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Marshall Islands✨ 8 best things to do in Marshall Islands

Things to do in Marshall Islands

1. Dive WWII wrecksExplore sunken ships and aircraft in the lagoons of Majuro, Kwajalein and Mili.
2. Relax at Laura BeachHead to the far western end of Majuro Atoll for calm water, palm shade and a peaceful village.
3. Learn about stick chartsDiscover the islanders' navigation traditions at the Alele Museum in Majuro.
4. Visit an outer atollFly to Arno or Mili for quiet lagoons, village life and pristine snorkelling.
5. Watch outrigger canoesSee traditional sailing canoes built and raced in the lagoon.
6. Snorkel the lagoonSwim over colourful coral and tropical fish in the clear waters of Majuro.
7. Buy local handicraftsPick up finely woven baskets, fans and mats made from pandanus and coconut fibre.
8. Go game fishingHead out beyond the reef in search of marlin, tuna and wahoo.

Marshall Islands🗺️ Where to visit in Marshall Islands

Where to go in Marshall Islands

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  MajuroCapital atoll · culture & lagoonThe capital, stretching along a narrow strip of land with the Alele Museum and Laura Beach.
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  Arno AtollOuter island · lagoonsA short hop from Majuro, with untouched beaches and traditional villages.
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  Mili AtollOuter island · WWII relicsScattered with Japanese wartime relics and great snorkelling.
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  Kwajalein AtollRalik Chain · history & divingOne of the world's largest atolls, with significant wartime history; parts are restricted for a US military installation.
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  Bikini AtollRalik Chain · UNESCO siteA former nuclear test site with a lagoon of sunken warships, accessible only on rare special trips.

Marshall Islands🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Marshall Islands

Best time to visit Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands are hot and humid all year, with daytime highs around 29–30 °C. The northern atolls are much drier than the southern atolls such as Majuro.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Majuro (approximate averages).

Marshall Islands🎉 Festivals & events in Marshall Islands

• 1 May
  Constitution DayThe country's main national holiday, with parades, sports and celebrations in Majuro.
• July
  Fishermen's DayA holiday honouring the islands' fishing tradition, often with fishing tournaments.
• December
  Gospel DayChurches mark the arrival of Christianity with services and singing.
• December
  Christmas (Kurijmoj)Church groups spend weeks rehearsing songs and dances for exuberant Christmas performances and gift-giving.

Marshall Islands🧭 Marshall Islands itinerary ideas

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Marshall Islands🎒 Backpacking Marshall Islands – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $70–100 a day

• Shared taxis run up and down Majuro's single main road and are very cheap.
• Accommodation options are limited; book ahead and consider guesthouses on outer atolls.
• Bring essentials such as medicine, sunscreen and snorkel gear, as supplies may be limited.
• Domestic flights are infrequent – check schedules carefully before planning trips to outer atolls.
• Respect local customs: ask permission before visiting outer islands, as land is owned by clans.

Marshall Islands🛡️ Safety & money in Marshall Islands

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Marshall Islands🛬 Getting to Marshall Islands

Majuro's Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) has flights connecting to Hawaii, Guam and other Micronesian islands. Some flights also stop at Kwajalein.

✈️ Cheap flights to Marshall Islands: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Marshall Islands💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Marshall Islands

• Marshallese stick charts are among the most original navigation tools ever devised.
• In 2011 the country created what was then the world's largest shark sanctuary across its waters.
• Most of the land in the Marshall Islands is only a couple of metres above sea level.
• The bikini swimsuit was named after Bikini Atoll in 1946.
• Kwajalein is one of the largest coral atolls in the world, enclosing a huge lagoon.

Marshall Islands❓ Marshall Islands travel FAQ

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