Liveaboard Dive Trips
Solomon Islands Liveaboard
Nestled within the Coral Triangle, northeast of Australia and southeast of Papua New Guinea, lie the Solomon Islands—an archipelago of 992 islands, with fewer than half inhabited. Here lies one of the last untouched frontiers, a sanctuary of beauty and tranquility. Remote and secluded, the Solomon Islands boast some of the globe's most pristine dive sites, adorned with a plethora of unblemished hard and soft corals. Embark on an adventure with Master Liveaboards Solomons and immerse yourself in the epitome of picture-perfect scuba diving.
Solomon Islands Gallery
Solomons Master
Women's Liveaboard Adventure to the Solomon Islands
Marine Education & Underwater Exploration | 5-15 September 2025
Join us for an unforgettable 10-night liveaboard diving adventure designed exclusively for women. Explore the pristine waters of the Solomon Islands, renowned for their rich marine biodiversity, stunning coral reefs, and fascinating shipwrecks. This trip is perfect for women who are passionate about marine conservation, education, and underwater exploration.
Key Features:
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Dates: 5-15 September 2025
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Exclusive to women
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Focus on marine education and conservation
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Daily dive expeditions with focus on fish surveying
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Interactive workshops
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A chance to reach Level 3 Fish Surveyor in Central Indo Pacific region
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Night dives and special nocturnal fish encounters
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Unforgettable Dives and a Cultural Experience
The Solomon Islands offer a true voyage of discovery for divers, with up to 34 dives available to explore vibrant coral reefs and encounter incredible marine creatures. Additionally, two exciting land excursions provide a taste of the islands' rich culture and stunning natural beauty, offering the perfect balance of underwater exploration and cultural immersion.
Special Discount if you book by 15th of September
This trip will be confirmed once we have 14 registrants.
Are you booking this trip before 15th of September? If so, you will receive a fantastic 15% discount on the price of the liveaboard boat!
Additionally, you will receive a GOSH goodie bag, which includes a REEF starter kit (for fish ID surveys) and a GOSH Mask Strap.
To secure your spot on this trip, we require a 30% deposit. We will communicate to you by October 2024 whether the trip can definitely go ahead (or sooner if we receive enough applications). If the trip does not proceed, you will, of course, receive a full refund of your deposit.
Best travel time for a diving vacation to the Solomon Islands
The best time to dive the Solomon Islands is generally during the dry season, which runs from April to October. During these months, conditions are generally the most stable, with clearer water and less chance of rain. Water temperatures remain pleasantly warm year-round, usually between 26°C and 29°C (79°F – 84°F). During the dry season, the seas tend to be calmer, which is ideal for diving and underwater visibility.
Wetsuit advice for the Solomon Islands
Year-round diving here is fine in a 3mm, if you get cold easily you can consider a 5mm for the summer months.
Your Trip Leaders
Carmen Toanchina
Carmen, with her extensive knowledge as a former Cruise Director in this region, shares her passion for the marine life of the Solomon Islands. She offers engaging presentations and, for those interested, there is even the opportunity to take Level 3 of Fish ID CIP. Curious about what that means? We would be happy to tell you more about it in a personal conversation!
Drop us an email: carmen@clearbluediving.com
Rianne Poesse, co-owner of EWDR
Rianne Poesse, co-owner of EWDR, is also adding a creative element with a workshop on making Instagram and TikTok reels.
Rianne won first place for reel content creator!
What will you experience on this diving vacation?
Please Note: The route description below is a sample itinerary. The daily program may vary due to factors such as weather conditions.
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Day 1 | Arrival at the Solomon Islands
After a flight from Brisbane (Australia) or Nadi (Fiji), you will arrive in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. We will meet at the Coral Sea Resort for introductions. At 6 p.m., the crew will pick us up to board the liveaboard. We will receive an orientation, settle into our cabins, and enjoy our first dinner on board. Late in the evening, the boat will set sail for the Russell Islands.
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Day 2 | Russel Islands
Arriving in the Russell Islands, we start our first check-out dive at an impressive underwater WWII base, White Beach. Here, we discover an abundance of marine life such as archerfish, ornate ghost pipefish, and sometimes the hard-to-spot pink-eye gobies. Other encounters, such as colorful nudibranchs, squid, and octopus, may also make an appearance.
After White Beach, we sail on to Rainbow Reef – a colorful and vibrant marine mount with healthy reefs where schools of milkfish, barracudas, and rainbow runners congregate.
On the last dive of the day, we will do a twilight dive on Karamulon Reef, which offers one of the most enchanting scenes, especially when mating behavior occurs.
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Day 3 | Best of Russel Islands
We will start this morning with two of the most stunning dive sites. Mirror Pond is renowned for its crystal-clear waters and passageways, which are occasionally inhabited by saltwater crocodiles. Next, we will explore Leru Cut, an iconic dive site in the Solomon Islands. After these unforgettable dives, we will continue to Custom Cave for an in-depth exploration. In the evening, a special dive at NE Mane awaits us. This promises to be another day of breathtaking discoveries in this beautiful archipelago.
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Day 4 | Mary Island
In favorable weather, we sail to the remote Mary Island, known for its large schools of jacks and barracudas, as well as sightings of manta rays and hammerhead sharks. The dive sites at Mary’s Bommies are rich in marine life, where we may spot the elusive Flame Angelfish.
Dive 1: Jack Point – Impressive schools of jacks.
Dive 2: Barracuda Point – Large groups of barracudas.
Dives 3 & 4: Mary’s Bommies – Rich fish life and colorful coral formations, with a chance to see the Flame Angelfish.
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Day 5 | Morovo Lagoon
Today we explore Morovo Lagoon, the largest saltwater lagoon in the world. We start by diving near an underwater volcano, where we can hear the rumblings of the volcano, despite it being 26 miles away.
Dive 1: Kitcha – Rich biodiversity.
Dive 2: Kavachi Sea Fans – Beautiful sea fans.
Dive 3: Male Male Magic – A magical underwater landscape.
After diving, we visit Peava Village, where we can explore a small school and a market featuring wooden sculptures. Don’t forget to bring cash and school supplies to support the school. We’d be happy to share more about our "Pack for a Purpose" initiative.
Dive 4: Where we anchor – Possible twilight dive.
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Day 6 | Mbulo Island
Today, we move the boat to the beautiful heart-shaped island of Mbulo Island (Mbulo means "heart"). This island offers three distinct dive sites with unique topography and one of the most stunning underwater cathedrals, where light filters through from different angles, creating a magical cathedral effect. Here, we can also admire beautiful giant clams, healthy coral gardens, and the paddlefin cardinalfish (Carmen’s favorite). These dive sites continue to captivate, time after time.
Dive 1: Toana – Diverse topography.
Dive 2: Cathedral – Enchanting light effects.
Dive 3: Coral Gardens – Spectacular coral gardens.
Dive 4: Coral Garden ND – Night dive.
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Day 7 | Russel Islands
We sail overnight to the Russell Islands and begin the day at a dive site known for its strong currents, which attract more fish, and may also bring sightings of sharks and eagle rays.
Dive 1: Karamulon Point – An exhilarating dive with strong current.
After the first dive, we will visit the islanders of Karamulon, who will perform a beautiful traditional dance for us, showcasing their artistic dancing and singing skills.
Dive 2: Bat Cave – Explore a mysterious underwater cave.
Dive 3: Wreck of the Anne – Dive on a fascinating shipwreck.
The night dive at White Beach offers a special treat: the rare Flashlight fish. This fish is visible only when you turn off your flashlight to see its bioluminescent organ glowing beneath its eye. We hope to encounter them during our dive.
Dive 4: White Beach – A magical night dive with a chance to see the Flashlight fish.
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Day 8 | Florida Islands
On our return trip, we stop at the Florida Islands. We start the day with a dive at Baby Cakes and spend the afternoon at Maravaghi Bay.
In Maravaghi Bay, we can choose between a relaxing dive under the boat, with a chance to see saddleback anemonefish and true clownfish, or an exciting drift dive on Devil’s Highway, depending on the moon phase and currents, with a chance to encounter manta rays.
The last dive of the day is at Tanavula Point, where we can spot a wide variety of nudibranchs. Keep an eye out for mantas as well.
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Day 9 | Wreck diving in the Florida Islands
Dive 1: Twin Tunnels – We begin with a volcanic reef dive, where two identical lava tubes were formed. These offer beautiful underwater scenery and a wide variety of fish species, including almost all species of anemonefish. We also keep an eye out for the rare black-striped angelfish and larger fish such as marlins or sharks.
Dive 2: Catalina Plane Wreck – We dive into World War II history.
Dive 3: Mavis Plane Wreck / Reef – Our third dive is to the Mavis Plane Wreck or a nearby reef, depending on preference and conditions.
Dive 4: Ghavutu Wharf – We end the day at Ghavutu Wharf, a site rich in history and marine life.
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Day 10 | WW2 Wrecks in Honiara
The last day of diving is always bittersweet, but we conclude our trip by exploring two incredible shipwrecks near Honiara. After years underwater, these wrecks have become vibrant hotspots teeming with marine life. The variety of marine animals is astonishing, from stunning nudibranchs to colorful fish that have made these wrecks their home.
Carmen has always greatly enjoyed diving on these two magnificent wrecks and counting all the fish species she could find. Our goal is to achieve a “century dive,” aiming to record over 100 species in a single dive.
Dive 1: Boneghi 1 – Explore the first beautiful wreck.
Dive 2: Boneghi 2 – Dive the second impressive wreck, concluding our unforgettable trip.
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Day 11 | End of the first GOSH - ladies only - liveaboard trip
Unfortunately, this fantastic trip to the Solomon Islands comes to an end today. After breakfast, you will disembark from the ship and board your flight in Honiara.
Where you’re flying next is up to you. Rianne is considering a short stopover in Brisbane for 1 or 2 days, followed by a week in Bali, and you are welcome to join! Fiji is also a great option for an extension, as there is a direct flight from Honiara to Nadi. It’s ideal if you want to dive with sharks at Beqa Lagoon, for example.
Of course, you can also head home. After 34 dives in the Solomon Islands, you’ll be tired but fulfilled.
Solomons Master
Solomons Master offers eight double cabins, accommodating up to 16 guests, with a choice of classic, premium or superior cabins. Each cabin has a private bathroom and individually controlled air conditioning.The spacious dive deck has individual set-up stations, storage space and a platform with deco-bar. The boat is fully equipped for recreational, technical and rebreather divers.The main deck has a spacious dining room and a camera station with charging stations and storage. After a day of diving, relax in the lounge and bar with a plasma TV, or enjoy the shaded relaxation area and large sundeck with stunning views.
Prices
Per person based on double ocupancy
Classic Twin Cabin – $6350/pp -15% $5.397,50/pp
Located on the lower deck, this cabin offers a private bathroom and individually controlled air conditioning.
Premium Twin/Double Cabin– $6,880/pp -15% $5.848/pp
Located on the main deck, this cabin offers a flexible layout with two single beds or one double bed, private bathroom and air conditioning.
Superior Double Cabin – $7250/pp -15% $6.162,5/pp
Located on the upper deck, this spacious cabin offers a double bed, private bathroom, air conditioning and beautiful views.
Special 15% discount by 15th of September 2024
Trip Includes
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10 Nights accommodation on full board basis
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Return transfers Honiara Airport - Coral Sea Resort - Liveaboard
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Dive package - approx. 34 dives
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Survey Starter Kit
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REEF Level 3 Surveyor CIP
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GOSH Mask Strap
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Flight to Honiara
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Marine Park & Port Fees ($250.00)
Optional
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Full equipment set* - $405
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Diving computer** - $108
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Nitrox - $225
*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.
All equipment must be pre-booked to ensure availability and correct sizes, etc. are on board.