“Under the leadership of Shahid, the boat owner, the crew worked very hard every day to ensure a top-notch guest experience, from d…”
Highlights
- Nitrox on board
- Hot tub on board
The Soleil 2 is a liveaboard in the Maldives that accommodates 28 guests in 14 air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms with hot showers. There is an air-conditioned indoor dining area, and on the top deck, the is open-air covered seating for guests who want to dine under the stars. There are air-conditioned saloons and a large sun deck for relaxing in between dives or enjoying the sunset views. The diving takes place from a Dhoni equipped with compressors and dive gear storage to maximize the space on board and keep the liveaboard as quiet as possible.
The Soleil 2 sails through Central, Northern, and Southern Atolls. In the Northern atolls, mantas and whale sharks come to feed on the plankton in Hanifaru Bay. The Northern and Southern atolls are more popular among experienced divers. While diving the deep South route, guests can go on a night dive with whale sharks, manta rays, and nurse sharks. Divers can encounter something special on every dive, from turtles to Napoleon wrasse and reef sharks.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Fishing, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Laundry / Pressing Services.
Required Extras: Gratuities (15 USD per day).
Optional Extras: Hotel Transfer, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Beach BBQ (5-10 USD per activity), Extra Dives, Nitrox (6 USD per tank), Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, Massage, Spa, Yoga.
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Soleil 2 Reviews
- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 9.1
- Crew 8.5
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.2
- Value 9.2
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- 8.4 Very good
- Lipei Z
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Netherlands
Memorable diving trip with Soleil 2!!
We enjoyed diving with Soleil 2 in November 2025. The weather was not very good but the team tried their best to make each and every dive interesting and exciting. Our dive master Ele was amazing! Overall we would recommend it to fellow divers.
- Recommended for
- Diving crews. Dives. atmosphere.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ralf Z
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Germany
Silver agers on tour
We were lucky enough to see everything we dreamed of
- Recommended for
- Dive Master Eleonora. Complete Crew on Board. Dive Sites.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Júlio K
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Brazil
Very good
The boat is very comfortable staff and guids very friendly. The dives were fantastic. Perfect
- Recommended for
- The boat. Crew The dives
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Frank M
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United States
Great Value
This is a very large dive boat with lots of deck room to spread out on. I think getting a balcony room was worth it. Great dive guides and lots of marine life! No whale sharks on this trip, but tons of mantas and sharks. Some of the best diving of my life!
- Recommended for
- Big boat, Great guides, Amazing diving
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- sebastian S
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United Kingdom
Sensational
Shahid (fish man of the Maldives) and his crew provided a magnificent diving experience. I have been diving for 35 years and have not ever experienced some of the dives we had on this trip. Whale sharks, night dives with manta rays and a whole school of nurse sharks were just a few of the highlights. Food and crew were magnificent also Shahid has the magic touch and you will not be disappointed on whatever itinerary he takes you on
- Recommended for
- Crew, food, dive experiences
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Cheryl T
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New Zealand
Amazing boat & friendly crew
The fun group on board Friendly and helpful crew and dive guides The space & relaxing areas on the boat The comfortable, spacious rooms
- Recommended for
- Comfort & space on the boat, friendly crew, great food
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- 10 Exceptional
- DANA M
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Romania
un unforgetable holiday
I have nothing to suggest , because everything was excellent!
- Recommended for
- we saw a lot of sharks and manta, the staff was very well trained , the boat was excellent
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- 9.2 Superb
- Robin D
- United States
Highly recommended experience onboard the Soleil 2
This was my first experience trying a live aboard dive boat. I would highly recommend the Soleil 2 because it was a very positive and rewarding experience. As a newer diver, with under 100 dives, I found the channel dives with medium to strong currents quite challenging, but the experienced dive masters were there to literally hold my hand and make sure I had both a safe and fun experience. There is a lot to see and enjoy in the Maldives and we were all impressed with the efficiency, camaraderie and hard work of this crew! Under the leadership of Shahid, the boat owner, the crew worked very hard every day to ensure a top-notch guest experience, from dive safety to great meals to excellent customer service at every turn. Highly recommend!
- Recommended for
- very professional, friendly & helpful staff. dives were challenging but very rewarding. rooms were comfortable and shared deck spaces were large.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michael P
- United States
A fabulous trip that delivered even more than I expected.
Outstanding dives with an excellent dive master.
- Recommended for
- Great dives, great staff, and great accommodations!
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Kim M
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South Korea
Amazing experience
Amazing experience!!! Very kind staff. We have see many kind fish. 한국분을 위한 리뷰 남겨요. 스태프들이 엄청 친절하고 배 자체의 시스템이 다이빙을 위한 최적이에요. 다만 인터넷 잘 안되서 공항에서 심카드 사 가지고 오시고, 입국 위한 pcr테스트도 스태프들이 미리 다 맞춰주니 걱정 안하셔도 될듯합니다. 다이빙을 위해서는 가성비가 좋은 배라고 생각합니다. 강추합니다
- Recommended for
- Very kind staff.
