In 1989 MV Bilikiki sailed as the first full service luxury live aboard dive vessel in the Solomon Islands. She is a large, stable, comfortable vessel and consistently rated one of the best live aboards in the world.
MV Bilikiki has 10 deluxe cabins, eight with a double bed and single bunk and two with twin single beds and no bunk (cabins #1 & 2). All cabins are air conditioned and have their own en-suite. There is a large sundeck, comfortable lounge and camera area and spacious dive deck. Her large size and a hull that was built for South Pacific seas are two main reasons why guests from around the world still say that “the Bilikiki” is one of the most spacious and comfortable vessels that they have travelled on.
Specifications
- Construction Steel
- Length 125 ft
- Beam 24 ft
- Voltages 415 V three-phase 240 V single-phase (Australian style)
110 V charging outlets (US style) - Tonnage 280
- Full Safety Equipment
- Main Engine 350 HP 3406 Turbo Charged Caterpillar Diesel
- Generators 2 × 130kW
- Cabins 10 staterooms all with en-suite
- Special Features Large Screen Ultra HD TV
Nitrox System
Desalinator
Fully Air Conditioned Cabins
Large camera tables
Separate rinse bins for photo gear
Separate photo room
Starlink Internet