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Bilikiki Cruises, Dec, 2010, by Douglas C. Spencer, CA, US ( Reviewer 5 reports). Report 5876.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
Snorkeling
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Comments	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 limit myself to 3 dives per day. It was arranged by well known dive master and host Sonia Goggle. I met Sonia 5 years ago during my 1st live aboard in Fiji aboard the Nai. Just as I was looking around for a trip I recieved an unexpected email from her. Timing is everything. Take my comments as an inexperienced live aboard person. 1) Sonia put the trip together and she was her usual upbeat and warm self. She usually guides trips in the Red Sea/Fiji/Solomons. She worked hard to make sure her customers were comfortable and had a fun. She and the Dive Masters made the trip for me. 2) The boat dive masters were a couple named Sam and Kellie. They were funny, helpful, intelligent and great underwater guides. Kellie went on every single night dive which I found amazing. They both work extremely hard to accomodate everyone. They were very social and gracious during meal times. 3) The food was unbelievable (I need to loose the 5lbs I gained). The last night was lobster, steak and champagne. I like to eat and fouund it 'crazy good.' 4) The boat was full of photographers and everyone seemed fine with all of the facilities. The charging room was upstairs. 5) The boat looks exactly like it does online. It was built in 1989, but reapirs and upkeep show it has been much loved. Nothing fancy, but very comfortable. 6) The crew of 8 work very, very hard. The tinnies always followed the divers regardless of direction. They are masterful at spotting bubbles. 7) Saw black tip/grey sharks at least one dive per day. Some spots were super healthy and the reefs looked to be in great condition. Not huge pelagics, but enough to keep you interested. 8) NO OTHER DIVE BOATS OR DIVERS IN ANY OF THE AREAS WE DIVED! 9) A couple of divers did 5 dives a day. 10) People paddle out in canoes every day to sell you fruits and vegatables. Village visits are a blast and there is lots of local crafts/jewelry to buy. Watching Kellie negotiate prices was amazing from an economic perspective. These natives are the 'real deal.' 11) Small stuff is everywhere and frankly is a photographers dream. 12) The bang for the buck/Value for a 2 week trip was amazing and I am greatful I had the opportunity 13) Solomons is a poor country and Honiara needs a bit of love. I stayed at the Heritage Park for a day to decompress and my opnion is that it was the best place in town. 14) Owners Rick/Jane are very civil/acomodating/honest. 15) I am very glad I went. Have fun!
Websites	Bilikiki Cruises
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	501-1000 dives
Where else diving	Carribean/South America/Central America/Polynesia
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, windy, rainy	Seas	calm, currents, no currents
Water Temp	83-76°F / 28-24°C	Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility	50-100 Ft/ 15-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	No restrictions
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	1 or 2
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	I did not bring a camera, however everyone else did and all seemed satisfied

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Dive Review of Bilikiki Cruises in Solomon Islands/Various Islands

Bilikiki Cruises, Dec, 2010,

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Dive Review of Bilikiki Cruises in
Solomon Islands/Various Islands