Ant Atoll
A UNESCO biosphere reserve with clear lagoon waters. Snorkeling here can reveal blacktip reef sharks, stingrays and dolphins, and seabirds gather in large numbers.
Ant Atoll lies about 20 km southwest of Pohnpei. More than a dozen small islands encircle a large lagoon. It was added to the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme network in 2007 and is an important habitat for blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles and seabirds. Stingrays and dolphins are often seen at the channel entrances. The atoll is privately owned, so you must book a day trip through a dive shop or hotel in Kolonia, which includes landing permits. The boat ride takes about 45 minutes. Bring your own sunscreen and drinking water.
Opening hours
Day tours by reservation only
Nearby sights
- Black Coral Island
- Sahwartik Falls
- Palikir Pass (P-Pass)
- Liduduhniap Twin Waterfalls
- Sokehs Ridge WWII Japanese Sites
- Sokehs Rock (Paipalap)
- Pohnpei Lidorkini Museum
- Spanish Wall & Catholic Belltower