Description:
Marovo Lagoon is located in the New Georgia Islands, east of Vangunu Island. It encompasses 700 square km, much of which is navigable. It is protected by a double barrier reef system. The Marovo Lagoon World Heritage Area is located in the Marovo Lagoon. There are a handful of resorts in the area and an airstrip at Seghe. The area is known for spectacular scuba diving and snorkeling. The villages in the area are famous for producing some of the most skilled wood carvings in the Solomon Islands. See shopping section for info on purchasing wood carving. Entrance Notes and Cautions: Depths in Marovo lagoon vary with much of the lagoon over 100m in depth with clear water. There are several entries from the East through deep, wide passes between the reefs. The lagoon is also accessible from the West. Much of the lagoon is navigable and there are many protected anchorages. The Mbili entrance is very famous and offers a very protected anchorage. Cruiser Highlights: Matiu Island North of the lagoon is Matiu Island, a protected anchorage with good diving and snorkeling in the pass north and south of the anchorage. It has a big white sand beach – just paradise according to recent reports. Fees: There is no fee in all of Marovo for just snorkelling, or anchoring. It is generally expected that one pays a Custom/ Reef fee of US$5 pp per scuba dive (whether you are diving by yourself or with a dive centre). This is the accepted going rate already established by the live-aboard dive boats (August 2023) and should be paid to the local village. It is wise to ask at each anchorage who the fee is payable to. Each area of Marovo falls under the jurisdiction of a different village. It may be payable directly to the Chief or to the landowner of the island itself. Position: 8° 34.58' S, 157° 52.58' E (Seghe Town) Last updated: November 2023If you have information for this section, or feedback on businesses used, please let us know at editor@noonsite.com. We also welcome new information about businesses you have used (see Related Businesses).
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