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Surrounding the southeast section of this island group is the large Marovo Lagoon. The island of Uepi forms part of the lagoon’s northern barrier reef, with the neighbouring Charapana Passage attracting large schools of trevally and barracuda\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kicha Island lies in the far southeast, beyond the barrier reef, and is the site of one of the most popular dives in the region. This impressive wall dive is awash with sea fans, and attracts schools of spade fish, barracuda, and bumphead parrotfish, as well as reef sharks. Your dive may even be set to the atmospheric rumbles of the nearby volcano. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near the southern side of the channel separating New Georgia and Vangunu, an area known as Nono Lagoon is host to the renowned Upright Wreck. Also known as Taiyo, this 90-metre fishing boat rests vertically against the reef wall, its bow almost touching the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Munda is located on the southwest coast of New Georgia and offers the chance to dive several wrecks. Kashi Maru is a Japanese freighter that sits at a maximum depth of just 15-metres and offers plenty of interest, including the engine room and cargo holds. Situated in the northwest lagoon of nearby Rendova Island, the Bell P-39 Airacobra and Douglas SBD Dauntless are two shallow plane wrecks which can both be explored on a single dive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other nearby sites of interest include the superb coral formations and plentiful pelagic fish of Mbigo Mbigo, off the coast of Vonavona Island, and the WWII Toa Maru wreck on the north side of Ghizo Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Diving Central Province\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The Central Province of the Solomon Islands is made up of the Russell Islands and the Florida Islands, both of which offer some sensational scuba diving. Situated northeast of Guadalcanal, the Russell Islands offer several iconic dive sites, including Mirror Pond, Custom Caves, and the Ann Wreck. In the north of this island group, divers can also explore Leru Cut. This 12-metre deep canyon penetrates almost 100-metres into the interior of the island, offering breathtaking scenery as sunlight penetrates through the canopy of trees and into the gully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the east, just off Hai Island, lies a unique artificial reef. At the end of WWII, a US military base – code named White Beach – dumped large amounts of gear into the sea, including trucks, jeeps, tractors, bulldozers, and various munitions. Today, this spot delights both wreck divers and macro enthusiasts alike. Mary Island, also known as Mborokua, lies a little to the west of the main group and is renowned for its enormous schools of jacks and barracuda, with the most famous site justifiably named Barracuda Point. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Florida Islands lie due north of Guadalcanal and are probably best known for a dive site called Devil’s Highway, where strong currents can attract a dozen or so manta rays at a time. Located in the south of the Florida Islands, Twin Tunnels is another of the Solomon Islands’ signature dives. Here, divers can enter two huge vertical large lava tubes, measuring over 100-metres in diameter, and emerge from the wall at a depth of 37-metres, overlooking the deep blue. Mbike Island and Simon’s Nature Reserve are two other popular dive spots situated within the Florida Islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Wreck diving in Iron Bottom Sound\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Following WWII, so many wrecks littered the sea bed between Guadalcanal and the Florida Islands, that the entire body of water was renamed Iron Bottom Sound. Incredibly, it’s believed more than 100 ships and over 1,000 planes were lost to the sea in this area alone – though only around 50 of these are accessible to divers, and even fewer lie within recreational depths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three of the most commonly explored wrecks in the area are the shore dives of Hirokawa Maru, Kinugawa Maru, and Kysyu Maru – also known as the Ruinin Wreck. Located around Bonegi Beach, not far from Honiara, these dive sites are also often referred to as Bonegi 1, Bonegi 2, and Bonegi 3 respectively. All three of these vessels measure over 130-metres in length and begin at, or just below, the surface offering plenty of interest for less experienced divers. Also located along this stretch of Guadalcanal’s coastline is the wreckage of a 98-metre Japanese I-1 submarine and a Boeing B-17E bomber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other, deeper wrecks within Iron Bottom Sound include the HMNZS Moa, USS Kanawha, USS John Penn, USS Atlanta, and the USS Minneapolis, to name just a few.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIcons\u002Fdiving.svg","Reef, wreck, seamount","Beginner to advanced\u002Ftechnical","Year-round","5 - 40m+","10 - 30m","27 - 30°C",[382,386,389,392],{"type":383,"tabTitle":384,"tabContent":385},"richtext","About the Solomon Islands","\u003Cp>The Solomon Islands is made up of two parallel island chains that lie due east of Papua New Guinea, forming the southeast point of the Coral Triangle. Stretching over a thousand kilometres, this archipelago comprises 992 individual islands – only around 150 of which are inhabited – including the six major islands of Guadalcanal, Malaita, New Georgia, Santa Isabel, Makira and Choiseul. The nation's six provinces are roughly grouped around these main islands, with the exception of Central Province, which covers a section of smaller islands and islets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Home to around 500,000 people, the population of the Solomon Islands is predominantly Melanasian, alongside people from Polynesia and Micronesia. And, while Christianity has certainly shaped contemporary life in the country, the traditional lifestyles of local people are held in high regard to this day. As a result, many cultural practices have endured, creating an interesting amalgamation of customs considered symbolic of the Solomon Islands. These islands are a dream-come-true for adventurous travellers that venture beyond the villages and towns, offering hikes up active volcanoes, dolphin watching in mirror-like lagoons, and a vast number of WWII relics to explore. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":383,"tabTitle":387,"tabContent":388},"Getting there","\u003Cp>The Solomon Islands’ only international airport is located in Honiara, on the island of Guadalcanal. Direct flights to Honiara operate several times a week from Brisbane, Australia, as well as Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea and Nadi in Fiji. Once in the Solomon Islands, the easiest way to get around the archipelago is via domestic flight. Honiara and Gizo are the two main points of departure for liveaboards in the Solomon Islands. Domestic flights from Honiara to Gizo operate daily and take around an hour and a half. Ferries do operate between some of the islands in the archipelago, though many visitors enjoy the experience of a scenic, low-altitude flight.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":383,"tabTitle":390,"tabContent":391},"Where to stay","\u003Cp>The Solomon Islands’ tourism industry is still very much in its infancy, meaning there is a limited selection of accommodation on offer. For divers, the Western Province, Central Province, and Guadalcanal Province are by far the biggest attractions. In these regions, visitors will find a reasonable array of hotels and guesthouses located within the city of Honiara, and the towns of Munda and Gizo. Elsewhere, accommodation is few and far between, with the odd resort or lodge secluded amongst the scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With several distinct destinations worth exploring, and limited tourist infrastructure on land, many divers opt for a liveaboard itinerary when visiting the Solomon Islands. 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Generally, the transitional months between the two monsoons offer a greater chance of calm winds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it comes to diving, these islands are fantastic at any time of year, with water temperatures ranging between 27-30°C. Divers can expect a little more turbulence above the waves during the southeast monsoon, though this rarely has much impact on the overall enjoyment. \u003C\u002Fp>","Year round, best April to November","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Seldom visited and almost entirely unspoilt dive destination\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore a wide selection of incredible WWII wrecks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Fascinating nation with a blend of cultures and traditions\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",[],[399,437,465,479],{"type":160,"id":400,"url":401,"slug":402,"title":403,"code":404,"subtitle":405,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":406,"introduction":407,"banner":408,"cardPortrait":409,"status":171,"parent":410},"801","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fwest-papua\u002Fraja-ampat","raja-ampat","Raja Ampat","IND_RAJ","Go diving in Raja Ampat and experience the world's best reef diving from your eco-friendly resort or action-packed liveaboard","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Drift through The Passage - an incredible dive between islands\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive the most biodiverse reefs on the planet\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore Raja Ampat by liveaboard or stay in boutique island escapes\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Located off the northwestern tip of Papua, Raja Ampat’s diving offers some of the most exciting underwater experiences in Southeast Asia, if not the world. The marine diversity of these islands is staggering and - quite literally - like nowhere else on earth. From the fabulous hard coral sites in the north to the colourful soft corals of Misool in the south, Raja Ampat is reef diving perfection. And with plenty of liveaboards and idyllic tropical dive resorts to choose from, Raja Ampat is an undisputed king of dive holiday destinations.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FWest-Papua\u002FRaja-Ampat\u002FRaja-Ampat-Wayag-Diving.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FWest-Papua\u002FRaja-Ampat\u002FDive-Raja-Ampat-Reefs-Indonesia-min.jpg",[411,425],{"type":174,"id":412,"url":413,"slug":414,"title":415,"code":416,"subtitle":417,"tagline":418,"overviewHighlight":419,"overviewText":420,"shortHighlight":421,"introduction":422,"banner":423,"cardPortrait":424,"status":171},"804","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fwest-papua","west-papua","West Papua","IND_PAP","Explore the world's most biodiverse reefs and some of Indonesia's most spectacular scenery","With the world's most biodiverse reefs, spectacular scenery and boundless opportunities for adventure and exploration, West Papua ranks as one of the planet’s top spots for discerning divers","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Explore reefs with the highest recorded marine diversity on the planet\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive with both oceanic and reef manta rays\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Reliable encounters with whale sharks in Triton and Cenderawasih Bays\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Relax on pristine white sand beaches and in stunning turquoise lagoons\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Search for the incredible 'walking shark' on a night dive\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cp>The province of West Papua is made up of the renowned Bird’s Head Peninsula and over 2500 islands, cays, shoals and reefs dotted around the coastline. The interior is split by towering jungle-clad mountain ranges, while the coastal landscape is dominated by dramatic karst scenery hiding placid, turquoise lagoons. Papuan culture is strong and proud and guests will feel immersed in a very different part of the world. From the languages spoken and vibrant customs to the tree kangaroos, cuscus, and incredible numbers of endemic bird species, travelling to West Papua feels like exploring a new frontier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This beautiful landscape continues below the waves and much of the diving around West Papua focuses on razor-like reefs and ridges, pinnacles, caves, tunnels, and passages. Add in the huge areas of pristine mangroves, sandy channels and seagrass beds, and you have the perfect mix of habitats for some of the world’s best diving. Diving in the West Papua peninsula focusses on three main areas – Raja Ampat in the west, Triton Bay to the south, and Cenderawasih Bay on the eastern side. Each has its own particular charms and highlights but all are home to an extraordinary wealth of species and offer some truly spectacular diving.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Visit the heart of the famous ‘Coral Triangle’\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive reefs with the highest recorded marine diversity on the planet\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Swim with giant oceanic manta rays\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Encounter whale sharks in Triton Bay\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Enjoy pristine white sand beaches and turquoise lagoons\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Search for 'walking sharks' on a night dive\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Try to describe the diving in West Papua and you soon run out of superlatives - beautiful, pristine, extraordinary, dramatic, exciting and stunning all easily roll off the tongue. The landscape both above and below the surface of the sea is amongst the most beautiful on the planet and with so many diving areas and fabulous resorts, West Papua must rank as one of the top destinations in the world for discerning divers. Once the domain of exploratory liveaboards, West Papua is now home to an ever-increasing number of beautiful resorts - many of which have become leaders in sustainable dive travel and conservation in Raja Ampat and beyond.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FWest-Papua\u002FWest-Papua-Raja-Ampat-Indonesia-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FWest-Papua\u002FWest-Papua-Raja-Ampat-Indonesia-Portrait.jpg",{"type":182,"id":426,"url":31,"slug":427,"title":30,"code":428,"subtitle":429,"tagline":430,"overviewHighlight":431,"overviewText":432,"shortHighlight":433,"introduction":434,"banner":435,"cardPortrait":436,"status":171},"139","indonesia","ID","Home to the world’s most exciting diving at the heart of the Coral Triangle","Dive the most biodiverse seas on earth, home to pristine coral reefs, manta rays, whale sharks and spectacular species, in the heart of the coral triangle.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive with manta rays, sharks, and the seldom-seen mola mola\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Stunning Coral Triangle biodiversity with thousands of species on display \u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore remote diving destinations, visited by just a few intrepid guests each year \u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Search for spectacular species in the best muck diving destinations on the planet\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive from a traditional phinisi, or find your perfect beachfront resort\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>The island nation of Indonesia straddles the equator between the Indian and Pacific Oceans at the heart of the Coral Triangle - the epicentre of our planet’s marine biodiversity. Indonesia is without a doubt one of the world’s most incredible destinations for adventure, both above and below the waves. With over 17,000 islands waiting to be explored, you’ll never run out of things to see and do in this sprawling archipelago. Indonesia is home to an exotic blend of cultures, party hotspots and islands so remote that only a few visitors grace their shores each year. Plus, rumbling volcanic peaks, emerald green rice paddies, and impenetrable jungles dating back millions of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For scuba divers, Indonesia offers even more unbeatable experiences. Nowhere else on earth can visitors experience such a range of spectacular diving - from encounters with massive whale sharks, mola mola, and oceanic manta rays, to muck dives with spectacular octopus and the exceedingly rare psychedelic frogfish. Not to mention a staggering variety of landscapes from dizzying drop-offs and towering pinnacles, to kaleidoscopic fringing coral reefs, and silt and rubble slopes of black volcanic sand. With so much to see and do in this stunning underwater world, you’re nearly guaranteed the trip of a lifetime - no matter where or when you decide to visit!\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>With its backdrop of volcanoes, jungles, verdant rice fields and palm-fringed beaches, this island nation is for most divers, their dream destination.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Encounter manta rays, sharks and schooling fish in Komodo, West Papua, Bali and the Banda Sea\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore the rich macro sites of Sulawesi, Ambon, Alor, Komodo and Bali\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Drift over some of the worlds finest reefs in West Papua, Sulawesi and the Banda Sea\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Watch Mola Mola being cleaned in Bali - the only place in the world where sightings are guaranteed\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive with whale sharks in West Papua or Kalimantan\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore the rich cultures that make Indonesia such an extraordinary country\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","The island nation of Indonesia straddles the equator between the Indian and Pacific Oceans and lies at the heart of the ‘Coral Triangle’ - the epicentre of the world’s marine biodiversity. 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