MV Soleil II Liveaboard Review

Once operated by Dune Maldives, the 44 meters Soleil 2 liveaboard is now in the hands of Blue K Safari. Indeed, the MV Soleil II has been launched in 2015 and cruises to some of the best dive sites of the Maldives.

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The cabins

The spacious liveaboard can welcome up to 28 passengers with 15 cabins available. Plus, the cabins all have their own en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning and hot running water.

• Standard Cabin – large and comfortable, this twin or double cabin can be found on the lower deck. It has ensuite bathroom facilities and is air-conditioned.
• Balcony Cabin – located on the upper deck and with a private balcony, this option also has all the great facilities of the standard cabin.
• Master Cabin – the ultimate in luxury, this cabin is a large suite located on the main deck with a double bed.

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MV Soleil 2’s on-board facilities

The spacious Soleil 2 has roomy communal areas where you may socialise with fellow guests. There is a living room/salon/lounge complete with a film projector, hi-fi, DVD player and storage space.

There are two dining areas. Either dine inside in the comfortable air-conditioned dining area. Or, alternatively, dine outside and take in the amazing vista. The chef provides tasty buffet meals each meal time in a combination of local and international flavours. There are also snacks available all day.

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Boat’s layout

Diving with Soleil 2

Diving takes place from a dedicated diving Dhoni which tracks the main vessel’s movements and ensures you’re dropped in the optimum location for the dive.

There are DIN adaptors for those with their own regulators. Nitrox is available to extend your bottom time. Plus, if you’re a relatively new diver and want to further your diving knowledge you can take the opportunity to do your Advanced or Nitrox training onboard.

Diving in the Maldives means discovering a world of brightly colored reef fish such as sweet-lips, snappers and more. Also, giant moray eels, turtles, and shrimps make the coral bommies their homes. Plus, if you’re hoping for an encounter with larger pelagic animals such as sharks, manta or eagle ray or, sometimes, a giant of the ocean such as the Whale Shark – the Maldives’ reefs may serve up that opportunity.

Price starts at 1,630$US – 8 days / 7 nights – Ari & Vaavu trip