Diving Solo: Top-Rated Liveaboards and Resorts for an Unforgettable Underwater Adventure
In the world of scuba diving, exploring expansive areas and bucket-list destinations is a dream come true for many divers. For solo travellers, finding the perfect liveaboard or dive resort that caters to their needs can be a challenge. However, the experts at Bluewater Travel have compiled a guide of liveaboards and dive resorts with single-friendly policies.
Liveaboards are a popular choice for divers, offering cost-effectiveness, maximised diving time, and opportunities to meet new people. These floating hotels accommodate 12-24 guests, with private twin or single cabins available on select vessels, making some boats ideal for solo divers who value privacy and social atmosphere alike.
One such liveaboard is the Solmar V, which offers single cabins specifically designed for solo divers. Located in Socorro, Mexico, this vessel boasts veteran crew, well-run operations, comfortable accommodations, and supports photographers. Unlimited Nitrox is included in the price, and itineraries range from 8-15 days.
Another liveaboard worth mentioning is the Valentina, also in Socorro, Mexico. This boat accommodates solo divers with single cabins and offers comfortable amenities such as Wi-Fi, camera facilities, and complimentary beer and wine. It provides good value for comfort and social diving.
For those who prefer a resort experience, Volivoli Beach Resort in Fiji is a great option. Known for its strong social atmosphere and excellent reef diving, although not specifically single cabins, premium villas and ocean-view rooms provide comfort, and the resort is amenable to solo divers. Multiple bars and communal areas encourage socialising.
For solo gay divers, the Palau Aggressor II in Palau, Micronesia, is a gay-focused liveaboard but popular with solo gay divers. Cabins are double occupancy, so solo divers may share rooms. However, it offers an intimate friendly community ideal for solo socialising.
Booking should be done through established dive travel specialists such as ZuBlu Diving or Bluewater Dive Travel for best availability and single-friendly options. Early booking is recommended due to limited single cabins on liveaboards.
In addition to these examples, the guide includes a comprehensive list of liveaboards and dive resorts with single-occupancy pricing, such as the Dive Into Raja Ampat at Waiwo Dive Resort in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, and the Garden Island Resort in Fiji.
This selection balances privacy, social opportunities, and diving quality for solo divers while providing practical booking pathways. Sharing a cabin with another diver can range from a minor inconvenience to a new dive buddy for life. Solo dive travel offers benefits such as flexibility, independence, personal growth, and meeting new people.
So, whether you're a seasoned diver or a newcomer, considering a liveaboard or dive resort with single-friendly policies can make your diving adventure a truly memorable experience. Happy diving!
References: [1] Bluewater Travel. (n.d.). Liveaboard Holidays. Retrieved from https://www.bluewaterdivetravel.com/liveaboard-holidays
[2] ZuBlu Diving. (n.d.). Liveaboard Diving. Retrieved from https://www.zubludiving.com/liveaboard-diving
[3] Volivoli Beach Resort. (n.d.). Diving. Retrieved from https://www.volivoli.com/diving
[4] Palau Aggressor II. (n.d.). About Us. Retrieved from https://www.palauaggressor2.com/about-us
- Solitaire divers prefer liveaboards like the Solmar V in Socorro, Mexico, which offers single cabins specifically designed for solo travelers.
- The Valentina in Socorro, Mexico, is another liveaboard that accommodates solo divers with single cabins and comfortable amenities.
- For solo travelers seeking a resort experience, Volivoli Beach Resort in Fiji offers premium villas and ocean-view rooms, along with a strong social atmosphere and excellent reef diving.
- Solo gay divers might find the Palau Aggressor II in Palau, Micronesia, appealing, despite shared cabins, due to its welcoming community and focus on the LGBTQ+ community.
- Dive Into Raja Ampat at Waiwo Dive Resort in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, and Garden Island Resort in Fiji are also listed in the guide with single-occupancy pricing for solo travelers.
