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MV Bilikiki

Pioneered liveaboard diving in the Solomon Islands with the MV Bilikiki.

The M/V Bilikiki offers 7 to 14 night itineraries to the Solomon Islands where there are vast amounts of diving locations to explore with great comfort and space for an adventure of a lifetime.

M/V Bilikiki sailed its first full service luxury liveaboard in 1989 and was one of the first in the world to offer private shower and toilet facilities in every cabin. The M/V Bilikiki is the sister ship to Spirit of Solomons with the only difference being in the accommodation and deck layout. This is a luxury boat with ten double and twin, fully air conditioned cabins each with its own private bathroom. Taking twenty passengers, M/V Bilikiki pioneered liveaboard diving in the Solomon Islands and has a reputation as being among the best in the world. Her large size and hull was built for the South Pacific seas and are two main reasons why guests from around the world say that M/V Bilikiki is on one of the most spacious and comfortable vessels they have travelled on.

Throughout your journey onboard the M/V Bilikiki you will see the walls, reefs, pinnacles and coral gardens of the Solomon Islands with an amazing variety and quantity of sea creatures. There are many varieties of fish that divers describe as staggering, schools of angel fish, butterfly fish, parrot fish and other reef dwellers can be seen within a few yards of each other. Just a short distance away school of barracuda and other pelagics cruise in the blue waters.

The 13 crew members aboard the M/V Bilikiki are knowledgeable and very experienced with the diving around the Solomon Islands. They are very friendly and are there to answer any questions or queries you may have. What better way to finish off your trip by visiting a local village and getting the chance to look and purchase handmade carvings and baskets. A village visit is arranged at least once on every trip to give divers an opportunity to meet the islanders and experience their traditional culture.

Twin Cabin

2 air conditioned en-suite twin bed cabin. (No bunk)

  • Twin Bed
  • Air Conditioning
  • En-suite

Deluxe Double Cabin

8 air conditioned en-suite cabins with a double bed below and single above.

  • Air Conditioning
  • En-suite
  • Double & Single Bed

Route Options

Dive the stunning Solomon Islands' beautiful sites with their staggering variety of critters, pelagics and formations!

The M.V. Bilikiki offers anything from 7 nights to 14 nights. This trip will generally visit 3 main island groups, the Florida Islands, the Russell Islands and the Mary islands with each of these island groups consisting of an array of dive sites. You will have the opportunity to see a variety of sharks, mantas, dolphins, turtles and barracuda in vast numbers. There are many varieties of coral as well as underwater terrain, passages or bommies. Wreck dives are offered on every cruise but the number does depend on the interest of divers aboard.

Bilikiki has 10 double or twin-share staterooms all with private facilities and was the first full service luxury liveaboard dive vessel in the Solomon Islands. There is a large sun deck as well as open covered decks. Bilikiki carries a crew of 11, plus two managers who are responsible for diving and ships operations. The crew are well-trained, friendly, attentive and professional. Meals are always important when you are travelling and diving, so three hearty meals are served buffet style daily, and between meals snacks are always ample.

Dive a variety of amazing sites that host an astonishing number of pelagics at this gorgeous location.

This itinerary includes the same areas as the Florida, Russell & Mary Islands route with the addition of Marovo Lagoon. There are not set itineraries but instead the sites are decided by the preferences of the guests on board and where the best diving is at the time. The Solomon Island waters are very nutrient rich, and they support the entire food chain from microscopic creatures to major predators. You'll visit caverns with shafts of sunlight illuminating the interior. In the shallows around almost every island you'll find channels, cracks and fissures stocked with an unbelievable variety of shells, fish, plants and corals that you could explore for hours.

Bilikiki has 10 double or twin-share staterooms all with private facilities and was the first full service luxury liveaboard dive vessel in the Solomon Islands. There is a large sun deck as well as open covered decks. Bilikiki carries a crew of 11, plus two managers who are responsible for diving and ships operations. The crew are well-trained, friendly, attentive and professional. Meals are always important when you are travelling and diving, so three hearty meals are served buffet style daily, and between meals snacks are always ample.

Vessel Details

Engines 350 HP 3406 Turbo Charged Caterpillar Diesel
Number of Cabins 10 Deluxe cabins all with double bed and single bed above
Year Built / Refurbished 1966 - 2013
Speed 11 Knots
Speed 9 Knots
Guest Numbers 20
Length & Width 38.1m long and 7.3m Beam
Generators 2×80kw
Tonnage 280 tonnes
Salon & Dining Area Unparalleled space, comfort, immense sun decks, plenty of covered deck space and air conditioned rooms
Entertainment Multi format video and DVD system and evening slide shows
Emergency Equipment Oxygen system with 100% demand /Medic First Aid Kit
Dive Deck Dive deck with personal gear lockers for in-place air and nitrox fill stations and rinse tanks
Equipment Rental Scuba diving equipment rentals available , please find rates below.
Standard daily hire gear prices BCD - USD$13
Reg - USD$13
Computer - USD$13
Mask, Fins, Boots - USD$10
Dive light (including batteries) - USD$10
BCD, Reg & Computer Package 7 Night trip package - USD$180
10 night trip package - USD$270
14 night trip package - USD$390
BCD & Reg only Package 7 night trip package - USD$120
10 night trip package - USD$180
14 night trip package - USD$260
1 Item only (e.g. BCD only) 7 night trip package -USD$60
10 night trip package - USD$90
14 night trip package -USD$130
Please note Any package also includes mask fins and boots for free. Please note there are no wetsuits for hire onboard.
Weights, weight belts and tanks are all included in the price of the trip.

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Tulagi Twin Tunnels

Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands

An atoll that comes up to about 13 metres with some vertical shafts that go down to 35 - 40 metres. The Western shaft has a small cave at the rear of the bottom end with Painted Crays inside. The top is rich with soft corals, mushroom coral, cuttlefish, crocodilefish.

  • Min Dives: 9
  • Dive Type: Boat Dive
  • Diver Level: Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Max Depth: 40m
Dates Duration Route Room Type Price
4 May 2024
14 May 2024
10 Nights Florida, Russell & Mary Islands and Marovo Lagoon Safari Twin Cabin £5200
25 May 2024
1 Jun 2024
7 Nights Florida, Russell & Mary Islands Safari Twin Cabin £3640
11 Jun 2024
21 Jun 2024
10 Nights Florida, Russell & Mary Islands and Marovo Lagoon Safari Twin Cabin £5720
22 Jun 2024
2 Jul 2024
10 Nights Florida, Russell & Mary Islands and Marovo Lagoon Safari Twin Cabin £5200
13 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024
10 Nights Florida, Russell & Mary Islands and Marovo Lagoon Safari Twin Cabin £5200
23 Jul 2024
2 Aug 2024
10 Nights Florida, Russell & Mary Islands and Marovo Lagoon Safari Twin Cabin £5200
6 Aug 2024
16 Aug 2024
10 Nights Florida, Russell & Mary Islands and Marovo Lagoon Safari Twin Cabin £5200
17 Aug 2024
27 Aug 2024
10 Nights Florida, Russell & Mary Islands and Marovo Lagoon Safari Twin Cabin £5200
27 Aug 2024
7 Sep 2024
11 Nights Florida, Russell & Mary Islands and Marovo Lagoon Safari Twin Cabin £5720
7 Sep 2024
17 Sep 2024
10 Nights Florida, Russell & Mary Islands and Marovo Lagoon Safari Twin Cabin £5200
17 Sep 2024
27 Sep 2024
10 Nights Florida, Russell & Mary Islands and Marovo Lagoon Safari Twin Cabin £5200
28 Sep 2024
12 Oct 2024
14 Nights Florida, Russell & Mary Islands and Marovo Lagoon Safari Twin Cabin £7280
5 Nov 2024
15 Nov 2024
10 Nights Florida, Russell & Mary Islands and Marovo Lagoon Safari Twin Cabin £5200
10 Dec 2024
16 Dec 2024
6 Nights Florida, Russell & Mary Islands and Marovo Lagoon Safari Twin Cabin £5200
21 Dec 2024
4 Jan 2025
14 Nights Florida, Russell & Mary Islands and Marovo Lagoon Safari Twin Cabin £7280