Leru Cut

Diving Leru Cut is a surreal and otherworldly experience, often described as one of the most unique dive sites in the Solomon Islands.

Located in the Russell Islands, this geological wonder is a long, narrow crevice that slices through the limestone island, creating an underwater passage where divers can swim between towering rock walls.

Sunlight filters down from the surface, creating a mesmerizing glow as divers glide through the 330-foot-long (100-meter) passage.

The dive typically begins by entering the cut at a depth of around 15 to 30 feet (5 to 10 meters). As you move through the passage, the light show above shifts with the angle of the sun, creating a dramatic effect that makes you feel like you’re inside a cathedral.

At the far end of the cut, there's an opportunity to surface inside a hidden jungle cavern, where vines dangle from the ceiling, and the air is thick with humidity and the scent of the rainforest—an incredible contrast to the cool, clear waters below.

If Leru Cut is your type of adventure, join our Solomon Islands Kayak & Dive expedition for a chance to explore this stunning site—plus many more.

Explore more:

• Leru Cut: Solomon Islands’ Majestic Underwater Crevasse (short)

• Solomon Islands Kayak & Dive Liveaboard Expedition (our trip)