Diving the Solomon Islands offers a truly unique blend of everything that makes the Coral Triangle so special — an extraordinary diversity of marine life, pristine reefs, and vibrant coral gardens — combined with the untouched beauty and remoteness of the Pacific’s outer atolls.
Add to that an incredible array of WWII wrecks, and it’s easy to see why the Solomon Islands are considered one of the must-dive destinations in the Indo-Pacific.
Scattered across the western Pacific Ocean, this remote island nation lies along along the southern arc of the Pacific Ring of Fire, between Papua New Guinea to the north and Vanuatu to the south.
It comprises of some 900 islands spread across the two main archipelagos, together with countless reefs, numerous lagoons, and passages.
The Solomon Islands’ rich wartime history adds another compelling dimension. The islands were a major theatre in the Pacific during World War II, where thousands of men, ships, and aircraft were lost.
So many wrecks rest in the waters north of Honiara that the area became famously known as Iron Bottom Sound — a pilgrimage site for wreck divers from around the world.
Since gaining independence in 1976, the Solomon Islands have maintained a distinct Melanesian identity, infused with elements of Polynesian culture and shaped by powerful tectonic forces.
Those same forces created a chain of mountainous islands draped in lush rainforest, crowned by active volcanoes, and fringed with lagoons of remarkable clarity. Above and below the surface, the Solomon Islands remain one of the last truly wild frontiers of tropical diving — a destination where biodiversity, history, and adventure converge.
Diving the Solomon Islands
Where to Dive in the Solomon Islands
Located at the eastern tip of the renowned Coral Triangle, the Solomon Islands stretch across a long chain of beautiful tropical islands. That are surrounded by the deep trenches of the Pacific Ocean to the northeast and the Solomon Sea to the south. For divers, the Solomon Islands offer two unforgettable experiences: …
Diving Uepi Island in the Marovo Lagoon
Diving Uepi Island… The journey to Uepi is a truly wonderful introduction to the Solomon Islands. The short, one-hour flight from Honiara takes you northwest over the scenic Russell Islands and onwards to the large island of New Georgia. From the air, you’ll glimpse …
Diving Gizo in the Western Province
Diving Gizo… The main town and regional capital of the Solomon Islands’ Western Province, Gizo is located near the western tip of New Georgia Island. Though it’s the third largest town in the country, with a population of just over 7,000, it’s far from a bustling …
Diving Papatura – A Real Gem!
Diving Papatura – a Solomon Island’s Gem… It’s a romantic notion most of us have, but very few realise. Find an island paradise, far from the modern world. And then transform it into a desert island dream and live off the grid, surrounded by nature. But where would you do it? And, …
Diving the Solomon Islands on Bilikiki
The legendary Bilikiki – discover why divers return again and again to the Solomon Islands. From WWII wrecks and pristine reefs to vibrant villages and the vast Marovo Lagoon, this iconic liveaboard delivers the ultimate way to dive one of the best destinations in the Pacific.
Diving the Solomon Islands WWII Wrecks
Hidden beneath the turquoise waters of the Solomon Islands lies one of the world’s most extraordinary underwater museums. From Iron Bottom Sound to the Russell and Florida Islands, the wrecks of WWII warships, submarines, and aircraft now rest in silence, transformed into thriving reefs. Each dive …