Solomon Islands April 17, 2025

Honiara, Solomon Islands

DS
5 reviews
Apr 17 - 27, 2025
Group size: 1 - 16
Solomon Islands April 17, 2025
Honiara, Solomon Islands

5 reviews

Apr 17 - 27, 2025
Group size: 1 - 16

About this trip

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  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!   

  

● Embarkation: Coral Sea Resort, Honiara at 18:00  

● Disembarkation: Coral Sea Resort, Honiara at 09:00 


Transfer from the local airport or your hotel to the embarkation point, and from the disembarkation point to the local airport or your hotel, are provided free of charge on embarkation and disembarkation days only.  Guests arriving on morning flights or departing on afternoon flights are welcome to relax at the resort or can leave their luggage there if they wish to venture into town. 


Check out the Solomon Islands Trip Video

Click here for the complete Best of Solomons Itinerary

The Boat

 

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, EnSite bathroom facilities and individually controlled air-conditioning.

The dive deck on Solomons Master is large and spacious with individual set-up stations, under-bench storage and a platform at the rear complete with a deco bar. 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 Solomon's 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.

Suggested Flight Itinerary

 For Those Enjoying the New Zealand Extension:

 Air New Zealand     7 29MAR San Francisco to Auckland   Depart   745P  Arrive   550A 31MAR

Air New Zealand  628 16APR Queenstown to Auckland     Depart   825P  Arrive  1015P

Air New Zealand  952 17APR Auckland to Nadi                  Depart   935A  Arrive  1140A

Fiji Air                   269 17APR Nadi to Honiara                    Depart   120P  Arrive    325P

Solomon Air         706 27APR  Honiara to Brisbane             Depart 1120A  Arrive    135P

Air New Zealand  146 28APR Brisbane to Auckland            Depart 1110A  Arrive.   515P

Air New Zealand      8 28APR Auckland to San Francisco   Depart   755P  Arrive  1105A

What’s included

  • Transfer
    Transfer between Honiara Airport or hotel and embarkation / disembarkation point.
  • Lodging
    10 nights full board accommodation.
  • Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinners and snacks.
  • Beverages
    Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks.
  • Diving
    Up to 4 dives per day.

What’s not included

  • Insurance
    Diving and travel insurance are mandatory for all guests.
  • Fees
    Marine, park and port fees : $250 USD per trip, to be paid on board.
  • Nitrox
    Standard Nitrox Package: $225 USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board. Can be paid after selecting your room.
  • Flights
    International or domestics flights.

Available Packages

Classic Twin Cabin
Deposit:$4,000
Pre-registration

 Located on the lower deck of the vessel, each cabin benefits from ensuite bathroom facilities and individually controlled air-conditioning.


Pricing is based on double occupancy. For single occupancy rate, select the single supplement add.


$6,350
Deposit:$4,000
Premium Twin/Double Cabin
Deposit:$4,000
Pre-registration

Situated on the main deck of the vessel, these cabins offer flexible twin or double bed accommodation along with ensuite facilities, air-conditioning and ample storage. 


 


$6,880
Deposit:$4,000
Superior Double Cabin
Deposit:$4,000
Pre-registration

Situated on the upper deck of the vessel, this spacious cabin offers fabulous views along with ensuite facilities, air-conditioning and ample storage space. 


 
 Room for couples or single supplement

$7,250
Deposit:$4,000

Available options

Nitrox package
$225

Standard Nitrox package (10 nights)

Classic Twin Cabin Single Supplement
$5,080
Only 2 left

 

 Located on the lower deck of the vessel, each cabin benefits from ensuite bathroom facilities and individually controlled air-conditioning.

 Single occupancy, A suite to yourself.

Prem-Twin/Double Cabin Single Supplement
$5,504
Only 2 left

Situated on the main deck of the vessel, these cabins offer flexible twin or double bed accommodation along with ensuite facilities, air-conditioning and ample storage. 


 

Superior Double Cabin Single Supplement
$5,800
Only 1 left

 Situated on the upper deck of the vessel, this spacious cabin offers fabulous views along with ensuite facilities, air-conditioning and ample storage space.  



Itinerary

Day 1
Your Adventure Starts

Embarkation at 18:00, followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and dinner.  There is no diving on embarkation day 

Your Organizer


DS
Dolphin Scuba Center
5 reviews
Dolphin Scuba Center is proud to be Northern California’s premier SSI Diamond Certified SCUBA training facility and showroom featuring the industry’s most trusted brands. We are here to train, certify, and get our new and returning dive and swim buddies in the water! To all of our new students, Welcome! To our returning divers, dive pros, and instructors, thank you for trusting us with your SCUBA, free diving, and swim journeys. After nearly 50 years, we still continue striving to be your one-stop shop to get you back in the water.

Reviews

My son and I went on this trip to dive the kelp forest for the first time and check out spearfishing. Overall, this trip was fantastic, met some really nice people, had amazing dives, and enjoyed my time on the boat (Peace). Crew was amazing and the chef was incredible. Highly recommend and looking forward to our next dive trip aboard Peace!!
By Sean W for Channel Islands - August 2024 on Aug 20, 2024
BM
I cannot express how fun these Channel Islands trips are! These islands offer some the best diving conditions the west coast has to offer. The boat, the crew and the divers are all amazing. Due to the efficiency of the crew we were offered over 5 dives a day and a night dive. The crew really does go above and beyond to accommodate every diver on board. The food was prepared by a professionally trained chef that had a huge variety to his menu, everything was top notch quality. I still can not believe the value you get out of these trips, if you are looking for a fun quick action packed adventure look no further!
By Brandon M for Channel Islands - August 2024 on Aug 19, 2024
I took the Channel Islands trip with Dolphin Scuba in August 2024. First and foremost the food was incredible. The chef onboard had a strong culinary background and every meal was completely different, he also made sure that anyone with dietary restrictions was accommodated. The diving was super, both for casual divers and avid underwater hunters. One diver brought up a 68 lb halibut, and we saw tons of lobsters hiding out. The highlight for me (other than the crew and awesome group of divers!) was seeing several giant black sea bass in Anacapa. I did 13 dives over 3 days, and particularly enjoyed the pinnacle dives. I highly recommend this trip for anyone wanting to see stunning underwater kelp forests, and people looking for a super convenient dive trip!
By Melissa H for Channel Islands - August 2024 on Aug 16, 2024
After 15 years, I decided to come back to the ocean, I went to dolphin where my kids learnt how to swim and I just can say, it was amazing. The whole experience, the people, organizers, crew members, THE CHEF, recommended 100%, I was forgotten how especial is being underwater watching a whole different world, thanks and I can't wait to join in another trip with dolphin
By Rafael G for Channel Islands - August 2024 on Aug 16, 2024
We took a trip to Scuba club in Cozumel Mexico through Dolphin Scuba in July 2024. The dives were great. The shore diving was excellent. Overall a good trip and a good place to stay. Would recommend the Samsara restaurant close by. Going to the flea market close by and shopping there does get you great deals on clothing, gifts and other things you might want to buy.
By Sailesh P for Scuba Club Cozumel Mexico July 2024 - 5 Night Special on Aug 10, 2024