Best of the Solomons
Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 40 logged dives
Duration
10 nights
Skill level
Advanced
Overview
WWII Wrecks
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. Master Liveaboards supports Pack for a Purpose in the Solomon Islands helping locally communities through their Literacy League project. Find out more in our blog – Pack for a Purpose in the Solomons – to see what you can do to 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
The steel hulled Solomons Master has comfortable accommodation for up to 16 guests. She has eight twin and double occupancy cabins with a choice of classic or premium classes. Each cabin benefits from ensuite bathroom facilities and individually controlled air-conditioning.
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 |
|---|---|
Solomons – 7 nights | 175 USD |
Solomons – 10 nights | 250 USD |
Fuel Surcharge* | |
*All surcharges, including marine, park and port fees, are subject to change at any time, and without notice.
The applicable marine park fees for your itinerary will be added to your onboard extras to be paid on the boat before disembarkation.
Equipment | 7 nights: | 10 nights: |
|---|---|---|
Full equipment set* | 270 USD | 405 USD |
Wetsuit (3mm full-length) | 72 USD | 108 USD |
Standard regulators | 72 USD | 108 USD |
BCD | 72 USD | 108 USD |
Fins (open-heel) | 30 USD | 45 USD |
Booties | 30 USD | 45 USD |
Mask and snorkel | 30 USD | 45 USD |
Dive computer** | 72 USD | 108 USD |
U/W torch | 36 USD | 54 USD |
Additional 11L (AL80) cylinder | 52 USD | 72 USD |
2.7 Litre (19 cu ft) pony cylinder | 52 USD | 72 USD |
Stage / bailout cylinder (unrigged) | 52 USD | 72 USD |
Additional regulators | 72 USD | 108 USD |
*Full equipment set includes wetsuit, BCD, regulators, mask, fins, boots and snorkel only.
**Please note that all divers are required to dive with a computer.
We regret that we do not have 13L / 15L (100 cu ft) cylinders on Solmons Master.
All equipment must be pre-booked to ensure availability and correct sizes, etc. are on board.
Price | |
|---|---|
Standard Nitrox package (7 nights) | 200 USD |
Standard Nitrox package (10 nights) | 250 USD |
2Litre rebreather cylinder set | 12 USD per day |
Sofnolime per 20kg tub | 440 USD |
Oxygen per litre* | 0.085 USD |
Helium per litre* | 0.22 USD |
*Gases are charged by the fill and 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.
IMPORTANT: Sufficient advance notice is required to ensure the appropriate amount of gases and / or sofnolime are available on board. We may not be able to accommodate requests that are received within a few weeks of departure, or on board.
Beer | 5 USD |
Wine (per bottle) | 30 USD |
Spirits (per shot) | 6 USD |
Cocktails (per glass) | 6 USD |
Laundry (per item) | 1 USD |
Wi-Fi data packages | |
10 Nights (5 GB) | 145 USD |
11 Nights (5 GB) | 160 USD |
13 Nights (7 GB) | 190 USD |
PADI Courses | Cost: |
|---|---|
PADI Advanced Open Water | 250 USD |
PADI EANx- Nitrox | 100 USD |
Other PADI Specialities | Please enquire* |
Please note that the course prices listed above do not include course materials or certification registration. You can register for online learning for PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI EANx (Nitrox) here. For all other courses, please speak to our reservations team.
*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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