Solomon Islands
Explore the Solomon Islands by yacht, one of the most remote destinations in the Pacific. From Honiara to Marovo Lagoon, cruise between coral reefs, wartime wrecks, rainforest-covered islands and villages where traditional craftsmanship and island culture remain deeply rooted.
Explore the Solomon Islands by Sea
Nearly a thousand islands stretch across the western Pacific, with little yacht infrastructure and relatively few visitors. A yacht charter can lead from Honiara through the Florida and Russell Islands before reaching the extensive reefs and lagoons of the Western Province.
Charter Highlights in the Solomon Islands
From vast Marovo Lagoon to coral walls, historic wrecks and villages of master carvers, discover three experiences that define a yacht charter through the Solomon Islands.
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01 Marovo Lagoon
Marovo Lagoon forms an immense double-barrier lagoon system surrounded by rainforest-covered islands. Beaches, reefs and turquoise waters create an exceptional setting for diving, snorkelling, fishing and kayaking, with numerous secluded anchorages to discover.
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02 Diving and Wartime History
At Uepi, the lagoon meets The Slot, an oceanic trench dropping to around 2,000 metres. Mbulo offers dramatic coral walls and huge gorgonian fans, while the waters surrounding Guadalcanal contain numerous wrecks connected with the Second World War.
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03 Villages and Carving
The Marovo region is particularly renowned for its traditional wood carving. At Peava and villages around the lagoon, meeting local artisans and purchasing pieces directly offers an opportunity to discover a culture that remains closely connected to the sea and surrounding environment.
Suggested Yacht Charter Itinerary in the Solomon Islands
At BGYB, we create itineraries around each individual charter. This suggested route covers eight days from Honiara. Contact our team to organise your personalised Solomon Islands itinerary.
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Day 1 Honiara, Guadalcanal
Board your yacht in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands and a practical starting point for exploring the archipelago. Once clear of the harbour, set course north and settle into life on board. The waters surrounding Guadalcanal carry significant wartime history, making this first passage an introduction to both the destination and its remarkable past.
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Day 2 Florida Islands
Cruise towards the Florida Islands, one of the more established cruising areas in the Solomon Islands. Coral reefs, accessible anchorages and wartime wreck sites create an ideal first full day on the water. Swim, explore beneath the surface and discover the diving that has made the archipelago such a distinctive destination for underwater exploration.
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Day 3 Russel Islands
Continue towards the Russell Islands, a group of low, densely forested islands separated by sheltered waterways. Anchor in calm surroundings and take the tender through narrow channels where rainforest reaches almost to the water. Swimming and diving complete a day centred on exploring one of the archipelago’s quiet and naturally protected cruising areas.
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Day 4 Marovo Lagoon
Enter Marovo Lagoon and begin to appreciate the scale of its extensive reef system. Anchor beside an uninhabited island before exploring coral walls and reefs beneath the surface. Kayaks and paddleboards provide another way to move between the islands and experience the contrast between sheltered turquoise water, tropical forest and the surrounding barrier reef.
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Day 5 Uepi Islands
Set course for Uepi, a rainforest-covered barrier-reef island in Marovo Lagoon. Sheltered lagoon waters lie on one side, while the other drops dramatically into The Slot, reaching depths of around 2,000 metres. This extraordinary setting places some of the region’s most celebrated diving within a short tender ride of the yacht’s anchorage.
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Day 6 Mbulo Island
Spend the day discovering the underwater scenery around Mbulo Island. Dramatic coral walls draped with immense gorgonian sea fans create some of the Western Province’s most striking dive landscapes. After the morning beneath the surface, slow the pace among the surrounding islands with time for swimming, relaxation and enjoying the yacht at anchor.
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Day 7 Peava Village
Step ashore at Peava, a traditional village on the edge of Marovo Lagoon. The area is particularly known for its wood carving, a skill practised by local artisans and closely associated with the region. Meet the craftspeople, discover their work and purchase pieces directly, providing a personal introduction to the traditions and culture surrounding the lagoon.
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Day 8 Mane Island and Honiara
Enjoy a relaxed final day at anchor in Mane Island Bay, with swimming and water sports among the surrounding islands. Spend the last hours of the itinerary enjoying the water and peaceful setting before leaving the Western Province. Set course overnight towards Honiara, arriving back in the capital for disembarkation the following morning.
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