Fatboys Resort - Gizo & Western Province
Fatboys Resort offers a straightforward base for exploring the waters around Gizo. We find their setup works well for divers keen on logging some serious bottom time, especially if you’re looking to push your qualifications further, as they’re geared for instructor training. While it might not be the fanciest operation in the Solomons, it’s reliable, and their proximity to over 45 dive sites means you’re not spending half your day on a boat transfer. Choose Fatboys if you prioritize consistent diving and a focus on skill development over luxury amenities.
- Location
- Gizo & Western Province, Solomon Islands, Central & South Pacific
- Coordinates
- -8.121424, 156.894910
- Phone
- +67760095
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.fatboysresort.com
- Courses
- Instructor_training
- Address
- Fatboys Resort, PO Box 140 Gizo Western Proven, PO Box 140 Gizo, SLB
- Price Range
- premium
Dive Sites Near Fatboys Resort
Fatboys Resort provides access to 15 dive sites in Gizo & Western Province.
- Abyss’ Triggerfish - 20m (wall)
- Aichi D3A ’Val’ (Wreck) - 26m (wreck)
- Aussie Point - 21m (reef)
- Bell P39 Airacobra (Wreck) - 26m (wreck)
- Bilikiki - 20m
- Castaway Island - 16m (reef)
- CATHAY - 0m (wreck)
- Cave of the Kastom Shark - 32m (cave)
- Coral Corner - 21m (reef)
- Douglas SBD Dauntless (Wreck) - 16m (wreck)
- Grand Central Station
- Haipe Reef - 27m (reef)
- Heron’s Wall - 18m (wall)
- Lumbaria Island - 9m (reef)
- Marovo Lagoon (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Gizo & Western Province
Marine Life in Gizo & Western Province
Home to 304 recorded species including 261 reef fish, 13 hard corals, 11 sea cucumbers, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 clams & mussels, 3 sharks & rays.
Notable Marine Life
- Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
- Dusky Parrotfish (Scarus niger) - Reef Fish
- Mimic Surgeonfish (Acanthurus pyroferus) - Reef Fish
- Blue-lined Tang (Zebrasoma scopas) - Reef Fish
- Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) - Reef Fish
- Bleeker's Parrotfish (Chlorurus bleekeri) - Reef Fish
- Indo-Pacific sergeant (Abudefduf vaigiensis) - Reef Fish
- Kihikihi (Zanclus cornutus) - Reef Fish
- Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) - Reef Fish
- Blue-lined Surgeonfish (Acanthurus lineatus) - Reef Fish