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MV Solomon Master/ Coral Sea Resort   Guadalcanal, Florida Islands,   "Solomon Master Redux"
I recently spent a week diving the Solomon Islands on the live- aboard Solomon Master and my experience was so positive I felt comp... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2024   Jeffery Lynn Reeb
500+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises/ n/a LiveAboard     "Great trip on the Bilikiki"
This was our first trip on the Bilikiki and first time in the Solomon Islands. This was an 11- day trip = April 14- 25, 2024. We... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2024   Chris Watt
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises LiveAboard     "Spectacular Reefs, but Bad Viz."
This was our second 14- day trip on the Bilikiki. Our first time was in 2006, and we were the only two guests onboard for that trip... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
1/2023   David Marchese
1000+ Dives
 
Uepi Island Resort   Uepi Island   "Quiet tropical retreat, Abundant fish and corals"
Travel to Uepi Island is not especially easy from the US, but our travel was seamless both ways. We flew from Los Angeles through... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2023   Christian Andersen
250+ Dives
 
Solomon Master LiveAboard Solomon Islands   "Great Diving in the Solomon Islands"
10 days aboard the Solomon Master Liveaboard is the perfect fix for fish lovers and adventure/ wreck divers. This was a one way t... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2023   Judi Radtke
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
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Solomons Master LiveAboard     "Great Diving but not much Macro"
Right from the start, I was very impressed with their focus on safety. Our orientation to the boat included putting on our life j... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2023   Catherine May
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Gizo/ Imagination Island   Gizo   "Dive Gizo in the Solomon Islands"
Number one on my bucket list was a trip to the Solomon Islands, which was postponed twice because of COVID. It started with a Worl... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2023   Emmette Murkett
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Uepi Resort / Uepi   Uepi   "Like coming home."
This was our third trip to this family owned and run resort and we love it. We are a bit older so two dives a day suits us fine. ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2023   Kay Schroer
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises LiveAboard     "Awesome Boat and Crew"
We spent 10 days aboard the Bilikiki dive boat from Honaira, Solomon Islands. The boat offered 5 dives a day, on most days, inclu... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2023   ROBERT PECORARO
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Bilikiki Cruises LiveAboard     "Diving, History and Culture"
Our first trip to the Solomon’s on board the Bilikiki was in 2006 so it’s been a long time! We have wonderful memories of our firs... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2023   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Photos available
3Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises LiveAboard     "Great hard corals!"
This was my second trip to the Solomons. The best is there are no other boats in the region, the down side is the topography does... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2023   Sherry M. Wren
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Gizo/ Fatboys   Gizo, Ghizo.   "THIS BEAUTIFUL!! "
I flew to Gizo after disembarking Bilikiki. I stayed at Fatboys Resort for 10 days and dived with Dive Gizo for 7 days, 14 dives. ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2022   Mary Adams
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard Guadalcanal to New Georgia   "Awesome 2 weeks on Bilikiki. "
This was a trip- of- my- lifetime on Bilikiki. I had trouble getting to Honiara, but the airlines have likely resolved that by now. I... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2022   Mary Adams
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard Guadalcanal to New Georgia   "Awesome 2 weeks on Bilikiki. "
This was a trip- of- my- lifetime on Bilikiki. I had trouble getting to Honiara, but the airlines have likely resolved that by now. I... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2022   Mary Adams
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Bucket-list diving on a perfectly run boat"
We dove with the Bilikiki on a 2- week cruise in November 2022. This was our second trip with them (the first was in 2016), so you... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2022   Joel Snyder
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Good times on the Bilikiki"
Very accommodating dive leaders and crew. Let us alone in the water if that is what we wanted or also happy to guide. They haul al... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2022   Paul Neis
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Remote and mostly pristine reefs in a tropical paradise"
There were 18 in the group, 17 divers, and 8 of us were photographers. We are not. The dive schedule is 7: 15, 10: 45, 1: 45, 4: 45, a... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2022   Linda Dunn
500+ Dives
Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "10 great days in the Solomon Islands"
Absolutely loved this trip. Boat was in great condition, crew was outstanding. We had a diver who thought she had DCS, was immed... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2019   Craig Howe
1000+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Well Run Organization"
The Warm Water was nice and the diving was good. Would have liked to see bigger fish. It was really nice that the boat and crew ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
9/2019   DONALD MCCOY
1000+ Dives
 
Solomon Dive Adventures Full report       "A special place for the more adventurous"
A very small operation in Marovo Lagoon run by Lisa Choquette, former co- owner of Dive Makai in Kona, Hawaii. Lisa houses her gues... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2019   JOHN HOOVER
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Uepi Island Resort Full report   Uepi Island Resort   "Amazing Place"
A wonderful tropical paradise with amazing diving. Had a 10 day stay here after getting off the Bilikiki, a fantastic combo. Gra... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2019   Laurel Fulton
500+ Dives
Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises/ Heritage Park Hotel Full report LiveAboard     "Fantastic Trip"
Truly a wonderful trip, gorgeous coral, tons of healthy dive sites and no other divers ever seen on any site. There were many fir... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2019   Laurel Fulton
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Bucket list trip well worth the effort to get there"
I planned this trip in July 2018 after hearing good reviews from divers on other trips. I flew from DC via LAX to Fiji, with a tw... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2019   Ms Lynda Durfee
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard Provinces NE of Guadalcanal   "High Quality Reefs, Great Operation, They Love Photographers"
Solomons are islands of contrasts. They became independent in 1987 and are working hard to learn self governance and economic inde... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2019   Jeanne Sleeper
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Great dive organization and incredibly friendly staff"
This was our second trip to the Solomons in about 20 years. The diving was fine, over the top but lots of variety and some small ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2019   Michael N. Hofman
1000+ Dives
 
Uepi Island Resort Full report   Marovo Lagoon   "Good diving at a good place to get away from it all"
I have done two 10- day trips in the Solomon Islands on Bilikiki, and wanted to dive another location on Morovo Lagoon for more tha... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2019   Tim Helble
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Solomon Islands on Bilikiki"
Getting There: I flew Fiji Airways, LA to Nadi, Fiji then on to Honiara. Because of the flight schedules, had to spend one night i... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2018   Lisa Vitale
1000+ Dives
4Helpful vote(s) received
MV Taka Full report LiveAboard Solomon Islands   "Good diving but other locales are better for wrecks"
Did the WWII week on the Taka. Since I wanted to do the signature dives for the Solomans, I went early and dove with Dive Tulagi ... Full report  
1 stars
3 stars  
11/2018   Stephen D Pahl
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
MV Taka / PNG Solomon Master Full report LiveAboard     "Great diving "
We boarded the Taka to a half full boat, for a 10 days trip around the Solomon Islands. The boat: Dive deck is spacious, altho... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2018   Marie Morganez
100+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Still one of our favorite dive destinations"
This was my fourth trip to the Solomon Islands on a Bilikiki charter, and it will not be my last. The Bilikiki boats have always ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2017   ann mcgrath
500+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Solomon Island aboard the Bilikiki"
This was a stellar trip. The boat is nothing special, but it totally works for the purpose. Everything else absolutely delivers i... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2018   Carol L Cohn
1000+ Dives
4Helpful vote(s) received
Master/ Taka Full report LiveAboard Guadalcanal, FL Is, Russel Is   "Master liveaboard = Taka"
Solomon Islands trip July 7- 17, 2018 When I arrived at Nadi airport for my flight to Honiara, I was told all seats were sold ou... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
7/2018   Frederick R. Turoff
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Solomon Dive Adventures/ Minado Eco Lodge Full report       "Super easy, awesome diving"
This is concierge diving at its easiest. There are two guest rooms, but only rarely are they both booked at the same time, so you... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2018   Lisa Jabusch and Steve Nieters
250+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Great Diving"
The Bilikiki is an older boat, but it is well maintained and quite comfortable. It’s a little larger than most liveaboards, with ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2018   Mark Rosenstein
1000+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
SIDE Taka Full report LiveAboard     "Solomon Islands aboard the Taka"
This was my second trip to Solomon Islands. First time on the Taka. We flew from SFO and LAX to Nadi Fiji, then onto Honiara. The ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2018   Jason Propsner
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Great time on the Bilikiki in spite of rain"
We spent 10 days on the Bilikiki as part of a trip with REEF ( [. . . ] ). As we were all doing REEF surveys, the group asked fo... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2017   Alice Ribbens
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard Russells, Marovo, Floridas   "Major changes in reefs in a decade- Bilikiki still good"
It had been nine years since we went on the Bilikiki, and we were looking forward to going back. Making reservations and arrangeme... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2017   Peggy Goldberg
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Tulagi Dive/ Mendana Full report   Honiara   "Tulagi Dive April 2017--easy day diving before the liveaboard"
We arrived in Honiara a few days before getting on the Bilikiki and had arranged to do a couple of days of day diving with Tulagi ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2017   Alice Ribbens
500+ Dives
 
SIDE Full report LiveAboard     "Solomon Islands still pristine"
The Solomon Islands, due to the small number of annual divers, still has some of the most pristine reefs I have seen in the last 1... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2017   ANA MARTIN
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Fun dive trip on the Bilikiki"
We really enjoyed our time on the Bilikiki, and are already planning a return trip. Crew is friendly and very helpful. Food is del... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2017   Laurie Pemberton
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Taka Full report LiveAboard     "Solomon Islands Dive Expeditions"
. Great boat- spacious, comfortable and hard working crew. ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2017   kathleen lynch
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Incredible diving on a fantastic boat : expensive but worth it!"
I waited a while to write this report to make sure that it wasn't "just dived shine" for our trip on the Bilikiki, and. . . it isn't... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2016   Joel Snyder
500+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Good trip with variety"
Overall great trip. Plenty of wide angle and macro opportunities. Underwater visibility was variable at most sites with the best o... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2016   Mark Vanderlinden
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Bilikiki "
Joined a group from Bluewater Travel for a photo workshop. This was my first live aboard outside of So Cal and I didn't know what... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2016   Ryan Slater
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Taka Full report LiveAboard     "Great diving in the Solomons!"
We spent a few days in Brisbane both before and after diving with the folks on Taka to combat the jet lag. After arriving in Honia... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2016   Colin Zylka
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Solomon Islands Dive Expeditions (SIDE) / MV Taka (SIDE) Full report LiveAboard     "Beautiful Diving in the Solomon Sea"
Aloha, I had the pleasure of taking part in a 10 day adventure in the Solomon Sea onboard the MV Taka operated by Solomon Islan... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2016   Tim Moore
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Tulagi Dive/ Heritage Park Hotel Full report       "Fun shore diving in a rustic setting"
We dove 1 day with Tulagi divers (a quick stop while waiting for the Bilikiki) in September, 2016. Because their boat was bei... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2016   Joel Snyder
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Solomons not what I expected, would not go back"
This is an older boat and somewhat shabby, although everything was clean and functioned. The crew was great, the food good and th... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2016   Deborah Berglund
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Bilikiki"
I went with my dive shop, Pan Aqua, and there were three other people on the trip. It worked out great, as each of us got our own ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2016   Richard Lowe
250+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Great Diving in the South Pacific"
This was my fourth trip to the Solomons, the third on the Bilikiki (I went once on the Spirit of the Solomons, run by the same com... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2016   Thomas W. Doeppner Jr.
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard Visited many islands   "Great Diving and Comfotable Liveaboard"
This was my third visit here and the diving was fabulous. Large schools of fish, beautiful nudibranchs, worms. Coral reef is in exc... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2016   Charlene J. Carlock
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Bilikiki"
On June 25, I started my trip to the Solomon Islands to board the Bilikiki on June 28. Took 27 hours of flight time to get there, ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2016   Edward Leibowitz
250+ Dives
 
Solomon Islands Dive Expeditions/ Taka Full report LiveAboard     "Fairly good"
The en- suites looked nice on the upper deck. Below the salon were five non- bathroom rooms. Since there were only nine of us, we we... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2016   Paul Williams
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Solomon Islands Dive Expeditions (SIDE)/ Taka Full report LiveAboard     "Solomon Islands: Spectacular Coral and Marine Life - Good Boat"
Headline: Good boat (the Taka), good crew, good food, spectacular coral and marine life, safe and competent operation. 3. 5 out o... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2016   Gregg Backemeyer
1000+ Dives
 
SIDE Full report LiveAboard     "Solomon Islands on SIDE Liveaboard"
We had a mixed experience on the Solomon Star. We had a great group (Americans, Aussies, Brazilians) - 10 divers total. The boat ... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
8/2015   BRUCE VERSTEEGH
500+ Dives
 
Solomon Islands Dive Expeditions/ Solomon Star Full report LiveAboard     "Solomon Islands with SIDE"
SIDE is a new operator in the Solomon Islands. We were greeted at the airport by a driver with a van and taken to the yacht cl... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2015   Jeannette S Arthur
500+ Dives
 
Lisa Choquette/ Kahaina Guest House Full report   Marova Lagoon,Chea Village   "Fantasttic Personalized Diving...It doesn't get any better than this!"
Comparable or better diving to Palau and Sipadin: Variety of species, size of species, huge schools of fish on every dive. . ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2015   Richard A Morris
250+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Bilikiki Lived up to the Hype!"
I've been fortunate to dive locations throughout the world with a large number of dive operators. Over the years I have heard amaz... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
6/2015   Eric Eckes
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Solomon Island Dive Expeditions Full report LiveAboard Russel Islands   "Solomon Star"
I have a two great long weekend (3 night) trips on Solomon Star while i have been away doing contract work in the Solomon Islands... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2015   David Slimming
1000+ Dives
 
Solomon Islands Dive Expeditions/ [Solomon StarSol Full report LiveAboard Russel & Florida Islands & Mar   "Solomon Islands/Solomon Star rank low on pacific scale"
This company has been operating in the Solomon Islands for a year & using the old Nimrod boat brought from Australia. Our trip was ... Full report  
2 stars
2 stars  
10/2015   Gail M King
1000+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "A Nice Alternative to Indonesia"
This was my second trip to the Solomon Islands on the Bilikiki (the first was in 2010). This was a private charter by professiona... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2015   Richard J. Troberman
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "This One's Gonna Be Tough To Top"
Perhaps like you, I have been asked by many people who find out I am a diver, "Where was your best dive?" I usually say, "My best... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2015   Eric A Frick
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Something for Everyone!"
My return trip to the Solomon Islands on the Bilikiki did not disappoint: tiny porcelain anemone crab to giant manta rays, and lo... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2015   Jeanne Reeder
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Crowded Diving"
The Bilikiki is a high quality live- aboard dive boat. The cruise managers, Daniela and Csaba, are professional in attitude and per... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
9/2015   Marilyn Walker
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Return to the Bilikiki"
This is one of my favorite dive trips. First, the Solomon Islanders are warm, welcoming people and I always spend a couple of day... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2015   Mary M. Laddis
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     "Extraordinary diving in the Solomons"
For years we have had the Bilikiki on our bucket list of liveaboards and it lived up to all we expected. A great week experience ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2015   Eric Schindler
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard Florida, Russell, Mary Islands   "Solomon Islands on the Bilikiki"
I've wanted to go on this trip for years and finally did it. What a fantastic area for diving. And the Bilikiki, the only live- a... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2014   Hans P Nielsen
1000+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki -- MV Spirit of the Solomons Full report LiveAboard     We planned the trip a year ahead of time, but our week fell on the week after the worst natural disaster to hit the Solomons in kn... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
4/2014   Jason Propsner
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     First off, the duel between the Solomon's and Fiji cost us an extra $1, 000 dollars which we were not notified of one week before t... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
8/2014   Dana Parsells
1000+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     Getting there - is not easy from the states, and especially not from the east coast. We flew into Fiji (about 10 hrs from LAX), s... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2013   Angie Jameson
100+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises/ Bilikiki Full report LiveAboard     I have no criticism of Bilikiki Cruises. They do an excellent job, and have been for many years. The boat is perfect for diving. ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2012   ann mcgrath
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     Our 10 day trip on Bilikiki was very good. We were fortunate to have Rick Belmare (owner of Bilikiki) onboard for the trip and to... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2012   Steve Dussault
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     The crew of the Bilikiki is wonderful. They were helpful, friendly, able to dispense advice when requested and willing to take su... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2011   Douglas Hansen
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     7 day trip on Bilikiki. Outstanding. Sam and Kelly were the manager team, chose the sites- coral gardens, aquariums, walls of ne... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2012   Douglas
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     Bilikiki had 11 guests this trip (late April) and 4 were Americans. The rest were Australians and New Zealanders, and 4 of th... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2011   Frank Goldsmith
250+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard Various Islands   I am a long time, but strictly recreational diver. I limit myself to 1- 2 trips a year. This was only my second live aboard. I l... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2010   Douglas C. Spencer
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     I had been aware that the boat was older but hadn't really focused on that fact. There are no portholes in the cabins, and there ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2010   Leona M Holaday
1000+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     Diving on the Bilikiki was five times per day, every three hours, including a night dive. Everyone dove nitrox with computers. D... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2010   Sean Bruner
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises/ MV Bilikiki Full report LiveAboard     The choice was between Fiji and the Solomon Islands. We chose the Solomons, and I'm happy with that decision. Easy and comparati... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2010   Rick Troberman
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises/ Spirit of Solomons] Full report LiveAboard     Diving to your profile was definitely the mode. There were DMs in the water, but you didn't have to follow. For those who rely on ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2009   Curt Andrus
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki/ Spirit of the Solomons Full report       This was our 4th trip on the Spirit. My husband had won a trip in a video competition, but I was a paying passenger. We didn't f... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2009   Lynn Morton
500+ Dives
 
spirit of the solomons Full report LiveAboard     with just 3 divers on a 10 night trip, we were concerned that the boat would limit its movement to save fuel. it was just the oppo... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
8/2009   susan dair
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard     To start let me make the ultimate comparison: The Bilikiki and their entire staff(Boat as well as landbased) can easily be compare... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2009   Chuck & Julie Feinberg
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Full report   Several island groups   The crew, food and diving on this trip were all quite good. This was a 12 night trip that went by quickly. Sam and Kellie, our div... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2008   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives
 
Bilikiki/ Spirit of the Solomons Full report LiveAboard     July 2008: We went on this trip because of comments of and emails with another Undercurrents member who was on the Spirit of Solo... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
7/2008   Terry Anderson
500+ Dives
 
Uepi Full report       Uepi Island Resort was outstanding. Sharks on every dive. Lionfish, pipefish, unusual nudibranchs like the electric swallowtail sea s... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2008   Bill Jurney
1000+ Dives
 
BILIKIKI Full report LiveAboard     Our trip was excellent, largely as a result of the efforts of the crew. Sam & Kellie are excellent divemasters and found many ve... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2008   DAVE
1000+ Dives
 
Uepi Resort Full report   Western Providence   We went to Uepi Resort for a few days after have been on the liveaboard Bilikiki for a couple of weeks. Getting to Uepi Resort req... Full report  
2 stars
5 stars  
4/2008   Kent Roorda
1000+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Full report LiveAboard     The Bilikiki is a nice and comfortably run boat. All the crew went out of their way to help guests at all times. After diving, the... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2008   Kent Roorda
1000+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Full report LiveAboard     Imagine scenery everywhere like travel postcards. Shades of water in green & blue & islands of palm & coconut trees. White sand be... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2007   Madeline & Dale Treadway
250+ Dives
 
Bilikiki/ Spirit of the Solomons Full report LiveAboard     This boat is a former light house tender. It shows some signs of wear. Our room (#2) was on the main deck and comfortable, other... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2007   Daniel O. Benson M.D.
1000+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Full report LiveAboard     The Good; Decent boat for diving. Acceptable accommodations. The bad: The Bilikiki was a huge disappointment! First, the food was... Full report  
2 stars
2 stars  
7/2007   John Singer
100+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Full report       Although showing her age, the Bilikiki is a very good liveaboard. Monty and Michelle head a capable and friendly crew and made an ... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
6/2007   DAVID SHEMTOV
500+ Dives
 
Bilikik Full report       April 2007, we did 38 dives over 11 days. The water was a warm 85- 86 degrees. Nitrox was used by everyone. Overall, we were please... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
4/2007   Linda & Ron Welf
250+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Cruises Full report LiveAboard Russell Islands, Mary Island,   The boat is an older boat with some unique features. Those who have difficulties with stairs, high steps in doorways, step- downs ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2006   Janet & Bob Czapski
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Full report LiveAboard     My greatest disappointment - Salon hot & stuffy, to get A/ C had to sequester in window- less stateroom. No heads on dive deck - ha... Full report  
2 stars
4 stars  
4/2007   Peter Golitzen
500+ Dives
 
Spirit of Solomon Full report LiveAboard     Great livaboard and crew. Spirit of Solomon is 125' long and had plenty of space. Our room was double bed with bathroom and AC. ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2007   Tim
500+ Dives
 
Bilikiki/ Spirit of Solomons Full report LiveAboard     Probably the best liveaboard I have encounterd. I booked trip with Reef & Rainforest 6 Months in advance. I became aware towards t... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2007   Ike
250+ Dives
 
Uepi Full report       The Solomons are rarely visited by Americans but a lot of Aussies and Kiwis visit as it is close. This was by far the best ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
3/2006   Mark and Gini May
250+ Dives
 
Dive Gizo/ Uepi Island Full report   Gizo & Uepi   Gizo & Uepi, August 2006 Where to dive when business takes you to Brisbane? The Solomons! Great air connections, DFW/ LAX/ BNE. W... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2006   Dee
100+ Dives
 
Bilikiki Full report       Let me start with the fact that this was an outstanding trip and we are going back in 2008. The weather for our 12 night trip... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
6/2006   Brian Morrow
250+ Dives
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