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Things to Do: Hike, scuba dive, snorkel with Manta Rays, kayak the DIVE INFORMATION
mangroves, rainforest hikes, waterfall swimming, ancient ruins ex- Diving Season: All year round
ploring, pepper farm, handicraft village and more. Visibility: Varies with rainfall. Average is 100 feet (30m) but may be
Sites to see: Kolonia, Pohnpei Lidorkini Musume, Nahnsehling up to 150 feet (45 m).
Maritime Center, Old Spanish Wall, Catholic mission, old german Water Temperature: 24C/75F – 26C/79F
cementary, Pohnpei State Botanical Garden, Polynesian Village Po- Weather: The trade wind season is generally from December to
rakiet, Carving Spot, Sokehs island, Sokehs Mountain, Sokehs Rock March. Water temperature averages 77F (25C) year round.
overlook, Liduduhniap Falls, FSM Capital Complex, Pwisehn Malek, Skill Levels: Dives are available to meet all diver’s skill levels
Sahwarlap, Pohnpei Agricultural and Trade School, Nan Madol, Kep-
irohi Falls, Takaiuh Peak, Pahnsile Waterfalls, Pohnpaip Petroglyphs,
Pahntakai Cave and Waterfall.
What To Expect to See: Manta Rays, many species of sharks, large
schools of ocean pelagics and reef fish galore.
The scuba diving around Pohnpei is diverse and pristine with nine
Marine Protected Areas and an incredibly healthy reef ecosystem. .
The island is surrounded by a barrier reef with many passages that
exit the lagoon into the open sea carrying nutrients into the vast la-
goon. These nutrients attract marine life and make Pohnpei one of
the most varied marine environments in Micronesia. The island’s hard
coral reefs and colorful drop-offs are enchanting. You will encounter
eagle rays, tuna, barracuda, sharks, parrotfish along with a myriad of
brightly coloured fish species. The highlight of a visit to Pohnpei are
the manta rays which are seen nearly every day.
