Solitude World

What Solitude World does

Solitude World Pte Ltd is a Singapore-incorporated, family-founded dive travel company that operates a multi-destination portfolio of liveaboard dive vessels and land-based dive resorts. As of the data snapshot it runs three active liveaboards — the 36m catamaran Solitude Adventurer (Indonesia), the 40m Solitude Gaia Palau (Palau) and the 52m Solitude One (Philippines) — alongside two resorts: Solitude Acacia Resort in Anilao (Philippines) and Solitude Lembeh Resort in North Sulawesi (Indonesia). A fourth vessel, the purpose-built Solitude Gaia Maldives, is announced for a 2027 launch, extending geographic reach into South Asia.

The company's product surface combines physical hospitality assets with proprietary digital and technology partnerships. The 3SIXTY booking platform, launched in 2024, centralises availability, booking creation, payment tracking and invoicing across the fleet for both direct guests and a network of registered travel agents and facilitators. In 2025 Solitude Acacia Resort became the first Official Avelo Dive Centre in the Philippines, deploying the Avelo System (reduced gear weight and improved buoyancy control) at the resort and aboard Solitude One, with planned extension to other vessels and Lembeh Resort. The annual REAL FOCUS Underwater Photography Shootout, run February–April and coupled with a 3-year marine species behaviour study led by Dr David Harasti in partnership with Makrogehtimmer, anchors demand generation, content marketing and an event-driven booking requirement (minimum 3-night stay).

Solitude World monetises primarily through per-night accommodation rates (USD 185-450 at Solitude Lembeh Resort across deluxe, garden villa and seafront villa tiers) and all-inclusive dive packages (USD 810 for a 4D/3N air package up to USD 6,195 for a 15D/14N EANx package), with long-stay discounts (10% off at 14+ nights, 20% at 20+ nights). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via solitude.world and the 3SIXTY guest portal, complemented by a channel partner motion through travel agents accessing 3SIXTY; the EXPLORER Digital Digest newsletter and Instagram/Facebook/YouTube channels drive top-of-funnel demand. Customer segments span scuba divers of all levels, underwater photographers, solo travellers, families/groups, and travel agent B2B buyers, with no disclosed revenue, funding or M&A activity.

Name

Solitude World

Legal name

Solitude World Pte Ltd

Website

https://solitude.world

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Solitude World is a Singapore-based, family-founded dive travel company operating three liveaboard vessels and two dive resorts across Indonesia, Philippines and Palau (with a fourth Maldives liveaboard launching 2027), serving scuba divers, underwater photographers, families and travel agents via direct bookings and its 3SIXTY platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dive Tourism and Liveaboard Travel

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Cabin Charters & Shared Yacht Trips (THAEADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB), Scuba Diving & Freediving Centers (Training, Guided Dives) (THAAAKAD), Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

Keywords

• Liveaboard dive travel
• Scuba diving vacations
• Underwater photography events
• Dive resort hospitality
• Marine expedition cruises

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Liveaboard and Resort Accommodations: Solitude World operates liveaboard dive vessels and dive resorts, generating revenue from guest bookings for accommodation, diving services, meals, and related packages. Revenue is earned through per-night stays and all-inclusive package pricing across multiple destinations (Indonesia, Philippines, Palau, Maldives).
2. 3SIXTY Booking Platform Services: The 3SIXTY platform serves both agents (for booking management) and guests, with features including instant availability checks, booking creation, payment tracking, and invoice downloading. The platform supports the company's direct and agent-assisted sales motion.
3. Email Newsletter Subscription: The company collects email subscriptions for the 'EXPLORER Digital Digest' newsletter, enabling ongoing customer engagement and promotional communications for repeat bookings.
4. REAL FOCUS Competition Participation: The annual REAL FOCUS Underwater Photography Shootout drives bookings at Solitude Acacia Resort and Solitude Lembeh Resort. Participants must book a minimum 3-night stay at either resort during the competition period (February–April).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Solitude World operates multi-day scuba diving vacations through a portfolio of liveaboard vessels and land-based dive resorts across Indonesia, the Philippines, Palau, and the Maldives (launching 2027). Offerings combine accommodation, guided diving for all experience levels, meals, and curated experiences such as underwater photography workshops and the REAL FOCUS annual shootout, supported by the proprietary 3SIXTY booking platform for direct guests and travel agents.

Product overview

Solitude World is a family-founded dive travel company operating a portfolio of four liveaboards and two dive resorts across Palau, the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Maldives. The liveaboard fleet includes the Solitude Adventurer (36m catamaran, Indonesia), Solitude Gaia Palau (40m vessel, Palau), Solitude Gaia Maldives (purpose-built, launching 2027), and Solitude One (52m vessel, Philippines). The resort portfolio includes Solitude Acacia Resort in Anilao, Philippines, and Solitude Lembeh Resort in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Supporting products include the 3SIXTY centralised booking platform for agents and guests, the Dive Avelo buoyancy control system (Official Avelo Dive Centre at Acacia), and the REAL FOCUS Underwater Photography Shootout competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solitude Adventurer: 36-meter catamaran liveaboard offering liveaboard experiences in Indonesia.
• Solitude Gaia Palau
• Solitude Gaia Maldives
• Solitude One
• Solitude Acacia Resort
• Solitude Lembeh Resort
• Dive Avelo at Solitude
• 3SIXTY
• REAL FOCUS

Products and services

• Solitude Adventurer 36-meter catamaran liveaboard operating in Indonesia, offering above-deck cabins, dining, and diving amenities for divers exploring destinations such as Komodo, Raja Ampat, Ambon, and Maumere.
• Solitude Gaia Palau 40-meter liveaboard vessel positioned as Palau's premier liveaboard, featuring a spa, elegant cabins, gourmet dining, and water toys for divers and guests exploring Palau's waters.
• Solitude One 52-meter liveaboard vessel exploring the Philippines, featuring refurbished cabins, dining, and state-of-the-art diving amenities, with the Avelo Dive System available onboard.
• Solitude Acacia Resort Premier diving destination in Anilao, Philippines, known for nudibranchs, critters, and vibrant reefs, featuring scenic accommodations, gourmet cuisine, and operating as an Official Avelo Dive Centre.
• Solitude Lembeh Resort Premier diving destination in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, renowned for muck diving, rare macro critters, beautiful villas set in lush gardens, and exquisite dining.
• 3SIXTY Booking Platform Centralised proprietary booking platform for agents, travel facilitators, and guests across all Solitude Liveaboards and Resorts, providing instant availability checks, booking creation, guest form management, secure payment tracking, automated notifications, and invoice downloading. Free for registered agents.
• REAL FOCUS Underwater Photography Shootout Annual ethical underwater macro photography competition hosted by Solitude World in partnership with Makrogehtimmer, hosted at Solitude Acacia Resort (Philippines) and Solitude Lembeh Resort (Indonesia), integrating photography, ethics, and science with a 3-year marine species behaviour study; entry requires a minimum 3-night stay during the competition window.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solitude Acacia Resort is the first Official Avelo Dive Centre in the Philippines, a unique certification offering Avelo System diving (reduced gear weight, improved buoyancy).
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MakrogehtimmercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMakrogehtimmer is a strategic partner in the REAL FOCUS Underwater Photography Shootout, co-hosting the competition alongside Solitude World. The partnership combines photography, ethics, and science in a unique annual competition and marine research initiative held at Solitude Acacia Resort and Solitude Lembeh Resort.
• Dr David HarasticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr David Harasti is a globally recognised marine biologist specialising in the behaviour and conservation of marine species such as seahorses, sharks, and pipefish. He leads the 3-year marine species behaviour study integrated into the REAL FOCUS competition, providing scientific guidance and analysing participant-submitted dive data to identify patterns in marine life behaviour.
• FOTO COREminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFOTO CORE is a prize sponsor for the REAL FOCUS Underwater Photography Shootout 2026, contributing to the prize pool valued at over USD 25,000.
• GULLminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGULL is a prize sponsor for the REAL FOCUS Underwater Photography Shootout 2026, contributing to the prize pool valued at over USD 25,000.
• Mini GearminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMini Gear is a prize sponsor for the REAL FOCUS Underwater Photography Shootout 2026, contributing to the prize pool valued at over USD 25,000.
• Avelo (Dive Avelo System)coreTechnology or IntegrationSolitude Acacia Resort is the first Official Avelo Dive Centre in the Philippines, offering the Avelo System diving technology which reduces gear weight and improves buoyancy control. The system is also available onboard Solitude One, with expansion planned to other liveaboards and Solitude Lembeh Resort. Avelo is currently available at Solitude Acacia Resort and Solitude One.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Luxury Coastal Resorts (Philippines dive resorts): Anilao (Philippines) hosts multiple boutique dive resorts that overlap with Solitude Acacia Resort's customer base, including Philippine dive resorts such as Crystal Blue Resort, Buceo Anilao, and Anilao Photo Lodge, all serving macro/underwater photographers in the same area.
• Carpe Diem Maldives Liveaboards: Carpe Diem operates luxury dive liveaboards in the Maldives, a market where Solitude Gaia Maldives is launching in 2027. Pre-existing Maldives liveaboard operator that Solitude will compete with for premium divers in the central atolls.

Others

• PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors): PADI is the dominant global scuba certification body. It is adjacent (not a direct competitor) but ecosystem-relevant: PADI certifications define Solitude's addressable customer base and partner dive centers/resorts are often cross-promoted with major liveaboard operators including Solitude.

Direct peers

• Damai Liveaboards: Damai operates luxury Indonesian liveaboards (Damai I, Damai II) focused on premium service and photography in Komodo, Raja Ampat, and the Banda Sea. Closely comparable to Solitude Adventurer and Solitude Gaia on product and price positioning.
• Siladen Resort & Spa: Siladen is a boutique dive resort on Bunaken Island in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, in the same region and target market as Solitude Lembeh. Both compete for macro-diving enthusiasts visiting North Sulawesi.
• Wakatobi Dive Resort: Wakatobi is a private luxury dive resort in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, targeting the same premium scuba-diver segment as Solitude Lembeh and Solitude Acacia with similar all-inclusive, photography-friendly positioning.
• Mermaid Liveaboards: Mermaid Liveaboards operates multiple Indonesian liveaboards (Mermaid I, Mermaid II, Mermaid Pearl) covering Komodo, Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, and Alor. Direct competitor to Solitude Adventurer in the same Indonesian itineraries.
• Aggressor Adventures: Aggressor Adventures operates a global fleet of scuba diving liveaboards (Caribbean, Indo-Pacific, and beyond). It is the most established direct peer to Solitude's liveaboard business, competing for the same certified-diver customer base with multi-night itineraries.
• Sea Safari Cruises: Sea Safari Cruises operates Indonesian liveaboards and dive cruises covering Raja Ampat, Komodo, and Banda Sea, directly overlapping Solitude's Indonesian routes with comparable vessel sizes and itineraries.
• Blue Force Fleet: Blue Force operates a fleet of Indonesia liveaboards (Blue Force One, Blue Force Two, Blue Force Three) and a Maldives vessel, directly overlapping Solitude's Indonesian routes and pre-positioning in the Maldives where Solitude is launching in 2027.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@solitudeliveaboardsresorts
• Facebookfacebook.com/solitudeliveaboardsresorts
• Instagraminstagram.com/solitude.world
• Xx.com/solitudefleet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solitude-world

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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