Fatboys Resort Dive Center

Located on the island of Mbambanga, Fatboys Resort Dive Center offers a remote and tranquil base for divers looking to explore the Western Province. The resort is easily accessible via a short boat transfer from Gizo and the local airport.

This centre is designed for those seeking a connection with nature without sacrificing comfort. The resort focuses on eco-responsible luxury, providing a range of accommodation from traditional couple's bungalows to deluxe overwater bungalows built with traditional materials.

The centre maintains a family-friendly atmosphere, providing attentive service to all guests. All instruction and communication is conducted in English.

While the centre provides a relaxed environment, it is built on the principles of sustainability and environmental respect, ensuring that the local ecosystem remains undisturbed by your presence.

The centre offers a full range of training for those looking to advance their skills or start their journey underwater. While specific course names are available upon request, the facility is geared towards providing a professional training environment in a tropical setting.

The resort provides various accommodation options including deluxe overwater bungalows and beach houses. For your convenience, the facility offers high-speed Wi-Fi, laundry services, and both hot and cold water.

Full kit hire is available for divers, though you may wish to bring your own preferred regulator or BCD. The resort is set up to support a variety of water sports, including surfing and fishing alongside diving.

The reefs surrounding the island are rich with coral life and various tropical species. You will encounter vibrant corals, sea anemones (Actiniaria), and sea whips that create a complex habitat for resident marine life.

Schools of colourful tropical fish and clownfish (Amphiprion) are common throughout the area. Larger species such as trevally, barracuda (Sphyraena), and various reef fish are frequently seen patrolling the reef.

For those interested in larger pelagics, the area supports sightings of sharks (Selachimorpha), including reef sharks (Carcharhinus), as well as rays like the eagle ray (Aetobatus) and spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari).

Macro enthusiasts and those looking for specific species will find crayfish and squid among the local inhabitants, alongside various nudibranchs (Chromodoris willani) and other small creatures hidden within the reef structure.