Solomon Islands Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
10 ships from 8 cruise lines
Solomon Islands cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 41 upcoming sailings on 10 ships from 8 cruise lines visiting Solomon Islands, calling at 4 places. Cruises can start in Honiara and end in Honiara. Of 41 upcoming sailings, 1 start in Solomon Islands and 1 end there. More South Pacific & Australia cruises.
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About Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands is one of the few places where a traveler can still feel like an explorer rather than a tourist. Small expedition ships anchor off palm-fringed islands, local guides lead you through WWII relics and lagoon villages, and no one herds you into a souvenir mall. The trade-off is real: infrastructure is basic, medical care is limited, and itineraries are weather dependent. For the right traveler, that is exactly the point.
Typical routes
- Western Province loop: Honiara – Gizo – Marovo Lagoon – Munda – Honiara
- Remote outer islands: Honiara – Tulagi – Rennell Island – Santa Cruz Islands (weather permitting)
Ports overview
Solomon Islands cruising is expedition-style, not Caribbean-style. Ships are small, landings are wet, and each day is determined by weather, local custom, and opportunity.
Cruise season
April to October is the most reliable cruising season; November to April is the cyclone/rainy season with variable schedules.
Find your Solomon Islands sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Solomon Islands, earliest departure first.
26 Days One-Way from Papeete to Cairns
Visits Solomon Islands. Also visits French Polynesia, Society Islands French Polynesia, Cook Islands
Scenic Eclipse 2
14 Days One-Way from Lautoka to Cairns
Visits Solomon Islands. Also visits Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea
Scenic Eclipse 2
24 Days One-Way from Lautoka to Darwin
Visits Solomon Islands. Also visits Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea
Scenic Eclipse 2
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24 Days One-Way from Darwin to Lautoka
Visits Solomon Islands. Also visits Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea
Silver Cloud
24 Days One-Way from Lautoka to Hong Kong
Visits Solomon Islands. Also visits Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea
Scenic Eclipse 2
Where Solomon Islands cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Honiara (34) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (1)
Honiara (34)
Ships by type: 9 ocean 3 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Plan your Solomon Islands cruise
Solomon Islands cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Solomon Islands cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Solomon Islands?
4 Solomon Islands places are visited by 10 ships from 8 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Solomon Islands cruise?
April to October is the most reliable cruising season; November to April is the cyclone/rainy season with variable schedules.
Sources and further reading
Background on Solomon Islands draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Solomon Islands
- CIA World Factbook: Solomon Islands
- Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau: Official Tourism Website
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: East Rennell
- Heritage Expeditions: Solomon Islands Expeditions
- Coral Expeditions: Solomon Islands Cruises
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 12, 2026
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