staterooms)
Hair Blower (for Master Staterooms)
Wide Flat Screen SMART TV (for Master Staterooms)
Bedside Reading Light
Cabinets and Drawers for Storage
Common Area
Indoor A/C Saloon
Comfortable A/C Lounge Area
Indoor Bar Lounge
Camera Room
Outdoor Lounge Area
Personal Charging Stations for Cameras and Gadgets
Wide Flat Screen TV with Entertainment Console
Media Player / Blue-Ray / DVD Player
Video Game Console
Library of Books, Movies and Games
Comfortable Sun-Loungers
Outdoor Jacuzzi
Covered Alfresco Dining Area
Fully Stocked Cocktail Bar
Diving
Spacious Dive Deck
Outdoor Open Shower
80cu Aluminum Tanks
100cu Aluminum Tanks (Subject to Availability)
FREE Nitrox (*for Early-Bird Bookings)
Weights and Belts
Personal Dive Towels
Personal Dive Storage Crates
Two (2) 6-meter Skiff Boats
More
Complete Scuba Equipment for Rental
Diving Courses (*Pre-Booked: OW, AOW, EAN Nitrox, Discovery Diving)
Land Adventure Excursions (on Selected Cruises)
Massage Services (on Selected Cruises)
Laundry Services
Nitrox Air (*for Non-Early Bird Bookings)
Onboard Boutique