The Solomon Islands consist of over 900 volcanic islands and coral atolls spread across the blue tropical waters. Swimming is not recommended in the sea around Honiara because of sharks. Facilities for diving and snorkelling are well developed and, as elsewhere in the South Pacific, diving enthusiasts will find much to marvel at in the waters around the Solomon Islands - coral reefs, a myriad of tropical fish, game fish such as barracudas and sharks and giant clams. Diving tours to the numerous wrecks from World War II are also possible.
All resorts offer a full range of diving facilities and most have resident dive instructors.
Live-aboard diving tours are also available. Surrounding waters have good fishing potential and enquiries may be made at the Point Cruz Yacht Club, which welcomes visitors. A number of resorts now offer a broad variety of sea and other sports. Exotic orchids, ferns and palms are widespread and butterflies are abundant. There are more than 70 species of reptiles.