A 36-metre catamaran from a family-founded fleet that says true hospitality is felt, not claimed. Solitude Adventurer is on Coralbound.
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Solitude Adventurer
Solitude Adventurer is a 36-metre aluminium catamaran, built in 2000 and refurbished in 2017. She is an aluminium catamaran rather than a wooden Phinisi, and her 12-metre beam gives her wide indoor and outdoor spaces.
She carries up to 18 guests in 8 cabins, all above deck. Twin 1,380HP MTU engines give her a cruising speed of 10 knots, a top speed of 23 knots and a range of around 1,600 nautical miles, which is what makes remote itineraries such as the Banda Sea possible.
She is the first Solitude boat on Coralbound, with more of the fleet to follow.
Solitude Adventurer liveaboard illuminated at twilight near rocky Indonesian islands showcasing modern catamaran design for premium diving expeditions - Picture by Solitude Liveaboards
The operator
Solitude World is a Singapore-based dive travel company. Its liveaboards run in Indonesia, Palau and the Philippines. On top of the boats, it runs two resorts: Solitude Acacia in Anilao, the Philippines, and Solitude Lembeh in North Sulawesi. A new boat for the Maldives is planned for 2027.
Solitude describes itself as family-founded, family-minded and professionally managed. Its own line is that true hospitality is felt, not claimed. Its three core values are Comfort, Safety and Communication.
The operator also runs REAL FOCUS, an underwater photography initiative built around ethical photography.
Professional camera room on Solitude Adventurer liveaboard with individual workstations for underwater photography equipment maintenance during Indonesia diving cruises - Picture by Solitude Liveaboards
Cabins
Eight air-conditioned cabins, all above deck with large windows:
- Stateroom (1): 25.61 sqm, with a king bed, a daybed, a desk and chairs.
- Deluxe (6): upper deck, 11.8 sqm, twin sharing.
- Quad (1): main deck, 15.45 sqm, with four single beds in a bunk layout. It suits groups.
From September 2028, the operator plans to offer ten cabins, still with a maximum of 18 guests. The main deck will be reconfigured to include two new Deluxe cabins with twin or double beds and two new Deluxe cabins for single occupancy. The six Upper Deck Deluxe cabins stay as they are.
Luxurious stateroom on Solitude Adventurer liveaboard featuring spacious king bed, dining area, panoramic ocean windows and hardwood floors for premium Indonesia diving cruise accommodation - Picture by Solitude Liveaboards
Diving
Three Bauer compressors supply air, and a membrane system supplies nitrox, which is available at an extra charge. The dive team sets the blend, approximately 28 to 32%, to suit each site. Nitrox is for certified divers only.
Two 4.2-metre dive skiffs with 90HP engines take divers to the sites. Guide ratio is 1 to 6, and 1 to 4 in Komodo. Every diver gets a complimentary Nautilus Lifeline GPS, which is provided if you don't own one.
A few practical points from the operator:
- Dives are limited to four a day, including a night dive.
- You need at least 6 hours of rest after arrival before your first dive.
- Solo diving is not allowed, even if you are certified.
- A dive computer and a signalling device (a whistle and an SMB) are required for every diver. Rental equipment is available.
The camera studio has two large rinse tanks, air guns, a setup bench on the dive deck and a PC for guest use.
Professional dive deck on Solitude Adventurer liveaboard featuring spacious teak platform, organized scuba tank storage, equipment stations and Nitrox facilities for world-class Indonesia diving expeditions - Picture by Solitude Liveaboards
On board
Five meal services a day: a light breakfast, a cooked breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack and dinner. Biscuits and instant noodles are available around the clock. Weather permitting, dinner may be served on the sun deck.
The air-conditioned saloon has books, films, bean bags and a massage chair, and there are guitars for guests. Starlink internet and laundry are available at an extra charge.
Spacious lounge area on Solitude Adventurer liveaboard featuring comfortable leather seating, entertainment system and relaxation space for Indonesia diving cruise guests - Picture by Solitude Liveaboards
Where she sails
For 2026/2027, Solitude Adventurer runs 7 to 12-night itineraries across Raja Ampat, Komodo, the Banda Sea and Alor.
What's available to book
Solitude Adventurer's upcoming departures are live on Coralbound with real-time availability and pricing direct from the operator. Rates start from USD $385 per person per day for the 2026/2027 season.
The operator currently has a 10% discount on its 9-day, 8-night Alor trip departing 26 April 2027, and sometimes offers last-minute discounts of up to 20%. It is raising its prices at the end of 2026, and it will honour the current price for everyone who books this year.
Solitude's boats are well booked, so it pays to check availability early.
Questions? Reach us on live chat on the site, via WhatsApp, or through the contact form. Bookings through Coralbound come at the same price as booking direct, including the option of a complimentary hotel night.
