Explore the best of the diving seasons in Palau, the Philippines and beyond on board the luxurious, purpose built Solitude One. Think home away from home, with an incredible underwater experience.
Fully refurbished and designed with the discerning diver in mind, this 52 metre steel mono-hulled vessel incorporates smart design, functionality and homely comforts with a subtle touch of luxury. Hospitality on board begins with purposeful and functional spaces for rest and play across the four decks, followed by an attentive crew and fantastic diving opportunities in two world-class destinations.
Accommodating a maximum of 22 guests, the majority of the ten cabins are located on the lower deck, with two staterooms on the main one. Two of the three staterooms feature a king sized double bed, the other with twin beds. The six deluxe cabins are mostly configured with a queen or twin beds (one has bunks) and there is a quad cabin with two single beds and a bunk. All cabins have individual air-conditioning units and en suite shower and toilet, TV with USB media support and entertainment library, hairdryer, safe deposit box, towels and shower gel plus power sockets.
Facilities on board Solitude One include a spacious dive deck, a comfortably furnished lounge and a well equipped digital room incorporating two computer terminals. Meals are provided in the al fresco dining area. Snacks and soft drinks are included and available when desired. The top deck offers shaded areas as well as sun loungers plus a hot tub. Massages are available from the onboard therapist. WiFi internet access is available via the onboard VSAT satellite system (local charge).
All diving is from the two accompanying skiffs, fully equipped for divers and their needs, and led by an experienced crew with a diver ratio of 1:6. Equipment is available to rent (including 15L tanks) as are private guides. Standard tanks are 12L with DIN valves (adaptors available). The boat is side-mount friendly and has limited support for rebreathers (oxygen refills). Solo diving is not allowed and all divers must be equipped with a whistle, computer and surface marker buoy. Nitrox 30% is available.
This flagship vessel offers 7 and 10 night itineraries to the famous dive sites in Palau from November to April. Expect sharks, wrecks, caves, drop-offs and plenty of marine life amongst the reefs. Intrepid divers should ask us about the occasional unique exploratory trips to the deep south including Helen Reef Reserve. The schedule sees her move to the Philippines, seeking more adventure and offering 6 night trips to Tubbataha in April and June plus 7 night itineraries to Verde Island, Romblon and Ticao from July to September. Here you can expect plenty of critter action, stunning reefs and the chance of pelagic sightings including mantas and sharks.
Dive Palau by liveaboard to truly appreciate this Pacific island gem. The world's first shark sanctuary, Palau dazzles with its wrecks, superb shark encounters and healthy reefs housing every imaginable species of coral. Find Out More about Palau Liveaboard
