References a Corsair fighter on pristine sand at 51m and describes it as almost fully intact.
Solomon Islands · Gizo and Western Province · Munda and Roviana Lagoon · Solomon Islands Liveaboard Circuit
Deep Corsair wreck on bright sand.
Deep Corsair wreck on bright sand.
Koviki Corsair (Wreck) is a deep Solomon Islands wreck for qualified divers who want a dramatic WWII aircraft on bright sand. The Corsair sits intact on the bottom and the dive finishes on a gentle reef slope, so the route is a focused wreck visit rather than an all-reef drift. Plan it as a boat-only expert dive where depth, gas, and ascent control matter more than current. Visibility is often excellent, and the wreck is known for big-fish encounters around the plane.
Safety Notes
This is a deep wreck dive, so plan gas, narcosis/decompression exposure, and ascent conservatively.
Access Restrictions
Qualified deep divers only; access is normally via a local dive operator and a boat run.
Legal Notes
Bring the right deep-dive certifications and follow the operator's gas and ascent plan.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep wreck dive with a reef-slope exit, strongly suited to qualified wreck divers and underwater photography.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the depth and certification requirements make it a scuba-only wreck.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck is far beyond recreational surface use.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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References a Corsair fighter on pristine sand at 51m and describes it as almost fully intact.
The guide places the wreck at 51m, says it is an advanced deep dive, and notes a 40-minute boat ride from the dive shop.

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