Dive Review of Bilikiki in
Solomon Islands/Several island groups

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Bilikiki, Oct, 2008, by Michael J. Millet, CA, USA ( Top Contributor 92 reports with 58 Helpful votes). Report 4540.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
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Comments	The crew, food and diving on this trip were all quite good. This was a 12 night trip that went by quickly. Sam and Kellie, our dive guides and trip managers, did an exceptional job. They took extra effort to accommodate diver needs and wishes. They are both very knowledgeable regarding the dive sites and the marine life. 2 days of unsettled weather caused an adjustment in the dive schedule so that the best sites were dived in better weather. We had 3 awesome dives with many manta rays. In spite of the current, it was the highlight of the trip. Barracuda Point also is a great dive site with large schools of bigeye trevally and barracuda, of course. Also, several gray and whitetip reef sharks cruising by. Lots of macro opportunities especially with nudibranchs. Essentially all of the diving is from tinnies with backroll entry. The dive crew handles all of the dive gear on and off the tinnies. So no strain & no pain. The tinnie rides to the dive sites are just a matter of minutes. Except for Sam and Kellie, the crew is all Solomon Islanders. They were all very helpful and friendly. Much of the food is bought daily from local folks who paddle out to the Bilikiki. Lots of very fresh fruits and vegetables. We enjoyed the village visits with the native dance and song. Also had chance to buy local woodworking. Very nice stuff. The cabins are OK not great; biggest negative is no window or porthole. Can get a bit cave-like after a few days. But lots of space topside for kicking back between dives.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	Micronesia, Palau, Galapagos, Socorros, GBR, Caribbean
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, rainy	Seas	calm, choppy, currents
Water Temp	80-84°F / 27-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	50-100 Ft/ 15-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	No deco diving
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	Squadrons
Dolphins	1 or 2	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	The dive deck had dedicated camera rinse tanks and a camera table that got a bit crowded. The crew was careful with the camera gear. In the salon there is table supposedly for cameras that often was cluttered with other stuff -- books, clothes, food,

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Dive Review of Bilikiki in Solomon Islands/Several island groups

Bilikiki, Oct, 2008,

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

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What I Saw

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Dive Review of Bilikiki in
Solomon Islands/Several island groups