“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: Mandatory Service Charge ($15 / day).
Optional Extras: Hotel Transfer, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Beach BBQ ($5-10 / activity), Extra Dives, Nitrox ($6 / 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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- 9.2 Superb
- herbert K
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Austria
Great trip!
We absolutely loved this liveaboard and would book it again in a heartbeat. The boat was huge — actually the biggest liveaboard we've ever been on. With only 16 guests onboard (compared to a maximum of 28), it felt incredibly spacious and never crowded. We stayed in a cabin on the lower deck, which was surprisingly large and very comfortable. The food was good and tasty throughout the trip. While there wasn't a huge variety from day to day, they did a great job accommodating vegetarian dietary requirements. A big bonus was the draft beer available onboard after diving. The diving was excellent overall, with plenty of shark and manta ray encounters that made the trip truly memorable. There were a few dive sites that didn't seem particularly impressive, and we weren't quite sure why they were included in the itinerary, but the majority of the diving was fantastic. The dive crew was professional, friendly, and always helpful. The only downside was the additional charges at the end of the trip. The mandatory daily service charge, Nitrox fees, and charges for extra dives added up quickly and made the final bill higher than expected. That said, the overall experience was outstanding. One of the highlights was the great group of guests onboard — everyone got along so well, and it really added to the experience. We left with wonderful memories and would happily return.
- Recommended for
- Diving mostly amazing, lots of sightings. Dive crew was professional and awesome. Our cabin was so spacious.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Kam S
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United Kingdom
Massive boat, friendly crew, great diving.
Good trip. Friendly and helpful crew. Good food.
- Recommended for
- The diving. The atmosphere. The space.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- George B
- 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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- 9.2 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Denise D
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Netherlands
Amazing dive experiencd
Really wonderful crew, always happy to make the day. Help you and keep you relaxed under water. Great food, tip to improve: more vega(n) options. I loved the Maldivian breakfast with tuna and roshi 👌🏽. Will definitely promote Soleil-2 and keep diving :)
- Recommended for
- Dives, crew, food
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Matthew S
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Singapore
Excellent diving with friendly guides and crew
We were lucky to see most of the large marine creatures that Maldives has to offer - whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, stingrays, nurse sharks, white tip sharks, and grey reef sharks, all in a space of 6 days of diving. Our guides Aslam, Faya, Kiko and Kimi were very knowledgeable of the sites and the sea conditions, hence greatly increasing our chances of sighting these creatures. We will be back again.
- Recommended for
- Varied and numerous dive sites, large and clean room, awesome staff
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michael P
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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
- Alvaro C
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Spain
Best diving and overall experience
The dive sites chosen by the crew where really great. The crew is formed by Maldivians who are really nice and friendly. The guides really enjoy diving so they really make it good for you on every dive. The food is quite good. In maldives you will see lofs of fish, sharks, turtles and Mantas!!
- Recommended for
- dive sites, dive guides, big
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ngung Chia S
- Singapore
Spacious cabins, Crazy night dives, Excellent value for money
Spacious boat - large relaxation areas, very large cabin (2 King Size Bed, bar fridge, large toilet). Experience guides that able to help guests handle very strong currents. Excellent dive sites - lots of sharks, fishes, turtles, octopus, whalesharks, etc. Owner always on boat to ensure everything OK. Very generous operator - allowed check out at 11 am, 3 pm and even 7 pm; provide meals even on check out day. Lots of food for the Christmas party (but limited quantity during other days) and crews put up an excellent local culture show. Must really experience this LOB - best I had so far. Will return
- Recommended for
- Spacious Cabins, Services, Dive Sites
