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Dive Review of Solomons Master in
Solomon Islands

Solomons Master: "Great Diving but not much Macro", Nov, 2023,

by Catherine May, ON, CA (Reviewer Reviewer 6 reports with 5 Helpful votes). Report 12723.

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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
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 4 stars
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Comments Right from the start, I was very impressed with their focus on safety. Our orientation to the boat included putting on our life jackets & proceeding to the muster station. To top it off, they actually ran fire drill later in the week which included the crew & captain & checking off attendance. This was the first time we ever experienced this.

The staterooms & common areas were large with lots of room for storage, although they were a little dated. The food was superb, definitely the best variety & presentation we've seen. All staff were friendly & it was obvious our comfort & ... 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 Komodo, Bali, Palau, Banda Sea, Raja Ampat, Fiji, Hawaii, Maldives, Caribbean, Mexico, USA, Canada
Closest Airport Honiara Getting There From North America, travel through Fiji is necessary. Fiji Airlines charges heavily for baggage on flights to Honiara so watch for baggage limitations & choose what ticket to buy accordingly.

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, windy, rainy Seas calm, choppy, surge
Water Temp 82-84°F / 28-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 5
Water Visibility 50-100 Ft/ 15-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions 60 minute maximum dives. Must ascend with buddy.
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas None
Dolphins Schools Whale Sharks 1 or 2
Turtles 1 or 2 Whales None
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

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
UW Photo Comments Rinse tank & lots of charging stations available. ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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By report author: Catherine May in ON, CA at Apr 22, 2024 11:22 EST  
YouTube video link: 2023: Diving the Solomon Islands: www.youtu.be/BA8UgpR9Img
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