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Micronesia

The area of the Pacific that is home to the islands of Micronesia is expansive and has a list of adventures to match. A hotbed of activity during World War II, these islands are home to some of the world’s most famous wreck dives. Truk Lagoon tops the list with more than 100 wrecks from “Operation Hailstorm” including the 500-foot Shinkoku Maru and 437-foot Fujikawa Maru. Guam was also occupied by the Japanese during the war and has its share of wrecks in Apra harbor. On its west coast divers will find incredible viz and fabulous diving. In addition to World War II wrecks and incredible reef diving, the Palau archipelago has unique excursions including Jellyfish Lake, where you can swim or snorkel among millions of non-stinging creatures, an experience not-to-be-missed. Micronesia’s culture also runs strong throughout the islands but perhaps Yap provides the one of the best opportunities to experience their unique way of life. Here you can stroll down stone paths through villages where mammoth exhibits of stone money denote wealth and social standing of its owner. But as incredible as this cultural experience is, it is the diving around Yap that attracts most visitors and the opportunity to dive with its population of resident manta rays. Divers can supplement their manta encounters with incredible wall, pass and cavern dives.


Cliffside Hotel

Located on a quiet hillside overlooking the Koror lagoon, the comfortable Cliffside Hotel is only a 10 minute drive away from the center of town, and free shuttlebus service is provided in the evenings between the Palau Pacific Resort, Cliffside Hotel, and town. Each of the oversized rooms is air conditioned and features an ocean view. There is a giftshop and two bars and restaurants on the property with spectacular ocean views, and a large swimming pool with hot tub and sunning deck.


Manta Ray Bay Resort

Micronesia's Finest Dedicated Dive Resort. With 35 luxury hotel rooms, a full-service dive shop, fleet of eight custom built boats, digital photo center, a complete spa facility, a European style micro brewery and a luxury infinity swimming pool right on the property, Manta Ray Bay Resort is an easy choice for a great vacation. Moored along the dock is one of the most unique restaurants in the world, the 120-foot South Seas Schooner Mnuw, offering international and island cuisine. Also plan to visit the Crow’s Nest, a fabulous open air bar on the top deck. Experience reefs, walls, manta rays, sharks, Mandarin fish, drift dives, NITROX, and more—all with the expertise of Yap Divers.


Palau Pacific Resort

The Palau Pacific Resort is the only luxury resort in Palau featuring 160 deluxe rooms and world-class amenities on a private 1,000-foot stretch of pristine white sand beach. Amenities include two restaurants, a beachside bar, pool and jacuzzi, shops, activity center, tennis courts and spa. Lush landscaping including a fishpond with exotic marine life provides a tropical setting for relaxation and exploration. Enjoy alfresco dining oceanside or try the Pacific Rim specialties in the resort's fine dining restaurant. Dives depart daily from the resort's private pier and excellent snorkeling can be found right off the resort's beach. Internet access is also available.


Traders Ridge Resort

Unique to Micronesia, this property offers the amenities of a four-star boutique resort while preserving the rich cultural traditions found in Yap. The on-site dive operation, Traders Ridge Dive Center, offers a full range of dive excursions and valet dive service, including towels and refreshments served on board and a maximum of 10 divers per boat. After diving, guests can enjoy drinks at the poolside bar, gourmet dining in the restaurant, or a traditional Yapese massage. Authentic handmade arts and crafts are also produced on-site. A wide variety of topside activities are also available including hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing and cultural tours.


Truk Blue Lagoon Resort

The Blue Lagoon Resort is a verdant, 14 acre oasis with breathtaking views of Truk Lagoon. A walk through the resort grounds will treat you to tropical gardens, a secluded beach, and relics of WWII. The resort has 54 air-conditioned rooms that are comfortably furnished with a TV, telephone, and private balcony. The restaurant and dining room offers a wonderful view of the resort grounds and lagoon. The Blue Lagoon Dive Shop is a full service dive facility located on the hotel property. A fleet of fast dive boats offer easy access to  the best wreck diving in the world. Knowledgeable dive guides offer personalized service catering to small groups who dive the wreck of their choice.


Kosrae Nautilus Resort

One of Micronesia's best little dive resorts, where you'll share the boat with no more than 5 other divers. 18 air conditioned guest rooms & restaurant facing east to the ocean. Kosrae's greatest attractions is the clear, clean ocean and its extraordinary living coral reefs that completely surround it. Offshore, the fringing reefs slope steeply into the clear blue depths. The reefs comprise hundreds of densely packed coral species, both hard and soft, attracting an abundance of marine life. A diver could easily observe 50 species of fish in a single dive. Many veteran divers comment that they have never seen hard corals of such size, diversity & health as they see on every dive in Kosrae.


The Carolines Resort

Air-conditioned bungalows—handcrafted from mahogany, mangrove, and bamboo—are situated on a hilltop and feature ceiling fan, phone, cable TV, mini-bar, private bath, and balcony with ocean view with access to the only private beach on the island.


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dive primer

Dive Primer

  • Water Temp: 79-82°
  • Visibility: 80-100'+
  • Wetsuit: 1.5mm to 3mm

Best Time to Travel

  • Year-round

Favorite Dive Sites

Palau

  • Blue Corner
  • Chandelier Cave
  • Blue Holes
  • Peleliu

Yap

  • Mi'il Channel
  • Lionfish Wall
  • Valley of the Rays
  • Yap Caverns

Truk

  • Shinkoku Maru
  • Fujikawa Maru
  • San Francisco Maru
  • Northeast Pass

Topside Attractions

Palau

  • Jellyfish Lake
  • Kayak through the Rock Islands
  • WWII relics at Peleliu Island
  • Cultural and waterfall tours

Yap

  • Hike or bike the Stone Paths
  • Sail a traditional Yapese outrigger
  • Remains of a Japanese WWII aircraft at old airport
  • Visit the Ethnic Art Institute at Trader's Ridge

Truk

  • Explore historic WWII sites
  • Sapuk Lighthouse
  • Tonata Guns and Caves