Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Solomons PNG Master (Taka) Liveaboard is a 30m (98f) Solomon Islands Micronesia diving safari boat for up to 20 guests enjoying 12 cabins and 11 bathrooms. This Solomon Islands liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.2 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb'.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a superb Solomon Islands liveaboard diving safari, a great choice is the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Solomon Islands diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.2 out of 10, and is rated "Superb".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 7 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 5 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 2 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 3 out of 7, Food Luxury: 5 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 6 out of 9. This makes an average Total Lux Rating of 28 out of 52 (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Micronesia Solomons PNG Master (Taka) Liveaboard costs from £246 per day ($300/€280)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) Liveaboard include: no internet.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard is 30 metres (98 feet) long, has 12 cabins and 11 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 20 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: Solomons PNG Master (Taka)).
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose a cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Solomon Islands; 8. Pay for your Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard trip.
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) Liveaboard, please visit this link: Solomons PNG Master (Taka).
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Flexible BookingThis liveaboard has flexible booking terms, which means you can book with confidence knowing that this dive boat offers a free trip reschedule within 24 months if you are unable to travel due to Covid19 related restrictions (T & Cs apply).
Nitrox DivingPaid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetThere is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Solomon Islands dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The Solomons PNG Master (Taka) Liveaboard has 28 out of a total of 52 possible benefits and features. This total is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: NO; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' and include: Airconditioned Saloon: NO; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: NO; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard has 2 out of 7 'Cabin Features' and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: NO; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: NO; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard has 5 out of 11 'Food Features' and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: NO; Snacks All Day: NO; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Drink Features' and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Customer ReviewsThe Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”Wonderful trip made extra special by great dive team. Visiting chief Raymond’s village, diving some amazing coral reefs, and experiencing historical wreck sites were all big highlights.” Recommended for: Great dive team, fantastic locations and a comfortable boat.
Customer Review ByDavid B, from: United Kingdom scored the Solomons PNG Master 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Solomons PNG Master.
”An Incredible LIFE Experience. The diving on this trip was insanely good. Having explored a large swath of diving destinations over our 500+ dives in the last 3 years, it’s safe to say this was the best dive destination we’ve seen to date; one that shows off an amazingly broad spectrum of diving from caves, caverns, and cuts to wrecks, to insanely beautiful massive coral gardens, to abundant macro life. From our first contact with the cruise directors (Adam and Carmen) and the ship’s staff, we felt like we were way more than just guests on the boat for the week and that became more evident with every day (and in no way fake or forced).
Where else can you find such a warm welcome in a tiny village that starts with lei necklaces, moves to a live performance by the villagers (to include a percussion performance on homemade instruments that would make the Blue Man Group jealous), and finishes with a personal tour of the village (with Q&A) by the chief of the island?
Finishing our week diving in the happy islands, we enjoyed a beach BBQ complete with aquatic mood-lighting and time to share experiences over the week before disembarking the next day. We managed to shoot publication-quality photos of each of the nine (9) anemonefish that inhabit the area, but what really made it special was that when we were down to our last 2 species, everyone got involved to make sure we got them all. That includes the dive staff, the guests, the cruise directors. It was genuinely a great trip with great experiences.” Recommended for: Incredible coral and marine life, amazing cruise directors and ship staff, & outstanding shore experiences.
Customer Review ByManny H, from: United States scored the Solomons PNG Master 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Solomons PNG Master.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Solomons PNG Master (Taka) Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Solomons PNG Master (Taka) to find out how to get from to join the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) dive boat.
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 21 times in total on the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Solomon Islands, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: NO; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard for your dive trip to Solomon Islands, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: YES; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Your Diver experienceIf you choose the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard for your dive trip to Solomon Islands, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard include the following alternatives: Beginner/Novice (up to 9 logged dives): NO; Advanced Beginner (10-19 dives): NO; Intermediate Diver (20 to 29 logged dives): NO; Advanced Intermediate (30 to 39 logged dives): NO; Proficient Diver (40 to 49 logged dives): NO; Advanced Diver (more than 50 logged dives): YES.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Solomon Islands liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Solomon Islands liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) Liveaboard in Solomon Islands might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Dogtooth Tuna, Garden Eels, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Maori Wrasse, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Pigmy Seahorses, Pipefish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Crocodiles, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Sea Snakes, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Dolphins, Humpback Whales.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price of booking the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Kayaks, Laundry Service, Local Flights, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Pressing Service, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Equipment, Soft Drinks.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard: National Park Fees, Port Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length30 metres (98 feet).
Maximum Guests20
Cabins and BathroomsThe Solomons PNG Master (Taka) dive boat has 12 cabins and 11 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Solomons PNG Master (Taka) has the following cabin types: double cabins, single cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: YES; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: YES.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: NO.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard has 2 out of 17 (i.e. 12%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: NO; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard has 2 out of 6 (i.e. 33%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionThe Solomons PNG Master (Taka) Micronesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.2, is rated 'Superb'. This Solomon Islands liveaboard is a 30 metre (98 feet) dive boat for up to 20 guests across 12 cabins (inc. double cabins, single cabins, twin cabins), and has 11 bathrooms. The Solomons PNG Master (Taka) Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. To book: Solomons PNG Master (Taka) Liveaboard prices start at £246 per day ($300/€280)*.
More InformationTo discover more about the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Solomon Islands you can do this here: Solomons PNG Master (Taka). But if you want to compare this Solomon Islands liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Solomon Islands, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Solomon Islands liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Solomon Islands" in the search box:
Searchable Liveaboard CountriesCountries you can search for liveaboards include: Antarctica, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Fiji, Galapagos, Honduras, Indonesia, Maldives, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Polynesia, Portugal, Red Sea, Similan Islands, Solomon Islands, St. Maaten, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, Virgin Islands (If you want to search a country other than "Solomon Islands", simply copy and past the country name from this list instead).
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Solomons PNG Master (Taka) Liveaboard, please visit this link: Solomons PNG Master (Taka).
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
