Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“If you're up for some pretty hard core diving, it's a fantastic way to get close to these big animals. Really well organised trip, and very smooth on the diving front despite number of divers on a relatively small boat. The dive guides are crew are incredibly hard working (actually I would say over-worked), but always up for a laugh and a friendly smile. Briefings were very good, and the talks on mantas, shark identification, and conservation efforts (including Clarion angelfish) were excellent. But of course the highlights were the close encounters with giant mantas, sharks and dolphins.”
Recommended for: Awesome close encounters with mantas, sharks, dolphins. Really friendly and helpful dive guides and crew members. Good food, and plenty of it; and nice touches like hot drinks after each dive.
Customer Review By Stephen P, from: United Kingdom scored the Solmar V 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 75 reviews and information click here: Solmar V .
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Solmar V Boat Features
The Solmar V liveaboard scores 62% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 10 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Solmar V liveaboard has an air conditioned saloon so you can stay cool between dives. In addition, it has WIFI internet onboard, which does incurr an additional charge, but it will mean you can stay up-to-date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip. What’s more, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Air conditioned saloon
- • Audio & video entertainment
- • Available for charter
- • Charging stations
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Indoor saloon
- • Leisure deck
- • Observation deck
- • Sun deck
- • WIFI Internet (Paid)
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The boat features that are not found on the Solmar V include the following: Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Deck towels
- • Fuel surcharge
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Solmar V Cabin Features
The Solmar V liveaboard scores 36% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 4 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Solmar V liveaboard has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
- 1 Single Cabin with ensuite bathroom
- 9 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • Daily housekeeping
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Non-smoking rooms
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The cabin features that are not found on the Solmar V include the following: Family cabins, Hair Dryer in Cabin, Laundry service, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, Seaview cabins, TV in cabins.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries
Solmar V Diving Features
The Solmar V Liveaboard scores 71% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 15 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Solmar V Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry, or for getting your kit ready before transferring to a tender for your next dive. In addition, it offers scuba diving courses so you can progress your skills at the same time as building your dive experience. What’s more, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers. You’ll also find it includes nitrox, making your dives longer and safer without extra cost. Also, it offers sidemount diving for divers who prefer to carry one or two scuba cylinders on their sides, instead of on their back, which allows for easier access to wrecks.
- • Camera station
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Nitrox (Free)
- • Nitrox course
- • Rinse hoses
- • Scuba diving courses
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
- • Shaded diving area
- • Sidemount diving
- • Tenders for diving
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Solmar V include the following: Camera room, Outside showers, Rebreather support, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Underwater scooters.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
- • Nitrox
Solmar V Food & Dining Features
The Solmar V liveaboard scores 64% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 9 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Solmar V liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu. In addition, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
- • Dietary requirements
- • Fine cuisine
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Set menu dinner
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegan options
- • Vegetarian options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Solmar V include the following: Al fresco dining, Beach BBQ, BBQ area, Buffet style, Half-board option.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Solmar V Drink & Refreshment Features
The Solmar V Liveaboard scores 100% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 7 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Solmar V Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are included in your price of the liveaboard. In addition, it has a selection of fine wines onboard, which is included in the cost of your trip. What’s more, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. You’ll also find it includes a free wine with dinner as part of the cost of the trip. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes alcoholic beverages, drinking water, soft drinks, tea & coffee, welcome cocktails, and wine with dinner.
- • Bar
- • Beer available
- • Fine wines selection
- • Free soft drinks
- • Free wine w/dinner
- • Welcome cocktails
- • Wine available
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Alcoholic beverages
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
- • Welcome cocktails
- • Wine with dinner
Solmar V Other Recreational Activities
The Solmar V liveaboard scores 0% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 0 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
Solmar V Included in the Price
When you book the Solmar V dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Mexico. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Solmar V Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Alcoholic beverages
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Complimentary toiletries
- ✓ Deck towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Fuel surcharge
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Nitrox
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Soft drinks
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ Welcome cocktails
- ✓ Wine with dinner
Solmar V Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Solmar V dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox diving allows you to extend your bottom time and enjoy longer dives at the incredible sites around Mexico.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Solmar V Liveaboard.
- + Airport transfer
- + Beach towels
- + Gratuities
- + Hotel transfer
- + Nitrox course
- + Private dive guide
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
- + WiFi Internet
Solmar V Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Solmar V dive cruise and must be paid additionally. Marine park fees are mandatory to support conservation efforts in Mexico and protect the underwater ecosystems you will be diving.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Solmar V Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! 16% VAT
- ! National park fees
Vessel Details
- Length: 34.14m (112.0ft)
- Beam: 7.44m (24.4ft)
- Max guests: 22
- Cabins: 12
- Bathrooms: 13
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Solmar V are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Solmar V. Solmar V liveaboard scores 100% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 17 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Bilge Pump Alarm
- • Crew Trained in First Aid
- • Depth Sounder
- • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- • Emergency Flares
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Engine room CCTV
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • Fishfinder
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
- • Search light