Marshall Islands Itinerary: 14 Days / 2 Weeks (Majuro & Arno)

This 14-day (2-week) Majuro and Arno itinerary includes travel around the main island, across Majuro Lagoon and between atolls. Here’s a quick rundown of how to get around the Marshall Islands in two weeks.

Road Transport in the Marshall Islands

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.

For travelling around Majuro, car rental is the most flexible option and the one we recommend for this itinerary. It gives you the freedom to reach Laura Beach, stop at attractions along the atoll 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.

Taxis are a practical alternative, particularly around Delap, Uliga and Djarrit (Rita), where shared taxis are plentiful. For longer trips to Laura 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.

Interisland Transport in the Marshall Islands

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 the crossing from Majuro to Arno, take the Kirtake Taxi Boat from Shoreline Dock in Uliga. The open passenger boat takes approximately 1 hr 30 mins and carries luggage alongside local cargo, so pack valuables and electronics in waterproof bags (sea spray is not particularly respectful of smartphones).

Sailings are limited and depend on sea conditions, so reconfirm the trip the day before departure and again on the morning of travel. Find practical information on departure arrangements, fares and luggage in Majuro to Arno Atoll by Boat: Fares, Schedules & Tips.

For all of your transport options, check out the Marshall Islands Transport Guide: 15 Best Ways to Get Around the Marshall Islands.

Welcome to Majuro! After landing at Amata Kabua International Airport, collect your rental vehicle or take a taxi or pre-arranged transfer to your accommodation.

There is no need to launch into serious sightseeing today. Check in, unpack and ease yourself into island time (the lagoon will still be there tomorrow).

Getting Settled

Those staying at Ajeltake Beach House or Tuwaakin Beach Apartments can start the holiday with a refreshing dip from the beach. The property’s peaceful setting makes it an especially good place to recover from the flight, although you may struggle to convince yourself to get out of the water again.

If you are staying at the Marshall Islands Resort (MIR) or Hotel Robert Reimers (RRE), settle in with a drink and an easy meal at the hotel. Both put dinner within a very manageable walk of your room, which is exactly the level of ambition we recommend for the first evening.

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

Keep dinner simple tonight. Enra Restaurant at MIR and Tide Table at RRE are not necessarily Majuro’s most memorable dining experiences, but both are dependable, convenient options when you have just arrived and do not fancy searching the atoll for dinner.

Enra also gives you easy access to the resort’s Dock Bar, while Tide Table serves a broad selection of fish, steak, pasta and pizza alongside drinks in its lounge. In other words, both do the job nicely for a relaxed first night.

Save Majuro’s more distinctive restaurants for later in the itinerary, once you have recovered from the journey. You’ll find plenty of ideas in The Food Guide to the Marshall Islands: Places to Eat & Food Tours.

Spend your first full day getting acquainted with Delap-Uliga-Djarrit, usually shortened to DUD or "town". This is part sightseeing day and part practical errands day, giving you some useful context while sorting out tours, supplies and other plans for the week ahead.

Start at the Alele Museum

Begin at the Alele Museum, which we recommend visiting early in your trip. Its compact galleries introduce Marshallese history, traditional navigation, weaving, fishing, chiefly culture and the lasting impact of nuclear testing, making the places you visit later far more meaningful.

Entry and guided tours are free, although donations are appreciated. Learn more in The Best Museums in the Marshall Islands.

Next, stop by the Office of Commerce, Trade and Tourism (OCIT), which is under Hotel Robert Reimers, for current visitor information and local operator contacts. This is a useful time to ask about fishing charters, lagoon cruises, boat transfers and any activities you want to arrange later in the week, as availability can be fairly informal.

Tour Tobolar and Try a Local Lunch

Continue to the Tobolar Copra Processing Authority at Delap Dock. The approximately 30-minute tour follows copra through the storage, grinding, cooking and pressing process, offering a surprisingly interesting look at one of the country’s most important industries (coconuts have been putting in serious work here since long before smoothie bowls arrived).

Arrange your visit in advance rather than simply appearing at the gate - see the 10 Best Tours in Majuro & the Marshall Islands to learn more.

Pick Up Supplies and Explore DUD

Use the middle of the day to stock up on drinking water, snacks and anything else you need for upcoming island trips. K&K Island Pride Supermarket, Payless Supermarket and EZ Price Mart are among the most convenient options around DUD.

Once the practical jobs are done, choose one or two nearby attractions. Visit the reinforced Japanese Air Raid Shelter near Rita for a tangible reminder of Majuro’s World War Two history or wander around town looking for colourful murals and street art.

Alternatively, book a massage at Elegance Spa to ease out any lingering flight stiffness. Treatments range from short foot soaks to hot stone, sports and full-body massages, making this a perfectly respectable form of sightseeing in our book.

Find more stops in 30 Best Things to Do on Majuro.

Sunset at the Shipwreck Sunset Spot

Finish the afternoon at the Shipwreck Sunset Spot, opposite Marshall Islands High School between Djarrit and Rita. Rusting wrecks create striking silhouettes across the lagoon, while the small grassy park and seawall provide an easy place to watch the sky change colour.

For something more memorable, pre-book a sunset cruise with Hang Loose instead. Seeing Majuro from the lagoon gives you a completely different perspective on just how narrow the atoll really is. Check out the 5 Best Boat Tours in Majuro & the Marshall Islands to learn more.

Dining Recommendations

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. Check out the 10 Best Foodie Experiences in the Marshall Islands to learn more about these.

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 in one meal.

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

Check out of your hotel and swap the bustle of Majuro for an overnight stay on one of the small islands scattered across Majuro Lagoon. Choose between Bokanbotin Island, Bikendrik Island or Eneko Island, then arrange your accommodation and boat transfer in advance.

Before leaving town, stock up on drinking water, snacks and enough food for your stay. You will need to bring all of your own meals and drinks when staying on Bokanbotin or Eneko, while Bikendrik offers meals through the resort.

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 Doing Very Little

Once you arrive, there is no strict schedule. Snorkel, walk around the island, search the shoreline for shells or find a shady spot and perfect the art of doing nothing at all.

Stay in the water until late afternoon, then watch the sunset from the beach before settling in for a quiet evening beneath the stars. Away from the lights of DUD, the lagoon feels wonderfully remote despite being only a boat ride from town.

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.

Wake up to another wonderfully slow morning on your chosen picnic island. Have breakfast beside the lagoon, squeeze in another snorkel and take one last walk along the beach before packing up.

There is usually no strict rush to leave. Arrange an afternoon boat transfer back to Majuro, giving you plenty of time for swimming, beachcombing and another determined attempt at doing absolutely nothing.

Keep your return time flexible but confirm it with your host or boat operator the day before.

Return to the Main Island

Once you have wrapped up your island stay, take the boat back across the lagoon and check into your accommodation on the main island - if you need a reminder, check out the Where to Stay on Majuro: 10 Best Accommodations. The rest of the afternoon can be spent showering off the salt, unpacking and returning to civilisation at a very gentle pace.

Dining Recommendation

For dinner, head to Toeak Bar & Grill on Lagoon Road in Uliga. Perched at the top of Majuro’s tallest “skyscraper”, the restaurant pairs elevated lagoon and town views with a relaxed menu of burgers, tacos, ramen, seafood, poke and sashimi.

Toeak is particularly appealing after an island stay, when one person wants fresh fish and somebody else has been thinking about a burger since breakfast. You can also order a cocktail made with local Bōb Whisky for an easy introduction to Majuro’s pandanus spirit.

Arrive around sunset for the best atmosphere. Find more dining ideas in the 15 Best Restaurants in Majuro & the Marshall Islands.

Today, experience one of the Marshall Islands’ greatest cultural achievements with WAAN Aelõñ in Majel, meaning Canoes of the Marshall Islands.

Start inside the organisation’s small museum, where detailed models and displays explain how traditional canoes were built using pandanus-woven sails and sennit rope made from coconut fibre. A guide is usually available to talk you through the exhibits, although you can also explore independently.

Then, head onto Majuro Lagoon for a 30-minute sail aboard a traditional Marshallese canoe. The trip is peaceful rather than high-speed, giving you time to appreciate the canoe’s clever design and the skill required to sail it.

Up to 12 people can join, but solo travellers are welcome. Book the trip in advance for a weekday and keep your timing flexible, as departures depend on the tide and wind conditions (traditional sailing remains stubbornly unimpressed by Google Calendar).

Find out more about this experience in the 10 Best Cultural Activities in the Marshall Islands.

Dining Recommendations

For dinner, choose between two of Majuro’s best Asian restaurants.

Won Hai Shien, on Uliga Back Road, is the more polished option. The Taiwanese menu includes dumplings, spicy beef noodle soup, sizzling plates, tofu dishes and whole fish prepared in several styles.

We recommend the “Sizzling Beef” or “Century Egg Tofu”, which combines chilled silken tofu with preserved egg, spring onion and Taiwanese-style soy paste. Prices are slightly higher than at Majuro’s more casual eateries, but the presentation and generous menu make it worthwhile.

For a more relaxed and affordable meal, try Island Star on Lagoon Road. Its broad menu includes ramen, fried rice, noodles, vegetable dishes, tofu and sashimi, with plenty of plates suitable for sharing.

Island Star is also one of the easier choices for vegetarians, although it is worth confirming ingredients when ordering. Look out for the colourful “Wish You Were Here” mural outside before you leave.

Find more dining suggestions in The Food Guide to the Marshall Islands: Places to Eat & Food Tours.

Dedicate today to the water and choose the lagoon adventure that suits you best. Ideally, you will have arranged your trip earlier in the week, as Majuro’s boat and dive operators are small, departures depend on demand and sea conditions can reshuffle even the best-laid plans.

Snorkelling or Scuba Diving

For snorkelling or scuba diving, join Raycrew Marine Services at the Marshall Islands Resort. The team visits around 10 to 12 lagoon sites suitable for experienced divers, beginners and snorkellers travelling alongside the dive boat.

One highlight is the “Enemanit Wrecks” near Enemanit Island, where a plane, helicopter and shipwreck rest at depths of approximately 16-50 ft (5-15 m). Other possible sites include the tide-dependent “Aquarium”, where sharks, jackfish and napoleonfish may appear, along with coral-covered “Mountain”, “No. 9” and “Heaven’s Hill”.

For more information, head to The Best Dive Shops & Operators in the Marshall Islands and 5 Best Snorkelling Tours in Majuro & the Marshall Islands.

Fishing on Majuro Lagoon

For a full day of fishing, book with Hang Loose or Salty Services.

Hang Loose charters accommodate up to seven guests and target marlin, tuna, wahoo and other pelagic fish. Fishing gear, ice and a cooler are included, while lunch can be brought from town or added to the charter.

Salty Services offers full-day trips for up to six passengers, with fishing gear and a meal included. Trolling is the speciality, with possible catches including skipjack tuna, yellowfin tuna, mahimahi, wahoo, barracuda and the occasional marlin.

See The Ultimate Guide to Fishing in the Marshall Islands to learn more.

Spend the Day Exploring the Lagoon

Those who prefer a gentler day can arrange an island-hopping or private lagoon trip, combining time on a remote island with snorkelling stops around giant clam sites.

It is a good choice for families or mixed groups where some travellers want to snorkel while others would rather stay on the beach. Pack drinking water, sun protection and any extra snacks agreed with the operator, then prepare for another day in which shoes become largely decorative.

Find more options in 10 Best Boat Tours in Majuro & the Marshall Islands.

Dining Recommendation

After returning to shore, head to The Flame Tree on Lagoon Road in Delap. Its varied menu covers burgers, ramen, curries, chicken katsu, tuna steak and the catch of the day, but we recommend it for the stuffed-crust pizzas with some of the freshest pizza dough in town.

The atmosphere is casual and uncomplicated, exactly what you need after a full day on the lagoon. Find more dining ideas in The Food Guide to the Marshall Islands: Places to Eat & Food Tours.

Sunday is a great day for a road trip along Lagoon Road to Laura Beach, particularly if you begin with a Marshallese church service and time your drive for the roadside food stalls that appear later in the morning.

You will want a rental car or scooter for today’s itinerary. Although local transport runs towards Laura, having your own vehicle allows you to stop at cultural sites, murals, food stalls and beaches along the way.

Experience a Sunday Church Service

Start the morning at the Cathedral of the Assumption in Delap-Uliga-Djarrit. The Marshallese-language Sunday service usually begins at 9:30 am and lasts around one hour, filling the church with communal singing and a warm local atmosphere.

Dress respectfully, with shoulders and knees covered. As you will be heading to the beach afterwards, either return to your accommodation to change or bring a change of clothes with you.

Confirm the latest service time before attending. You can learn more about visitor etiquette in The Best Churches in the Marshall Islands to Experience as a Visitor.

Stop at Mural Beach

On your way west, stop at Mural Beach beside the University of the South Pacific campus. The student-painted seawall features colourful turtles, coral and fish, making this an easy roadside photo stop before the longer drive to Laura.

See more public artwork in the Majuro Street Art Guide: 5 Murals to Find in Majuro.

Follow Majuro’s Cultural Trail

Break up the drive to Laura with a few cultural and roadside stops, such as LiModrel’s Well, Jikin Jekjek Wa Eṇ, Jikin Keepen, Bōkjānwūt and Mural Beach.

Rather than covering every stop here, follow A Self-Guided Day Trip Around Majuro: One Day Itinerary for the complete route, recommended order and practical tips.

Plus, read more about these places in 10 Best Historical Sites in the Marshall Islands.

Pick Up Roadside Food

Keep an eye out for roadside stalls as you approach Ajeltake and Laura. They usually begin appearing from around 10 or 11 am, particularly on Sundays, selling seasonal fruit and homemade Marshallese snacks.

Bring cash and stop whenever something looks good, as vendors and their selections change from week to week. Depending on the day, you may find bananas, papaya, breadfruit chips, coconut-based snacks and other local treats.

You can also stop at Yummy’s Food Truck for an easy lunch on the way. Check that it is open before depending on it, particularly on a Sunday, and keep a few snacks in the car as a backup.

Spend the Afternoon at Laura Beach

Finish at Laura Beach on the western tip of Majuro. The white sand curves around a natural point, with shaded picnic areas, toilets and showers making it easy to spend the rest of the afternoon here.

Swim in the lagoon, walk along the changing shoreline or snorkel beyond the point, where coral, seagrass, butterflyfish and surgeonfish can be found. Bring your own snorkelling equipment, drinking water and cash for the small entrance fee.

Take your time on the return drive, stopping again at any fruit stalls or murals you missed earlier. Find more beach information in 10 Best Beaches in Majuro & the Marshall Islands.

Pick Up Supplies for Tomorrow

On your way back into town, make sure you stop by the supermarkets to pick up whatever food and drinks you may need for Arno tomorrow.

Sunday Dining Recommendations

Your dining options on a Sunday are Tide Table, Enra Restaurant, Toeak or DAR Coffee Corner: find out more in the 15 Best Restaurants in Majuro & the Marshall Islands.

It is time to leave Majuro behind and travel to Arno Atoll, where you will spend the next four nights enjoying a much quieter side of the Marshall Islands.

Before departing, withdraw enough cash for your entire stay and stock up on food, drinking water, toiletries, medication and other essentials. Arno has only a few small shops, with limited and unpredictable supplies, so this is not the place to discover that you have forgotten your toothpaste.

Take the Boat From Majuro to Arno

The cheapest option is the Kirtake Taxi Boat, which, at the time of writing, operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

A chartered boat may complete the crossing in around 45 minutes to one hour, while the Kirtake service can take closer to 1 hr 30 mins depending on the weather, sea conditions and cargo.

Confirm the departure time before travelling (usually 8 am with Kirtake) and arrive early. Keep your phone, documents and spare clothing inside waterproof bags, as the boat is open and sea spray is part of the experience.

Life jackets are not available to borrow or hire for the crossing. Travellers who require one, particularly families with children, should bring a properly fitted life jacket from home.

See Majuro to Arno Atoll by Boat: Fares, Schedules & Tips for more information.

Where to Stay on Arno

There are only two established accommodation options on Arno, so book well before travelling.

Arno Beach Resort, also known as Patrick Chen’s Arno Beachhouse, consists of two buildings with upstairs guest units and apartment-style accommodation downstairs. Facilities include WiFi, freshwater and a small shop, while meals can also be arranged.

Confirm your meal requirements before leaving Majuro, particularly if you have dietary restrictions.

The other option is Arno Beachcomber, a locally owned property associated with Francis Reimers. Accommodation is simple and suited to travellers looking for a quiet base close to the beach and local community.

Ask what meals, transfers and facilities will be available during your stay before departing.

Prepare for Four Nights on Arno

Cash is the only reliable payment method on Arno. Bring enough small notes to cover accommodation, meals, boat transport, local purchases and any handicrafts you might buy.

Although small shops sell a few essentials, do not depend on them for four nights of food. Bring your preferred snacks and basic supplies from Majuro, then confirm which meals your accommodation can provide.

Once you have checked in, keep the rest of the day simple. Walk along the beach, meet your hosts and settle into the wonderfully slow rhythm of Arno, there will be plenty of time to explore over the next few days.

The next three days are deliberately left open. Arno Atoll does not have a conventional sightseeing circuit, organised daily tours or a long list of attractions, and that is precisely the appeal.

Instead, settle into the much slower rhythm of outer-island life. Spend your mornings walking along quiet beaches, swimming in the lagoon or snorkelling over the coral reefs near your accommodation.

Ask your hosts whether they can arrange a fishing trip, lagoon cruise or boat ride to another part of the atoll. These experiences are informal and depend on local availability, weather and access to a boat, so discuss your options once you arrive rather than expecting a fixed excursion timetable.

Experience Everyday Life on Arno

Arno’s fishing villages, coconut palms and uncrowded lagoon provide a genuine contrast to Majuro. Fishing, copra production and gathering food from the lagoon remain part of everyday life, while community-led conservation helps protect local reefs and marine resources.

Take time to talk with your hosts, browse any handicrafts available locally and learn about life on the atoll. There may not be an attraction around every corner, but simply being somewhere this peaceful is rather the point.

Arno is also known for jaiborara, an edible sea worm considered distinctive to the atoll. If your visit coincides with the seasonal harvest, ask your accommodation whether you can join local residents and learn the chant traditionally recited before the worms emerge.

This is a seasonal community activity rather than a bookable tour, so consider it a happy bonus rather than something guaranteed.

Embrace the Lack of a Schedule

There are no large resorts, nightlife districts, shopping centres or polished visitor attractions here. Your entertainment is likely to involve snorkelling, fishing, beachcombing, reading, watching boats cross the lagoon and deciding whether it is too early for another swim.

Keep enough food, drinking water and cash for the remainder of your stay, as the few small shops stock only basic supplies. Arrange meals and any boat activities through your accommodation as early as possible.

For more information on what makes Arno special, see The Atolls of the Marshall Islands & the Best to Visit.

Take the morning boat from Arno back to Majuro, arriving at The Shoreline around late morning. After several peaceful days on the outer atoll, the traffic, supermarkets and restaurant menus may feel positively metropolitan.

Check back into your accommodation and take some time to shower, unpack and reorganise your bags.

Where to Stay

Hotel Robert Reimers is an especially handy option tonight, as it is located near the dock. Rather than choosing one of the standard hotel rooms, we recommend booking a "Bungalow Suite".

Some bungalows are tucked among the tropical gardens, while others sit right at the water’s edge. They have a little more holiday atmosphere than the hotel-style rooms and provide a comfortable place to ease yourself back into life on the main island.

Find more details in Where to Stay on Majuro: 10 Best Accommodations.

Late Lunch at The Food Truck 692

Once you have checked in, head to The Food Truck 692 at Delap Park for a late lunch. Its Mexican-inspired takeaway menu includes fish tacos, burritos, burrito bowls and generous mixed plates.

Pick up your meal and find a shady spot nearby rather than committing to a long sit-down lunch. After a morning on the boat, quick, filling and uncomplicated is usually the winning combination.

Sunset Drinks at Jittak Likatu Bar & Grill

Celebrate your return to civilisation with sunset drinks at Jittak Likatu Bar & Grill. Order one of the pūpū platters to share, then settle in as the evening light spreads across the lagoon.

The bar is also a good place to try a cocktail made with local Bōb Whisky, produced from pandanus. After four nights on Arno, having someone else prepare the drinks and clear the plates may feel like the height of luxury.

Learn more about Majuro's bars in The Ultimate Guide to the Majuro & Marshall Islands Nightlife.

Use your final full day on Majuro to learn about Marshallese handicrafts and pick up gifts before flying home. This day works particularly well on a Saturday, when Elefa Handicraft runs its weekend workshops.

Make Your Own Marshallese Handicraft

Book a one-hour workshop at Elefa, where local artisans will help you create a necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings using shells, coconut fibre and other locally sourced materials.

The workshop is tailored to what you would like to make, with all materials supplied. Book ahead through Elefa’s Facebook or Instagram pages, as Saturday spaces are limited.

Even without a workshop, the shop is worth visiting for its colourful jewellery, flowers, magnets and keepsakes. Look out for pieces from Arno Atoll, which make a fitting reminder of the four nights you spent there.

Shop for Last-Minute Gifts

Spend the rest of the day browsing Majuro’s handicraft shops for woven baskets, bags, mats, shell jewellery, model canoes and decorative amimono.

Elefa has one of the widest selections, while Leipajid, Happy Hands, Lokoben and Mon LiSaitem provide more opportunities to compare designs and find something that fits into your luggage without requiring a second suitcase.

Selections change whenever artisans deliver new work, so allow time to browse rather than arriving with one exact item in mind. Purchases often support local families and help preserve traditional weaving and craft skills.

Remember to remove your shoes before entering handicraft shops when others have done so. It is a small sign of respect, and far better than becoming the visitor who marches across the floor in sandy trainers.

For more souvenir ideas and shop locations, see The Guide to Shopping in the Marshall Islands + The Best Places to Shop.

Dining Recommendations

Start the day at Annie’s Bakery at the Marshall Islands Resort. Pick up a breakfast sandwich, bagel sandwich or something sweet with a coffee, or save it for an easy lunch between handicraft shops.

For dinner, head to Happy Tummy Restaurant for casual Filipino food. It is a comforting final-night choice, particularly after an afternoon spent carefully persuading woven baskets to fit inside your suitcase.

For more easy eats, check out The Top Cheap Eats in Majuro & the Marshall Islands.

It is time to say goodbye to Majuro. Depending on your flight time, enjoy one last breakfast, take a final look across the lagoon and make sure your handicrafts are packed securely.

Return your rental car or take a pre-arranged taxi or hotel transfer to Amata Kabua International Airport. Arrive around three hours before your flight, as check-in can become busy despite the airport’s small size.

Bring US$25 in cash for the departure tax and keep any natural souvenirs easy to access in case they need to be declared at your next destination. For the full airport process, see Leaving the Marshall Islands: Departure Tips & Checklist.

After two weeks of lagoons, picnic islands, outer-atoll life and rather a lot of time in boats, all that is left to do is board your flight.

Until next time, Bar Iakwe!