Solitude One

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Solitude One e' una nave lunga 52 metri (171ft), nel 2013 e' stata rimodernata ed e' cambiata da nave mercantile a nave dedicata alle immerisoni subacquee nelle acque di Palau in Micronesia, nelle Filippine a Cebu e Tubbataha Reef.

Lo staff ben addestrato chiama i propri clienti per nome ed appaiono solo quando il cliente ha bisogno di loro permettendogli di avere la propria privacy e intimita'.

Solitude One ha una cabina allestita per le apparecchiature fotografiche e video, ci sono delle postazioni con tavolo, sgabello, prese di corrente, scaffali e cassetti. Qui gli appassionati potranno avere cure delle loro macchine in serenita'. Per coloro che non vogliono portare il loro computer a bordo ci sono 2 postazioni come anche una fornita libreria con riviste e libri dedicati alla flora e fauna marina.

Solitude One ha un salone con aria condizionata dove ci sono tavoli e sedie dove mangiare, un televisore a schermo piatto, lettore DVD, uno stereo, film e giochi in scatola.

I pasti sono attentamente pianificati e preparati per venire incontro al gusto dei palati di tutti, per coloro che hanno diete specifiche possono farcelo sapere preventivamente durante la prenotazione in modo da poter avvertire lo chef di bordo. Sempre disponibili te', caffe', acqua e varie bibite. Un bar offre una selezione di spiriti, vini e birre a costo supplementare.

Solitude One ha ponte superiore all'aperto una parte e' un solarium dedicato naturalmente agli amanti del sole dove possono accomodarsi in comodi sdrai, l'altra parte e' all'ombra. Per il massimo del relax c'e' una vasca idromassaggio. In specifici viaggi un terapista massaggiatore puo' lavorare per far dimenticare le preoccupazioni giornaliere, la barca diventa il vostro resort privato attorniato da acqua blu e cristallina, isole tropicali e la brezza del mare.

Solitude One ha la zona dedicate alla subacquea a poppa, dove i sono postazioni singole con ceste per riporre le proprie attrezzature, bombole, pesi, appendi-mute, compressori per la ricarica e vasche per il risciacquo della attrezzature video.

Cabine

MV Solitude One ha 10 cabine ed ospita un massimo di 22 passeggeri.

Tutte le cabine hanno bagno privato con doccia calda, aria condizionata, cassaforte, accappatoi, asciugamani, asciugacapelli, armadio, TV e supporto media.

Ponte principale

• 1 Cabina matrimoniale King - A1: 1 letto matrimoniale, 1 divano letto che puo' essere usato per un bambino fino a 12 anni.

• 1 Cabina doppia Deluxe - A2 2 letti singoli.

Ponte inferiore

• 1 Cabina matrimoniale King - B6: 1 letto matrimoniale, 1 divano letto che puo' essere usato per un bambino fino a 12 anni.

• 6 Cabine Deluxe - B3, B5, B7, B4, B1, B2

Cabine - B3, B5, B7: 2 letti singoli ed 1 a castello.

Cabine - B1, B2: 1 letto matrimoniale.

Cabina - B4: 2 letti singoli a castello.

• 1 Cabina quadrupla Standard - B8: 4 letti singoli a castello.

Le cabine vengono pulite quotidianamente e le lenzuola ed gli asciugamani ogni 3 giorni, ma se qualcuno avesse necessita' di cambiarli piu' spesso puo' chiedere allo staff.

Immersioni

• 3/4 immersioni al giorno, dipende dalla rotta e dalla condizioni meteo.

• Nessuna immersione il giorno dell'arrivo e della partenza.

• Tutte le immersioni sono guidate da guide professioniste.

Altre informazioni

• Nitrox： Prezzi su richiesta e bisogna prenotare in anticipo.
• Affitto Attrezzatura： Prezzi su richiesta e bisogna prenotare in anticipo.
• Assicurazione Subacquea：Obbligatoria.
• Assicurazione Viaggio : Consigliata.
• Wi-Fi Internet： Non disponibile.
• Pagamento a bordo： In contanti (USD) o carta di credito (MasterCard, Visa).
• Mancia all'equipaggio: Non inclusa, da dare in base alla propria soddisfazione.

Trip Itinerary - Palau 7 day/ 7 nights (22-24 dives)

The itinerary daily - From Day 2 to Day 6:
Light Breakfast > Dive > Big Breakfast > Dive > Lunch > Dive > Afternoon Snack > Night Dive > Dinner.

Night 1, Day 1 (No Diving)
Free transfer from Koror (ROR) Airport to MV Solitude on Trip Departure day.

Day 1, Night 2 (2 or 3 dives)
Dive Sites ‐ Helmet Wreck/Chandelier Cave/Fishing Boat/German Channel

Day 2, Night 3 (4 dives)
Dive Sites ‐ German Channel/Blue Corner/New Drop Off/Big Drop Off/Ngedbus Corner

Day 3, Night 4 (4 dives)
Dive Sites ‐ Virgin Blue Hole/Blue Holes/Turtle Wall/Big Drop Off/Turtle Cove

Day 4, Night 5 (4 dives)
Dive Sites ‐ Peleliu Wall/Cut/Express/Corner/Yellow Wall/Orange Beach

Day 5, Night 6 (4 dives)
Dive Sites ‐ German Channel/Blue Corner/New Drop Off/Big Drop Off/Ngemelis Coral Garden

Day 6 Night 7
4 dives, your last dive have to conform to our 18 hours no‐fly‐no‐altitude policy.
Dive Sites ‐ Shark City/Ulong Channel/Iro Maru/Mandarin fish lake/Chandelier Cave

All dives are subject to our No‐Fly/Altitude 24‐Hour.
Policy & cruise itinerary (which may change due to weather and/or level of diving experience of the guests).

Night 7, Day 7 (No Diving, land tour Only)
After a big Breakfast, optional complimentary tours (you will need to pay for the entry permit fees only) Jerry Fish Lake & Milky Way or etc tour by speed boat.

After the tour, you will return to Solitude One and prepare for check out before a late lunch. You will also be briefed on your check‐out bills for you to prepare for payment. We accept USD Cash (Preferred) or Credit Card.

Tubbataha Reef National Park

Day1 – Embarkation(PuertoPrincessa) begins from 1400Hrs
Embarkation is the harbour of Puerto Princessa. Only Puerto Princessa Domestic Airport transfer is included in the cruise package. Hotel/Resort transfers to embarkation location can be organised with a 3rd party transportation company by Solitude but will subject to charges. Charges will vary depending on how far you are away. You are best advised to organise with the resort/hotel to be transferred to the disembarkation location directly or to Puerto Princessa Domestic Airport Terminal where we can pick you up at1400hrs.

Upon boarding Solitude One, a welcome awaits for you by the rest of our crew. Orientation and registration(remember your C‐Cards and/or LogBooks!) will begin once you are welcomed. You are encouraged to complete your registration and general liability release forms prior to embarkation, this way, you will save some time with the orientation and use them towards getting yourself settled in and rest!If you have not, there is nothing to worry about as you can complete them after the orientation to hand to your cruise directors. During the registration, collection of Permit and National Park fees will be collected as well. For this stand‐alone Tubbataha Itinerary, a total of 3000PHP (subject to change as informed by the authorities) is required to be paid. Dinner is included.

Day2 ,3 &4 - 4 dives daily , North & South Atoll
As dive sites in Tubbataha Reefs are in close proximity, dive sites will be scheduled base on tides/currents as well as communicating with other liveaboards that are in the vicinity to avoid overcrowding a particular dive site.

Day 5 &6 - 4 dives daily , North Atoll & Jessie Beazley Reef
As dive sites in Tubbataha Reefs are in close proximity, dive sites will be scheduled base on tides/currents as well as communicating with other liveaboards that are in the vicinity to avoid overcrowding a particular dive site.

Your last dive has to conform to our 18-hours no‐fly‐no‐altitude policy). Solitude One will get underway towards Puerto Princessa (estimated time of travel is 9Hours) after the scheduled final night dive in Jessie Beazley Reef

Day7 ‐ No Diving, Disembarkation(Puerto Princessa) at 0930hrs
During 0700 hrs to 0800Hrs, you will be advised by a member of our crew on your bill (If you have any for Satellite Communications, Equipment Rentals, EANitrox, Alcohol, etc.).Please check that it is correct and make your payment at your convenience before 0930Hrs. We accept only CASH in USD(Preferred) or Philippines Pesos(PHP).

After a big breakfast, we will organise an appreciation briefing followed by final disembarkation exercise for our guests. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate late Check‐Out request as we have to prepare for the new cruise the next day.

PALAU CRUISE PACKAGE RATES ARE INCLUSIVE OF：

• Accommodation on-board in the category of cabin of guests’ chosen package.
• Guests can check in from 1800hrs the day (Dinner Included)
• Check Out latest at 1700hrs on the day of the Cruise End-Date (No Dinner)
• Full-Board Meal Plan with in-between meal snacks;
• 3 or 4 daily guided Boat Day-Dives (option to schedule 1 Day-Dive for 1 Night Dive)
• all dives are subject to our No-Fly/Altitude Minimum 18 Hours
• Policy & cruise itinerary (which may change due to weather and/or level of diving experience of the guests) – No Dives on disembarkation day;
• Complimentary Rock Island & Jelly Fish Lake Tour on day of Disembarkation;
• Return KOROR (Palau) Airport transfer to MV Solitude One (Pickup/Drop-off other than Airport is subject to additional charge);
• State Hospitality (Room) Tax.

PHILIIPPINES CRUISE PACKAGE RATES ARE INCLUSIVE OF：

• Accommodation on-board in the category of cabin of guests’ chosen package Guests can check in from 1500hrs the day (Dinner Included)
• Check Out latest at 0900hrs on the day of the Cruise End-Date;
• Full-Board Meal Plan with in-between meal snacks;
• 3 or 4 daily guided Boat Day-Dives (Including 1 Night Dive)
• All dives are subject to our No-Fly/Altitude Minimum 18 Hours
• Policy & cruise itinerary (which may change due to weather and/or level of diving experience of the guests)
• No Dives on disembarkation day;
• Return Puerto Princessa or Mactan (Cebu) Airport transfer to MV Solitude One (Pickup/Drop-off other than Airport is subject to additional charge);
• Philippines VAT/GST