
Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“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.
Customer Review By Yip Hung Y, from: Hong Kong scored the Soleil 2 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 121 reviews and information click here: Soleil 2 .
Soleil 2 Liveaboard Boat Features Review
On reviewing the Soleil 2 liveaboard, it scores 66% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 8 of 12 total boat features (see below).
The Soleil 2 liveaboard provides audio and video entertainment in the lounge so you can relax between dives and attend review briefings in comfort. In addition, it has an indoor saloon, which is air conditioned, so you can stay cool between dives and stay out of the wind and sun. What’s more, it provides charging stations for phones, laptops, torches and underwater cameras so your batteries are topped up, which means your dive kit is always ready for the next dive.
You’ll also find it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan, a leisure deck with shade and seating, which is perfect for surface intervals and relaxation. Also, it maintains a near one to one crew to guest ratio, which supports quick service and strong safety cover. Plus, it features an observation deck, ideal for horizon watching, wildlife spotting and night sky views.
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- ✓ Air conditioned saloon
- ✓ Audio & video entertainment
- ✓ Charging stations
- ✓ Indoor saloon
- ✓ Leisure deck
- ✓ Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
- ✓ Observation deck
- ✓ Sun deck
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Boat FAQs for the Soleil 2 Liveaboard
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Boat information:
- ✓The Soleil 2 liveaboard provides beach towels and deck towels onboard, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- ✓The Soleil 2 liveaboard offers hotel and airport transfers, which include a mix of included and paid services.
- ✓The Soleil 2 liveaboard can arrange local flights at an additional cost to the trip.
- ✓ The Soleil 2 liveaboard also includes environment tax, fuel surcharge, and port fees in the cost of the liveaboard.
- ✓ The Soleil 2 liveaboard has additional required charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional costs that you are required to pay include gratuities.
- ✓The Soleil 2 liveaboard has a dedicated crew onboard, which includes both local and international crew.
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Soleil 2 Liveaboard Cabin Features Review
On reviewing the Soleil 2 Liveaboard, it scores 81% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 9 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Soleil 2 Liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. In addition, it has family cabins, which means you can travel and scuba dive as a family on the Soleil 2 Liveaboard. What’s more, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board. You’ll also find it has cabins with a balcony so you can sit out and enjoy the sea air and ocean views.
Cabin Types Available
- 2 Double/Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 12 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
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- ✓ Aircon cabins
- ✓ Daily housekeeping
- ✓ En-suite bathrooms
- ✓ Family cabins
- ✓ Laundry service
- ✓ Non-smoking rooms
- ✓ Rooms with balcony
- ✓ Seaview cabins
- ✓ TV in cabins
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- ✕ Hair Dryer in Cabin
- ✕ Safe Box in Cabin
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Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries
- • Laundry service
Soleil 2 Liveaboard Diving Features Review
On reviewing the Soleil 2 Liveaboard, it scores 80% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 16 of 20 total diving features (see below).
The Soleil 2 Liveaboard offers scuba diving courses onboard, which includes a nitrox course, so you can build on your diver certification whilst you are on your liveaboard trip. In addition, The Soleil 2 Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and also uses dive tenders to put you right on the best sites. What’s more, Photographers are looked after, with a camera room, a camera station and a separate rinse for underwater cameras.
After a dive you can rinse off using outside showers or warm water showers, which keep you, your hair and your wetsuit fresh and clean from saltwater. You’ll also find DIN adaptors are carried onboard, so whether you dive on a DIN or yoke regulator you will be supported on the Soleil 2 Liveaboard. Also, On deck you have rinse hoses and a shaded diving area, so your kit and cameras can be washed and kept out of the sun.
A private dive guide is available on the Soleil 2 Liveaboard as a paid extra, useful if you want 1 to 1 guiding. Plus, The Soleil 2 Liveaboard was custom built for diving, so the layout, dive deck and facilities are all set up with scuba divers in mind. On top of that, Nitrox is available onboard as a paid extra, so you can choose to dive with nitrox on the dives that matter most. The Enriched Air Nitrox is normally EAN32 or 32% oxygen.
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Does the Soleil 2 Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Soleil 2 Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Soleil 2 Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
Is rental gear available on the Soleil 2 Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Soleil 2 Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Soleil 2 Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Soleil 2 Liveaboard run?
The Soleil 2 Liveaboard does not currently list specific marine life for its dive sites, please check the itinerary notes.
Dive information:
- Diver certification level required: Advanced Open Water Diver
- Number of logged dives required: Minimum 50 logged dives
- Itinerary options on the Soleil 2 liveaboard are currently: 8 Days/7 Nights
- The diving package to include all the dives on the itinerary of your choice is Included in the cost of the liveaboard trip.
- If you would like to do extra dives on the Soleil 2 liveaboard, you will have to pay an extra charge for these.
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Soleil 2 Liveaboard Onboard Food & Dining Features Review
On reviewing the Soleil 2 liveaboard, it scores 85% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 12 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Soleil 2 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 offers al fresco dining so you can enjoy ocean breezes with your meals whilst onboard. What’s more, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
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- ✓ Al fresco dining
- ✓ BBQ area
- ✓ Beach BBQ
- ✓ Buffet style
- ✓ Dietary requirements
- ✓ Fine cuisine
- ✓ Full-board option
- ✓ Local food
- ✓ Snacks all day
- ✓ Vegan options
- ✓ Vegetarian options
- ✓ Western food
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- ✕ Half-board option
- ✕ Set menu dinner
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Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Soleil 2 Liveaboard Onboard Drinks & Refreshments Review
On reviewing the Soleil 2 Liveaboard, it scores 57% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 4 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Soleil 2 Liveaboard has a bar where beer is available to purchase. In addition, it offers a selection of fine wines for purchase onboard. In addition, this liveaboard includes drinking water, tea & coffee, and welcome cocktails in the trip price.
A review of the list of Onboard Drink Features found on the Soleil 2 Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Beer available
- ✓ Fine wines selection
- ✓ Welcome cocktails
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- ✕ Free soft drinks
- ✕ Free wine w/dinner
- ✕ Wine available
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Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Tea & coffee
- • Welcome cocktails
Soleil 2 Liveaboard Other Activities Review
On reviewing the Soleil 2 liveaboard, it scores 41% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 7 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below). The Soleil 2 liveaboard has kayaks on board for relaxed paddles around calm bays between dives at an extra cost. Additionally, it includes a jacuzzi/hot tub for you to enjoy after a long day of scuba diving to help you fully relax and unwind on your scuba diving holiday. Plus, it includes the option to do a spot of fishing to catch your own dinner.
A review of the list of Recreational Activity Features found on the Soleil 2 liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Included Fishing
- Included Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Included Kayaks on-board
- Included Library
- Included Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- Included Snorkel equipment
- Included Spa
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- Not included Glass bottom boat
- Not included Jet ski
- Not included Massage
- Not included Naturalist guide
- Not included Naturalist itineraries
- Not included Sauna
- Not included Stand up paddleboard
- Not included Wakeboarding
- Not included Water ski
- Not included Yoga
Other Activities FAQs for the Soleil 2 Liveaboard
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Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Fishing
- • Land excursions
- • Snorkelling guide
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Soleil 2 Included in the Price
When you book the Soleil 2 dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes key items for an amazing dive safari in Maldives. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving.
These inclusions provide excellent value and a hassle-free cruise experience. Below is everything included in your Soleil 2 liveaboard fare.
A review of the list of features 'included' in the price of the Soleil 2 liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature included in the price, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Included Airport transfer
- Included Beach towels
- Included Cabin towels
- Included Complimentary toiletries
- Included Deck towels
- Included Diving package
- Included Drinking water
- Included Environment tax
- Included Fishing
- Included Fuel surcharge
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Land excursions
- Included Laundry service
- Included Port fees
- Included Snacks
- Included Snorkelling guide
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included VAT
- Included Welcome cocktails
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- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Nitrox
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Soft drinks
- Not included Beer
- Not included Wine with dinner
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Soleil 2 Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Soleil 2 charter with these optional upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox helps extend your bottom time at the sites around Maldives.
These extras let you tailor the trip to your preferences. See the list below.
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- Included Alcoholic beverages
- Included Beach BBQ
- Included Extra dives
- Included Hotel transfer
- Included Local flights
- Included Massage
- Included Nitrox
- Included Nitrox course
- Included Private dive guide
- Included Rental gear
- Included Scuba diving courses
- Included Snorkel Gear
- Included Soft drinks
- Included Spa
- Included Yoga
Soleil 2 Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Soleil 2 dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your liveaboard trip. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'required extras' not included in the price for the Soleil 2 liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards where this is covered in the price (when applicable):
- Included Gratuities
Soleil 2 Vessel Details
- Length: 40.5m (132.9ft)
- Beam: 12.0m (39.4ft)
- Max guests: 30
- Cabins: 15
- Bathrooms: 15
Soleil 2 Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Soleil 2 Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Soleil 2 Liveaboard. Soleil 2 Liveaboard scores 82% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 14 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Included Depth Sounder
- Included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Included Engine room CCTV
- Included Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Included First Aid Kits
- Included Fishfinder
- Included GPS
- Included Life Vests
- Included Oxygen
- Included Radar
- Included Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- Included Satellite & Mobile Phones
- Included Search light
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The soleil 2 boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Soleil 2 Liveaboard:
- Not included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Not included Emergency Flares
- Not included Emergency Rafts