Itineraries include the Florida Islands, Russell Islands and Marovo Lagoon. Iconic dives such as Leru Cut, Custom Cave, Kicha and Mbseari Wall are on the itinerary as are a mind-boggling array of WWII wrecks. The marine biodiversity is incredible and the health of the reefs is second to none. Best of all, Solomons Islands diving very “off-the-beaten-path” and a year-round dive destination.
The Yacht
Formerly located in Truk Lagoon, this long range cruiser is perfect for expeditions in the Solomon Islands.
Guests may choose between lower, middle and upper deck cabins, each of which are en-suite and have individual air conditioning units. Communal relaxation areas are split between the middle and upper decks comprising of a spacious indoor dining area, camera set up station and guest storage drawers, lounge bar with comfortable bench seating and plasma screen, shaded outdoor seating area and a sundeck.
Dive equipment is set up and stored on the rear of the middle deck. All guests are allocated an individual set up station, with under bench storage for masks, fins and other personal items. A central camera table can be used to store prepared equipment ahead of the dive, with dedicated rinse tanks provided. Divers can take advantage of the on-deck shower hoses or use the starboard side deck head to rinse off between dives. The Captain welcomes you to join him at the fly-bridge, where you can soak up the stunning views of the Solomon Islands.
Marine Life
Solomon Islands is known, not only for its biodiversity, but also the dive site diversity. You can expect walls, wrecks, bommies, coral gardens, shipwrecks, dumpsites, macro sites, wide angle sites and more; truly something for everyone. From Nudibranchs, Cuttlefish, and sharks, to Pygmy seahorses, Manta rays and schools of Jacks and Barracuda the opportunities are endless, especially for underwater photographers. In some cases visibility may only be 10 or 15 feet, because of all the fish blocking your view!
Itineraries
A range of 7 and 10 night charters are available throughout the Solomon Islands.
Visit the Florida Islands, the scene of the Battle of Guadalcanal during World War II. You can expect intense fish & coral biodiversity combined with wrecks and WWII history and 75 to 125-foot average visibility.
The Russell Islands are characterized by a series of spectacular steep, coral-covered walls and exceptional visibility. Vivid nudibranchs hide within the coral and several varieties of pipe-fish occur here. Sharks, manta rays and even the occasional saltwater crocodile may be encountered. An exciting cave experience awaits you here too.
The 7 night Central Province Itinerary combines the Florida and Russell Islands, with the addition of Mary Island an exploration of Mbike and Sandfly Passage. This trip is filled with Sharks, mantas and barracuda, walls, wrecks, drifts, caverns, caves as well as Village visits, picnic lunches and WWII exploration.
The 10 night Central & Western Itinerary offers the very best of Solomon Islands Diving with more time in the Florida Islands, Russell Islands, Mary Island and the incredible Marovo Lagoon. Village visits, sharks, manta rays, caves and caverns, fish and coral all in incomparable visibility; it doesn’t get any better than this.
There are one-way itineraries between Honiara and Munda, as well as an occasional wreck diving trip.