Description
Bateau
Le Truk Master a été construit en 1974 et rénové en 2015/2016. L’équipe très expérimentée de l'entreprise "Siren Fleet", composée de Jan et Frank Van Der Linde, a supervisé l'ensemble des étapes de rénovation. Le bateau mesure 37 mètres de long pour 7 mètres de large et sa vitesse de croisière est de 10 nœuds.
Le Truk Master possède plusieurs espaces de relaxation répartis entre le pont principal et le pont supérieur, comprenant une salle à manger intérieure très spacieuse, un espace dédié aux photographes, des casiers de rangement, un bar "Lounge" avec de très confortables banquettes, ainsi qu'une télévision à écran plat, un système audio et une bibliothèque. Vous trouverez également un salon extérieur ombragé et une partie découverte où vous pourrez profiter du soleil.
Enfin, pour ceux qui veulent bronzer, vous pourrez vous relaxer sur la partie supérieure et profiter de la vue imprenable que les îles de Truk ont à vous offrir.
Le Truk Master dispose d'un pont de plongée dédié et ombragé, avec des espaces individuels pour préparer votre équipement, un espace de rangement pour les masques, palmes et autres effets personnels. Une table y est dédiée aux photographes pour la préparation de leur matériel ainsi que des bacs de rinçages indépendants. Vous y trouverez aussi une douche pour vous rincer après chaque plongée.
Cabines
Le Truk Master possède 8 grandes cabines climatisées et peut accueillir jusqu’à 16 plongeurs par séjour :
Toutes les cabines ont une salle de bain privée, un ventilateur mural, la climatisation, des espaces de rangement, un coffre fort, des peignoirs de bain, un sèche-cheveux, du gel douche, et toutes sont équipées de prises électriques US en 110 et 220V (adaptateur fourni).
1 cabine Deluxe : Située sur le pont supérieur avec un lit double queen-size et un petit salon.
3 cabines Premium : Situées sur le pont principal, les cabines peuvent être configurées en un lit double ou deux lits jumeaux.
1 cabine Premium : Située sur le pont principal avec 2 lits simples.
3 cabines lits jumeaux Standard : Situées sur le pont inférieur avec 2 lits simples.
Plongées
Jusqu’à 4 plongées par jour (2 le dernier jour) incluant la plongée de nuit.
Pas de plongée les jours d'arrivée et de départ.
Toutes les plongées seront guidées par un professionnel.
Autres informations
- Nitrox：Disponible, en supplément.
- Blocs 15L：Disponible, en supplément.
- **Rebreather: **Disponible, en supplément.
- Location d’équipements：Disponible, en supplément.
- Assurance de plongée：Les plongeurs doivent avoir une assurance valide.
- Wi-Fi Internet：Non disponible pour le moment.
- Service de nettoyage：Non disponible pour le moment.
- Service de massage：Non disponible pour le moment.
- Paiement à bord：En espèces (USD) ou par carte de crédit (Visa et Mastercard).
- Membres d’équipage：12, incluant 2 guides de plongées.
Parcours ( V.O )
Best of Solomon Islands - 11 Days / 10 Nights
The Best of the Solomons includes the Russell Islands and Florida Islands and ventures further west to Marovo Lagoon and Mbulo Island. This 10 night liveaboard adventure allows up to 30 dives including several night dives (depending on conditions). During the cruise there will be at least one visit to a village where you can meet local families and get a taste of life in the Solomon Islands. The children come out to play and love our gifts of school supplies.
Experience the very best of the Solomon Islands on this 10 night scuba diving liveaboard itinerary. Renowned for its thriving marine life and biodiversity, this secluded destination is a scuba diver's dream. There are numerous unspoiled hard and soft coral reefs, plus a wide variety of dive sites ranging from WWII wrecks to caverns, walls, pinnacles and stunning, sunlit swim-throughs. You will have a chance to see a variety of macro species as well as scores of reef and predatory fish, numerous sharks, rays and, if you're lucky, maybe even pilot whales!
Requirements: PADI Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 10 logged dives
Guadalcanal and Western Province - 11 Days / 10 Nights
Our 10 nights Guadalcanal & Western Province liveaboard diving itinerary is a scuba diver's dream. With the abundance of marine life and biodiversity only found in the Solomon Islands, there are numerous unspoiled hard and soft corals plus a variety of dive sites ranging from WWII wrecks to caverns and stunning reefs. This is truly a unique way to explore and experience the beauty and diversity of the Solomon Islands.
Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water, or equivalent with 40 logged dives
Taste of Solomon Islands - 8 Days / 7 Nights
Taste of the Solomons includes the Russell Islands and Florida Islands around Honiara including Ghavutu Island with WWII wrecks. This 7 night liveaboard adventure allows up to 22 dives including several night dives (depending on conditions).
Our Taste of the Solomons, 7 night liveaboard diving itinerary offers some of the very best biodiversity and marine life found in the Solomon Islands. Drift along towering walls with red toothed triggerfish hiding in the crevices and white tipped reef sharks patrolling the corners. Take a step back in time and dive WWII wrecks including both Japanese and American planes and battle sites. Hunt in the muck for weird and wonderful creatures including banded pipefish and a plethora of nudibranch varieties.
Requirements: PADI Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 10 logged dives.
WWII Wreck Week - 8 Days / 7 Nights
WWII Wrecks includes some of the best wrecks of the Russell Islands, Florida Islands, and around Honiara. Wrecks on this itinerary are all within recreational limits and there will often be two or more dives on a single site, providing time to properly explore the wrecks. This 7 night liveaboard adventure allows up to 22 dives including several night dives (depending on conditions).
Our WWII Wreck Week itinerary will take you diving on some of the many wrecks from the WWII Solomon Islands Campaign around the Florida Islands and Russell Islands. Besides being renowned as a pristine dive destination with flourishing marine life, the Solomon Islands were the setting for some of the most intense battles of the Pacific War during WWII. It all began with the Japanese invasion of Guadalcanal in 1942, and the Allied Forces response with the Battle of Guadalcanal, codenamed Operation Watchtower. Discover the history behind the wrecks and dive sites on this 7 nights liveaboard adventure aboard Solomons Master.
Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water + Deep Diver Speciality (or equivalent), minimun 75 logged dives
Getting There
The majority of our Solomons liveboard itineraries start and end in Honiara (HIR) which is served by airlines from Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.
From Europe: the easiest route is via Brisbane. From the US: the easiest option is via Fiji or Brisbane.
Solomons Master power outlets are 110V-60Hz US/ European style sockets; there are a limited number of 220V sockets provided at the camera tables in the dining area. European, and most other non-US electrical equipment generally require 220V at 50 Hz so guests are advised to bring power converters and plug adapters with them to avoid potential damage to their equipment and ensure it charges correctly.
Plus
| Destinations | Îles Salomon, Atoll de Bikini |
|---|---|
| Disponible à bord | Support Nitrox, Plongée Sidemount, Support Rebreather, Support Tech, Station pour Photographe, Blanchisserie |
| Langues parlées à bord | Anglais |
Horaires & trajets
Prix & conditions
Inclus
- Transferts de l'aéroport et/ou de l'hôtel au yacht
- TVA et taxes locales
- Formule repas pension complète (y compris les collations)
- Dispensaire d'eau, café instantané, thé
- Boissons non alcoolisées
- Activité de plongée (y bouteilles, ceinture et plombs)
- Guide de plongée
- Excursions terrestres et activités
- Assurance accident de bateau
- Serviettes de cabine et articles de toilette
- Service de nettoyage de cabine
Non inclus
- Vols domestiques
- Frais de parcs marins et de port
- Supplément carburant
- Boissons alcoolisées
- Location d'équipement
- Bouteille 15L
- Nitrox
- Formations possibles à bord
- Assurance de plongée (exigence obligatoire)
- Assurance de voyage
- Pourboires
Informations pratiques
Îles Salomon
Best time for diving
April - June & September - November, you can dive year round, cyclones rarely hit the Solomon Islands. Usually January to March it tends to rain the most, however, the rain has little impact on diving. Between July and August the sea is rougher than the rest of the year, but you can still dive.
The average visibility is around 15 - 30 meters, though at times you can get above 30 meters. Currents are mild, and the surface conditions are nearly always calm.
About temperatures
Air : winter months are between 23°C - 28°C, summer months are between 24°C - 29°C.
Sea : range between 28°C - 30°C all year, with the "cooler" time of year from June to August(28°C - 29°C).
Wetsuit Recommendation
3mm wetsuit is recommended year round. Please keep in mind most of the liveabaords will provide 4 - 5 dives in the Solomon Islands, so some thermal protection is needed.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels. You can find out more informations about diving in the Solomon Islands here : Solomon Islands
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most embarkation and disembarkation are in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. Guests can fly to Honiara International Airport (HIR). From most countries flying via Brisbane(BNE), Australia is the best option although Air Niugini do have options between Singapore and Honiara via Port Moresby(POM).
For trips which start or end in Munda (MUA) there are daily flights operated by Solomons Airlines from / to Honiara.
Visa Requirements
Citizens of the US, most British Commonwealth and European Union countries do not need a visa. If you have a valid passport (minimum 6 months validity from planned date of entry) and a return or onward ticket, you can acquire a visitor’s visa valid for three months on arrival. Please refer to Visa Requirements for details.
For guests who do need visa, we are happy to provide assistance with Solomon Islands visa applications with at least 8 weeks notice and a handling fee will be charged for this service in addition to the cost of the visa, regardless of the outcome of the application.
Guests travelling via Australia may need to apply for a transit or visitor’s visa before travelling, if the time between connecting flights is more than 8 hours, or if they wish to leave the airport during their transit period. To check which visa you may need, please refer to the visa section of Australian Immigration - please note that Australian visa applications can take up to 14 days to process.
Vaccinations
Vaccination against measles is required for entry into the Solomon Islands. All passengers entering the Solomon Islands are required to complete a health declaration form regarding immunisation against/exposure to measles. The forms will be made available at check-in counters and on board your flight. Proof of vaccination is no longer required on entry though so as long as you can tick that you are vaccinated for measles. A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required for traveller arriving from at risk countries in Africa and the Americas.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD). All liveaboards accept payment in USD. Exchange services are available, including at Honiara International Airport. Larger hotels, resorts, shops and restaurants may accept Visa and Master Card for which a charge will likely be levied, but not always so always check first.
Drones
Please refer to Drone Laws in the Solomon Islands for more information.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
Atoll de Bikini
Period : Liveaboards usually runs during the best diving season from May to October.
Visa's : Visitors from the EU, UK, USA, China are exempt from visas for stays up to 90 days. Many other nationalities can get a visa on arrival for $100 for stays up to 90 days. Non-US citizens will need to apply for an ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program or acquire a USA visa before travelling (for transit via Guam or Hawaii).
Climat : 27°C - 30°C air temperature all year
Water : Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C year round. Crystal clear water - 40-60m visibility. Either 3 mm or 5 mm full length exposure suit are suitable. A 3 mm suit is appropriate for those who do not feel the cold as much or do not intend deep diving (30m+). A 5 mm suit helps wreck divers to prevent injury. Technical divers are advised to bring appropriate exposure protection for prolonged deco-stops.
Clothing : Casual summer wear can be worn during the day any time of the year. A sweater is advised for cooler nights,
Electricity : 220V and 110V with 2 round pin sockets (European style). Please make sure you bring a universal adapter with you if necessary.
Flights : To reached the Kwajalein Airport (KWA), it's recommend that you book your international flight via Honolulu, Hawaii (HNL), which is served by United Airlines 3 times per week, and takes around 7 hrs.
Currency : Local currency is US Dollar (USD), The majority of all hotels, resorts, shops and restaurants will accept a wide range of credit and debit cards. Smaller businesses may only deal in cash.
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