Plongée à Solomon Islands — Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands' Iron Bottom Sound earned its name from the dozens of WWII ships and planes that litter the seabed — many now spectacular dive sites covered in coral. Beyond the wrecks, the reefs are pristine and virtually undived. This is one of the Pacific's last true frontier dive destinations.

Score
63.7
Visibilité
9–30m
Température
27–30°C
Meilleurs mois
April, November
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Solomon Islands
Solomon IslandsPacific
63.7

SCORE

-8.3600°N

157.1200°E

The Solomon Islands' Iron Bottom Sound earned its name from the dozens of WWII ships and planes that litter the seabed — many now spectacular dive sites covered in coral. Beyond the wrecks, the reefs are pristine and virtually undived. This is one of the Pacific's last true frontier dive destinations.

Melanesia's Untouched WWII Dive Frontier

Visibility9–30 m
Temperature27–30°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$150
Best MonthsApril, November
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML60.0CH72.0VIS70.0SV59.0TMP74.0DA62.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL43.0CRD59.0SP57.0

Marine Life

60.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
80
Megafauna Encounters
56
Reef Fish Abundance
90
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
45
Marine Life Diversity
60.0
Coral & Reef Health
72.0
Visibility & Conditions
70.0
Dive Site Variety
59.0
Water Temperature
74.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
43.0
Crowding
59.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

reefdriftpelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

WWII battlefield toursskull island visit (Munda)snorkelingvillage cultural visitswaterfall hikes

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Vilu War Museum (Honiara)
  • Skull Island (Munda)
  • Mataniko Falls

Non-Diver Score

4/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

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Hyperbaric Chamber2000 km — Townsville Hospital Hyperbaric Unit (Australia)
Nearest Hospital10 km

No chamber in-country; evacuation to Australia or Fiji; very limited medical infrastructure

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

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