Based on the Island, Dive Tulagi operates a
7.5m dive boat ideally suited for divers
demanding a good stable platform for the
deeper wreck dives. The main wrecks are only
minutes away from the wharf in front of the
Lodge. Nitrox and limited mixed gas facilities
are available for the technical and more
experienced divers.
Some of the more popular dive sites in The
Florida Islands.
Aaron Ward: Only discovered in 1995,
the only diveable Destroyer in the Solomon
Islands. Mortally wounded by Japanese aircraft
on April 7th 1943 she limped as far as Tinete
point where she went down with 27 of her crew.
This impressive wreck is sitting upright and
intact on the sandy bottom. Possessing an
extensive arsenal of 5-inch guns and torpedo
tubes, this is one awesome dive. Experienced
Divers only due to depth. Depth range: 53m-72m
Kanawha: An absolutely huge American
Oil tanker of 14500 tons. This ship was sunk
in Tulagi harbour on the same day as the Aaron
Ward, 7th April 1943. Sitting upright on a
flat bottom the deck is at 40m and strewn with
artefacts, debris and wreckage. Many
interesting penetrations lead us into areas
such as the engine room, kitchens, tool rooms
and crew quarters. Depth range: 40m - 60m
Twin Tunnels: The tunnels are actually
ancient lava tubes that start on top of a
patch reef and drop vertically down to about
35m. The twin tunnels then join into one
horizontal tunnel that exits on the reef wall
at 40m. You are then greeted by a mass of fish
that swarm around the reef including a lot of
pelagic action. Sharks, dogtooth Tuna, Giant
Trevally and Barracuda are common. A "must do
it" dive!
Depth range: 18m - 40m
Sandfly Passage: A beautiful coral
garden studded with big red and yellow fans.
Large diversity of coral and marine life here.
The garden turns into a dramatic wall when
reaching Tanavula point. Big Bump head parrots
are common to see along with world-class
corals. Depth range: 3m - 40m
Passage Rock: Dangerous navigation for
passing ships this reef is a good spot for
pelagic fish. A long vertical drop off,
renowned for big Dog Tooth Tuna, Kingfish, and
Sharks. The top of the reef is washed by
strong currents at certain times and is
covered by good soft corals as well as
friendly Nurse Sharks. Depth range: 3m - 40m
Kovuhika Island: Starting with a
small wall, this drift dive will bring you
into the middle of a forest of giant red and
yellow fans before ending on top of a
colourful reef here Sharks, pelagic and large
school of tusiliers are waiting for you. Depth
range: 3m - 40m
Njanjelakalau Island: A dramatic
drop, pelagic, shark, giant Clam, fans and a
magnificent reef Ml in one place! There is a
beautiful beach around the Island perfect for
BBQ. Depth range: 3m - 50m
Mbeasiri Point: Magnificent colourful
wall dive with a lot of action. Large schools
of sardines, big Groupers, Bump head Parrots
and pelagic’s are some of the attraction of
this good spot. Depth range: 5m - 40m
Indumamu Reef: A reef washed by very
strong current. Sharks are numerous here.
Gray, silver and black tip can be found in
large groups when conditions permit. Large
schools of big eyes share the place with big
Maori fish. Under each rock numerous Squirrel
and Sweetlips can be found. Good diversity and
concentration of life. Depth range: 15m - 40m
The Moa: Also in Tulagi harbour rests
the wreck of the only dive able New Zealand
ship in the Solomon’s. The HMNZ Moa, a
corvette that was influential in the sinking
of the Japanese Sub at Cape Esperance. She's
in good condition upright on a sandy bottom.
Depth range: 35m - 45m
Baby Cake: Want to see a crocodile
fish, a Scorpion leaf fish, a couple of
Stonefish or a family of Lionfish? You name it
and you should have a good chance to find it.
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