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Solitude Gaia

Palau · Liveaboard★ 5

from USD 4,165 / person

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Type
Liveaboard
Built / renovated
2023
Length × width
40 m × 9 m
Cabins
9
Capacity
18 guests
Nitrox
YES ($)
Wi-Fi
YES ($)
Rental gear
YES ($)

Highlights

  • Dive into Palau’s pristine waters with Solitude Gaia, where each excursion reveals stunning marine biodiversity, from vibrant coral gardens to thriving ecosystems.
  • Explore renowned dive sites like Blue Corner and German Channel with an experienced team, ensuring an immersive and unforgettable underwater adventure.
  • Solitude Gaia features a 40-meter steel hull for stability and an aluminum superstructure for added security and comfort.
  • Accommodates up to 18 guests in nine cabins and a luxurious spa suite, blending elegance with a homely atmosphere.
  • Enjoy refined comfort, exceptional service, and exquisite cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients, all while blending luxury with exploration.

About Solitude Gaia

Set sail on the Solitude Gaia, a luxurious liveaboard that explores the breathtaking waters of Palau. With itineraries ranging from 7 to 11 nights, you’ll have ample opportunity to dive into renowned sites like Blue Corner and German Channel. Each journey unveils the vibrant marine biodiversity of the region, where you might encounter majestic manta rays, playful dolphins, and a variety of sharks, including hammerhead and whitetip reef sharks.

The Solitude Gaia is designed for comfort and stability, featuring a 40-meter steel hull and an aluminum superstructure. Accommodating up to 18 guests across nine cabins, including a luxurious spa suite, it perfectly blends elegance with a homely atmosphere. Onboard, you’ll enjoy exceptional service, exquisite cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients, and facilities like Wi-Fi and Nitrox, ensuring a seamless diving experience.

Routes & departures

Palau11 nights · 30 dives · 61 Departures
  1. 1
    Day 1

    Palau – Embarkation Welcome aboard Solitude Gaia! Begin your adventure with a warm greeting, orientation, and registration in Palau. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors

  2. 2
    Day 2

    Malakal Bay and Lagoon Dive into history with 2-3 dives at Helmet Wreck, Chandelier Caves, Jake Seaplane, or Teshio Maru.

  3. 3
    Day 3

    Rock Islands of Malakal Harbour Explore 4 dives at Iro Wreck, Helmet Wreck, Chandelier Caves, or Buoy 6 in the stunning Rock Islands.

  4. 4
    Day 4

    Ulong Island Enjoy up to 4 dives at Siaes Tunnel, Siaes Corner/Ulong Channel, or Sandy Paradise amid Ulong’s stunning reefs.

  5. 5
    Day 5

    Whale Island Explore up to 4 dives at German Channel, Siaes Tunnel/Siaes Corner, Ulong Channel, or Sandy Paradise before sailing to Whale Island.

  6. 6
    Day 6

    Explore up to 4 dives daily at Peleliu Cut, Blue Corner, and more. Discover vibrant coral gardens and diverse marine life.

  7. 7
    Day 7
  8. 8
    Day 8
  9. 9
    Day 9

    Ngemelis Island Dive opportunities: up to 3 dives Experience dramatic drop-offs, coral gardens, and diverse marine life.

  10. 10
    Day 10
  11. 11
    Day 11

    German Channel Anchorage Enjoy up to 3 dives exploring the German Channel, Blue Corner, and more, concluding with our 18-hour no-fly policy.

  12. 12
    Day 12

    Palau Mainland – Disembarkation No Dive Day Jellyfish Lake, the Milky Way, or both. Lunch will be served before disembarkation, followed by farewells to the crew. Disembarkation commences after lunch and concludes at 1700. Our crew will assist with your transportation to the airport. Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

Departures · 61

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Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 30, 20267USD 4,165—
Nov 4, 2026 – Nov 11, 20267USD 4,3755 left
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 20, 20267USD 4,165—
Nov 22, 2026 – Dec 2, 202610USD 5,650—
Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 15, 202610USD 5,650—
Dec 18, 2026 – Dec 28, 202610USD 5,900—
Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 14, 202710USD 5,650—
Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 23, 20277USD 4,375—
Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 2, 20277USD 4,3751 left
Feb 5, 2027 – Feb 12, 20277USD 4,165—
Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 20, 20277USD 4,165—
Mar 23, 2027 – Mar 30, 20277USD 4,165—
Apr 2, 2027 – Apr 9, 20277USD 4,375—
Apr 12, 2027 – Apr 23, 202711USD 5,650—
Apr 27, 2027 – May 7, 202710USD 5,650—
May 12, 2027 – May 19, 20277USD 4,375—
May 21, 2027 – May 28, 20277USD 4,375—
Jun 1, 2027 – Jun 8, 20277USD 4,375—
Jun 12, 2027 – Jun 19, 20277USD 4,375—
Jun 23, 2027 – Jun 30, 20277USD 4,3754 left
Aug 31, 2027 – Sep 7, 20277USD 4,37518 left
Sep 15, 2027 – Sep 25, 202710USD 5,900—
Oct 1, 2027 – Oct 8, 20277USD 4,37516 left
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Oct 22, 2027 – Nov 1, 202710USD 5,900—
Nov 23, 2027 – Nov 30, 20277USD 4,375—
Dec 4, 2027 – Dec 14, 202710USD 0—
Dec 20, 2027 – Dec 30, 202710USD 0—
Jan 4, 2028 – Jan 14, 202810USD 5,900—
Jan 18, 2028 – Jan 25, 20287USD 4,375—
Feb 16, 2028 – Feb 26, 202810USD 0—
Mar 1, 2028 – Mar 11, 202810USD 5,900—
Mar 15, 2028 – Mar 22, 20287USD 0—
Apr 1, 2028 – Apr 12, 202811USD 0—
Apr 17, 2028 – Apr 27, 202810USD 0—
May 1, 2028 – May 11, 202810USD 0—
May 15, 2028 – May 25, 202810USD 5,900—
May 30, 2028 – Jun 6, 20287USD 4,375—
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Sep 2, 2028 – Sep 9, 20287USD 4,37518 left
Sep 15, 2028 – Sep 25, 202810USD 5,90018 left
Sep 29, 2028 – Oct 9, 202810USD 5,900—
Oct 13, 2028 – Oct 20, 20287USD 4,375—
Oct 24, 2028 – Oct 31, 20287USD 4,375—
Nov 22, 2028 – Dec 2, 202810USD 5,900—
Dec 6, 2028 – Dec 16, 202810USD 5,900—
Dec 20, 2028 – Dec 30, 202810USD 5,900—
Jan 3, 2029 – Jan 10, 20297USD 4,37512 left
Jan 13, 2029 – Jan 20, 20297USD 4,375—
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Mar 19, 2029 – Mar 26, 20297USD 5,6351 left
Apr 3, 2029 – Apr 13, 202910USD 4,375—
Apr 18, 2029 – Apr 28, 202910USD 4,375—
May 2, 2029 – May 12, 202910USD 5,90016 left
May 16, 2029 – May 26, 202910USD 5,90018 left
May 29, 2029 – Jun 5, 20297USD 4,37518 left
Jun 9, 2029 – Jun 16, 20297USD 4,37518 left
Jun 20, 2029 – Jun 27, 20297USD 4,37518 left
Palau Northern Itinerary10 nights · 27 dives
  1. 1
    Day 1

    Palau – Embarkation Welcome aboard Solitude Gaia! Begin your adventure with a warm greeting, orientation, and registration in Palau. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors

  2. 2
    Day 2

    West Passage and Surrounding areas (2 - 3 dives)

  3. 3
    Day 3

    Devilfish City and Northern Exploratves) ion (3 - 4 dives)

  4. 4
    Day 4

    Exploration of Palau’s Northern Reefs and Kayangel island (3-4 Dives each day)

  5. 5
    Day 5
  6. 6
    Day 6
  7. 7
    Day 7

    Ulong Area + Spawning dives (3 -4 Dives each day)

  8. 8
    Day 8
  9. 9
    Day 9

    Ngemelis Area (3 -4 Dives)

  10. 10
    Day 10

    Southern Peleliu Area (up to 3 Dives) All guests must adhere to a minimum of 18 hours pre-flight surface interval

  11. 11
    Day 11

    Palau Mainland – Disembarkation No Dive Day Jellyfish Lake, the Milky Way, or both. Lunch will be served before disembarkation, followed by farewells to the crew. Disembarkation commences after lunch and concludes at 1700. Our crew will assist with your transportation to the airport. Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions.

What's included

  • ✓ Island Barbecues
  • ✓ DIN/INT Adaptor
  • ✓ Coffee
  • ✓ Water
  • ✓ Tea
  • ✓ Snacks between meals and after dives
  • ✓ Transfer from/to local hotels (round-trip, only on boat arrival & departure days)
  • ✓ Transfer from/to the airport (round-trip, only on boat arrival & departure days)
  • ✓ Weight Belt/Weights/Tank(s)
  • ✓ SMB (Surface Marker Buoy)
  • ✓ Night dive
  • ✓ Dive guides
  • ✓ Kayak usage
  • ✓ Harbour fees
  • ✓ National park fees
  • ✕ BCD
  • ✕ Alcohol
  • ✕ Full scuba set
  • ✕ Wetsuit
  • ✕ Nitrox
  • ✕ 15 liter tanks
  • ✕ Flashlight (torch)
  • ✕ Tips for the crew
  • ✕ Massage
  • ✕ Regulator
  • ✕ Fuel surcharges
  • ✕ Dive computer
  • ✕ Jelly Fish Lake and Rock Island Permit
  • ✕ Koror Diving permit
  • ✕ Peleliu Diving permit
  • ✕ Angaur Island Diving permit
  • ✕ State Cabin/Room Tax
  • ✕ Laundry
  • ✕ Internet data package 500 MB
  • ✕ Internet data package 1000 MB
  • ✕ Internet data package unlimited

Marine life

TunaBarracudaHammerhead sharkWhitetip reef sharkManta rayBlacktip reef sharkDolphins

Facilities & amenities

Wi-Fi ($)Nitrox ($)Rental Equipment ($)

Reviews · 1

★ 51 guest reviews

★ 5 · Sina Palladino · 2025-12-08

From the very first moment we were picked up at our hotel to the final minute when we were dropped off again, our dive safari on the Solitude Gaia was nothing short of a dream. For eight unforgettable days we were perfectly cared for, pampered, and looked after in every possible way. Every single dive was a highlight, surrounded by wonderful people, great entertainment, and breathtaking underwater moments. My absolute favorite was the unbelievably amazing dive with the manta rays — an experience I will carry with me forever. I had such a deeply special time on this trip, and even now I can’t help but smile whenever I think back to it. A very special thank you to Jara and Vincenzo, who managed the dives with such professionalism, warmth, and passion, and who made us feel completely at home from the very beginning. And of course, huge thanks to our amazing dive guides Davis and Ricky — you guys are absolutely awesome, and we truly enjoyed every moment spent with you. The service on board was outstanding, warm, and attentive. The food was excellent, the drinks were fantastic, and every detail was thoughtfully taken care of. We felt welcome, relaxed, and truly spoiled from start to finish. It was an incredible, unforgettable vacation that I would absolutely do again. I can recommend it wholeheartedly, and I truly hope to cross paths with some of the crew members on future dive cruises again.

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