Micronesia
Consisting of more than 2000 individual islands, Micronesia is one of the world’s most attractive and diverse diving destinations. With a total land mass of just 702 square kilometres, Micronesia’s islands are surrounded by over 3million square kilometres of warm, crystal clear waters – perfect for your next diving holiday!
From the walls of Palau, to the Mantas of Yap and the unique World War Two wrecks of Truk Lagoon, there is something for every diver. Add to this the unique culture that lies within Micronesia, and the result is one of the worlds most unique and varied dive destinations.
The multi-award winning Continental Airlines are the major airline carrier to Micronesia from Australia, flying twice weekly from Cairns to Guam. It is just a four and a half hour flight from Cairns to this bustling, cosmopolitan international gateway. From Guam, Continental Airlines then offers a number of domestic connections to Yap, Truk, Palau, Pohnpei and Majuro (Bikini Atoll), as well as many more.
With all that it has to offer the discerning diver, Micronesia is one dive destination that simply has to be experienced to be believed.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Micronesia has 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 preferred currency throughout Micronesia - there is no local currency. It is strongly recommended that you do NOT carry Australian Dollar Travellers cheques as you may experience difficulty in cashing them. Most international credit cards are accepted by hotels, shops and restaurants throughout Micronesia such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.
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: Consult your local doctor for information regarding vaccinations and inoculations.
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: The majority of your taxes are prepaid on your air ticket. Palau, Truk and Bikini each have local departure taxes, which must be paid locally. These range from USD$15.00 – 20.00 per person.
