Marovo Lagoon
Go to Marovo Lagoon for calm water, reef dives and boat trips between island villages in the Solomon Islands.
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Marovo Lagoon is a lagoon in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands, in the South Pacific. Most travel there is by boat, between island villages and small lodges, so travel time on the water matters as much as the distance on the map. Most visitors fly from Honiara to Munda or Seghe, then cross by boat.
People come for the reefs and dive sites, the calm water for snorkeling and kayaking, and the chance to stay in island villages where daily life runs on fishing and boats. Weather and tides can change boat times, so allow extra days for transfers. Bring patience and a flexible schedule, because plans can shift with the weather. Ask your lodge what trips it arranges before you book. A week gives you time to move between parts of the lagoon.
Marovo Lagoon in five
- Book a boat transfer from Munda or SegheMost visitors fly from Honiara to Munda or Seghe, then cross to the lagoon by boat. Ask your lodge or operator to confirm the boat before you book the flight, since boat times can change with the weather and the tide.Getting around
- Carry Solomon Islands dollars in cashBring enough Solomon Islands dollars in cash for your whole stay. Confirm with your lodge what it accepts, and note that banks and ATMs are few outside Honiara and Munda.Money and costs
- Check your entry rules before you bookEntry rules depend on your passport. Check with the Solomon Islands immigration service, or your nearest Solomon Islands consulate, before you pay for flights or lodges.Visas and entry
- Get insurance that covers boat transfersConfirm that your policy covers boat and small-plane transfers and medical evacuation from the lagoon, since you may need to leave by boat or small plane.Travel insurance
- Load offline maps and a data plan before you leave HoniaraSignal may be patchy on the lagoon. Download offline maps and set up an eSIM or local SIM before you travel, so you can find your boat and contact your lodge.Phones and eSIM
Need to know
- Currency
- Solomon Islands dollar (SBD)
- Entry
- Visa rules vary by passport; check before you book
- Emergency
- 999 for police. Ask your lodge or operator for medical help
- Tipping
- Ask your lodge or operator
- Time
- UTC+11, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryWet season
- FebruaryWet season
- MarchWet, cyclone risk
- AprilWet season
- MayDrier season
- JuneDry season
- JulyDry season
- AugustDry season
- SeptemberDrier season
- OctoberDrier season
- NovemberRains return
- DecemberWet season
Right now in Marovo Lagoon
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
27
- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 79%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 87%
Marovo Lagoon
07:38 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today29°27°87%Tuesday: Rain. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 87%.
- Wed29°27°80%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 80%.
- Thu29°26°68%Thursday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 68%.
- Fri29°27°57%Friday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 57%.
- Sat28°27°67%Saturday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 67%.
- Sun28°26°90%Sunday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 90%.
Updated 04:49 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 7.953 SBD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Marovo Lagoon
Rules for Marovo Lagoon, checked
- Check entry requirements for your passport with the Solomon Islands immigration service before you book.
- Declare food, plant and animal products on arrival. Quarantine rules apply, so check them before you pack.
- Do not fish, collect shells or take coral from customary reef areas without the village's permission.
- Dial 999 for police in Solomon Islands. Save your lodge and boat operator's numbers before you leave Munda.
- Small planes and boats limit luggage weight. Check the limit with your operator before you pack.
Plan around Marovo Lagoon
Entry, money and the wider country around the lagoon
Read the guideGetting around the lagoonFlights to Munda or Seghe, then boat transfers
Read the guideVisas and entryEntry rules by passport and what to check before you book
Read the guideMoney and costsCash in Solomon Islands dollars and what to budget for lodges
Read the guideWhere to stayLodges on the lagoon and bases in Munda
Read the guideTravel insuranceCover for boat transfers, flights and evacuation
Read the guideMarovo Lagoon FAQ
How do I get to Marovo Lagoon?
Fly from Honiara to Munda or Seghe, then take a boat transfer to your lodge or village. Confirm flight days and boat times with your operator, since services change.
When is the best time to visit Marovo Lagoon?
Check the month ratings on this page for Munda before you pick dates. Confirm conditions with your lodge, since wet weather can affect boat trips.
Do I need a visa for Solomon Islands?
It depends on your passport. Check your nationality with the Solomon Islands immigration service before you book flights.
Is there mobile signal in Marovo Lagoon?
Signal may be patchy on the lagoon. Download offline maps and load a data plan before you leave Honiara.
Can you snorkel or dive in Marovo Lagoon?
Yes, the lagoon has reefs. Ask your lodge whether it arranges snorkel and dive trips or boat hire before you arrive.
How many days do I need at Marovo Lagoon?
Allow extra days for boat transfers, since the trip out to the lagoon takes time and weather can delay boats.