Emperor Bilikiki

We cannot say enough great things about our trip on the Bilikiki! Pato, Fernando and the entire crew, made sure every detail of our trip was top shelf . The dives were amazing and Fernando's and Pato's joy and passion for diving was infectious ! The food was very good and post dive cookies and popcorn really hit the spot. I would strongly recommend diving with the Bilikiki!

We went to Bilikiki 2 months ago and we had been saving for a while to get there. This trip has been absolutely worth the wait and the savings. The boat is managed by an amazing team, a great leader, and the guests are always the priority. From the food, which is all freshly cooked — even the cookies! — to the great attention to everyone’s wellbeing, with safety first both on the boat and in the water. The experience is centered on the dives, of course: first dive at 7–8 am, then a second dive, then lunch, and 2 more dives to go, with the bonus night dive at 8 pm. Visiting the Solomons on the Bilikiki is also a beautiful social experience. You share a lot with the rest of the divers, and you meet the locals — in the floating markets with the merchants who come to supply the boat with the whole family, including the kids who are learning the trade; and also when you visit the villages and get to listen to their beautiful music, chants, and dances. There is also the chance to see and buy beautiful local handcrafts made from wood and shells — unique, delicate works that reflect the culture and care of the people who make them. To me this whole experience was a surprise, especially learning what the boat does to support local commerce and build a form of fair trade: teaching the locals to plant nutritious products and giving them seeds to ensure the market supply from them, while the boat also guarantees the demand. From an economic perspective, a jewel I had never seen before. I have talked so little about the underwater experience — it’s a lot to try to describe briefly. Colorful caves with a show of lights; I think I saw more than 200 different species and used the scientific books on the boat to try to identify corals, fish, sea cucumbers, shrimp, and nudis, among many others. I thank everyone on the boat for these days of joy and adventure, and I wish more people can go and enjoy these environmentally and socially friendly days. A truly special and unique way of getting to know a little about the Solomons, the beautiful people from the Solomons, and their generous and pristine wild sealife. I dont take many pictures, but this was the view most of the days..

The crew is exceptionally friendly and helpful – you feel welcome from the very beginning. A special highlight are the Cruise Directors / Dive Guides: professional, attentive, and truly passionate. …