Florida and Russell Islands
Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 40 logged dives
Duration
7 nights
Skill level
Advanced
Overview
WWII Wrecks
Crystal clear water
Abundant marine life
Stunning topography
Unique Culture
Our 7 night Florida and Russell Islands liveaboard diving itinerary affords some of the very best biodiversity and marine life found in the Solomon Islands. Dramatic walls, swim-throughs and caverns, and plenty of pelagic action are just some of the stunning attractions the island groups have to offer. You can also take a step back in time and explore a few WWII wrecks including Japanese and American planes and battle sites, or hunt in the muck for weird and wonderful creatures amongst the detritus left behind by departing troops.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- Transfer between the domestic airport (or local hotel) 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:
- Local Taxes (Kastom Fees)
- Fuel Surcharge
- Flights
- Nitrox
- Equipment rental
- Marine Kastom Fees
- Fuel Surcharge
- Alcoholic drinks
- On board merchandise
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
The Florida and Russell Islands 7 night scuba diving liveaboard itinerary allows up to 22 dives around Honiara, the Florida Islands and the Russell Islands, including the iconic Leru Cut and Mirror Pond as well as WWII wreck sites.
In addition to experiencing some of the best dive sites of the Solomon Islands, you will have the opportunity to visit a local village for a sing-sing, some souvenir shopping, or even a game of football with the local children. Master Liveaboards supports Pack for a Purpose in the Solomon Islands helping locally communities through their Literacy League project and the village children love the gifts that visitors bring with them. Find out more in our blog – Pack for a Purpose in the Solomons – to see what you can do to help.
A typical day diving 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
*On some days the 3rd or 4th dive may be replaced with a village visit.
*The itinerary above is an example only and is subject to change depending on local regulations, guests’ experience, flight schedules, weather and logistics and is at the Captain’s discretion. Adverse weather can affect the Florida and Russell Islands 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 diving courses can be pre-booked and pre-paid at the time of booking your liveaboard diving holiday. For our rebreather and technical diver guests, please let us know your gas and equipment requirements by completing the Solomons Master Technical Diving Form as early as possible.
Kastom Fees* | Per person |
|---|---|
7 night itineraries | 175 USD |
10 night itineraries | 250 USD |
Fuel Surcharge* | |
*All surcharges are subject to change at any time and without notice.
The applicable Kastom 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 |
*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) | 150 USD |
Standard Nitrox package (10 nights) | 225 USD |
2Litre rebreather cylinder set | 14 USD per day |
Sofnolime per 20kg tub | 600 USD |
Oxygen per litre* | 0.09 USD |
Helium per litre* | 0.30 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 |
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.
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