Majuro Itinerary: 3 Days in the Marshall Islands

This three-day Majuro itinerary includes travel around the main island and across Majuro Lagoon. Here’s a quick rundown of how to get around Majuro in three days.

Road Transport on Majuro

The first road transport you’ll encounter is your airport transfer from Amata Kabua International Airport. This can be arranged through your accommodation, taken by taxi or handled by having your rental vehicle delivered.

Taxis are a practical and affordable option, especially for a three-day trip, particularly around Delap, Uliga and Djarrit (Rita), where shared taxis are plentiful. For longer trips or early-morning boat departures, arrange a driver in advance and confirm whether the fare is per person or for the whole vehicle, as explained in Taxis in Majuro & the Marshall Islands: Taxi Fares, How to Use & More.

For more flexibility, car rental gives you the freedom to reach activities around the atoll, stop at attractions along the way and work around boat departure times without relying on another driver’s schedule. Get prepared with What You Need to Hire a Car in the Marshall Islands.

Boat Transport on the Majuro Lagoon

Boat transfers are the main way to reach the lagoon islands included in this itinerary. For destinations such as Eneko Island or Bokanbotin Island, transfers are usually arranged directly through the accommodation or boat operator, with the pick-up point and return time agreed in advance.

For more advice, check out the A Guide to Boat Transfers & Charters in the Marshall Islands.

Or, for all of your transport options, including scooter and bicycle rentals, check out the Majuro Transport Guide: 15 Ways to Get to (& Around) Majuro.

Welcome to Majuro! With only three days in the Marshall Islands, there is little time for a gentle introduction, so collect your rental vehicle or take a taxi or pre-arranged transfer from Amata Kabua International Airport, check in and get straight to work.

Leave your luggage at your accommodation, freshen up and head into Uliga. Today combines Marshallese history, handicraft shopping and local food, giving you a useful overview of the culture before tomorrow’s picnic-island escape.

Learn more about reaching your accommodation in The Best Airport Transfers in Majuro & the Marshall Islands.

Visit the Alele Museum

If your flight arrives early enough and the museum is open, begin at the Alele Museum.

Its compact galleries introduce Marshallese history, traditional navigation, weaving, fishing, chiefly culture and the lasting impact of nuclear testing. Even a short visit adds valuable context to the canoes, woven crafts and island traditions you will encounter during your brief stay.

Entry and guided tours are free, although donations are appreciated. Check opening hours before travelling, as there is little room to reschedule the visit in this three-day itinerary.

Learn more in The Best Museums in the Marshall Islands.

Shop for Marshallese Handicrafts

Continue the afternoon by browsing Majuro’s handicraft shops for woven baskets, bags, mats, shell jewellery, model canoes and decorative amimono.

Elefa Handicraft has one of the widest selections, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, magnets and pieces made by artisans from Majuro and the outer islands. Leipajid, Happy Hands, Lokoben and Mon LiSaitem provide more opportunities to compare designs and find something that fits into your luggage without requiring an emergency suitcase upgrade.

If today falls on a Saturday and your arrival time allows, book Elefa’s one-hour handicraft workshop. Local artisans will help you make a necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings, with all materials supplied.

Plan your shopping route with The Guide to Shopping in the Marshall Islands + The Best Places to Shop.

Getting Settled

Those staying at Ajeltake Beach House or Tuwaakin Beach Apartments can finish the afternoon with a refreshing dip from the beach. Their peaceful setting makes either property a particularly pleasant place to recover from the flight, although getting out of the water may require more determination than expected.

Travellers staying at Marshall Islands Resort (MIR) or Hotel Robert Reimers (RRE) can settle in with a drink before dinner. Both keep the evening conveniently close to your room, which is helpful after fitting half a city break into your arrival day.

Learn more about these stays in Where to Stay on Majuro: 10 Best Accommodations.

Where to Stay: Budget Accommodation

• Ocean Whisper Guesthouse (Delap-Uliga-Djarrit)

Where to Stay: Mid-Range Accommodation

• Hotel Robert Reimers (Delap-Uliga-Djarrit)
• Marshall Islands Resort (Delap-Uliga-Djarrit)
• Lojkar Apartments & Hotel (Rairok)
• Beach Lodge Hotel & Apartments (Rairok)

Where to Stay: Holiday Homes/Airbnbs

• Ajeltake Beach House (Ajeltake)
• Tuwaakin Beach Apartments (Ajeltake)

For more details on all of these stays, check out Where to Stay on Majuro: 10 Best Accommodations.

Dining Recommendations

If you arrive in time for lunch, follow the local approach and browse small shops, petrol stations or takeaway counters. Look for warm tōñut, the Marshallese version of a doughnut, or try a creamy pandanus bōbshake from Lokoben.

Discover more local treats in 10 Best Foodie Experiences in the Marshall Islands.

For dinner, head to Riwut Restaurant at Riwut Corner in Uliga. Its “Local Combo” pairs reef fish or tuna steak with four Marshallese side dishes and a glass of jekaro, allowing you to sample several local flavours without spending the evening deciphering the menu.

It is one of the easiest introductions to Marshallese cooking, particularly when traditional dishes can otherwise be difficult to find in restaurants. Read more in The Food Guide to the Marshall Islands: Places to Eat & Food Tours.

With only three days in Majuro, today is your chance to experience the atoll beyond the busy main island. Head across Majuro Lagoon to Bokanbotin Island, Bikendrik Island or Eneko Island, where clear water, quiet beaches and a much slower pace reveal some of the most beautiful parts of the atoll.

An overnight stay means you are not simply squeezing in a rushed boat trip before heading back to town. You will have time to swim, snorkel, beachcomb, watch the sunset and wake up beside the lagoon before your final departure day.

Choose Your Picnic Island

Bokanbotin Island Resort is our top pick for snorkelling. Swim directly from the island into its protected marine area, look for giant clams beneath the coral drop-off and follow the ten-minute “COVID Trail” around the island.

Between swims, claim a spot at the waterfront “Bus Stop” gazebo and watch boats pass through the channel. Despite the name, the timetable remains disappointingly empty.

Eneko Island Getaway is an easy-going choice with white sand, calm lagoon water and basic but affordable overnight accommodation. Spend the afternoon snorkelling on the lagoon side, swimming, beachcombing or simply wandering around the island without any particular destination in mind.

Bikendrik Island Resort is the most romantic of the three options. Occupying its own private island, the boutique retreat combines peaceful beaches and lagoon swimming with rather old-fashioned European hospitality.

Spend the Afternoon Relaxing or Exploring the Lagoon

You can spend the afternoon doing very little, with swimming, snorkelling, beachcombing and a book under the palms forming a perfectly respectable itinerary.

For something more active, some island stays, including Bokanbotin Island, can arrange snorkelling charters, fishing trips or lagoon excursions.

Whether you stay close to shore or head farther into the lagoon, this is your chance to experience the quieter, more spectacular side of Majuro Atoll.

What to Bring

Pack all meals, snacks and drinking water unless you are staying at Bikendrik. In which case, breakfast and a four-course meal are included. It is also worth bringing your own snorkelling gear, as equipment on the islands can be limited.

A torch is useful after dark, particularly when your island nightlife consists mainly of hermit crabs crossing the path.

Find out more about the different island stays in Where to Stay on Majuro: 10 Best Accommodations, and compare their activities in 30 Best Things to Do on Majuro.

See, we told you three days in the Marshall Islands was too short! As international flights tend to leave Majuro in the afternoon or evening, you can usually enjoy a relaxed morning on the island rather than rushing back to town at sunrise.

Arrange your departure transfer with the island resort well in advance. Some accommodations can organise a boat back to the main island followed by a car transfer to Amata Kabua International Airport, while Bokanbotin Island Resort may be able to take you directly to the airport by boat.

Confirm the exact pick-up time, luggage arrangements and transfer route before travelling to the island, particularly as weather and lagoon conditions can affect boat journeys. Aim to arrive at the airport around three hours before your flight and bring US$25 in cash for the departure tax.

After one last boat ride across the lagoon, check in and say goodbye to the Marshall Islands. For the full airport process, see Leaving the Marshall Islands: Departure Tips & Checklist.

Until next time, Bar Iakwe!