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Diving Liveaboard ReviewSolomon Islands Solomons Master liveaboard review in detail.
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Nitrox DivingPaid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard does not offer diver training courses.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetPaid WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for an extra charge.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard does not offer private charters.
DIN AdaptersThis liveaboard does not have DIN adapters.
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
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Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your Solomons Master liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Solomon Islands; 8. Pay for your Solomons Master liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Solomons Master Liveaboard is a 37m (121f) Solomon Islands boat for up to 16 guests enjoying 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms. This Solomon Islands liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10 and is not rated (SDE Lux Rating 65%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 65% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a Solomon Islands liveaboard diving safari, you might like to choose the Solomons Master diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Solomon Islands diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Solomons Master liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10, and and customers have rated the Solomons Master Liveaboard "Not rated".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 4 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 8 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 3 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 4 out of 7, Food Luxury: 8 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 34 out of 52, or 65% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Solomon Islands Solomons Master Liveaboard costs from £243 per day ($296/€277)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Solomons Master Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, paid internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Solomons Master Liveaboard include: no flexible or extra flexible booking, no diving courses, not available for charter.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Solomons Master liveaboard is 37 metres (121 feet) long, has 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 16 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Solomons Master Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: Solomons Master).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the Solomons Master Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Solomons Master Liveaboard, please visit this link: Solomons Master.
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Solomons Master, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Solomons Master.
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Solomon Islands dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The Solomons Master Liveaboard has 34 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 65%) possible benefits and features. This total of 65% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Solomons Master liveaboard has 4 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (44%), and include: DIN Adapters: NO; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: NO.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Solomons Master liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (89%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Solomons Master liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (43%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: NO; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Solomons Master liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (57%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Solomons Master liveaboard has 8 out of 11 'Food Features' (73%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Solomons Master liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' (78%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe Solomons Master liveaboard has yet to receive a customer review, and as soon as it does this article will be updated.
Customer Review
Customer Review Byfrom: scored the Solomons Master out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Solomons Master.
Customer Review Byfrom: scored the Solomons Master out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Solomons Master.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Solomons Master Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Solomons Master to find out how to get from to join the Solomons Master Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Solomons Master liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Solomons Master dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Taste of Solomons (Honiara - Honiara)
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 36 times in total on the Solomons Master liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Solomons Master liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Solomon Islands, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: NO; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Solomons Master liveaboard for your dive trip to Solomon Islands, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Solomons Master liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: YES; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Solomons Master Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Solomon Islands liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Solomon Islands liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Solomons Master Liveaboard in Solomon Islands might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Bull Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Dogtooth Tuna, Garden Eels, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Maori Wrasse, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Pigmy Seahorses, Pipefish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Crocodiles, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Sea Snakes, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Dolphins, Humpback Whales.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £243/Day ($296/€277) for booking the Solomons Master liveaboard includes: Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Solomons Master liveaboard: Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Internet, Laundry Service, Nitrox, Pressing Service, Rental Gear.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Solomons Master liveaboard: Fuel Surcharge, National Park Fees, Port Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length37 metres (121 feet).
Maximum Guests16
Cabins and BathroomsThe Solomons Master dive boat has 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Solomons Master has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Solomons Master liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: YES; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: YES.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Solomons Master liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Solomons Master liveaboard has 0 out of 17 (i.e. 0%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: NO; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: NO, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Solomons Master liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Solomons Master liveaboard has 1 out of 6 (i.e. 17%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Solomons Master liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 36 dives on the Solomons Master Solomon Islands liveaboard from £243/day ($296/€277) & rated 0 + SDE Lux Rated 65%. Up to 16 divers on a 37m 121f dive boat with 8 cabins, 8 bathrooms + aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, paid internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click Solomons Master for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the Solomons Master diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Solomon Islands you can do this here: Solomons Master. But if you want to compare this Solomon Islands liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Solomon Islands, please take a look at the table below.
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Solomons Master Liveaboard, please visit this link: Solomons Master.
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Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the Solomons Master Solomon Islands Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the Solomons Master Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this Solomons Master Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Solomon Islands liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Solomons Master liveaboard above if you've already dived in Solomon Islands from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
