“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.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Siu Fung M
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Hong Kong
Excellent for my first liveaboard experience
This is our first liveaboard experience, all the crew members are very friendly, We saw Manta rays, Frog fish, Turtles, Eagle rays, dolphins and sharks. Food was tasty.
- Recommended for
- Diving. Dining. Friendly staff.
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Adam L
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United States
Best decision ever!!!
Whale sharks at night!!! Beautiful sunsets Everything I could have hoped for and more😃😃😃😃😃
- Recommended for
- The crew was amazing! Faya was the best guide and Shahid was great at running the boat.
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- 9.2 Superb
- William G
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France
Great crew, great dives, awesome trip
I had a really great experience. Everything goes smoothly. All the crew know his job perfectly and take care constantly. The food is really good and you feel like home on the boat. Rooms are confortable and cleaned when it's needed. Definitly worth the price. No need to spend more if you just want to dive in great conditions and with nice people. And Sahid (owner) and all the divemasters give good vibes all the way long and makes you feel safe.
- Recommended for
- Professional & Friendly. Dive spots. Safety.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Tatjana G
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Germany
I'll be back!
The whole 8 days on the boat were a highlight for me. I was really thrilled with everything and will definitely come back. Experiencing the night dives with manta rays and nurse sharks / reef sharks was unique. The crew is super organized and very helpful. They even found my GoPro lost during the dive in the sea:) All of them are a great team - but so are the friendly Italian divers on board. My balcony cabin was clean and the daily room service perfect. The food has always been a feast - the cooks are the grenade. Thanks to Fayaz and Gianni for the great dives!
- Recommended for
- The dive sites were fantastic, the cooks are heavenly and the whole crew exemplary!
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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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- 8.4 Very good
- Christopher A
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United Kingdom
Great shark diving.
Great shark diving and less crowded than Central Atolls.
- Recommended for
- Diving. Number of sharks. Dive guides and crew. Guests.
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- 10 Exceptional
- dorne C
- United States
Great boat, fantastic crew, attentive and caring, plenty of good food
The night dive with manta rays, island bbq, whale sharks, giant manta rays, numerous grey sharks, and the amazing crew. The owner Saiad was on-board and available all day. He worked hard to find whale sharks, and he did! He is friendly, mingled with everyone and enjoys he enjoys making sure we all had a great trip. The group I was with from around the world [Australia,England, Spain and France] bonded immediately. Fresh water snacks available all day. Rooms cleaned each day. Comfortable air con dining room. Thanks Saiad for making this a FANTASTIC experience for my first live-aboard!
- Recommended for
- crew, room and boat
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jacques M
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South Africa
The best liva
The owner of the vessel (Shahid) joined us on the boat, what a wonderful, friendly and kind man! We saw Whale shark, Manta rays, Frog fish, Turtles, Eagle rays, Night dives with sharks and so much more! I will most definitely go back to Soleil 2, as a matter of fact we're going next year again... This was truly an experience and time I will treasure for the rest of my life! Thank you so much Shahid and the Soleil 2 team! We'll see you next year.
- Recommended for
- The best live aboard I've been on so far! They exceeded my expectations by far!!!
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- 8.0 Very good
- francine R
- France
Maldive Grand Sud: a very rich experience by the diversity and quantity of "big fish" that you come across there:)
Very nice stay on a comfortable boat and with quality service on board. But above all, enthusiastic dive guides who seek to surprise us with beautiful discoveries.
- Recommended for
- The systematic presence of whale sharks at the back of the boat at nightfall. Dive guides very eager to make us discover new species. Comfort of the boat.
