SOLOMON PRINCESS
Protected Area
Tulagi Island
Why dive here
With 391+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, humpback whales and orcas - SOLOMON PRINCESS offers some of Iron Bottom Sound's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest January, April, December.
The Solomon Princess isn't a deep dive, sitting right on the rocks. She was a ferry, run aground in bad weather back in '85, and now she’s more or less a permanent fixture. We’ve found her a decent spot for a casual exploration, especially if you're not keen on depth but still want a proper wreck. You’ll see parts of the hull and superstructure, pretty well colonised by all sorts of fish. It's an easy dive, good for stretching out the air, with plenty of small reef fish darting in and out of the metalwork.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SOLOMON PRINCESS
SOLOMON PRINCESS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SOLOMON PRINCESS, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-9.03, 159.16) (58km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.7–30.5°C
Air Temperature
27°C
80°F
Wind Speed
3.74 m/s
7.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.5 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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