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Ocean Hunter III - Crew
The Ocean Hunter liveaboard fleet is one big family. Unlike the larger liveaboards who change crews and captains every season, our family-run business gives you the same famous service presented by the same friendly faces since 1993. We add new discoveries year after year and are here waiting to share it with you! We are also fortunate to count among our family several local, experienced Palauan guides who have grown up on the reefs and act as ambassadors of good will between the visitors and Palauan culture and environment. Many of the crew members aboard Ocean Hunter III have families and children and we chose them because they are very responsible and have a broad view of life. |
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Kenneth Johnny - Captain, PADI & IANTD Instructor
Born and raised in Palau, Kenneth has a record of more than 10,000 dives in Palau over the past 20 years, the last 14 of which have been spent with Ocean Hunter. His knowledge of the reefs, currents, fish life and Palauan customs is stunning. Yet he continues to be the friendly guy he has always been, eager to share his knowledge and stories with you. His favourite reef is the entire Ngemelis reef and his favourite fish is a small one, the harlequin ghost pipefish. |
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Harse Nobuo - PADI Divemaster and Boat Operator
Harse is one of the newer recruits to the Ocean Hunter III team. Always keen and always helpful, you know you'll be in good hands when he's guiding you underwater or driving the boat. |
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Eddie Foja - PADI Instructor
Born and raised in the Philippines, Eddie used to work as a bookkeeper but
changed his profession when he discovered the beautiful aquatic world.
He worked in Puerto Galera, Philippines for 9 years and then came to
Palau in 2003. His favourite reefs in Palau are Buoy 6, Ulong & German
Channel. His favourite fish are any rays or sharks,
especially the big ones. |
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Arlee Terunez - Chef Cook
He joined the Ocean Hunter fleet in 1999. Divers love him, he has a million-dollar smile and is always eager to please you. Thanks to Tova’s training, Arlee specializes in a very healthy cuisine incorporating the freshest ingredients to produce a memorable bill of fare with great diversity. At the end of your trip you'll agree that he is the best liveaboard Chef there is. |
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Gabriel Pena - Engineer and PADI Divemaster
Gaby was born in Cebu, Philippines amid a family of divers. His father was one of the first divers in the Philippines in the early 50s. Gaby has got a great collection of photos of his father diving in 1953 when a rope for a weight belt was one of the early days inventions. Recruited to Ocean Hunter II in 2003 and Fish 'n Fins in 2006, Gaby is a gentleman with a peaceful nature. Our guests all find him to be a great dive guide and delightful after-dive company. His favourite reef in Palau is Ulong Channel. |
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Eppie
Estova - Assistant Chief Engineer
Came to Palau in 2001 to work at Fish 'n Fins. Has been on Ocean Hunter III since 2009, helping to keep the boat and her systems running smoothly. |
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Roy Arnaiz - Chiefs Assistant & Deckhand
Roy joined us in 2005. As deckhand he works all over Ocean Hunter III, helping with anything that needs doing and generally ensuring the boat remains spick and span, just the way you like it! |
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To explore Ocean Hunter III, see the menus at top and left. For small group diving in comfort, Ocean Hunter I can be found here. Or to explore Palau see the links below.
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