Solitude Gaia Liveaboard

Duration

7-10 Nights

Location/Type

Palau Liveaboard

Cabins

9 Cabins

Departure

Palau (Malkal)

ABOUT THE LIVEABOARD

The Solitude Gaia is a 40-meter/130-foot-long liveaboard in Palau that accommodates 18 guests in 9 cabins. Cabins feature ensuite showers with hot and cold water, a WC with a standard water-flush system, and amenities such as a manual bidet gun, separate shower, robe hooks, air conditioning, a safe deposit box, bathrobes, towels, a hair dryer, intercom, TV, and toiletries. Housekeeping includes daily cleaning and linen changes every three days.

Meals are served in the indoor lounge area and outdoors. They are made with locally sourced ingredients. If given notice, non-meat diets can be catered to. The Digital Area is tailored for photographers, with large camera rinsing tanks and dedicated towels. It includes a camera setup bench, editing and charging stations, and universal power sockets.

Itineraries aboard the Solitude Gaia can be 8, 11, and 12 days long. Highlights include diving at Malakal Bay, Ulong Island, and the Peleliu & Ngemelis Island areas, with opportunities to explore historical wrecks, vibrant coral gardens, and dramatic underwater landscapes, culminating in a visit to Jellyfish Lake and the Milky Way before disembarkation.

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Cabin Price Starts at

$ 410

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"I wanted freedom, open air, and adventure. I found it on the sea."

- Alain Gerbault

Itinerary

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6 Nights

Day 1: Embarkation – Palau

Day 1: Embarkation – Palau
Choice of sites: Iro Wreck, Chandelier Caves, Jake Seaplane, Hafa Dai Wreck.
Boarding for Solitude Gaia begins promptly at 7:00 am and concludes no later than 9:00 am. Upon arrival, the crew warmly welcomes you aboard. Orientation and registration will promptly follow this welcome. Latecomers for boarding are accommodated but must understand that any missed meals, tours, or dives cannot be refunded or exchanged.
The services include complimentary airport and local hotel transfers. As you step onto Solitude Gaia, the team eagerly awaits to greet you. The registration process, including the collection of permits and National Parks fees, will commence alongside a reminder to bring your C-cards and/or log books. Both lunch and dinner are included in your package.
Today signifies the onset of our diving escapades, with Solitude Gaia stationed in Malakal Bay, adjacent to the main town’s shoreline. This area bears historical weight, having been a significant battleground during World War II between the US and Japanese armed forces. Near the bustling town of Koror lie numerous shipwrecks from that era, inviting exploration of both submerged vessels and an airplane wreck. Notably, the nearby Chandelier Caves offer a popular and easily accessible cavern dive, presenting a beginner-friendly journey through four distinct air chambers within a spacious cavern adorned with stunning stalactites hanging from the limestone ceiling.
This day unveils a different dimension of Palau’s diving scene, spotlighting the nation’s diverse dive sites and rich historical backdrop. While the visibility here may differ from the pristine clarity typically expected in Palau, it adds an enigmatic allure to underwater exploration. Later in the day, we’ll embark on a 1-2 hour journey towards Ulong Island, ushering in a new array of diving prospects.

Day 2-3: Ulong Island Area

Gives the opportunity of a possible 3 to 4 dives each day.
Choice of sites: Sandy Paradise / Ulong Channel / Siaes Corner / Siaes Tunnel / Shark City.
Leave Malakal Lagoon Anchorage for Ulong Island.
Today, we rise to the sight of Ulong Island’s captivating beauty as we anchor nearby. This island features a picturesque, extensive white sand beach and preserves ancient rock art paintings. Renowned for its numerous acclaimed dive sites, this area offers an opportunity to explore various underwater landscapes, including channels, walls, current-rich corners, and breathtaking reefs.
If our schedule and the weather align favorably, there’s a chance for a beach outing and the potential for a BBQ on one of the days.

Day 4-6: Peleliu & Ngemelis Island Area

Gives the opportunity of a possible 3 to 4 dives.
Choice of Sites: Peleliu Cut / Yellow Wall / Peleliu Express / Orange Beach / German Channel / Blue Corner / Blue Holes / New Drop-off / Turtle Cove and more.
Over the upcoming days, our focus will shift to diving in the southern region of the Rock Island Southern Lagoon (RISL) and the outer reefs of Palau. Here, you’ll relish in stunning dramatic drop-offs, thriving coral gardens, robust currents, diverse marine life, and perhaps even the sighting of Manta Rays. Additionally, within this time frame, there will be an opportunity to partake in a World War II land tour of Peleliu Island.

Day 7: Ngemelis Island Area

Gives the opportunity of a possible up to 2 dives.
Choice of Sites: German Channel / Ngedebus Wall /Dexter’s Wall / Ngemelis Coral Garden / Virgin Blue Hole.
On this final day of our diving expedition, we’ll partake in two morning dives within the central area of Ngemelis Island. Subsequent to these dives, lunch will be served while we sail back to Malakal. During the afternoon, there’s an option for complimentary tours via speedboat to Jellyfish Lake, Milky Way, or both. It’s important to note that a Jellyfish Lake permit is required if you choose to visit.
At this juncture, you’ll receive a briefing concerning your check-out bills for payment arrangement. We accept USD cash (preferred) or credit cards. Please notify the cruise directors of your preferred payment method a day before disembarkation.

Day 8: Disembarkation - Palau

No Dive Day.
Passengers are scheduled for disembarkation between 5:00 am and 7:00 am. Following a light breakfast, farewells will be exchanged, and our crew will facilitate your transportation to the airport. Should guests prefer an earlier disembarkation, they must acknowledge that missed meals, tours, or dives due to this change are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future!
(*) itinerary description provided by the boat operator.
The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip in the morning or afternoon. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.

*Note: all listed prices are per person.

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*Note: all listed prices are per person.

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Cabins

There are 2 staterooms with twin or double beds located on the upper deck with ocean views. Each cabin is equipped with an individual air conditioning system with climate control, a safe deposit box, bathrobes, face and bath towels, hair dryer, intercom, television, wardrobe organizer with ample hangers, desk with universal electrical points conveniently located for gadgets, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. Extra pillows and light blankets are available on request. There is an ensuite shower (providing both hot and cold water) and a WC featuring a common water-flush system. All ensuite facilities are equipped with a manual bidet gun, a separate shower, and ample shelve/countertop and robe hooks.

This cabin is located on the upper deck with a king-size bed and ocean view. It is equipped with an individual air conditioning system with climate control, a safe deposit box, bathrobes, face and bath towels, hair dryer, intercom, television, wardrobe organizer with ample hangers, desk with universal electrical points conveniently located for gadgets, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. Extra pillows and light blankets are available on request. There is an ensuite shower (providing both hot and cold water) and a WC featuring a common water-flush system. All ensuite facilities are equipped with a manual bidet gun, a separate shower, and ample shelve/countertop and robe hooks.

There are 4 cabins with twin or double beds located on the main deck with ocean views. Each cabin is equipped with an individual air conditioning system with climate control, a safe deposit box, bathrobes, face and bath towels, hair dryer, intercom, television, wardrobe organizer with ample hangers, desk with universal electrical points conveniently located for gadgets, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. Extra pillows and light blankets are available on request. There is an ensuite shower (providing both hot and cold water) and a WC featuring a common water-flush system. All ensuite facilities are equipped with a manual bidet gun, a separate shower, and ample shelve/countertop and robe hooks.

There are 2 cabins with twin or double beds located on the lower deck. Each cabin is equipped with an individual air conditioning system with climate control, a safe deposit box, bathrobes, face and bath towels, hair dryer, intercom, television, wardrobe organizer with ample hangers, desk with universal electrical points conveniently located for gadgets, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. Extra pillows and light blankets are available on request. There is an ensuite shower (providing both hot and cold water) and a WC featuring a common water-flush system. All ensuite facilities are equipped with a manual bidet gun, a separate shower, and ample shelve/countertop and robe hooks.

*All rooms include daily housekeeping and complimentary breakfast buffet.

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