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Ironbottom Sound

As you depart Honiara, look down into the deep waters where many WWII naval wrecks lie beneath the surface.

Savo Island

A perfectly shaped volcanic cone island rising sharply from the sea shortly after takeoff from Honiara.

Vangunu Island

Marvel at the rugged, forest-covered volcanic peaks of Vangunu as you descend toward Sege.

Marovo Lagoon Southern Reach

View the intricate maze of coral reefs and turquoise channels of the world's largest saltwater lagoon.

Matupi and Uepi

Spot the tiny, secluded islands that serve as world-class diving destinations nestled within the lagoon reef.

Florida Islands

Catch views of the Ngella group and the historic harbor of Tulagi shortly after leaving Guadalcanal.

Santa Isabel Shoreline

On clear days, the distant, mountainous silhouette of the Solomon Islands' longest island is visible to the northeast.

The Slot

Fly over the New Georgia Sound, the famous naval corridor known during WWII for 'Tokyo Express' missions.

Northern Barrier Reef

The edge of the Marovo Lagoon's northern outer reef system provides a sharp contrast between the deep sea and the shallow lagoon.