Best of the Solomons
Requirements: PADI Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 10 logged dives
Duration
10 nights
Skill level
Open water
Overview
Wreck diving
Crystal clear water
Abundant marine life
Stunning topography
Unique Culture
Experience the very best of the Solomon Islands on this 10 night scuba diving liveaboard itinerary. Renowned for its thriving marine life and biodiversity, this secluded destination is a scuba diver's dream. There are numerous unspoiled hard and soft coral reefs, plus a wide variety of dive sites ranging from WWII wrecks to caverns, walls, pinnacles and stunning, sunlit swim-throughs. You will have a chance to see a variety of macro species as well as scores of reef and predatory fish, numerous sharks, rays and, if you're lucky, maybe even pilot whales!
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- Transfer between the domestic airport and the vessel on embarkation and disembarkation days
- Full board accommodation (based on double occupancy)
- Tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
- Up to 4 dives daily
- 11 Litre (AL80) cylinder with air fills
- Weights, weight belt and SMB
Obligatory surcharges:
- Marine Park (Kastom) Fees: 250 USD
- Fuel Surcharge
- Flights
- Nitrox
- Equipment rental
- Obligatory Surcharges
- Alcoholic drinks
- On board merchandise
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
As the name suggests, The Best of the Solomons scuba diving itinerary takes you to the best dive sites of the Solomon Islands. This 10 night liveaboard diving adventure takes in the Russell Islands and Florida Islands and ventures west to include Marovo Lagoon and Mbulo Island, allowing up to 30 dives including several night dives.
During the cruise there will be at least one visit to a village where you can meet local families and get a taste of life in the Solomon Islands. The children come out to play and love our gifts of school supplies. Consider the Pack for a Purpose program to see how you can help
A typical diving day offers up to 4 dives* – 3 day dives and, where possible, a sunset or night dive. The day is usually scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3
- Snack relaxation period, briefing and Dive 4
- Dinner
*Maximum of 3 dives on days where village visits are offered
*The itinerary and locations outlined above are an example only and subject to change at the captain’s discretion depending on local regulations, weather, guests’ experience, flight schedules, and other logistical considerations. Adverse weather can affect the Best of the Solomons itinerary which includes several overnight sailings.
Accommodation
9.22
Rated excellent
Nitrox
Surcharge
Wifi
No
Equipment
Surcharge
Tech friendly
Yes
Pacific Master (a.k.a. Taka and previously operating as Solmons PNG Master) is a custom designed scuba diving liveaboard vessel with 12 cabins to accommodate up to 20 guests. The crew of 12 consists of your dive team, skipper, engineers, deck hands and chefs. Inside, she boasts a huge lounge and dining area with DVDs, large TVs and a dedicated camera area for our photographer guests. Spend time sharing photos from your scuba diving escapades, reading a book from our library, or just chill out in air-conditioned comfort.
Extras
Master Liveaboards offers a range of services to make your time on board even more enjoyable and relaxing. Equipment rental, Nitrox and scuba diving courses can be pre-booked and also pre-paid at the time of booking your liveaboard diving holiday. For our technical and rebreather diver guests, please send us your gas and equipment requests as early as possible.
Marine Park & Port Fees | Per person |
|---|---|
7 nights | 175 USD |
10 nights | 250 USD |
Fuel Surcharge (15 USD per person, per night)* | |
Equipment | 7 nights: | 10 nights: |
|---|---|---|
Full equipment set*: (mask, snorkel, fins, BCD, regulators and dive computer) | 286 USD | 396 USD |
Dive Computer | 78 USD | 108 USD |
Underwater torch | 65 USD | 90 USD |
Nitrox (28%) | 200 USD | 250 USD |
BCD | 97.50 USD | 135 USD |
Regulators | 97.50 USD | 135 USD |
Snorkelling set (Mask, Snorkel, Fins and Boots) | 65 USD | 90 USD |
Upgrade to 12 Litre (95 cu ft) aluminium cylinder | 39 USD | 54 USD |
Extra 11L (AL80) cylinder for twins or side-mount (unrigged) | 39 USD | 54 USD |
Extra 12L (95 cu ft) cylinder for twins or side-mount (unrigged) | 52 USD | 72 USD |
3 Litre rebreather cylinder set | 78 USD | 108 USD |
3 Litre (25 cu ft) DIN/Yoke pony cylinder & rigging | 52 USD | 72 USD |
5L (40 cu ft), 11L (AL80), or 12L (95 cu ft) sling cylinder & rigging | 52 USD | 72 USD |
Additional regulators (Yoke) for speciality tank | 97.50 USD | 135 USD |
Equipment must be pre-booked to ensure correct sizes, etc. are available on board.
*Please note that we do not have rental wetsuits on board Solomons PNG Master.
Price | |
|---|---|
Sofnolime per 20kg keg | 440 USD |
Oxygen per litre* | 0.08 USD |
Helium per litre* | 0.22 USD |
*Charged by the fill – gases cannot be banked. No refunds or credit given for unused gases.
Sofnolime and gases MUST be pre-booked. Please complete and send us your gas and equipment requests as early as possible to ensure supplies are available
Please note: advance notice is required to ensure the appropriate amount of gases and / or sofnolime are available on board.
Beer | 4 USD |
Wine (per bottle) | 30 USD |
Spirits (per shot) | 6 USD |
Cocktails (per glass) | 6 USD |
PADI Courses | Cost: |
|---|---|
PADI Open Water Referral | 350 USD |
PADI Advanced Open Water | 350 USD |
PADI Self-Reliant Diver | 325 USD |
PADI EANx- Nitrox | 325 USD |
PADI Shark Awareness Speciality | 99 USD |
PADI Specialities (Night, Wreck, Deep, etc.) | 220 USD |
Other PADI Specialities | Please enquire* |
Other courses
Non-PADI Courses (no certification) | Cost: |
|---|---|
Marine ID & Behaviour Speciality | 100 USD |
Photography Course | 175 USD |
Post Production Course | 125 USD |
Videography Course | 200 USD |
Courses are subject to availability and must be pre-booked to ensure an instructor is available.
Please note that the PADI course prices listed above include the required manual and certification card (PIC).
*All surcharges are subject to change at any time.
The applicable marine, park and port fees for your itinerary will be added to your onboard extras to be paid on the boat before disembarkation.
Historic WWII wrecks, pristine reefs and amazing caverns
Experience the Best of the Solomons
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