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==Solomon Islands==
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'''Solomon Islands''' is a sovereign country consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania lying to the east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu and covering a land area of 28,400 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). The country's capital, Honiara, is located on the island of Guadalcanal.
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Full and lengthy (up-to-date) details at: [http://www.commerce.gov.sb/Divisions/Immigration/Immigration_Requirements.htm Solomons Immigration Website]
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Ghizo is the Solomons second biggest town but only has a population of some 3500. It is an official entry port. There are several anchorages that one can choose very close to the town itself, the most popular being deep in the end of the harbor, close to PT109, a restaurant named after President Kennedy’s vessel that sank not 5 miles from here. The restaurant serves as the HQ for the Ghizo Yacht Club and some assistance can be expected by the cruising yachtsman, albeit minor due to the smallness of the organization.
 
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Ghizo offers an airport with daily flights to the capital, Honiara, and then connections to other parts of the world. Several general stores, a ‘supermarket’, bakery and an excellent fresh food market that operates on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, provide facilities for re-provisioning. Access to the Internet is available from the national Telekom office or you may plug in your laptop at the Internet café located under the Ghizo Hotel.
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The hotel and several restaurants offer the opportunity to eat out. Diesel is available at the Melanesian Energy Depot which has a tie alongside concrete wharf from which they can dispense fuel from drums.
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Another place worth visiting in the area is Liapari Island, twelve miles from Ghizo. Noel Hudson & his wife Rose run a ship building and repair business called  Liapari Ltd. (Tel: 677-30441; Fax 677-30297; [email protected] ) For years they’ve welcomed yachties and provided secure storage for yachts over the cyclone/typhoon season in their totally enclosed lagoon. This facility is an absolute find in a country that has practically nothing for repairing yachts and no marinas. They have 2 sets of haulout tracks that take up to 150 tons; a tractor crane for mast removal; 24/7 security; laundry; showers; water; an extensive engineering workshop; diesel engine repairs; welding and 240V power supply both at the slips and for secured vessels. They also provide fast powerboat access to Ghizo once a week.
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There are dozens of sandy and coral island anchorages and diving spots within 2/6 hours sailing of this anchorage including Kennedy Island where the President swam to after being shipwrecked. One could do worse than to base him/herself here in the cyclone season.
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I have spent many years in the eastern Solomon Islands and am happy to advise other cruisers. I can be contacted by email [email protected] or connect with me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/chris.bone.944/
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Solomon Islands
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Solomon Islands
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Capital Honiara
Language English, Pijin
Currency Solomon Islands dollar (SBD)
Time zone (UTC+11)
Calling code +677

Solomon Islands is a sovereign country consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania lying to the east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu and covering a land area of 28,400 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). The country's capital, Honiara, is located on the island of Guadalcanal.

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Weather

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Passages

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Islands

Nggela (Florida Islands)
Photo: Jim Lounsbury

The Solomons are made up of over 900 islands - the important ones for cruisers are:

Islands, Ports, & Anchorages
Ghizo Ghizo /wiki/Ghizo | Island icon – island || Needs data icon – needs data |
Gizo Town Gizo Town /wiki/Gizo_Town | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
Liapari Liapari/wiki/Liapari | Island icon – island || Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
New Georgia New Georgia /wiki/New_Georgia | Island icon – island || Needs data icon – needs data |
Noro Noro /wiki/Noro | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
Guadalcanal Guadalcanal /wiki/Guadalcanal | Island icon – island || Needs data icon – needs data |
Honiara Honiara /wiki/Honiara | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
Santa Cruz IslandsSanta Cruz Islands/wiki/Santa_Cruz,_Solomon_Islands | Island icon – island || Needs data icon – needs data |
Florida Islands Florida Islands /wiki/Florida_Islands | Island icon – island || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
Roderick Bay Roderick Bay /wiki/Roderick_Bay | Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
Russell Islands Russell Islands /wiki/Russell_Islands | Island icon – island || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
Yandina Yandina /wiki/Yandina | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
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Communication

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Navigation

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Entrance

Arrival

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Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Customs

Details?

Immigration

Full and lengthy (up-to-date) details at: Solomons Immigration Website


Fees and Charges

  • Immigration = (and date)
  • Port Fees =
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  • Exit fee =

Restrictions

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Health & Security

Health

Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.

Security

Details?

Berthing

See each Island/Port listed above

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

I have spent many years in the eastern Solomon Islands and am happy to advise other cruisers. I can be contacted by email [email protected] or connect with me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/chris.bone.944/

Forums

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References

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Rod Heikel, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718, expands to
Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
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