Destination: Solomon Islands & PNG
Solomon Islands & Papua New Guinea (7 & 10 nights) | From $468++/night
Solomons PNG Master liveaboard Quick Pitch
Solomons PNG Master (previously known as MV Taka) liveaboard is a custom designed diving vessel with 12 cabins accommodating up to 20 guests and a crew of 12 including dive guides skipper, boat crew and chefs.
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Dive Overview
Solomon Islands is THE destination for the real scuba diving fan looking for a change of scenery, completely off the beaten track. You will also find wrecks, caverns, wide-angle reefs and large sea fans. PNG dive sites are so pristine and remote that new marine species are still being discovered. Pretty much anything can be spotted here: hammerheads, whale sharks, mantas, dolphins, and pilot whales.
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Accommodations
Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos
Solomons PNG Master Cabin Overview
Solomons PNG Master has 12 cabins accommodating up to 20 guests. Comfortable cabins, all upper deck cabins have private en-suites.
The cabins
SOLOMONS PNG MASTER CABIN AMENITIES
- En-suite bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Spacious diving platform
- Separate Zodiac / Dhoni
- Lounge / TV Area
- Power socket adapters
- Rebreather-friendly
General Facilities
The lounge & dive deck
Solomons PNG Master Boat Features
- Indoor lounge
- Plasma screen
- Library & music
- Indoor dining area
- Personal item storage
- Camera table
- Charging station
- Upper deck outdoor shaded area
- Sundeck (un-shaded)
- Cushioned loungers
Solomons PNG Master Dive Facilities
- Dive deck with toilets, freshwater showers & freshwater rinse bins for equipment
- Each station has ample storage for your equipment above and below your station
- Two ladders access the dive platform to provide easy access to and from the water
- Scuba equipment rental: Aqualung/ScubaPro
- Tech diving friendly
- Re-breather friendly
Food & Drinks Aboard Solomons PNG Master
- Full board: 3 meals plus snacks
- Fresh coffee: Free
- Black & herbal teas: free
- Carbonated soft drinks: From $2
- Fruit juices: Free
- Beer: From $4
- Wines & spirits: Prices vary
Solomons PNG Master Deck Plan
Schedule, Rates & Availability
Solomons PNG Master Schedule & Rates
Prices are in USD, per person and do not include park and port fees, and taxes.
[See also: Inclusions & Exclusions]
Inclusions
- Full board, including water, tea, coffee, snacks between meals and after dives
- Diving and dive guides
- Island tours
- Transfers on departure and arrival days
Exclusions
- Full dive equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Carbonated and alcoholic beverages
- Master Liveaboards merchandise
- Marine Park & Port Fees
Important Note
Optional extras, Marine Park, Port fees and taxes payable on board the Solomons PNG Master are priced in USD. Solomons PNG Master accept cash payment on board in only USD and AUD. They accept Visa and Master card for payments on board and crew tips, but there is a 3% fee on credit card payments.
RATES & AVAILABILITY
For more information on other departure dates, rates, and on availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!
Dive Information & Itineraries
Solomon Itinerary Overview
Offering both 7 and 10 nights, our itineraries encompass the best diving in the Solomon Islands. The Solomon Islands are the destination for scuba divers looking for a change of scenery, completely off the beaten track. Colorful, lush coral gardens, sea fans, decorative walls and caverns, combined with the most amazing marine life you have ever seen.
Wreck fans will get a thrill out of our special wreck diving itinerary. A significant number of Japanese and Allied Forces’ ships and planes ended up on the bottom of the Iron Bottom Sound near Honiara during WWII. Encrusted in corals and surrounded by a plethora of marine life, these wrecks are silent witnesses of some of the fiercest battles that took place in WWII.
Real adventurous and exploratory are our transit trips to and from Solomons & Papua New Guinea. Many dive sites in this itinerary have rarely or never been dived before. Discover the unrevealed dive treasures of this itinerary with Master Liveaboards on board the Solomons PNG Master!
PNG ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Offering arguably the best diving in the Pacific, Papua New Guinea (PNG) fully deserves to be added to your bucket list. PNG dive sites are so pristine and remote that new marine species are still being discovered. Pretty much anything can be spotted here: hammerheads, whale sharks, mantas, dolphins, and pilot whales. For macro lovers, there is also world-class muck diving. A dream destination for the adventurous diver!
Two itineraries in New Britain and one in New Hanover have been carefully handpicked to ensure you will experience only the best possible diving in Papua New Guinea.
Real adventurous and exploratory are our transit trips to and from Solomons & Papua New Guinea. Many dive sites in this itinerary have rarely or never been dived before. Discover the unrevealed dive treasures of this itinerary with Master Liveaboards on board the Solomons PNG Master!
Other Information
Boat Specifications
- Built: 2004
- Length: 30 meters
- Breadth: 8 metres
- Draft: 3 meters
- Construction material: Steel
- Engines: 1800 HP MTU; 2000 vl2 engine
- Cruising speed: 11 knots
- Generators: 2 x 150kw
- Water storage: 30 litres
- Cabins: 12
- Number of guests: 20
- Number of crew: 13 (including dive team, skipper, boat crew and chefs)
Practical Information
- Time Zone: UTC+10 (PNG) & UTC+11 (Solomons)
- Local Currency: PGK (Papua New Guinean Kina) & SBD (Solomon Islands Dollar)
- Language Spoken: English
- Payment Onboard: Cash (USD or AUD), Visa and Master card
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