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Aboard the M/V Solitude One
The M/V Solitude One is a 171 foot vessel that was Vessel features include an air-conditioned camera
Palau rebuilt and outfitted for diving in 2013. With 10 care- room that is an underwater photographer’s dream
come true, on board Jacuzzi for luxury relaxation
fully designed cabins, incorporating essential
elements from the hospitality world and awareness of and a lounge with play on-demand Audio-Visual
M/V Solitude One what discerning divers need and want, this large system. With guests in mind, the M/V Solitude One
underwent a complete makeover from her original
live-aboard vessel accommodates a maximum of
only 22 guests. All cabins include en-suite bathrooms, form to set new standards in hospitality and profes-
individual climate control and flat screen LCD TVs sionalism. Rebreather divers can be accommo-
amongst the amenities. Cabin choices are 2 State- dated with advanced notice and the vessel can be
Palau is an island nation in the northwestern Pacific. Rated Wrecks, walls, blue holes, caverns and famous Jellyfish rooms (King-sharing), 7 Deluxe Cabins or 1 Standard reconfigured easily to provide for exploration and
as one of the world’s top diving destinations, it is home to Lake, a marine lake with non-stinging jellyfish, make for Quad/Family Cabin (2 x Twin Beds & 2 Bunk Beds) research expeditions as well.
some of the healthiest coral reefs and abundant fish beautiful and dramatic photo opportunities. Palau
populations on the planet. Home to 1,300 species of fish, became the world’s first 100% shark sanctuary in 2009 Cruise Highlights
700 species of coral and 130 sharks and and in early 2014 declared an end to all commercial
rays, three major ocean currents meet in fishing. This will essentially turn Palau’s waters into a • Bauer PureAir certified Air and Nitrox Station Sun Deck
Palau bringing nutrient-rich water and 230,000 square mile marine reserve, the largest of its • Asian and Western cuisine, Alfresco or Indoor Dinning
remarkable diversity. kind in the world. A tiny nation leading by example! • Main salon with audio/video entertainment center
• Large Camera Room
• Dedicated Sun Deck Upper Deck
• Jacuzzi
• Large Dive deck with fresh, warm water showers
• SCUBAPRO scuba equipment rentals available at
attractive prices Main Deck
• Custom built twin 150HP Fiberglass dive skiffs
• Nautilus Lifeline Personal Locator Devices, Current Dive
Reef Hooks & SMBs provided during cruise free of charge
Lower Deck
Contact Us
www.DivEncounters.com For more information or booking inquiries, email: emailus@solitude-liveaboards.com
www.solitude-one.com
