Northern Mariana Islands Things to Do Tips by scubaozgirl

Was fortunate to be taken on the Sirena Submarine tour off Saipan Lagoon.
The lagoon is an amazing aquamarine colour. I boared a motor boat which took us out to the "yellow sub" which looked kinda small in the water but was suprisingly spacious inside.
The interior is airconditioned which was so nice after the humidity outside. Inside the sub there are velvet seats...interesting and rather plush, the large viewing port holes make viewing a delight.
We descended completely to the bottom of the lagoon and discoverd some historical sunken wrecks. There were WW2 planes, props, jeeps, and large boats.......one with a machine gun attached. Like many diving areas in the Mariana Islands a lot of the ammo is live. All the wrecks we viewed from the sub can be dived on.

Much to my delight there were several turtles following us, beautiful creatures and I saw a graceful manta ray "flying " across the bow of a sunken wreck.
The corals were lovely, schools of colourful tropical fish were right at home in the wrecks.
This submarine is the only genuine coast guard approved sub in the Northern Mariana Islands.
A very relaxing journey into the deep blue. Perfect for those not wanting to get their feet wet. I however just wanted to get out and dive................well worth it a very enjoyable experience.

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Phone: =1 (670) 3227746
Address: Telephone the company direct/book thru hotel
Directions: I suggest that you organise the trip through the concierge at your hotel, this way the friendly folks at Submarine Sirena will collect you in the bus free of charge. The dock was a little difficult to find.
Website: www.submarine.co.mp
Other Contact: submarine@saipan.com

Boarded another motor boat and took a trip to the small island of Managaha.
Crossing the lagoon again was beautiful, I am still blown away by the blues of the ocean. I have never seen anything like it anywhere in the world. The depths of the Marianas Trench creates some amazing spectrums of blue/green.
This little island was a gem. Pristine white sands, clear water and gorgeous marine life. I hired some snorkel gear and plunged into the warm water. Tropical fish and corals were colourful and abundant.

Managaha Island is what you make of it, you can lay on the beach and relax or participate in a variety of sporting activities. Snorkelling of course, parasailing, banana boat and jet skis. There is a little cafe on the island that served very yummy ice cream, just what I needed to cool myself down. Can be done in either 1/2 or full day trip. Stunning scenery.

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Phone: (670) 322 7746
Address: Boats leave from Saipan dock.
Directions: Book thru concierge at ur respective hotel. Try combining Managaha Island & the sub trip for approx $95 USD per adult and $60 USD for a child -book thru Pacific Subsea Saipan (prices subject to change)
Website: www.managahatour@cnmi-guide.com