Soleil 2, Maldives

Name: Deep South - Addu to Gaafu via Fuvahmulah
Start: 2027-03-06
End: 2027-03-13
Location: Maldives

9.2 Superb

Nitrox available
Spa
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

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“Those incredible sea creatures”
Nan W, China

Highlights

Nitrox on board
Hot tub on board

The Soleil 2 is a liveaboard in the Maldives that accommodates 28 guests in 14 air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms with hot showers. There is an air-conditioned indoor dining area, and on the top deck, the is open-air covered seating for guests who want to dine under the stars. There are air-conditioned saloons and a large sun deck for relaxing in between dives or enjoying the sunset views. The diving takes place from a Dhoni equipped with compressors and dive gear storage to maximize the space on board and keep the liveaboard as quiet as possible.

The Soleil 2 sails through Central, Northern, and Southern Atolls. In the Northern atolls, mantas and whale sharks come to feed on the plankton in Hanifaru Bay. The Northern and Southern atolls are more popular among experienced divers. While diving the deep South route, guests can go on a night dive with whale sharks, manta rays, and nurse sharks. Divers can encounter something special on every dive, from turtles to Napoleon wrasse and reef sharks.

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$ 2,050

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$ 2,000

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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Fishing, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Laundry / Pressing Services.

Required Extras: Mandatory Service Charge ($15 / day).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Beach BBQ ($5-10 / activity), Extra Dives, Nitrox ($6 / tank), Nitrox Course ($250 / trip), Private Dive Guide ($900 / week), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, Massage, Spa, Yoga.

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Boat features

Spa
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Rooms with Balcony
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Camera room
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Laundry Service
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
TV in cabins
Observation Deck
Fishing
BBQ Area
Local & International Crew
Snorkeling Equipment
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Full-board Option
Beach BBQ
Fine Wines Selection
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, Japanese, Spanish, and Italian.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: November 2015

Length: 40.500 Meters

Beam: 11.500 Meters

Cruising speed: 12 knots

Engines: 1 Daiwoo 600hp

Max guests: 30

Number of cabins: 15

Number of bathrooms: 15

Tenders: 1 Diving Dhoni

Fuel capacity: 8 tons

Freshwater maker: 8 tons

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV

Soleil 2 Reviews

9.2 Superb

Vessel

9.2
Crew

8.5
Food

9.7
Diving

9.2
Value

9.2

10 Exceptional
Yip Hung Y
Hong Kong

Nice experience
It is my first liveaboard experience in the Maldives, in the Deep South route. The friendly staff made us feel right at home, sharing their expertise about the marine life we were about to encounter and ensuring every detail was taken care of. We were fortunate enough to spot majestic tiger sharks gliding through the blue waters, a sight that left us in awe. Also some playful dolphins joined our adventures, leaping and swimming alongside us, adding a sense of wonder to dive. We also encountered various other shark species, each more captivating than the last, which made for unforgettable underwater moments. The vibrant coral reefs were teeming with life, with colorful fish darting around, creating a mesmerizing backdrop to our dives. Each day brought new adventures, and the camaraderie among divers. Overall, this liveaboard experience was a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and connection with nature. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the breathtaking underwater world of the Maldives, all while being cared for by a fantastic team!
Recommended for
Dive experience. Boat faciliates. Dive guide profession.
10 Mar, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Cheryl T
New Zealand

Amazing boat & friendly crew
The fun group on board Friendly and helpful crew and dive guides The space & relaxing areas on the boat The comfortable, spacious rooms
Recommended for
Comfort & space on the boat, friendly crew, great food
02 Mar, 2020

10 Exceptional
Nan W
China

An amazing trip！
Those incredible sea creatures
Recommended for
Accommodations beyond expectation, excellent service, professional guide.
15 Feb, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Florian D
Austria

Breathtaking
You will see more on this trip than you can dream of.
Recommended for
Tiger sharks. Mantas. Whale sharks.
10 Feb, 2025

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8.8 Fabulous
Vikki L
United Kingdom

Great trip
The diving was spectacular and the boat was really nice, spacious and comfortable. The crew were friendly and helpful and the chef provided good vegan food that was very tasty.
Recommended for
Manta Rays, whale shark and spacious boat
27 Jan, 2018

8.4 Very good
Andrea R
Brazil

Overall good experience
The boat is really nice and comfortable and the dives were really amazing , the boat líder can be difficult sometimes .
Recommended for
So many sharks , lots of mantas and exciting marine life
29 Jan, 2020

10 Exceptional
Yurika S
Japan

Awesome one week!
We saw many sharks and mantas. Couldn’t find the wheal shark but I really appreciated the staffs effort! All staff and crew are friendly, nice, and very hard working! Highly recommended this trip on Soleil 2!!
Recommended for
Nice Diving, clean cabin, friendly staff
11 Feb, 2019

10 Exceptional
Kyan P
India

Excellent
Excellent
Recommended for
Excellent
19 Aug, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Beatriz M
Spain

Maldives best experience concentrated in a week!
It has been such an incredible week! All groups were split according to experience and all instructors were amazing, which made everybody enjoy all divings. Very confortable boat and plenty of quakity food. Also the crew was caring about everybody having their best time. Definitely worth the money!!
Recommended for
Dives, instructors, boat quality
12 Dec, 2022

8.8 Fabulous
Riccardo M
Italy

Great boat, well run, clean, good staff. Very kind and courteous and always helping.
Night dive site with manta rays. Dive at the manta point during the day. Shark research and view., Whale shark research and view. At night nurse shark swimming around the boat. Great dives with friends met on the boat.
Recommended for
Very good organization, good dive sites, comfort on board.
28 Dec, 2018

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132 reviews

9.2 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Tatjana G
Germany

I'll be back!
The whole 8 days on the boat were a highlight for me. I was really thrilled with everything and will definitely come back. Experiencing the night dives with manta rays and nurse sharks / reef sharks was unique. The crew is super organized and very helpful. They even found my GoPro lost during the dive in the sea:) All of them are a great team - but so are the friendly Italian divers on board. My balcony cabin was clean and the daily room service perfect. The food has always been a feast - the cooks are the grenade. Thanks to Fayaz and Gianni for the great dives!
Recommended for
The dive sites were fantastic, the cooks are heavenly and the whole crew exemplary!
11 Sep, 2019

8.8 Fabulous
Kam S
United Kingdom

Massive boat, friendly crew, great diving.
Good trip. Friendly and helpful crew. Good food.
Recommended for
The diving. The atmosphere. The space.
20 May, 2026

8.0 Very good
francine R
France

Maldive Grand Sud: a very rich experience by the diversity and quantity of "big fish" that you come across there:)
Very nice stay on a comfortable boat and with quality service on board. But above all, enthusiastic dive guides who seek to surprise us with beautiful discoveries.
Recommended for
The systematic presence of whale sharks at the back of the boat at nightfall. Dive guides very eager to make us discover new species. Comfort of the boat.
29 Jul, 2025

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8.4 Very good
david S
France

outstanding boat and cruise experience; a more exploring dive approach would have been perfect
the cruise worked like a clockwork, with a shinny new boat and its huge relaxation space to disperse so that we did not feel crowded. the diving cruise general organization is very good, with a well aligned day schedule, the donny ready on time. worked without a glitch. rental material is in excellent status and covers all the needs one might have. one low light though is while many dive are done in current, which is the name of the game in Maldives, the channels dives particularly were limited to reaching the entrance of the channel, somewhat, hook there and watch without exploration. once the bottom time is used up, it is essentially unhook and go up. perfect to take picture of sharks but not my expectation at diving
Recommended for
huge living space on the boat; exploring 4 atolls; excellent organization of the diving program
08 Feb, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Ngung Chia S
Singapore

Spacious cabins, Crazy night dives, Excellent value for money
Spacious boat - large relaxation areas, very large cabin (2 King Size Bed, bar fridge, large toilet). Experience guides that able to help guests handle very strong currents. Excellent dive sites - lots of sharks, fishes, turtles, octopus, whalesharks, etc. Owner always on boat to ensure everything OK. Very generous operator - allowed check out at 11 am, 3 pm and even 7 pm; provide meals even on check out day. Lots of food for the Christmas party (but limited quantity during other days) and crews put up an excellent local culture show. Must really experience this LOB - best I had so far. Will return
Recommended for
Spacious Cabins, Services, Dive Sites
30 Dec, 2019

8.4 Very good
Lipei Z
Netherlands

Memorable diving trip with Soleil 2!!
We enjoyed diving with Soleil 2 in November 2025. The weather was not very good but the team tried their best to make each and every dive interesting and exciting. Our dive master Ele was amazing! Overall we would recommend it to fellow divers.
Recommended for
Diving crews. Dives. atmosphere.
30 Nov, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Vaarnan D
India

Dive, eat, sleep, repeat!!
+ awesome crew, very friendly and welcoming + spacious rooms and boat + great guides, felt really safe on wicked channel dives + can't recommend enough
Recommended for
Manta rays, so much diving, great channel dives!
03 Dec, 2021

9.2 Superb
Robin D
United States

Highly recommended experience onboard the Soleil 2
This was my first experience trying a live aboard dive boat. I would highly recommend the Soleil 2 because it was a very positive and rewarding experience. As a newer diver, with under 100 dives, I found the channel dives with medium to strong currents quite challenging, but the experienced dive masters were there to literally hold my hand and make sure I had both a safe and fun experience. There is a lot to see and enjoy in the Maldives and we were all impressed with the efficiency, camaraderie and hard work of this crew! Under the leadership of Shahid, the boat owner, the crew worked very hard every day to ensure a top-notch guest experience, from dive safety to great meals to excellent customer service at every turn. Highly recommend!
Recommended for
very professional, friendly & helpful staff. dives were challenging but very rewarding. rooms were comfortable and shared deck spaces were large.
12 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Shiyu H
China

Once in a life time experience
I had once in a life time experience. I love that Soleil 2 is locally owned and operated by a group of people who are passionate about diving, professional, caring and fun. The crew worked so hard to make sure we had a great experience and create such an amazing community. Our group bounded during the trip. I saw so many animals during the trip - lots of grey reef sharks, nurse sharks, white tip sharks, manta rays, turtles, a whale shark, and so many other beautiful creatures. The team was thoughtful for planning our dives so that we could see different things while feeling comfortable given our diving levels / experiences. The dive masters were all very attentive and helpful, especially for some of us who had ear problems going down or struggled with currents. The owner of the boat came with us during trip and was my dive master, and he was determined to find us different animals to see but made sure we respected them. I did my AOW during the trip, and learned so much from the instructors. Additional, the chefs are AMAZING! I was very excited about each delicious meal after diving. The crew kept the boat very clean and are all super friendly. Thank you for such an incredible, fun experience. I will definitely come back for different routes with them in the future!
Recommended for
Amazing diving and saw so many sharks and other cool sea animals; the people and crew made the trip so much more fun, especially very professional and helpful dive masters; Amazing food!!
13 Aug, 2023

10 Exceptional
TAEJOON P
South Korea

Best diving, best crew
Every moment was beautiful. All 20 dives were happy. I was lucky to choose Soleil-2
Recommended for
Great diving, friendly crew, delicious meal
22 Jan, 2024

Translated from Korean

10 Exceptional
Rania E
France

Amazing experience, beyond my expectations
I loved everything about our boat safari : we met incredible people (crew and guests), we had the chance to dive in amanzingly rich dive spots, the food was really good. It is an experience you cannot regret.
Recommended for
The boat is gorgeous, with very confortable rooms and a lot of places to chill, the crew is incredibly helpful and nice, and the diving spots are AMAZING
14 Oct, 2022

9.2 Superb
herbert K
Austria

Great trip!
We absolutely loved this liveaboard and would book it again in a heartbeat. The boat was huge — actually the biggest liveaboard we've ever been on. With only 16 guests onboard (compared to a maximum of 28), it felt incredibly spacious and never crowded. We stayed in a cabin on the lower deck, which was surprisingly large and very comfortable. The food was good and tasty throughout the trip. While there wasn't a huge variety from day to day, they did a great job accommodating vegetarian dietary requirements. A big bonus was the draft beer available onboard after diving. The diving was excellent overall, with plenty of shark and manta ray encounters that made the trip truly memorable. There were a few dive sites that didn't seem particularly impressive, and we weren't quite sure why they were included in the itinerary, but the majority of the diving was fantastic. The dive crew was professional, friendly, and always helpful. The only downside was the additional charges at the end of the trip. The mandatory daily service charge, Nitrox fees, and charges for extra dives added up quickly and made the final bill higher than expected. That said, the overall experience was outstanding. One of the highlights was the great group of guests onboard — everyone got along so well, and it really added to the experience. We left with wonderful memories and would happily return.
Recommended for
Diving mostly amazing, lots of sightings. Dive crew was professional and awesome. Our cabin was so spacious.
06 Jun, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
JIALI J
China

It's amazing
This is a particularly cost-effective boat. The dive guides are very professional and responsible, ele and jalle my dive guides, you guys are really great! And yoonbe, my teacher taught me a lot about fishing. Thank you! We saw too many amazing creatures in diving. I would like to make two suggestions, can the limit of only two eggs per person be relaxed in the morning? If you need to pay for it, that's fine. And why can't milk be drunk directly, it must be accompanied by such a strange restriction as coffee or cereal?
Recommended for
The diving guide is particularly professional and has been shooting videos and looking for marine life for us. On the first night, the staff came knocking on the door and told us that two whale sharks were visiting. Special thanks to the room staff for having the house cleaned several times a day.
28 Feb, 2026

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8.8 Fabulous
George B
United Kingdom

Brilliant week deep south
I dived deep south itinerary which was great, really loved the channel dives and Fuvamulah especially. Great dives. We were a full boat of 28 which felt busy on the smaller sites around Gan but was not an issue on the rest, with groups dropping in different areas. The trip does 19 dives and 17 are included, not had that before where you pay extra dives, would prefer it was all included tbh. The staff and the owner were all fantastic and incredibly helpful❤️
Recommended for
Guide Ali, fantastic diver and guide. large comfortable rooms and beds. Elle, such a kind friendly welcoming knowledgable and caring person.
24 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
Joshua K
United States

Great South Maldives Shark experiences!
We really enjoyed our first Liveaboard in Maldives. Lots of shark and ray encounters and our guide was very kind and attentive even with more challenging dives.
Recommended for
We enjoyed having a local Maldivian owner :). Lots of shark dives. Besides diving, we got to visit some islands and it was fun.
03 Sep, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Alvaro C
Spain

Best diving and overall experience
The dive sites chosen by the crew where really great. The crew is formed by Maldivians who are really nice and friendly. The guides really enjoy diving so they really make it good for you on every dive. The food is quite good. In maldives you will see lofs of fish, sharks, turtles and Mantas!!
Recommended for
dive sites, dive guides, big
11 Feb, 2019

10 Exceptional
James D
Canada

Fabulous week of diving
Whale sharks! Manta rays and sharks were in such abundance that it became almost common place to see them. So much variety and colour in fish life that it was a truly wonderful experience.
Recommended for
Dive guides were extremely well organized and professional, great group of divers, very nice accommodations
14 Feb, 2018

9.2 Superb
Cassandra H
Singapore

Awesome!
The dive guides on Soleil 2 were really fantastic! Their enthusiasm and love for diving is evident, and certainly helps to keep spirits up, even in bad weather/ strong currents. Because of their passion, we surely did look forward to each and every dive. They even searched really hard for the whale shark because it was one of the things we were looking forward to. (and yes, we did find one!) They are also very friendly and made us feel very welcomed. The boat is awesome- very new, clean and spacious. I especially love the diving dhoni. Lots of space for gearing up! It's great value for money, and look forward to diving with Dune again. Thanks Lucile, Yoann and Fathu for this wonderful experience!
Recommended for
Dive guides, Marine Life, Comfortable accomodations
27 Dec, 2017

9.2 Superb
Júlio K
Brazil

Very good
The boat is very comfortable staff and guids very friendly. The dives were fantastic. Perfect
Recommended for
The boat. Crew The dives
08 Feb, 2017

10 Exceptional
dorne C
United States

Great boat, fantastic crew, attentive and caring, plenty of good food
The night dive with manta rays, island bbq, whale sharks, giant manta rays, numerous grey sharks, and the amazing crew. The owner Saiad was on-board and available all day. He worked hard to find whale sharks, and he did! He is friendly, mingled with everyone and enjoys he enjoys making sure we all had a great trip. The group I was with from around the world [Australia,England, Spain and France] bonded immediately. Fresh water snacks available all day. Rooms cleaned each day. Comfortable air con dining room. Thanks Saiad for making this a FANTASTIC experience for my first live-aboard!
Recommended for
crew, room and boat
21 Aug, 2019