Solomon Islands Liveaboard Adventure – 2025
The Best of the Solomon Islands
Overview
The Solomon Islands comprise 992 islands, of which only 147 are inhabited. Situated to the northeast of Australia and southeast of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands are one of the last frontiers; untouched, peaceful and beautiful. Due to its remote location, the country offers some of the most pristine dive sites in the world, filled with innumerable unspoiled hard and soft corals. Indulge yourself in true picture postcard diving.
There is something for everyone in the Solomon Islands. For those who like their creatures on the large side there are various types of shark cruising amid the spectacular scenery of jaw dropping reefs, walls and pinnacles. For the macro diver, there is a plethora of macro wonders to discover such as pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, electric clams and ghost pipefish. The marine diversity in Solomon Islands is hard to beat! There are wrecks, caves, caverns, and underwater volcanos. And the local villagers are friendly and interested in meeting visitors and sharing their crafts, carvings, and culture.
Solomon Islands are THE destination for the real diving fan looking for a change of scenery, completely off the beaten track.
This is also a great route to bring any of your non-diving/fishing/beach babe friends.
Where will we be diving?
While we wish to show you the very best diving possible, a number of factors can determine which sites we visit. Weather, tides, currents and many other considerations influence the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the boat takes and which sites are selected for diving. Specific dive sites are always chosen with conditions, visibility and guest safety in mind. We customise our itinerary each week to ensure you experience the best visibility, water conditions, wildlife and dive sites possible.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
This cruise includes the best dive sites from the following areas of the Solomon Islands:.
- Guadacanal
- The Russell Islands
- The Florida Islands
What is included?
11 days, 10 nights, 9 days of nitrox diving, full board accommodations based on double occupancy, water, tea, coffee, juices, and soft drinks.
Nitrox for all diving and equipment includes, single AL 80, weights. 100 cf are available on request but may have an additional charge.
RT airport and vessel transferred included to and from the vessel and to and from the airport. One night hotel on arrival in Honiara on arrival.
Trip packet and gift, professional dive leader, logistics planning.
Is there Technical Diving offered?
No, this is recreational diving trip.
May I dive my rebreather?
Absolutely!
What is not included?
RT airfare, additional transfers, meals or activities or hotels in transit based on air schedule once published, transfers not with the group, other land tours, tips for crew and local guides, diving insurance, diving equipment not listed above, alcoholic drinks on board, on-board merchandise.
Local taxes and port fees (est. $250), Club Aquarius fee $65 pp.
Tips are in cash, all other vessel expenses can be paid by credit card subject to an admin fee of 3%.
Sofnolime and rebreather gas must be ordered 4 months in advance.
Are there other things to do?
There are a number of land tours available before and after you time on the boat. Ask your trip leader to help arrange things.
Are there other things I need to know?
- Local taxes and port fees must be paid in advance and are added to your final payment. (Estimated $250 USD)
- Advanced Open Water and 40 logged dives are recommended for this route. See Ann if you are interested in the trip but do not at this time meet the requirements.
- Fit to Dive: all guests must complete a fit to dive form www.masterliveaboards.com/forms
- COVID 19 Vaccination: At this time there is not a vaccine requirement but there may be in the future.
- Measles Immunization: Passengers arriving from American Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Australia, New Zealand and Philippines including transit passengers, are required to show proof of vaccination against measles at least 14 days prior to arrival. This may change.
- Air Schedules: air schedules have not been published but we will need a contract to get everyone to Honiara to meet the vessel. s have not been published but we will need a contract to get everyone to Honiara to meet the vessel.
Fine Print
Please see the Terms & Conditions page for a listing of our travel policies. All prices are subject to change until booked and ticketed. All moneys are due in full on deposit even if not paid in full and some penalties may ably for cancellations based on the operators policies and group penalties. As with most small island properties and vessels, cancellations are more of an issue so they have limited ability to fill unused spaces. We highly recommend trip insurance to help avoid any unnecessary problems. No refunds for missed flights or changes in plans. Trip insurance and diving insurance can be found at http://oceanicventures.com/travel-insurance/. Both Dive Assure/DAN and Travel Guard have a family plan. Diving Accident and Medical Insurance is required. Vessel and OVI travel releases are required. Please plan to bring a copy of your logbook, c-card, and diving insurance.
Passport must have a minimum of 6 months validity prior to passport expiration. No refunds for missed flights or boats.
Note: All guests spaces are reserved upon deposit. But unless a minimum number of guest sign up for the trip by the deadline dates, an Oceanic Ventures trip leader will not be attending.
Adventure Dates
September 15 to September 25, 2025
Travel Dates: September 11 to September 27, 2024
Air Arrangements
Airfare is not included. We can assist you wtih arrangements from your location. Your destination is Honiara, Solomon Islands
Transit Arrangements
Gererally In-Transit accommodations and transfers are not needed. If you need assistance with this we would be happy to help.
Transfers
Transfers are included from the Honiera Hotel. Transfers to and from the airport are not included
Fare
based on double occupancy, for Club Members. 12 guest spaces are available. Non-divers welcome.
Master: $ 7995 (2 space – sold – cabin 8)
Premium: $7594 (8 spaces – 7 remaining, 4 pending)
Classic: $7095 (6 spaces – 6 remaining, 5 pending)
Travel Notes
- An Oceanic Ventures Application/Travel Release is required at time of booking
- A Vessel Release is required by the final payment date
- We cannot guarantee a roommate unless you are booking together with someone, so plan on a single supplement.
- All prices are subject to change until booked and ticketed
- As with most boats and small island properties, cancellations are more of an issue so they have limited ability to fill unused spaces. We always recommend trip insurance to help avoid any unnecessary problems. There are no refunds for missed flights or changes in plans. Travel Insurance (ie: comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance) purchased at the time their reservation is made, may help protect guests from financial disappointment if they are prevented from making their scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
- We require diving accident insurance. For your convenience below are links to Dive Assure . Both organizations offer Travel Insurance and Dive Accident Insurance and be purchased via our web site at https://oceanicventures.com/travel-insurance/. Both Dive Assure and Travel Guard have a family plan. Dive Assure is diving insurance and also has a travel insurance option.
- Please review the other terms and conditions. Please remember, making a deposit means you agree with the terms.
- Please plan to bring a copy of your logbook, c-card, and diving insurance.
- Passport must have a minimum of 6 months validity prior to passport expiration
Travel Insurance
We highly recommend travel insurance to help cover you for unknown events that may occur. We also recommend that you have coverage to help you in the event you need to leave for weather or other emergencies.
