
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 .
Solmar V Liveaboard Boat Features Review
On reviewing the Solmar V liveaboard, it scores 75% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 9 of 12 total boat features (see below).
The Solmar V 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 has WIFI internet onboard as a paid extra, which means you can stay up to date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip.
You’ll also find 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. Also, 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, the Solmar V liveaboard is available for private charter, letting your group tailor itinerary focus and day to day rhythm.
On top of that, it features an observation deck, ideal for horizon watching, wildlife spotting and night sky views.
A review of the list of Boat Features found on the Solmar V 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:
- ✓ Air conditioned saloon
- ✓ Audio & video entertainment
- ✓ Available for charter
- ✓ Charging stations
- ✓ Indoor saloon
- ✓ Leisure deck
- ✓ Observation deck
- ✓ Sun deck
- ✓ WIFI Internet (Paid extra)
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- ✕ Budget friendly
- ✕ Family Friendly Cruise
- ✕ Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
Boat FAQs for the Solmar V Liveaboard
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Boat information:
- ✓The Solmar V liveaboard provides beach towels which incur an additional cost on top of your liveaboard trip, and deck towels which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip, onboard.
- ✓The Solmar V liveaboard offers hotel and airport transfers, which incur an additional cost on top of your liveaboard trip.
- ✓ The Solmar V liveaboard also includes fuel surcharge in the cost of the liveaboard.
- ✓ The Solmar V liveaboard has optional additional charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional optional charges include gratuities.
- ✓ The Solmar V liveaboard has additional required charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional costs that you are required to pay include national park fees.
- ✓The Solmar V liveaboard has a dedicated crew onboard, which includes both local and international crew.
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Solmar V Liveaboard Cabin Features Review
On reviewing the Solmar V Liveaboard, it 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
- 10 Double cabins with additional single bed & ensuite bathroom (ideal for families)
- 2 Single Cabins with ensuite bathroom
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- ✓ Aircon cabins
- ✓ Daily housekeeping
- ✓ En-suite bathrooms
- ✓ Non-smoking rooms
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- ✕ Family cabins
- ✕ Hair Dryer in Cabin
- ✕ Laundry service
- ✕ Rooms with balcony
- ✕ Safe Box in Cabin
- ✕ Seaview cabins
- ✕ TV in cabins
Cabin FAQs for the Solmar V Liveaboard
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Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries
Solmar V Liveaboard Diving Features Review
On reviewing the Solmar V Liveaboard, it scores 75% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 15 of 20 total diving features (see below).
The Solmar V 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 Solmar V 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 station and a separate rinse for underwater cameras.
Warm water showers are available after the dive which is a nice touch on cooler trips. 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 Solmar V Liveaboard. Also, Sidemount diving is supported on the Solmar V Liveaboard, which is useful if you prefer to carry cylinders on your side.
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. Plus, A private dive guide is available on the Solmar V Liveaboard as a paid extra, useful if you want 1 to 1 guiding. On top of that, The Solmar V Liveaboard was custom built for diving, so the layout, dive deck and facilities are all set up with scuba divers in mind.
Nitrox is included in the cost of your liveaboard trip, which helps you stay within no stop limits and be less tired on repetitive dives, but without any extra cost of nitrox fills. The Enriched Air Nitrox is normally EAN32 or 32% oxygen.
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Does the Solmar V Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Solmar V Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Solmar V Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
Is rental gear available on the Solmar V Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Solmar V Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Solmar V Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Solmar V Liveaboard run?
The Solmar V 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 Solmar V liveaboard are currently: 15 Days/14 Nights , 11 Days/10 Nights , 10 Days/9 Nights , 9 Days/8 Nights
- The diving package to include all the dives on the itinerary of your choice is Included in the cost of the liveaboard trip.
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Solmar V Liveaboard Onboard Food & Dining Features Review
On reviewing the Solmar V liveaboard, it 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.
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- ✓ 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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- ✕ Al fresco dining
- ✕ Beach BBQ
- ✕ BBQ area
- ✕ Buffet style
- ✕ Half-board option
Dining FAQs for the Solmar V Liveaboard
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Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Solmar V Liveaboard Onboard Drinks & Refreshments Review
On reviewing the Solmar V Liveaboard, it 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, this liveaboard includes alcoholic beverages, drinking water, soft drinks, tea & coffee, welcome cocktails, and wine with dinner in the trip price.
A review of the list of Onboard Drink Features found on the Solmar V 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
- ✓ Free soft drinks
- ✓ Free wine w/dinner
- ✓ Welcome cocktails
- ✓ Wine available
Drinks & Refreshments FAQs for the Solmar V Liveaboard
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Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- • Alcoholic beverages
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
- • Welcome cocktails
- • Wine with dinner
Solmar V Liveaboard Other Activities Review
On reviewing the Solmar V liveaboard, it scores 0% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 0 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
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- Not included Fishing
- Not included Glass bottom boat
- Not included Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Not included Jet ski
- Not included Kayaks on-board
- Not included Library
- Not included Massage
- Not included Naturalist guide
- Not included Naturalist itineraries
- Not included Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- Not included Sauna
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Spa
- Not included Stand up paddleboard
- Not included Wakeboarding
- Not included Water ski
- Not included Yoga
Other Activities FAQs for the Solmar V Liveaboard
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All Mexico's Discounted Liveaboard Deals & Last Minute Discounts
Solmar V Included in the Price
When you book the Solmar V dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes key items for an amazing dive safari in Mexico. 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 Solmar V liveaboard fare.
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- Included Alcoholic beverages
- Included Cabin towels
- Included Complimentary toiletries
- Included Deck towels
- Included Diving package
- Included Drinking water
- Included Fuel surcharge
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Nitrox
- Included Snacks
- Included Soft drinks
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included Welcome cocktails
- Included Wine with dinner
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- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Beer
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Solmar V Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Solmar V charter with these optional upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox helps extend your bottom time at the sites around Mexico.
These extras let you tailor the trip to your preferences. See the list below.
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- Included Airport transfer
- Included Beach towels
- Included Gratuities
- Included Hotel transfer
- Included Nitrox course
- Included Private dive guide
- Included Rental gear
- Included Scuba diving courses
- Included WiFi Internet
Solmar V Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Solmar V dive cruise and must be paid additionally. Marine park fees help protect the reefs you will dive in Mexico.
Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your liveaboard trip. See the list below.
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- Included 16% VAT
- Included National park fees
Solmar V Vessel Details
- Length: 34.14m (112.0ft)
- Beam: 7.44m (24.4ft)
- Max guests: 22
- Cabins: 12
- Bathrooms: 13
Solmar V Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Solmar V Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Solmar V Liveaboard. Solmar V Liveaboard scores 100% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 17 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Included Depth Sounder
- Included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Included Emergency Flares
- Included Emergency Rafts
- 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