Marshall Islands

As beautiful and lush as these islands are, surrounded by their golden sandy beaches, for diving enthusiasts the real action is under the water where there is some of the richest and most varied marine life to be found anywhere in the world. Here’s a taste of what you can expect to find at the various and unique destinations including Bikini Atoll, Majuro, Rongelap.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CLIMATE: The Marshall Islands have a warm, tropical climate. The rainy season in southern districts is from mid-May to late November, with the greatest falls between July and October. The rain is rarely heavy however and there is still much sunshine. Temperatures average around 28 degrees Celsius and humidity averages 80%.

CURRENCY: The US Dollar is the unit of currency. One Australian Dollar is worth approximately 0.90 US Dollars.

DRESS: Island-style prevails, namely cool, loosely-fitting clothing. Hats, sunglasses and sunscreens are highly recommended. Visitors are asked to respect local customs by NOT wearing swimsuits and short shorts in town and public areas.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Australian and US passengers travelling to Micronesia require a passport which must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay.

Australian and US passport holders do not require a visa.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Refer to your doctor for the latest health and inoculations required for this destination.

LANGUAGE: The official language is English, though Japanese is widely spoken and local dialects are based on Chamorro.

ELECTRICITY: Electricity is 110 volts

DEPARTURE TAX: Most taxes are prepaid on your international flight ticket. There are some departure taxes from Micronesia not included. Please ask your Dive Travel Consultant about these.