Diving in Ghizo

Gizo is the capital of the Western Province, serves as the Provincial center, and is the second-largest town in the Solomon Islands. Highlights of diving in Gizo include World War II wrecks, coral gardens, and unlimited drift dives for the more experienced diver. Gizo is one of the most popular places to base your Solomon Islands diving adventure.

Most sites are just a short boat ride from Gizo, and with so many to choose from, you can dive for weeks without seeing the same thing twice. Gizo is a WWII wreck diver’s paradise and includes the famous Japanese Toa Maru, the American Hellcat Fighter Plane, the American Corsair Fighter Plane, and the Japanese Zero.

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.