Solitude Gaia, the newest addition to the esteemed Solitude World Fleet, epitomizes the unparalleled hospitality that defines Solitude Liveaboards and Resorts —an authentic experience cherished by all. As we embark on this thrilling journey with Solitude Gaia, our commitment remains steadfast to maintaining the exceptional standards of guest care celebrated over the years. Solitude Gaia, …
For decades, the dive travel industry has leaned on discounts to fill cabins and rooms. Early-bird deals, last-minute specials, and promo codes became the default language of loyalty. But as guests become savvier travellers, these tactics are showing their limits. Price can spark a booking, yet it rarely creates a lasting bond. Today’s guests are …
The Great Dive Debate: Liveaboard or Resort? Picture this: You’re 50 feet down, floating above a coral wall alive with reef sharks and hammerheads in the blue. When you surface, your floating home is waiting—dinner prepared, tanks filled, and tomorrow’s dives set at remote sites no day boat could reach. Now imagine instead: After drifting …
Woven Realms of Culture, Heritage, and the Deep Step aboard Solitude Adventurer and set sail through Indonesia’s most captivating waters, where ancient maritime routes, volcanic landscapes, and some of the world’s richest reefs come together in a way only this part of the Coral Triangle can offer. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer returning for more …
For decades, snorkelling has been considered the gentler cousin of scuba diving — a splash in the shallows compared to the deep immersion of tanks and training. But that perception is shifting. As more travellers seek authentic, accessible, and nature-rich experiences, snorkelling is undergoing a quiet revival. No longer confined to holiday coastlines or seen …
A New Era of Diving with Solitude At Solitude Liveaboards and Resorts, we’re always looking for ways to make diving safer, easier and more inspiring. The arrival of the AVELO System marks an exciting step forward — redefining what it means to dive with comfort, confidence and care for the marine world. In 2025, Solitude …
In today’s evolving travel landscape, the most memorable journeys are often those that offer more than just a change of scenery. Increasingly, travellers are seeking experiences that nourish their passions and give purpose to their time away. And one of the most meaningful ways to do that? Workshops. Whether you’re joining a photography masterclass, exchanging …
Solitude World’s iNaturalist Projects Turn Guests into Citizen Scientists When you think of diving in Lembeh, Anilao or anywhere in the Coral Triangle, the first thing that comes to mind is often the astonishing diversity of marine life—rare muck critters, cunning octopuses, frolicking mantas, gliding whale sharks, frenzied sharks and dazzling reefscapes. But what if …
Featuring Tips from Solitude Liveaboards & Resorts Dive Regions Understanding Marine Biodiversity: A Diver’s Guide to Species IdentificationFeaturing Tips from Solitude Liveaboards & Resorts Dive Regions For many divers, the magic of being underwater lies not just in the weightless movement through water or the serenity of reefscapes, but in the encounters — fleeting or …
Delve into the mysterious world that awakens after dark on Solitude’s dive itineraries. When the sun dips below the horizon and darkness cloaks the ocean, a secret world awakens beneath the waves. Night diving isn’t just scuba diving in low light—it’s an entirely different experience, a realm where the familiar is transformed and the elusive …
Looking for things to do outside the water in Lembeh, North Sulawesi? While the Lembeh Strait is famous for its amazing muck diving, there’s so much more to enjoy above the surface. North Sulawesi is full of beautiful places to explore, from volcanic lakes, cool mountain views, tropical forests, and more! That’s why at Solitude …
Where You Let Go — and the Ocean Shows You the Way There’s a quiet exhilaration in drift diving — that moment when you stop trying to control the sea and instead move with it, surrendering to its rhythms. It’s not just a style of diving, but a state of mind. From the upwelling surge …