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Bilikiki, Nov, 2007, by Madeline & Dale Treadway, Ne, USA ( Reviewer 4 reports). Report 3779.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
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Comments	Imagine scenery everywhere like travel postcards. Shades of water in green & blue & islands of palm & coconut trees. White sand beaches with locals of all ages going about the daily activities in tree dug out canoes. Many come to the Bilikiki to sell their fresh fish, fruits & vegetables. Change it to "Eat,Sleep,Dive,& wonderful Scenery". The Bilikiki has large ensuite cabins with lots of storage room & lots of hot water in showers. Dive deck is comfortable with crew handling all gear & cameras. Salon & Dining areas are nice with plenty of room to relax when not diving. This loveaboard is the cleanest of the 8 we have been on with no odors or smells. The ride is very stable when enroute with wonderful views from sheltered anchorages. The routine is breakfast, dive, morning snack, dive, lunch, afternoon snack, dive, cocktail time, dinner & then night dive. Fresh pineapple & other fruit every meal. Two entrees & salads very lunch & dinner with delightful deserts after dinner. During the week we have fresh fish, beef, pork, chicken, pizza & pasta. Food presentation was excellent. Popcorn & either cookies or cake for snacks. Special food arrangements were accommodated. Can't say enough good about Michelle, Monty & the Bilikiki Boys. They were engaged to pamper you & be of service but not in your face. Monty is a good story teller. Once underwater you know why you make the long trip. Diving was a mix of wall, pinnacle, cave, wreck, muck & drift diving. Healthy reefs were the rule. Sites had 5 different kinds of anemonefish including the real Nemo. There were pipe fish, nudibranchs, tons of lion fish, cuttlefish,scorpion fish, and to many gobies, blennies and tropicals to mention. On the larger side were crocodile fish, morays, barracuda, sharks and schools of jacks & other fish. Timmies rides were short with quick pick ups. Diving doesn't get easier. During the 14 days we visited two local villages. Great opportunity to purchase wood cravings & woven items. I was able to add to my mask collection. Bring your camera as the children & people are friendly & don't mind photos. We dove & visited the Florida, Russell, Georgia & Mary's Island groups which are all part of the Solomon Islands. The blemishes that might have concern for some are in my opinion only minor. It takes about 34 hours and a few connections to get there. It also takes a few American dollars. The solon has only fans(no a/c) & therefore in mid-afternoon if you are not in the water, it can be hot. Michelle & Monty are the only dive masters and one is always in the water. But on a full cruise that's a 20 to 1 ratio so they can't point out stuff for everyone. There is no head on the dive deck so one must go to their cabin. Our new dive friends were all wonderful making the 14 day cruise go by to fast but leaving many great memories. Anyone wanted a slideshow or having questions e-mail trdwy@tconl.com
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Palau, Thailand, Bali-Komoda, Lembeh Strait, Caribbean, Bonaire, Belize
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, cloudy	Seas	calm
Water Temp	84-86°F / 29-30°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	50-100 Ft/ 15-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	No Diving after drinking
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	1 or 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	Big Rinse Tank & Table for Cameras, Nice Charge Room, Crew assist & care in handling.

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Dive Review of Bilikiki in Solomon Islands

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Dive Review of Bilikiki in
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