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681723134659Know Before You GoThis "MV Soleil 2 Liveaboard Know Before You Go" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving The Maldives:Liveaboard.com Booking linkMV Soleil 2Boat Attributes41m (135f) : 15 cabins + 15 ensuites for 30 guests.Boat typeSteel-Hull BoatDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesYESDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)20-35 logged dives, 50 logged divesPrices starting at£124/($156/€144)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16.Type of DestinationIndian OceanDiving Destinations (Area 1)*Addu Atoll (Seenu Atoll) - Deep South of Maldives Southern Hemisphere (One of the best places in the world to dive with Tiger Sharks and Manta Rays), Addu Manta Point Cleaning Station Maa Kandu (Addu Atoll - Reef Manta Rays 12 months of the year), Baa Atoll, Foammulah Plateau South (For tiger sharks; thresher sharks; oceanic mantas; hammerheads; and silky sharks), Fuvahmulah Atoll (Deep South of Maldives Southern hemisphere), Hanifaru Bay (Biosphere Reserve No Diving Snorkeling Only), HMS British Loyalty WWII Wreck Dive (Addu Atoll), Huvadhoo Atoll (Huvadhu - Gaafu Atoll), Koodoo Beyru (Huvadhoo Atoll), Kooddoo Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll Channel), Mareeha Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll Channel), North Male Atoll, Tiger Harbour or Tiger Zoo - Fuvahmulah Harbour Entrance (fee applicable), Villigili Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll Channel).Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Diving Destinations (Area 4)*Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome: Please let me know in the comments below what additional information would be useful to "Know Before You Go" on the MV Soleil 2 liveaboard.*Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Maldives dive sites you want to dive from the MV Soleil 2 liveaboard.
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Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe MV Soleil 2 Liveaboard is a 41m (135f) Maldives boat for diving safaris for up to 30 guests enjoying 15 cabins and 15 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb' (SDE Lux Rating 96%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 96% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a superb Maldives liveaboard safari, a great choice is the MV Soleil 2 diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe MV Soleil 2 liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3 out of 10, and is rated "Superb".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 9 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 9 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 7 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 7 out of 7, Food Luxury: 11 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 50 out of 52, or 96% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe MV Soleil 2 Liveaboard costs from £124 per day ($156/€144)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the MV Soleil 2 Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the MV Soleil 2 Liveaboard include: not available for charter.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe MV Soleil 2 liveaboard is 41 metres (135 feet) long, has 15 cabins and 15 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 30 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the MV Soleil 2 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: MV Soleil 2).
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Liveaboard Review Highlights
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Flexible BookingThis liveaboard does not have flexible booking.
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.
InternetFree WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for no extra charge.
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 does not offer private charters.
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Maldives 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 MV Soleil 2 Liveaboard has 50 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 96%) possible benefits and features. This total of 96% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Soleil 2 liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (100%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Soleil 2 liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (100%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Soleil 2 liveaboard has 7 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (100%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: YES; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: YES.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Soleil 2 liveaboard has 7 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (100%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: YES.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The MV Soleil 2 liveaboard has 11 out of 11 'Food Features' (100%) and include: BBQ Area: YES; Beach BBQ: YES; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Soleil 2 liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' (78%) and include: Bar: YES; 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.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe MV Soleil 2 liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”Fantastic Diving, Boat & Crew. Manta Rays on many dives, including a night dive Sharks, White Tip & Grey reef shark and Nurse Sharks Sting rays, Eagle Rays. Snorkelling with Whale Shark. Soleil 2 is a large, spacious and very well equipped boat Crew & Guides were very friendly, helpful & knowledgeable Food and service was superb.” Recommended for: Large spacious Cabin, Fantastic Diving, Good Guides.
Customer Review ByPhilip G, from: United Kingdom scored the MV Soleil 2 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Soleil 2.
”Great Value. This is a very large dive boat with lots of deck room to spread out on. I think getting a balcony room was worth it. Great dive guides and lots of marine life! No whale sharks on this trip, but tons of mantas and sharks. Some of the best diving of my life!” Recommended for: Big boat, Great guides, Amazing diving.
Customer Review ByFrank M, from: United States scored the MV Soleil 2 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Soleil 2.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe MV Soleil 2 Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MV Soleil 2 to find out how to get from to join the MV Soleil 2 Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the MV Soleil 2 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 MV Soleil 2 dive boat.
Itinerary 2 TitleMy diving trip to Maldives, February 2020 on the Soleil II
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 18 times in total on the MV Soleil 2 liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the MV Soleil 2 liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Maldives, 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: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the MV Soleil 2 liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the MV Soleil 2 liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: YES; 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.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the MV Soleil 2 Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, 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 Maldives liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Maldives 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 MV Soleil 2 Liveaboard in Maldives might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Bull Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Zebra Shark.
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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, Frogfish, Garden Eels, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sailfish, Sea Horses, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Pilot Whales.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price of booking the MV Soleil 2 liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Environment Tax, Fishing, Fuel Surcharge, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Internet, Land Excursions, Laundry Service, Port Fees, Pressing Service, Snacks, Snorkelling Guide, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the MV Soleil 2 liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Beach BBQ, Extra Dives, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Local Flights, Massage, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Equipment, Soft Drinks, Spa, Yoga.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the MV Soleil 2 liveaboard: National Park Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length41 metres (135 feet).
Maximum Guests30
Cabins and BathroomsThe MV Soleil 2 dive boat has 15 cabins and 15 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe MV Soleil 2 has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: YES.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The MV Soleil 2 liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The MV Soleil 2 liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: YES; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The MV Soleil 2 liveaboard has 8 out of 17 (i.e. 47%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: YES; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: YES; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: YES; Spa: YES; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The MV Soleil 2 liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The MV Soleil 2 liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the MV Soleil 2 liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, Italian, Japanese.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionThe MV Soleil 2 liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3, is rated 'Superb', and scores 96% on the SDE Lux Rating. This Maldives liveaboard is a 41 metre (135 feet) dive boat for up to 30 guests across 15 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins), and has 15 bathrooms. The MV Soleil 2 Liveaboard has aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. To book: MV Soleil 2 Liveaboard prices start at £124 per day ($156/€144)*.
More InformationTo discover more about the MV Soleil 2 diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: MV Soleil 2. But if you want to compare this Maldives liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Maldives, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Maldives liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Maldives" in the search box:
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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 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Soleil 2 Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Soleil 2.
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Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the MV Soleil 2 liveaboard above if you've already dived in Maldives from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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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.