Solomon Islands
Quiet reefs, schooling fish and wartime wrecks.
- Overall rank
- #16 of 20
- Editor’s score
- 8.4 / 10
- Best months
- June — August
- Go for
- Schooling jacks · Barracuda
Why dive here?
Mary Island is known for schooling fish, Uepi for walls, and Munda for reefs and wrecks. There are relatively few dive boats, and transfers take planning. Choose the area or liveaboard route around the kind of diving you want.
When to go
The best time to dive here is June — August. Check the linked season guide and ask your operator about conditions for your dates.
What to look for
These are the main draws. Sightings vary by site, season and luck.
- Schooling jacks
- Barracuda
- Healthy walls
- WWII wrecks
Conditions and trip planning
Intermediate to advanced. Good dry-season visibility. Trade winds can make the ride rougher than the dive.
Trip format: Liveaboard to visit several areas; a resort for diving around one island group.
About the score
Solomon Islands scores 8.4/10 for diving at its best. The ranking favours sharks and other large animals, followed by reef health and variety across the trip. Price and travel time do not affect the score.
Underwater photos
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Dives on video
Watch for the conditions, marine life and pace of the dives. Each video shows one trip.