Solomon Islands April 17, 2025

Honiara, Solomon Islands

DS
24 reviews
Apr 17 - 27, 2025
Group size: 14 - 14
Solomon Islands April 17, 2025
Honiara, Solomon Islands

24 reviews

Apr 17 - 27, 2025
Group size: 14 - 14

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.

How to create a Dolphin WETravel account

  To set up an account or change your Dolphin Travel password just go to www.WETravel.com. Click on "Sign In" and enter the email you used to book the trip and send yourself a "Set Password" email. Go to your email inbox to find the latest email that will help you set a password. You will be able to manage all of your Dolphin trips and adventures under one account.    

How to Sign Your Release of Liability

 Each participant is required to complete a Release of Liability waiver. You will find the waiver within your WETravel account and we ask that you do so at your earliest convenience. It's simple and easy to do:

  1. Select “My Trips” 
  2. On the left hand side, select "Trips I've Joined"
  3. Look for the relevant trip title
  4. Select “Manage Booking”
  5. In the bottom of the right column you will see “eSignature”
  6. Select “View and Sign Document”
  7. Select “Start” 
  8. As you read the document, “Initial” if prompted
  9. At the end of the document fill out the “Signature” 

For those with multiple participants on the same booking, or if you are having difficulties signing your trip release, please click here:
Dolphin Scuba Trip Release of Liability
Please ensure that you select the correct trip & trip dates from the drop down arrow at the bottom of the form. You will find this selection after signing and filling out your personal information.
The above form sufficiently takes place of the WETravel waiver. Note that every participant, not just the primary participant on the booking, is required to sign. Any participant that has not signed the waiver will not be able to participate in trip activities. 

Suggested Flight Itinerary

New Zealand and Solomon Islands

United 917                   08APR San Francisco to Auckland         Depart 1050P Arrive 710A 10APR

Qantas 628                16APR Queenstown to Brisbane              Depart 425P Arrive 620P

Solomon Air 726        17APR Brisbane to Port Vila                      Depart 900A Arrive 235P

Solomon Air 723        17APR Port Vila to Honiara                        Depart 315P Arrive 515P

Qantas 358                27APR Honiara to Brisbane                      Depart 420P Arrive 630P

Qantas 557                27APR Brisbane to Sydney                       Depart 815P Arrive. 950P

United 870                  28APR Sydney to San Francisco            Depart 1020A Arrive 650A

$3124.20 Approximate roundtrip coach

Fares are subject to change until ticketed.


Solomons Trip Only:

United 96                    14APR San Francisco to Brisbane          Depart 1115P Arrive 630A 16APR

Solomon Air 726        17APR Brisbane to Port Vila                     Depart 900A Arrive 235P

Solomon Air 723        17APR Port Vila to Honiara                       Depart 315P Arrive 515P

Qantas 358                27APR Honiara to Brisbane                     Depart 420P Arrive 630P

Qantas 557                27APR Brisbane to Sydney                      Depart 815P Arrive. 950P

United 870                  28APR Sydney to San Francisco           Depart 1020A Arrive 650A

$2470.80 Approximate roundtrip coach

Fares are subject to change until ticketed.

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
Sold Out

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
Premium Twin/Double Cabin
Sold Out

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
Superior Double Cabin
Sold Out

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

Available options

Nitrox package
$225

Standard Nitrox package (10 nights)



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
24 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

We're still wishing we were back there sometimes. The grounds of the resort were beautiful, the staff for both the resort and the on site dive shop were wonderful, and the diving was amazing.
By Barbara B for Iberostar Waves Cozumel Mexico - January 2025 on Jan 30, 2025
Great trip all around, food, diving, resort, transportation et all. Thanks
By Ken B for Iberostar Waves Cozumel Mexico - January 2025 on Jan 27, 2025
Check-in was a little rough. Everything else was absolutely fantastic. Looking forward to a return vacation there.
By David H for Iberostar Waves Cozumel Mexico - January 2025 on Jan 27, 2025
Enjoyable.
By Mike J for Iberostar Waves Cozumel Mexico - January 2025 on Jan 27, 2025
LZ
Excellent Resort, well staffed and wonderful accomidations. Plenty of things to do in addition to the excellent diving. Dresel Divers knocks it out of the park in the service, dive guides, and overall operations. Highly recommend this experience.
By Louis Z for Iberostar Waves Cozumel Mexico - January 2025 on Jan 27, 2025
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