A day out at Olasana Island (our private island)

Sanbis Resort has leased for you a block of land at a nearby Island (Olasana). This is one of the most popular destinations to get marooned for the day. It is also very private and hence you should not get disturbed whilst there. We have built a small leaf roof with a wood BBQ. Staff can prepare BBQ materials, food and tools with firewood for you. The driver can drop you off and pick you up later at a pre-determined time.

A fantastic area for snorkelling, there is a nice sandy beach, plenty of shade and usually crystal clear waters. John F. Kennedy and his PT109 crew in 1943, actually spent 3 days at exactly that spot until they were rescued by a US Navy team from the PT base at Rendova Harbour.

The cost SBD800 per boat plus cost of the BBQ (up to 8 persons).

Kennedy Island

Although Kennedy island is no longer a public area (it has recently been bought by Solomon Islands Resorts Ltd) currently we can still visit nearby Kennedy island (to ensure – please check with our staff).
There is quite good snorkelling around some areas. Best is to combine it with an Olasana Island trip at a surcharge of SBD50 for the boat.

If get dropped off whilst the driver is waiting for up to two hours– the cost for a boat, up to 8 persons is
SBD500.00. If dropped off and picked up at a later time, the cost would be SBD600.00

Reef Fishing Trips

Catch most likely King Fish (Spanish mackerel), mahi Mahi, Coral Trout, Wahoo, Dogtooth Tuna, Barracuda and others. This is done using a single 100Hp boat with an experienced fishing guide. Two lines are usually used at the same time. It includes all gear except that lost lures are charged at our cost plus 20%. The cost for the boat with guide/driver is SBD520/hour

Deep Sea Fishing Trips

This is done using a twin engine (2 x 100Hp) boat, equipped with GPS Chart Plotter, Life Jackets, VHF Marine radio and phone. A great trip to the FADs (floating platforms, anchored in excess of 3,000 metres of water – the deep blue). The distance to the FADS (we call them rafters) varies from 18 to 28 nautical miles from Sanbis Resort.

Around the FADs can be an abundance of big Yellowfin Tuna and other big pelagic fish. Give us a ½ day’s notice to prepare the boat and to research which FADs are active or not. The boat leaves at about 4.30am (to ensure to reach the first FAD by about the first day light) and usually returns at about 10.00am.

The cost for the boat with 2 guides/drivers is SBD920 per hour.

The Most Fun, Exciting and Diverse Diving in the World!

Gizo, in the Western Province is a “must” on every diver’s calendar as it offers some of the most exciting diving you will ever experience. The highest number of marine life can be found here in 29 degree and crystal clear waters. You’ll find numerous WWII wrecks, planes and ships. The gin clear water opens up an amazing display of sea whips, giant gorgonian fans and an immense display of hard and soft corals.

Relax! – We do not operate on a set schedule! After all, you are on holidays - have breakfast and we will take off once you are ready! Dive trips are guided by one of our experienced Dive Masters and are leaving from the Sanbis Resort.

All dive sites are within a short boat ride from Gizo. Light lunches are provided and for divers diving on several days, we organise a beach BBQ on a nearby secluded island during surface intervals. Pre & post dive set up is all part of the service. No slugging of heavy loads on or off the boat for our guests. You can relax filling in your log book, or looking up the strange fish you've just witnessed, whilst our staff rinse off and store your diving equipment. Dives are conducted from one of ourdedicated dive boats powered by either single or twin 100Hp Yamaha engines.

Please note that the costs quoted here are correct at the time of printing (August 2011). However, some prices may change due to the ever raising fuel costs