SOLOMON ISLANDS 16-23 June, 2029

Overview:

The steel-hulled Solomons Master (formerly Truk Master) boasts eight double occupancy cabins providing comfortable accommodation for up to 16 guests with a choice of classic, premium or superior cabins. Each cabin benefits from private, en-suite bathroom facilities and individually controlled air-conditioning.

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The dive deck on Solomons Master is large and spacious with individual set-up stations, under-bench storage and a platform with ladders at the rear. The boat is fully equipped to cater for recreational, technical and rebreather divers.

The main deck houses a spacious indoor dining room as well as a camera station complete with numerous charging points and storage space. After a fantastic day of diving, unwind and relax in Solomons Master’s indoor lounge and bar area which is equipped with a plasma screen ideal for watching a movie or photo viewing. Alternatively, head out to the shaded relaxation area or the large sundeck on the upper deck and sink into a lounge chair to soak up the atmosphere and stunning views.

Price Details:

• Transfer between Honiara Airport or local hotel and embarkation / disembarkation point.

• 7 nights full board accommodation based on double occupancy

• Breakfast, lunch, dinners and snacks

• Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks

• Up to 4 dives per day

• 11 litre (AL80) cylinder with air fills

• Weights, weight belt and SMB

• Village visits

• Disembarkation transfer

• Embarkation transfer

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Obligatory Surcharges:

• Diving and travel insurance are mandatory for all guests

• Marine, park and port fees : 210 USD per trip, to be paid on board

​Extra costs:

• Marine, park and port fees may be subject to change, without notice.

• Flights

• Additional transfers

• Additional land tours

• Alcoholic beverages

• Nitrox

• Laundry

• Crew gratuities

• Cabin guarantee

• Courses

• Equipment rental

• Gases

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Marine Park and Permission Fees:

Marine Park and Permission fees of approx EUR120 per person / USD142 per person.

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Schedule:

Day 1 - Embarkation

- Embarkation is at the main port in Honiara at 18:00

- Pick up and transfer from hotels in Honiara is between 17:00 and 17:30

- Embarkation is followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and dinner.

- Overnight cruising to the Florida or Russell Islands

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Days 2-6 -

Typically spend 3 days diving various sites around the Florida Islands, and 2 days in the Russell Islands.

 

Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive. On certain days, a village visit or land-based excursion may be offered instead of one or both afternoon dives.

 

A typical day is scheduled as follows:

- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and dive 1

- Full Breakfast and relaxation period

- Briefing and dive 2

- Lunch and relaxation period

- Briefing and dive 3*

- Snacks and relaxation

- Land Tour or Late Afternoon Dive**

- Cocktails and Dinner

- Cruise overnight to the next location

 

*On days where island visits are arranged, dives 3 and / or 4 may not be offered

**A night dive may be offered on selected days but is not guaranteed

Day 8:
Check-out at 10:00 AM.