Mary Island
Also known as: Mborokua Island
Best time to dive
January to April
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Manta rayPossible
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not confirmed for this specific site; general liveaboard itineraries include snorkeling on Solomons reefs - VERIFY
Safety notes
Remote, liveaboard-only site with no nearby rescue infrastructure; volcano rumbling is atmospheric rather than a listed diving hazard
Permits & fees
None found specific to Mary Island; uninhabited island with no documented village kastom fee (unlike Munda sites) - VERIFY
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Honiara (liveaboard)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.