Bilikiki Cruises Ltd. - Solomon Islands

Frequently Asked Questions

Who We Are

Bilikiki Cruises Ltd. is the premiere live-aboard dive operator in the Solomon Islands. Operating two 125 foot ships, M.V. Bilikiki and M.V. Spirit of Solomons, divers are offered superb diving opportunities, from ships consistently rated among the best live-aboards in the world.

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How to Get Here

Solomon Islands is an island nation located in the southwest Pacific, 1,500 miles (2,400 km) west of Fiji and 1,200 miles (2,000 km) northeast of Australia.

Air travelers can reach Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands, and the home port for the ships of Bilikiki Cruises Ltd. via Nadi, Fiji; Auckland, New Zealand; Brisbane, Australia; Port Moresby, Papua - New Guinea or Nauru.

Highlights Of The Area

Solomon Islands was the site of major sea battles during World War II. Guadalcanal, Ironbottom Sound, the "Slot", Savo Island, all invoke memories of air/sea battles that saw hundreds of ships and aircraft destroyed and sunk.

Now these wrecks have been transformed into striking reefs by brilliantly coloured corals, seafans and gargonians. The nutrient rich, constantly warm (82 - 85 F) waters support one of the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world, with creatures ranging from tiny shrimp to hammerhead sharks and whales. Divers enjoy unparalleled wreck, wall, reef, passage and pinnacle diving.

Both M.V. Bilikiki and M.V. Spirit of Solomons operate from Honiara, on Guadalcanal Island, to dive sites in Ironbottom Sound, and in the Florida Islands, the Russell Islands and Marovo Lagoon in the New Georgia Islands.

Other Services We Provide

The North American staff of Bilikiki Cruises Ltd. are knowledgeable and experienced Solomon Island divers. They can answer your Solomon Islands questions, help you plan your dive trip, including transportation queries, and make and confirm your reservation.

Bilikiki Criuses staff can also arrange hotel accommodation, resort bookings, land-based diving, tours or other Solomon Island activities.

A full range of rental dive equipment is available, including underwater photographic equipment.

Other Things To Do

Visitors to Solomon Islands have the opportunity to visit an unspoiled tropical island nation. While embracing some western culture, the majority of islanders continue to live in traditional leaf houses in villages on the hundreds of islands. Visitors are warmly welcomed to view their villages, churches and schools.

Tours of World War II battlefields can be arranged as can bushwalks, birding expeditions and journeys to traditional native burial and tabu sites.