Free time during the day before an evening transfer to the liveaboard. After meeting the captain and crew and completing safety briefings, we enjoy dinner on board and set sail toward the Russell Islands.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Liveaboard
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This trip runs in two directions, choose this itinerary if you’d like to board in Honiara and end in Munda. All inclusions and lodgings remain the same, regardless of the direction.
We spend most of this 12-day vacation doing what the Solomon Islands do best: being on the water. Kayaks shape our days as we move along reefs, into lagoons, and between small islands, with time for snorkeling and optional diving. The liveaboard stays nearby, giving us a solid base for meals, rest, and gear without pulling us away from the action. With guiding, accommodation, and logistics handled, we focus on long days outside, varied routes, and the kind of access that’s hard to get without a boat built for this exact purpose.
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Free time during the day before an evening transfer to the liveaboard. After meeting the captain and crew and completing safety briefings, we enjoy dinner on board and set sail toward the Russell Islands.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Liveaboard
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The first full day includes kayak orientation and paddling around the Russell Islands. Highlights include White Beach, where WWII relics sit beneath clear water alongside thriving marine life. An overnight cruise west follows.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Liveaboard
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Exploration of remote Mary Island includes kayaking, rainforest walks, and snorkeling or diving on healthy reefs. In the afternoon, the liveaboard continues toward Marovo Lagoon.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Liveaboard
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Four full days are spent exploring Marovo Lagoon by kayak and in the water. Activities include snorkeling, optional diving, village visits, and time ashore with local communities, with a relaxed daily rhythm supported by the liveaboard.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Liveaboard
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The final day in Marovo includes paddling, snorkeling, or diving around quieter islets before beginning the overnight return voyage east toward the Russell Islands.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Liveaboard
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Stops in the outer Russell Islands offer a final mix of kayaking, snorkeling, or diving, with time to enjoy reefs, lagoons, and calm anchorages.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Liveaboard
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A relaxed cruising day back toward Honiara allows time to rest on board before a celebratory farewell dinner in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Liveaboard
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Disembarkation takes place in Honiara in the morning, with transfers arranged to the airport or hotel as needed.
Meals: Breakfast
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Included:
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- An experienced western kayaking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- 12-day Solomon islands vacation on a liveaboard
- Accommodation for 11 nights:
- 1 night in a hotel in Honiara (double occupancy)
- 10 nights aboard the liveaboard (classic cabin, double occupancy)
- Transfers:
- From airport to hotel on Day 1
- From hotel to liveaboard on Day 2
- From liveaboard to the airport on Day 12
- Almost all meals, as in the itinerary
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Linen with bathroom towels
- Snorkeling equipment
- Double and single expedition kayaks with paddles
- Life jackets
- Safety equipment
- Marine Kastom fee
- For divers, up to three dives per day, 11 litre (AL80) cylinder with air fills plus weights, weight belt and SMB
Add-ons:
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- Dive gear rentals — available to arrange, leave us a note if interested
- Cabin upgrades — available. at checkout
Not included:
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- International and domestic flights
- Airport transfers
- Dinner on Day 1 and breakfast and lunch on Day 2
- Alcoholic beverages
- Single room and cabin supplements
- Snorkel equipment
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
- Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
- Guide gratuities — optional
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The best thing about this Solomon islands vacation is that it rewards steady effort rather than peak performance.
This trip is suited to travelers with moderate fitness who are comfortable spending several hours a day paddling at a relaxed pace. Some kayaking experience is required. Snorkeling and short walks ashore are optional, and there is time each day to rest on board. As long as you’re generally active and enjoy being on the water, you’ll be well prepared for this adventure.
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Clothing:
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- One to two long-sleeve lightweight synthetic shirts
- Two to three T-shirts
- Lycra sun top for snorkeling
- One pair of lightweight full-length trousers and a long-sleeve shirt for evenings
- Two pairs of shorts and swimwear
- Sarong for beach and boat use
Footwear:
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- Reef shoes for paddling or sturdy sandals that secure firmly
- Running shoes and socks for island walks
Water & day gear:
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- Double-walled drink bottle, 750 ml or larger
- Small dry bag for sunscreen, glasses, and electronics
- Compact fold-up day pack for hikes and shore excursions
Snorkeling & diving:
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- Snorkeling gear is available to hire, or bring your own for best fit
- Scuba dive gear is available on board, or bring personal equipment if preferred
Health & first aid:
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- Band-aid strips for minor cuts and blisters
- Insect repellent containing DEET
- Mild anti-nausea medication if you are prone to seasickness
- Antiseptic soap or liquid hand wash.
- Betadine or equivalent for scratches
- Electrolyte tablets to stay hydrated
- Antihistamine for allergic reactions
- Talcum powder to help prevent saltwater rash
Sun & personal protection:
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- Wide-brimmed hat for sun exposure
- Lightweight scarf, ideally silk or similar fabric
- Sunglasses with a retaining cord
- Lightweight rain jacket or spray jacket
Essentials & electronics:
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- Toiletries
- Headlamp or small torch with batteries
- Phone and device chargers
Optional extras:
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- Cycling gloves to help prevent blisters while kayaking
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A single occupancy room is not available on this Indonesia luxury tour due to limited availability on the liveaboard.
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This Solomon Islands vacation runs in two directions, starting from Honiara and ending in Munda, and the other one is starting and ending in Honiara. Regardless of the direction, you’ll meet your guide in the late afternoon at the designated hotel on Day 1.
The starting point of your Solomon Islands vacation is Honiara. To get there, most people fly into Honiara International Airport (HIR). From there, you’ll be transferred to Honiara.
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We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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