"Pohnpei, Micronesia" State of Pohnpei by kenmerk

State of Pohnpei Travel Guide: 42 reviews and 72 photos

Sunset at Green Bay View, Nett - State of Pohnpei

Local Kids in Nett..

Of the pacific islands that I have visited, Pohnpei is my favourite. While they do have some tourism industry, it is quite low key. Just a couple small hotels and restaurants and a few dive operators on the island. (No massive Tumon bay type developments, thank God...)

I am fortunate as I have a friend who lives here, and has the full dive setup, so it make diving here a breeze. Also, since he has many local friends in the area, it also provides for easy access to the local culture.

And as such I have been able to go to more than one native pig roast party and Sakau swilling sessions. (Sakau is the local semi-narcotic concoction that will make your feet fail to operate properly, and your face go numb....)

The diving in Pohnpei is just outstanding, and it is such a joy not to be on one of those cattle drive dives that you see in Guam or Hawaii... I have done about 25 dives here, and only once did we encounter any other divers underwater.

The amount of marine life you will encounter is incredible: Giant mantas, Reef sharks, Barracuda, as well as all the micro critters on the reef...

If you want a dive vacation far from the maddening crowds, I couldn't recommend this place more...

Last visit to State of Pohnpei: Sep 2002
Intro Updated Jun 22, 2003
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Divine Light, Andt Atoll... - State of Pohnpei

Andt Underwater.. Things to Do (7)

Here is one cavern in the section of Andt that they call the Grottoes.... If the waters are calm it is an amazing dive... more travel advice

Lonely Palm Trees out on Andt Atoll... - State of Pohnpei

Andt Atoll Things to Do (7)

Beautiful dive site, this uninhabited coral atoll which is about 1.5 hour boat ride out from Pohnpei.... Great pass... more travel advice

Coral Formations off Langer... - State of Pohnpei

Langer Island Things to Do (7)

A stop off on Langer Island can make for an interesting diversion while in Pohnpei. Located about a kilometer east of... more travel advice

Jellyfish Warnings Or Dangers (6)

Didn't see so many jellyfish in Pohnpei, but here's one big one we ran across... (Didn't get the chance to ask him if he... more travel advice

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Comments (58)

pikuu Apr 16, 2008 at 12:25 AM Report Abuse

I've just finished the Oliver Sacks book "The Island of the Colorblind" about his journey to Pohnpei and with pleasure I found your tips and impressions from this far areas. Great page!
Sharrie Nov 13, 2005 at 7:46 AM Report Abuse

After Tahiti, I'm beginning to explore the sea... heading Guam & Okinawa next, hopefully thereafter this place. Sounds interesting though not the rain!
melissa_bel Dec 23, 2004 at 9:52 PM Report Abuse

Another information-packed page Ken! And this time, not only underwater. And as usual, nice pics!
bpacker Sep 29, 2004 at 11:29 PM Report Abuse

Yummy-looking roast piggy, local liquor and good dive waters..Ken , you're really living the life, man! Bet the piggy taste heavenly. Btw, what's the max depth around here? Do you have to do any tech diving for those WWII antiques?
herzog63 Aug 9, 2004 at 10:59 PM Report Abuse

Hahhaha You don't want to drink that stuff before a dive you might not be able to hold the mouth piece in your mouth tight!! hahaha
ecoquester Jul 29, 2004 at 9:22 PM Report Abuse

No pictures of the war ships?...
bkoon Jun 27, 2004 at 7:29 AM Report Abuse

Nice underwater pictures. Good stuffs. Nice picture of the girl on the swing too. You have indeed dived a lot a lot. I am envious. Cheers!
Geisha_Girl Mar 14, 2004 at 2:43 PM Report Abuse

A tank o' O2 and a can o' Heineken is all you need to battle the territorial Clown Fish, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.......
R.Dettmann Dec 15, 2003 at 8:56 PM Report Abuse

Wow like your underwater pix!!! The shark is nice, but the tuna sure doesn't look like a tuna :)
Janni67 Nov 19, 2003 at 1:12 AM Report Abuse

What a place, no wonder it's you favorite :) Didn't quite enjoy seeing the pig though :P