LIVEABOARD ROUTE

Solitude Gaia Palau — Palau NM/FM

21-night Palau NM/FM liveaboard itinerary aboard Solitude Gaia Palau.
Vessel Solitude Gaia Palau
Country Palau
Duration 21 nights
Estimated diving Approximately 64 dives
Embarkation Malakal Palau
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The route

Route Overview

A 21-night liveaboard expedition from Malakal Palau to Malakal Palau. The exact dive plan is adapted to conditions and the operator's current itinerary.

Day by day

Operator Itinerary

This is the operator’s indicative itinerary. The captain and cruise director may change the sequence according to conditions, safety and marine-park regulations.

Day 1 — Embarkation, safety and dive briefings, followed by a check dive when timing permits.

Core cruise days — Explore Palau with up to three day dives and an optional night dive when conditions allow.

Penultimate day — A reduced dive programme is planned before the required no-fly interval.

Final day — Breakfast and disembarkation. The 21-night sequence is representative and exact sites depend on conditions.

Diving profile

Diving Palau NM/FM

Diving overview

Up to three or four dives may be planned on full diving days, subject to itinerary, conditions, regulations and safe no-fly time.

Conditions and experience

Open-ocean currents and remote sites may require confident buoyancy, current-diving experience and appropriate certification.

Underwater photography

The vessel provides a dedicated camera workspace, camera rinse facilities and charging arrangements.

Marine highlights

  • Healthy tropical reefs
  • Schooling reef fish
  • Underwater photography opportunities
  • Reef sharks
  • Manta rays — possible
  • Current-influenced channels
  • Blue holes and walls

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Experienced divers Underwater photographers Remote reefs Small-group liveaboard travel

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Solitude Gaia Palau — Palau NM/FM

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THE VESSEL

Solitude Gaia Palau

A modern 40-metre steel-hulled liveaboard launched in 2023 for seven- to twelve-night Palau expeditions.

A modern 40-metre steel-hulled liveaboard launched in 2023 for seven- to twelve-night Palau expeditions. The vessel combines ensuite accommodation, photographer-friendly facilities and organised small-group diving.

Operated by Solitude Liveaboards & Resorts

Vessel type Steel monohull with aluminium superstructure
Length 40 m
Beam 10 m
Guest capacity 18
Cabins 9

Shared spaces

Indoor lounge

Dining area

Sun deck

Camera workspace

Dive deck

Dining & dietary needs

Meals and refreshments are provided onboard. Dietary requirements must be advised before travel.

Dive deck

Dedicated dive deck with equipment storage, rinse areas and direct tender access.

Dive tenders

Purpose-built dive tenders; final configuration is confirmed before travel.

Camera facilities

Dedicated digital/camera workspace, camera-only rinse facilities and drying air.

Rental equipment

Rental equipment is available by advance reservation.

Safety equipment

GMDSS, EPIRB, AIS, life rafts, emergency packs, fire suppression, medical oxygen and comprehensive first-aid equipment.

Navigation equipment

Furuno navigation electronics, radar, GPS chart plotter, depth sounder and satellite communications.

Languages spoken

  • English

ON BOARD

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ACCOMMODATION

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Solitude Gaia Palau

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Departures & Cabin Options

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