Yap Islands⚠ data unverified
Micronesia · Oceania · Pacific Ocean
3.5
/ 5
★★★★☆
Reef diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.
Level Intermediate
Marine life
3.5
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.3
Facilities
3.0
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 25 m
- Best conditions in Nov–May
Cons
Best for
Plan your trip
$$$🛏️
Suggested stay
1–2 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$$ · ≈ $311/day
Developed dive town, but options are limited and prices average.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A manageable dive base with a handful of operators.
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Real daily cost in Micronesia
Around $311/day per person · food $74 · hotel $251
Good to know
- Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
- An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended.
- Prime season is Nov–May.
📷 Scot Nelson · CC0
Depth
5–35 m (16–115 ft)
Visibility
25 m (82 ft)
Water temp
27–29°C (81–84°F)
Current
Mild
Best season
Nov–May
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
4
Why go
Yap Islands is a reef site in the Pacific Ocean off Micronesia, offering coral reefs across its waters. Dives run to 35 m with around 25 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 27–29°C. Marine highlights include manta rays and reef sharks. Best season is Nov–May, typically reached by boat. A good choice for divers with some experience. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
Reef
Access
Boat
Loved it. Getting there by boat was easy, and the water was a comfortable 27–29°C.
Solid choice for intermediate divers. With a range down to 35 m there's room to work without pushing boundaries.
Wasn't sure what to expect, and it completely won me over.