Palau is one of the most diverse diving environments you will find, with wrecks, reefs, pleagics and macro all vying for your attention. The full range of sites is undoubtedly best visited from a liveaboard - dive Palau from Solitude One and you are guaranteed an experience you will treasure for a lifetime. This is a dive boat wholly dedicated to your diving enjoyment. No detail has been overlooked in building one of the regions most luxurious liveaboards.
There are 11 cabins across Solitude One, sleeping up to 24 divers, in bright, airy cabins. All are beautifully finished, with your comfort in mind. There are 3 staterooms on the main deck (A1 double and A2 twin and A3 twin/double sharing) and 1 on lower deck (B6 double). Below decks are the 6 deluxe cabins - 2 doubles (B1 and B2), 3 twin/double sharing (B3, B5, B7), 1 twin sharing (B4). Cabin B8 can be used as a quad option, with 2 bunks and 2 twin beds. No matter how your cabin is configured, you will enjoy air con, safe, dressing gowns, a hair dryer and flat screen TV with USB support.
Solitude one was completely renovated in August 2023.
In between dives, you will tuck into a range of freshly prepared meals, served in either the indoor lounge or outdoors. No matter what time of day or night, there is always a tasty bite to eat on offer. Catch up with your fellow divers as you enjoy a cold beverage at the end of an astonishing day's diving. There is a spacious sun deck, where the on board massage therapist is often found hard at work! Or check our images in the dedicated digital dark room. This is the perfect place to charge all your camera gear and stow it safely. The dive deck itself is vast, with huge amounts of space to kit up. You can find all mod cons and safety kit on board. The crew will provide all divers with Nautilus Marine Life GPS on board for added safety and security on an "opt-out" basis. With the crew's help gearing up, in no time at all you will be diving into Palau's incredible waters.
2 staterooms on the main deck (A1 double and A2 twin) and 1 on lower deck (B6 double)
6 deluxe cabins - 2 doubles (B1 and B2), 3 twin/double sharing (B3, B5, B7), 1 twin sharing (B4)
Cabin B8 can be used as a quad option, with 2 bunks and 2 twin beds
Ensuite shower and toilet facilities vary in size but all have adequate room and shelving. Bathrobes, hairdryers, face and bath towels and toiletries are included.
Please note these prices may not include flights. Click select for the full holiday details
Located between Guam, The Philippines and Papua New Guinea, Palau is a 640km long archipelago that harbours one of the world's greatest concentrations of corals, fish and other marine life. The Palau islands include more than 200 islands, of which only eight are inhabited. Having emerged from the United Nations trusteeship in 1994 it is one of the worlds youngest and smallest sovereign states.
Few other travel destinations in the world can compete with Palau when it comes to diversity - sharks, mantas, wrecks, caves, reefs and the unique Jelly fish lake. Palau is a scuba destination like no other. Many of the dive sites are reachable from both resort and liveaboard. Scuba Travel have worked for many years with the premier scuba diving operators in Palau and we're more than happy to help you discover this fantastic destination.
View entry requirements here All travellers to Palau must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except those under 12 years of age. A Pre-Arrival Negative COVID-19 test (or Documentation of Recovery) must be provided. PCR tests must be taken within three (3) days. Antigen tests must be taken within one (1) day before departure from the point of origin to the Republic of Palau. Proof of Vaccination: All travelers must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, with the final dose received at least 14 days before arrival in Palau. On Day 4, you will be required to appear at a designated health facility to take a mandatory COVID-19 PCR test From 18th March, when you travel to England from abroad you: do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive do not need to fill in a UK passenger locator form do not need to quarantine when you arrive This applies whether you are vaccinated or not. It includes people who are transiting through England. Updated 13SEP 2022
Palau enjoys a tropical climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 28 °C. Rainfall can occur throughout the year, averaging a total of 150 inches (3,800 mm). The average humidity over the course of the year is 82%, and although rain falls more frequently between July and October, there is still much sunshine. Typhoons are rare as Palau is outside the main typhoon zone. Water temps are usually around 28C
There are no direct flights to Palau. The best route is via Manila (you may need to overnight here) and then onto Palau. On some dates the flight will stop in Guam before landing on Koror. You will fly with United Airlines between Manila and Palau. We are able to book most major airlines as far as Manila. If you have a specific airline you prefer to fly with, simply let us know in your booking request. A supplement may apply for regional departures. Times and any applicable supplements will be confirmed by your travel consultant before you finalise your holiday. If you wish to make your own flight arrangements to Koror, let us know and we can remove the cost of the international flights from your quote. We are unfortunately not able to redeem airmiles on your behalf. Please do not confirm any flight arrangements yourself before your holiday is confirmed by us.
You can chose to break your journey in Manila or en route with your airline. Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai are popular options.
UK passport holders are able to obtain a visa on arrival. Please ensure your passport has 6 months validity from your return date to prevent any issues with immigration. Guam is a US protectorate - you must have a valid ESTA before travel if your flights transit through Guam. Do ensure your passport has 6 months validity from your return date to prevent any issues with immigration. It is your responsibility to ensure your passport is valid and you fulfil entry requirements. Previous travel to certain countries (eg Cuba, Sudan) will exclude you from the ESTA programme and you will need to apply for a visa before travel. Regulations can change: please review current FCO advice: click here to review
Scuba Travel requires all of our customers to have diving insurance. Please make sure that you have appropriate cover for your diving activities. We also strongly recommend you have travel insurance. It's worth taking out travel insurance once you have paid your deposit to ensure you are covered for unforeseen events and cancellation.
Your covid proof of vaccination must match your passport name and flight ticket name. Please speak to your local GP or check out the latest NHS advice on updating your NHS details or for other travel immunisations: click here to go to the NHS
You will be able to manage your booking online once you have been ticketed (after you have paid your holiday balance). Most airlines will now enable you to select your seating at this point. There may be a small charge for prebookable seating before online check in opens. Please speak to the airline for more information about charges.
As you are flying with a scheduled airline, you will be able to check in online with your airline. Please visit their website for more information about when online check in opens.
An airport lounge is a great way to start your holiday or to while away flight connections in comfort. Scuba Travel works with Lounge Pass to offer a huge range of affordable airport lounges around the world. click here for more info on Lounge Pass
Prebook your airport parking to save money! If you have a long way to travel, why not also look at booking an airport hotel. These aren't as expensive as you might think. click here for holiday extras
On arrival in Palau you will need to clear immigration and collect your baggage. You will then be met outside of arrivals by a representative from your liveaboard or resort. Some reps are able to meet you airside. They will be holding a board with either your destination or your name on it. If you have any issues at all locating your rep, please contact us. We have an emergency contact, manned by a member of the team here in the UK. Please call 0044 7747 488 002. We will be able to help your rep locate you in the airport.
All transfers will have been arranged for you. Transfers are by land and not usually more than about 30mins.
Return transfer details will be advised locally. There is a $50 departure tax & green fee on leaving Palau
Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the guides and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.
Currency is in US dollars. Credit cards are widely accepted in Palau (except AMEX and Diners). Solitude One does have credit card facilities (located in our office on land) to accept payments on board for any incidentals incurred during your stay. However, please inform the cruise directors at least one night before your disembarkation that you would like to pay these expenses with a credit card, as the credit card machine is in our office in Koror and you will need to be transported there to transact.
Palau has very poor phone coverage. When out of local mobile signal coverage, Solitude One's onboard VSAT satellite communication system will be your only option if the need to make or receive calls is urgently required. Guests will be charged for all incoming/outgoing calls and messages: US $3 per 60 seconds block
On land, electricity and plug sockets are the same as in the USA (Single phase 60 cycles, 115/230 volts AC). However, universal sockets (EU, USA, AUS, UK, CN, etc) are used on board Solitude One including USB charging outlets (1Amp)
Kit hire must be prebooked but is paid for locally onboard. Please contact to our travel team for more information.
All courses must be prebooked and are paid for on board. Please speak to your travel consultant for current course prices and options
There is an on board boutique selling a wide range of souvenirs including tshirts, jewellery and marine art. All stock items are subject to availability
US$8 per dive OR US$135 for 8 days/7 nights Palau itinerary, with subsequent additional use for US$20 per day
A typical deposit for Solitude One is 30% of your liveaboard package. This will be due once your holiday has been confirmed. Your balance will then be due 90 days before travel.
We accept mastercard and visa debit or credit cards. If you would like a pay by link to complete check out via email please let us know and it can be set up for you. We do not take AMEX. All non sterling card payments and UK business debit cards will be subject to the 3% surcharge. Alternatively, you are welcome to pay via bank transfer. Overseas bank transfers must add £8 to the sterling total to cover international handling fees. We are not able to accept PayPal transactions or personal cheques.
If you have booked as part of a group, you can still call and pay directly without needing to go via your group leader. Please have your trip reference number to hand to help us locate your holiday as quickly as possible. You will receive a transaction receipt - your group leader will forward your ATOL certificate and booking confirmation
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