When planning a dive trip, the way you book can shape the experience as much as the destination itself. Today’s travellers can choose from three main booking paths: working with a dive travel agent, booking directly with the operator, or using a third-party online platform like Booking.com. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, both for …
Diving is often described as a personal journey—an escape into weightlessness, a quiet dialogue between you and the ocean. Yet talk to any guest about their favourite memories, and you’ll notice a pattern. Rarely do they speak of a dive in isolation. Instead, the stories are framed by the people who were there: the buddy …
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 …
Ever seen your dive buddy take an amazing shot of a turtle or manta ray and wish you could do the same? Having the right tool can certainly make your pictures look much better. However, choosing the best underwater camera for beginners can be overwhelming, with numerous options and varying price points. But here’s the …
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 …