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Solomon Islands, PNG cruise port guide

The Solomon Islands, a nation of hundreds of islands in the South Pacific, has many WWII-era sites. Guadalcanal, a province and one of the archipelago’s largest islands, honors fallen Allied soldiers at its U.S. War Memorial. Guadalcanal is also home to the nation’s capital, Honiara, whose bustling Central Market showcases the islands’ produce and traditional handicrafts.

About Solomon Islands, PNG

The Solomon Islands archipelago in the southwestern Pacific offers one of the world's finest WWII dive sites — Iron Bottom Sound near Guadalcanal where dozens of ships sank during the 1942–43 naval campaign. The islands' pristine coral reefs, traditional kastom villages, and vibrant Melanesian culture attract expedition cruise vessels.

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Coordinates -9.6457, 160.1560
Available cruises 2