The Grandeur of Kosrae’s Diving Sites

Diving in Kosrae is virtually unlimited as it has around fifty dive sites. Each of the site has a buoy where boats can set their anchors without causing damage to the reefs. Some of the sites are as follows:

The Blue Hole is a very accessible site as it is located just in front of the Kosrae Nautilus Resort. It is an easy dive where divers can spot schools of angelfish, chromis, and baitfish.

Another dive site in front of a resort is the Village Reef. Situated directly in front of the Kosrae Village Resort, one can find anthias, large groupers, angelfish, and butterfly fish swirling about the large staghorn corals. Even non-divers can have some of the action as snorkeling is possible on calm days.

The Malem Reefs are home to a bountiful garden of corals that provide shelter to fish, anthias, flatworms, damsels, and nudibranch.

When diving in Kosrae be sure to drop by the Hiroshi Point. This dive site features a sloping wall where hard coral and soft coral trees thrive, providing a home for fish, moray eels, anemones, and stingrays.

Wreck enthusiasts and lovers of pirate lore will also be delighted in the Bully Hayes Wreck when diving in Kosrae. This site is where the ship of pirate Bully Hayes, the Lenora, sank in 1874. Now, fishes and turtles call this ship home.

For some marine life excitement, a dive in Shark Island is a must. In this site, an encounter with sharks, eagle rays, barracudas, and rainbow runners are a common occurrence.

Vibrant Tourism in Kosrae

Kosrae is one of the four island states that make up the Federated States of Micronesia. Located just a few hours southeast of Guam and southwest of Hawaii, this 42-square-mile island is home to one of the most peaceful people on the planet, making Kosrae tourism a must have experience.

Underwater, Kosrae is just as marvelous. One of the most important aspects of Kosrae tourism is diving on its virgin reef. The reef houses around 172 species of hard corals and 10 species of soft corals. Due to the thriving coral community, there are hundreds of species of fish and other marine life. Bottleneck dolphins and whales are sometimes spotted in Kosrae’s reef.

For divers who wish to do some wreck diving, they won’t be disappointed with the sunken whale ships Henrietta and Waverly. Reminders of World War II also abound in the seabed, with the wrecks Sansun Maru and Keikyu Maru as well as several fighter planes.

Travelers who prefer to seek their thrills on land, hiking Mt. Finkol, the tallest mountain in Kosrae is an option. At more than 2,064 feet, this mountain requires both the hiker and the guide to be in good physical condition. Hiking the mountain will take around seven to eight hours.

An easier walk can be had when exploring the Lelu ruins. This was once an ancient complex similar in design and purpose as the Nan Madol ruins in Pohnpei.

Other highlights of Kosrae tourism are the Kosrae State Museum, the Wiya Bird Cave, the Menke ruins and hiking trails, and the giant clam farm in Walung.