7 DAY CHARTER ITINERARY Explore the Hidden Paradise

One of the most laid back hidden slices of paradise.

The Solomon Islands are no doubt a magical place. With 6 major islands and around 900 smaller islands tucked away in the South Pacific, 900 miles South East from Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands are well known as the Pacific's best kept secret.

This unspoiled paradise offers a variety of activities that appeal to all audiences, ranging from beach lovers to the adventurous mountain climbers to those looking for a romantic getaway. With never ending exotic beauty to explore, a unique blend of cultures, and a mesmerizing history - you will never have a dull moment during your stay. This tropical oasis will leave you feeling as you are the first person to visit its crystal blue waters and clear white warm sand. ANNUAL RAINFALL (MM) The that September temperature The watersport A decent Solomon most leads sea appropriate activities when to is Islands temperature 27 hot perfect Degrees such and have time weather as humid an of Celsius of surfing equatorial 28 the weather is degrees year (80. or almost diving 6 climate for F) Celsius almost guaranteed which superyacht - Fun which varies is all (82. inevitable . is year 4 from charters F) typical invites long season . for . is to tropical The from a to variety season average July areas to of . Underwater History

Almost 500 species of hard and soft corals and The Solomon Islands were the scene of fierce a large variety of all kind of fish such as the titan fighting in World War II. Local guides offer trigger fish, large schools of jacks, barracuda memorable and moving tours to the WWII and grey reef sharks are to find in the reefs of museum and other significant sites including the the Solomons. Furthermore, the Solomons have American memorial at Skyline Ridge and the one of the highest concentrations of WWII Japanese Solomons Peace memorial. Many of wrecks in the Pacific such as airplanes and the WWII relics remaining in the Solomons lie ships which nowadays serve as artificial reefs submerged, some deep under water and include attracting corals and a fascinating fish life. oil tankers, seaplanes and submarines. Culture Trek through the vivid jungle accompanied by colorful birds or visit the villages in the outer islands and step back in time. Experience life much as it was a hundred years ago. No electricity, no internet, no running water supply, no shops, just a few roads and no noise except for the sound of the waves! Learn the local dances and experience the family pride of the Solomon's Islanders. You will arrive on the island of where you are immediately overcome with the feeling that you have gone back in time. The Islands untouched beauty and raw landscape welcome guests from the very first glance. Occupied by the Japanese in 1942, Tulagi quickly became home to a fleet of PT boats and US Navy ships until 1943. During this time the Island of Tulagi formed part DAY ONE of which was also hosting many of the WWII marine vessels.

Tulagi and Sasape You will commence your morning with a visit to Sasape, the Solomon Islands Premier International Shipyard established in

Total cruising time approx. 2.5 hours September in 2012. At the conclusion of your visit you'll prepare for an afternoon of diving. The closest dive is twin tunnels outside of Tulagi - An atoll that comes up to about 13 metres with some vertical shafts that go down to 35 - 40 metres. The Western shaft has a small cave at the rear of the bottom end with Painted crays inside. The top is rich with soft corals, mushroom coral, cuttlefish and crocodilefish. Today we will continue our visit of the Islands. Formerly known as the , the group consists of fifty islands in all. The largest being Nggela Sule, and second largest Nggela Pile. We first visit Tanavula Point area, which includes sheer drop DAY TWO offs teeming with red tooth triggerfish, lots of soft corals and gorgonians. Crossing to Anuha, through the Mboli Passage, we will visit this stunning island which consists of beautiful sandy beaches, and Florida Islands features many spots for snorkeling along the seagrass patches looking for seahorses and coral bombes swarming with fish.

Total cruising time approx. 2 hours On our way there or back, it is strongly recommended to visit the must see Mboli Passage. Situated between Nggela Sule and Nggela Pile, it was used as a sheltered shortcut through the Group of Islands and as an easy passage to from Tulagi and now from . Good to note as well, Tulagi was the Protectorate’s capital from 1897 to 1942, and the surrounding islands were the commercial bases for large merchant companies. As we make our way to explore Karamolun Island, our aim here will be to get to know the local culture more intimately.

DAY THREE We start the day with a morning dive at a ridge that comes away from the point starting off in the shallows at 4-metres going down Karamolun Island to 35-metres and then drops away to nothing. Sharks, Big eye jacks, and pelagic life off the point and excellent shallows.

Total cruising time approx. 6.5 hours In the afternoon we then make our way to the local villages. Offering a stunning location right on the Coast, you will find the dwellings of the local inhabitants who welcome you with open arms. Traditional dances and rich family prides are part of their daily life and will be for one day part of yours. On the 5th day we will arrive at (Mary Island) and spend our time at Barracuda Point.

DAY FOUR This is an impressive place for dive enthusiasts featuring a triangular underwater point that comes straight out from the rocks Mborokua & typically starting at about 4 metres with the end of the point at about 40 metres. Here you will witness an array of marine life starting with Schooling jacks at around 8 metres, sleeping white tip reef sharks in about 10 metres and the larger school of barracuda at Barracuda Point around 40 metres. Total cruising time approx. 2.5 hours

In the shallows there are also the smaller animals to be discovered such as porcelain crabs and anemone fish with eggs. Today we'll make our way to the most northernmost point of our trip - Island.

DAY FIVE With an approximately 2.5km long and 600m wide coastline Uepi is the largest island in the world. Flanked by the warm water of Uepi Island & the and the oceanic depths (6000ft/2000m) of ''The Slot'', a deep marine abyss, on the other, this destination will catch everyone‘s breath. The remote island is covered in impressive rainforest and offers a huge variety of diving hot spots to Marovo Lagoon explore. Total cruising time approx. 5 hours

Surrounded by around 100 little islands, the inner lagoon has many complex terrestrial and marine habitats to offer. The natural beauty and environment of Marovo Lagoon is absolutely outstanding and will be a memory for a lifetime. We will spend our sixth day in Peava west of Mbulo Island.

DAY SIX As part of the cultural visit we will dive in the morning on one of the outlying islands and in the late morning go ashore to view the Paeva & carvings that are masterfully produced by the locals. It is not compulsory to buy anything. It assists in bringing the village into an Mbulo Island enterprising world which we are accustomed to. Total cruising time approx. 2 hours The dive in the morning is on Mbulo Island – a wall that runs along towards the point with enormous amounts of Gorgonians and whips in all shapes, colours and sizes. DAY SEVEN We anchor in the bay with the stern of the vessel tied to the shore. Enjoying the ease of swimming off the back of the boat and water sports in amongst the surrounding Islands. There is a possible dive on the Eastern edge called Mirror Pond with a resident Mane Island crocodile as a friendly reminder of the local inhabitants. Total cruising time approx. 5 hours As this is our last day, we will make our way back to Honiara during the night time and will disembark in the morning. BON VOYAGE!