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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 9.2
- Crew 8.5
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.2
- Value 9.2
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- 8.0 Very good
- Kartikay A
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Germany
Fantastic week
This was a really good week. we saw everything possible, apart from a hammer shark. The whale shark came to the boat on the first night, which was a bonus and a great way to start the week. The boat is comfortable, and the master cabins on the main deck are massive! The crew is polite, friendly and they know what they are doing. Shahid (the boat owner) edited a comprehensive diving footage at the end, which was handy! I would highly recommend this boat, and especially the deep-south itinerary.
- Recommended for
- Whale shark, tiger shark, manta rays. comfortable boat, with big rooms. Good crew.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- George B
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United Kingdom
Brilliant week deep south
I dived deep south itinerary which was great, really loved the channel dives and Fuvamulah especially. Great dives. We were a full boat of 28 which felt busy on the smaller sites around Gan but was not an issue on the rest, with groups dropping in different areas. The trip does 19 dives and 17 are included, not had that before where you pay extra dives, would prefer it was all included tbh. The staff and the owner were all fantastic and incredibly helpful❤️
- Recommended for
- Guide Ali, fantastic diver and guide. large comfortable rooms and beds. Elle, such a kind friendly welcoming knowledgable and caring person.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- JIALI J
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China
It's amazing
This is a particularly cost-effective boat. The dive guides are very professional and responsible, ele and jalle my dive guides, you guys are really great! And yoonbe, my teacher taught me a lot about fishing. Thank you! We saw too many amazing creatures in diving. I would like to make two suggestions, can the limit of only two eggs per person be relaxed in the morning? If you need to pay for it, that's fine. And why can't milk be drunk directly, it must be accompanied by such a strange restriction as coffee or cereal?
- Recommended for
- The diving guide is particularly professional and has been shooting videos and looking for marine life for us. On the first night, the staff came knocking on the door and told us that two whale sharks were visiting. Special thanks to the room staff for having the house cleaned several times a day.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Yurika S
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Japan
Awesome one week!
We saw many sharks and mantas. Couldn’t find the wheal shark but I really appreciated the staffs effort! All staff and crew are friendly, nice, and very hard working! Highly recommended this trip on Soleil 2!!
- Recommended for
- Nice Diving, clean cabin, friendly staff
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michael G
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United States
Beautiful Cruising and Diving in the Southern Maldives
We had an excellent time aboard Soleil-2. The boat crew and the dive crew were first rate and receptive and accommodating to our needs. The diving was superb with mantas, eagle rays and uncountable sharks.
- Recommended for
- Excellent Dive Guides. Excellent Boat Crew. Pleasant Boat Experience.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Yip Hung Y
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Hong Kong
Nice experience
It is my first liveaboard experience in the Maldives, in the Deep South route. The friendly staff made us feel right at home, sharing their expertise about the marine life we were about to encounter and ensuring every detail was taken care of. We were fortunate enough to spot majestic tiger sharks gliding through the blue waters, a sight that left us in awe. Also some playful dolphins joined our adventures, leaping and swimming alongside us, adding a sense of wonder to dive. We also encountered various other shark species, each more captivating than the last, which made for unforgettable underwater moments. The vibrant coral reefs were teeming with life, with colorful fish darting around, creating a mesmerizing backdrop to our dives. Each day brought new adventures, and the camaraderie among divers. Overall, this liveaboard experience was a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and connection with nature. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the breathtaking underwater world of the Maldives, all while being cared for by a fantastic team!
- Recommended for
- Dive experience. Boat faciliates. Dive guide profession.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Florian D
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Austria
Breathtaking
You will see more on this trip than you can dream of.
- Recommended for
- Tiger sharks. Mantas. Whale sharks.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Riccardo M
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Italy
Great boat, well run, clean, good staff. Very kind and courteous and always helping.
Night dive site with manta rays. Dive at the manta point during the day. Shark research and view., Whale shark research and view. At night nurse shark swimming around the boat. Great dives with friends met on the boat.
- Recommended for
- Very good organization, good dive sites, comfort on board.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kyan P
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India
Excellent
Excellent
- Recommended for
- Excellent
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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.
