Renowned as a marine biodiversity hotspot, Indonesia lies at the heart of the Coral Triangle and is one of the world’s most exciting liveaboard destinations. Around 3,000 fish species and 600 corals have been recorded here while the underwater landscapes range from volcanic seamounts to World War II wrecks.

Accommodations:

Solitude Adventurer features eight cabins, all of which are situated above deck and with large windows for enjoying the surrounding scenery. During the vessel’s refurbishment, the Solitude team incorporated feedback from guests to deliver exactly what divers need and want from their onboard accommodations.

In each cabin, there are ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold water showers, plus toiletries and hair dryers. Individually controlled air conditioning systems, universal electrical points, wardrobes, and reading lights are among the cabin amenities. Cleaning is conducted daily and bed linens/towels are changed every three days.

Stateroom: The most spacious room onboard Solitude Adventurer at 25 square meters, the Stateroom is located on the Main Deck. It features a king-size bed and a separate lounge, as well as a wall-mounted TV.

Deluxe Cabins: Located on the Upper Deck, the six Deluxe Cabins are between 10 and 14 square meters in size, with twin-bed configurations.

Quad Cabin: Designed for families, solo and budget travelers, the Quad Cabin is located on the Main Deck. It comes with two sets of bunk beds to accommodate up to four guests.

Dining:

Five meals a day are provided onboard Solitude Adventurer, ensuring you never go hungry. Start the day with a light breakfast before the first dive, which is followed by the main morning meal. After the second dive, lunch is served, followed by afternoon snacks and dinner. If that’s not enough, complimentary biscuits and instant noodles are available on request.

Most of the meals are buffet-style, although some are served a la carte. A barbecue dinner on the sundeck is a highlight (weather permitting). Soft drinks, tea and coffee, and water are included on this Indonesia liveaboard trip while alcoholic beverages can be purchased for a surcharge.

Amenities:

On the Main Deck of Solitude Adventurer is the open-plan lounge and dining area, with bench seating around the windows. In one corner is the kitchen and in the middle is a large television where underwater photography images can be presented. Two cabins are located at the front of the Main Deck, together with a sun lounging area. At the back is the spacious Dive Deck.

Steps lead to the Upper Deck where you’ll find an alfresco lounge area and the camera room. The six Deluxe Cabins are also located here and there is an additional outdoor lounge above.

Diving:

Three to four daily dives are included on Indonesia liveaboard trips with Solitude Adventurer, including night dives. Itineraries depend on weather and current conditions, with the vessel moving to take advantage of the best sites throughout the trip. The cruise director will advise each evening of the following day’s planned dives and a comprehensive briefing is provided before heading out.

The Dive Deck features individual lockers where guests can store their gear and accessories, with a central table for drying out computers and camera equipment. There’s also a dedicated freshwater rinse tank for electronics, as well as showers for when you return from your underwater explorations.

Highly quality rental gear is available for a surcharge, as is enriched air nitrox (certified divers only). Large 15-liter tanks can also be arranged for an additional cost and side-mount diving (with additional 12-liter tanks) is also possible.

Dive itineraries onboard Solitude Adventure include a 7-day/6-night trip through the Komodo Islands and a 9-day/8-night voyage from Maumere to Alor. Banda Sea expeditions include a 9-day-8-night trip from Ambon to Ambon, as well as a crossing from Ambon to Sorong in Raja Ampat. This Indonesian liveaboard also offers dedicated 9-day/8-night Raja Ampat voyages.

Diving in Indonesia is possible throughout the year, with Solitude Adventurer moving to take advantage of the best conditions throughout the archipelago. Water temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in southern Komodo up to 30°C (86°F) in the north of Raja Ampat. The cold upwellings in some regions can be chilly, so it’s advisable to bring an extra skin (in addition to a 3mm wetsuit) if you’re diving in Komodo or Alor.