Best dive sites in Micronesia
Oceania · Micronesia / Pacific · 2 dive sites reviewed · best Year-round
The Federated States of Micronesia offers a remarkable pair of very different dive experiences. Truk Lagoon is the world's greatest wreck-diving destination, with an enormous fleet of WWII Japanese ships resting in relatively shallow water. Yap, in contrast, is relaxed reef diving famous for manta ray cleaning stations. Both are remote and reached by liveaboard or island-based trips.
Diving in Micronesia: the essentials
We've ranked 2 dive sites in Micronesia, averaging 3.3/5 across the set. Our top pick, Yap Islands, scores 3.5/5 — Reef diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers..
Conditions are strongest in Year-round.
A realistic travel budget in Micronesia works out to about $311/day per person — see the cost breakdown below for the full picture.
Local food
Local fish, taro and a strong Japanese influence around the old trading hubs; betel-nut chewing is common.
Local culture
Micronesia is matrilineal and tradition-led. Respect 'taboo' days (a modern term is 'taboo', but the practice is ancient), and photograph people with permission.
Typical travel cost
Average daily cost per person
Budget $136/day · Mid-range $311/day · Luxury $/day
Source: BudgetYourTrip — real traveler expenses, not a fixed rate.
Yap Islands
Reef diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.
