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Honiara and Iron Bottom Sound

World War II wrecks, Coral Triangle reefs, and Guadalcanal history within reach of the capital

Updated Apr 26, 2026 • 20 sources

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Featured dive spots for Honiara and Iron Bottom Sound

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Azumasan Maru dive spot

Azumasan Maru

DeepWreck

Upright WWII wreck with soft coral and photo angles.

Visibility20 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentStrong current
Baby Cakes Reef dive spot

Baby Cakes Reef

Reef

Current-swept mound reef with reef-hook action.

AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentStrong current
Balydon Shoals dive spot

Balydon Shoals

ReefWall

Shore-entry drift reef for current-savvy divers.

Visibility15 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentVery strong current
Base 1 Muck Site dive spot

Base 1 Muck Site

MuckWreck

Tulagi muck dive over WWII debris and plate corals.

Visibility9 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Ed’s Wall dive spot

Ed’s Wall

Wall

Shallow coral garden rolling into a fishy wall.

AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentLight current
Gavutu F4F Wildcat (Wreck) dive spot

Gavutu F4F Wildcat (Wreck)

Wreck

Silty aircraft wreck on a sandy bottom.

Visibility10 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdVery quiet
CurrentModerate current