Pakin Atoll
Pakin
A remote small atoll northwest of Pohnpei, known for coral-wall diving and spinner dolphins, with very few residents.
Pakin Atoll lies about 40 km northwest of Pohnpei, encircled by a dozen or so small islands with only a few residents. The outer edge of the atoll drops off in steep coral walls with excellent visibility, where reef sharks, schools of barracuda, and sea turtles are common. Spinner dolphins often appear during the boat trip. It is the signature deep-dive route of Pohnpei's dive shops, so arrange it in advance through a dive shop. The boat ride takes about 1 hour and is strongly affected by wind and waves.
Opening hours
Dive trips must be booked in advance
Nearby sights
- Ant Atoll
- Palikir Pass (P-Pass)
- Sokehs Rock (Paipalap)
- Sokehs Ridge WWII Japanese Sites
- Black Coral Island
- Pohnpei Lidorkini Museum
- Spanish Wall & Catholic Belltower
- Liduduhniap Twin Waterfalls