Groupers, blennies, sharpnose puffers, and hawkfish are very common. Even the sand slope is active with life, with great colonies of garden eels, anemonefish and shrimp. One of the very special things about the Solomon Islands is the opportunity to interact with people of the native villages. Divers on the live-aboard will enjoy the rare privilege of visiting villages, schools and churches. We buy our fresh produce from the villages, and native canoes commonly approach the boat.
Islanders also display and sell their carvings, baskets and other handicrafts.
In September 1998, she completed an extensive, three-month dry dock. While in dry dock the entire vessel was painted and new air-conditioning units, compressors and generators were installed. Crew quarters were remodeled and a new guest cabin was constructed. This luxurious vessel provides 16 guests the ultimate in comfort and space. When the entire vessel is chartered by a group, she can accommodate any special requests or itineraries.