How Honiara Became the Capital of the Solomon Islands
To modern-day Solomon Islands visitors, there would be little to suggest Honiara has ever been anything other than the country’s main town. With a population
November 11, 2025
Category: Solomon Islands
Iron Bottom Sound and Beyond: History Above and Below the Waves in the Solomon Islands
The water between Guadalcanal and Tulagi in the Solomon Islands is renowned as a museum of World War II relics. Known as ‘Iron Bottom Sound’
August 17, 2025
Guadalcanal Wreck Diving – Discover the History of Iron Bottom Sound
Lying off the north coast of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, Iron Bottom Sound is one of the world’s most haunting stretches of water. It
July 1, 2025
There is so much more to the Solomon Islands than just amazing diving
The diversity of diving in the Solomon Islands is almost unmatched anywhere else in the world. Explore the waters here and you are guaranteed a
March 18, 2025
10 of nature’s greats to see in the Solomon Islands
If you’re looking for a place that can offer an incredible diversity of diving then the Solomon Islands should be right at the top of
January 27, 2025
Breathtaking Leru Cut is a photographer’s delight
One big highlight of any visit to the Solomon Islands is diving Leru Cut – an astounding site that impresses even the most well-travelled of
January 12, 2025
Bilikiki beckons for our ‘My Emperor Story’ winner
We have a winner! Our annual photography competition came up trumps again with some amazing entries making it a really difficult decision for our panel
January 6, 2025
Bilikiki becomes a ‘floating hospital’ for Loloma Foundation
The Solomon Islands is a stunning country, a wonderful place to dive and, in many ways, a version of paradise. But one of the stand-out
December 26, 2024
From seed to plate – helping the community grow Bilikiki’s food
Treating our diving destinations with respect has long been a vitally important principle for Emperor Divers. Be it the land we dive from, the waters
December 12, 2024
What are false killer whales?
Emperor Bilikiki guests in the Solomon Islands recently had a wonderful, close-up encounter with some beautiful false killer whales. It was a special moment enjoyed
December 1, 2024
Win a FREE Bilikiki trip in Emperor Divers’ photographic competition
Our photography competition is back – with a new twist and an amazing prize! After its huge success last year, we are once again calling
November 26, 2024
World’s largest coral discovered in Solomon Islands
Diving in the Solomon Islands, as we will never shy away from telling you, is something normally done in complete solitude as Emperor Bilikiki is
November 17, 2024