DIVELOG JUNE 406

INSIDER'S INSIGHTS ON THE PELAGIAN “A true five-star liveaboard experience” ... “A 7-star diving experience” … “The best team we have ever experienced.” These are just a sampling of the hundreds of accolades guests have bestowed on the dive yacht Pelagian .

Experience Managers (DEMs) are in direct contact with guests, ” Judith says. “ They provide the perfect balance between professionalism and a friendly attitude, creating a homelike experience for our guests.” “What we most enjoy about our positions as cruise directors on Pelagian are the opportunities for one-on-one guest interactions”, Ramon adds. “This allows us to focus attention on accommodating requests and anticipating needs without asking, and of course, we also really love having a management position that allows us to dive every day.” Private, Exclusive and Relaxing Privacy and exclusivity are two major reasons why guests choose the Pelagian . Unlike liveaboards of this size that Pelagian cruising by Wakatobi Resort on the way out to explore the Wakatobi Islands. Image Didi Lotze

S o, what is it about this upscale liveaboard that garners such consistent praise? To answer that question, we caught up with the yacht's cruise directors Ramon Crivilles and Judith Terol Oto, who shared insights based on eight years of hosting guests on Pelagian cruises through the Wakatobi Archipelago. A Personal Touch The most often praised aspects of a Pelagian cruise are the warm hospitality of the crew and the elevated levels of personal service made possible by limiting each cruise to a maximum of ten guests served by a crew of 12. “ Every crew member from the stewards to the tender drivers and the Dive

Pelagian Master Suite. Image Didi Lotz

Pelagian Superlux cabin. Image Walt Stearns

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DIVE LOG Australasia #406 - June ‘24

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