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Dive Solomon

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Company description DIVE SOLOMON CHARTERS for the world`s best Walls, Wrecks, Reefs and Big Fish Action in the clear calm tropical waters of GIZO in the Solomon Islands.
With their fleet of well equipped vessels, DIVE SOLOMON CHARTERS offers safer, more comfortable diving than any other land based operator in the Solomons.
The Solomon Islands are located on the so called rim of fire in the tropical South Pacific. The Solomon population is predominantly Melanesian with some Polynesian and Micronesian influence. By south pacific standards the country is underdeveloped and tourism is still in its infancy. The Solomons consist of 997 islands and attract only 4500 tourists annually. Hence all Solomon tourism is small scale and the attitude of the native Solomon islanders is one of friendliness and curiosity. Visiting the Solomon Islands is like going back in time as most of the people still make a living by diving and catching fish from their dugout canoes and growing their fruit and vegetables in the tropical rainforests which abound on the islands. Most dwellings are made from rainforest materials.
The majority of tourists are scuba divers and game fishermen. The diving in the Solomons is considered the best in the pacific and every dive is different. Apart from the reefs and walls there is an abundance of WWII wrecks to dive on. Scuba divers regularly see turtles manta rays eagle rays reef sharks and much more. Dolphins and Manatee can be encountered whilst scuba diving also. Dive Solomon Charters offers scuba diving and sports fishing holidays in the Solomon Islands
Snorkelling in the lagoons near white sandy beach uninhabited islands such as renown Kennedy Island is a favourite pastime with visitors also. Kennedy Island was made famous through the exploits of the late JFK whose patrol boat the PT 109 was recently found by Ballard near Kennedy Island
Fishermen in the Solomons catch marlin, sailfish, wahoo, dorado, mahi-mahi, dogtooth tuna, yellowfin tuna, spanish mackerel, giant trevally, bass and much more. Solomon Charters offers scuba diving and sports fishing holidays in the Solomon Islands
Daytrips are available to WWII wreck sites and places of cultural interest such as skull sites or volcanic areas where the Megapode birds lay their eggs in the hot soil.
Kayaks and mountain bikes can be hired. Snorkel mask and dive gear is available for hire also. Transport is provided to nearby surfing sites.
Accommodation is available at the Gizo hotel and Paradise Lodge. For detailed information visit our pages on diving, fishing and adventure tours. Holiday packages including accommodation are available at a discount rate. Dive Solomon Charters will help make your vacation enjoyable. We offer scuba diving and sports fishing holidays in the Solomon Islands
For yachts the Solomon islands are a cruising paradise and a detailed cruising guide written by Dirk Sieling is available in Auckland, Vila, Brisbane and Gizo.
Location description: KENNEDY ISLAND
This was were John F. Kennedy and his crew of the PT 109 were ship wrecked.
This sandy beach uninhabited island offers great snorkeling and an ideal dive site for beginners on the inside. On the outside Kennedy wall is a fantastic drift dive for the experienced diver.
NARU GAP
Main entrance to Gizo Lagoon, Naru Gap experiences great water movements making this a fantastic drift dive with big fish action. Here we see a variety of rays and cuttlefish
NARU WALL
Bordering the Ferguson Passage spans almost a km in length and reaches depths of 80m+. This site lends itself to excellent drift diving with the promise of turtles, graceful sharks and spotted eagle rays gliding in from the blue.
FISH SOUP HILL
Discovered only in 2001, this is a fish rich pinnacle located on a current line
SHARK ALLEY
The name says it all, not for the fainthearted, this oceanside dive boasts inquisitive sharks, huge schools of Great Barracuda, oversize Spanish Mackerel and Dogtooth Tuna. Manta`s and Eagle Rays are often seen here. A deep drift dive for experienced divers only.
ONE TREE REEF
One Tree Island is the bearer of a solitary stunted tree with a remarkable resemblance to a large bonsai. The Reef that surrounds the Island is one of Gizo`s best Coral Gardens. Both soft and hard.
CORSAIR
The WWII American fighter plane lies in 28m of water. Although the plane is broken up into 5 large pieces it is covered in soft corals and the safety stop area is full of interesting anemone fish .
JAPANESE ZERO AND FLOAT PLANE
T wo easily accessible wrecks in the Gizo Harbour area for the plane wreck enthusiast.
HOT SPOT
A deep water pinnacle the top of which is at 5-6m. A fantastic concentrated fish dive, one of our favourites. More marine life than you can imagine in one spot, home to 7 species of Anemone fish easily found whilst doing your safety stop.
GRAND CENTRAL STATION
One of the best fish dives in the Solomons on the day. The experience begins as a stunning drift dive. Reaching the point divers are encouraged to simply stop and watch. As the currents merge, schools of spanish mackerel, dogtooth tuna, barracuda, trevally, assorted sharks, eagle rays and Maori wrasse cruise by. Watch the action and finish in a spectacular shallow coral Garden.
MANTA DIVE
Watch the Manta rays gliding past or move up close to the cleaning stations. Pristine hard Coral Gardens make a fantastic finish to this dive.
NUSA AGHANA BEACH DIVE
Enter the water from the beach after a Picnic lunch for a colourful drift dive.
GIZO HARBOUR (house dive)
This dive starts and ends at the Gizo Hotel private jetty and is the macro photographer`s wet dream at night! A small shipwreck and two plane wrecks are included. Fish sleep in the wrecks and a variety of shrimp, including cleaner and harlequins are normally encountered as well as pipefish, seahorses, lionfish and lots of clownfish.

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Offers diving packages on wrecks, reefs, walls, and coral gardens in the Solomon islands.

Contact information:

Phone: ++677-60324
Fax: ++677-60321
Street Address:
P.O. Box 132
Gizo
Solomon Islands
Spoken language(s): English
Open: from 09-00 till 17-00
Local time:  GMT + 11 Magadan, Sakhalin, Solomons
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