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Dive Review of Solomon Master in
Solomon Islands

 
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Solomon Master: "Great Diving in the Solomon Islands", Nov, 2023,

by Judi Radtke, CO, US (Sr. Reviewer Sr. Reviewer 8 reports with 5 Helpful votes). Report 12733 has 1 Helpful vote.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A

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Beginners 3 stars
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Comments 10 days aboard the Solomon Master Liveaboard is the perfect fix for fish lovers and adventure/wreck divers. This was a one way trip from Munda to Honiara and focused on the Russell islands between the start and ending point. The boat recently moved from Truk Lagoon and was a comfortable size for the 9 divers aboard. Our room was large with reasonably comfortable beds and nice hot water in the shower. The boat had one of the most extensive safety briefings we have ever encountered complete with 2 full scale fire drills. They also have a wide range of medication and medical support devices (O2, AED) available if needed. If you have to stay connected to the outside world then the boat just acquired a St ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving Eygpt, Galapagos, Carribean, Indonesia, Palau, Mexico, Bonaire, Solomon, and Tahiti
Closest Airport Honiara Getting There Connect through Fiji. Make sure and buy the fare that includes bags. Baggage fees are 160 dollars per bag if not included in the fare.

Dive Conditions
Weather sunny, rainy Seas
Water Temp 81-84°F / 27-29°C Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility 50-60 Ft/ 15-18 M

Dive Policy
Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions No deco and limit to 60 minutes.
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw
Sharks Lots Mantas 1 or 2
Dolphins Schools Whale Sharks 1 or 2
Turtles 1 or 2 Whales None

Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):

Corals 5 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
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Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
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By report author: Judi Radtke in CO, US at Nov 11, 2023 17:26 EST  
Dave: there were always two DMs in the water, one with a group of four and another with five. On many dives, the two groups didn't even see each other.
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