The Best Snorkelling in Majuro: Top 5 Places to Snorkel

Just beyond the jetty at Bokanbotin Island, this snorkelling spot is arguably the most rewarding in all of Majuro, with an extraordinary abundance of fish and small reef sharks in shallow, clear water right off the coral.

Snorkel masks and fins are available on-site. The real highlight here is the marine conservation area just off the gazebo, which is home to the only four giant clams known to exist in Majuro, resting on the sand below a coral drop-off.

The spot sits in a protected area, meaning the underwater life is largely undisturbed and remarkably dense. From what we've personally experienced, it's the kind of place where you can slip in off the rocks and immediately find yourself surrounded by reef fish and plenty of small sharks drifting past.

Note: bring your own food and drinks, as there is no restaurant on the island yet (though one is in the works).

Arguably the most surprising snorkelling spot in the Marshall Islands, the Airport Snorkelling Spot sits directly across from the runway of Amata Kabua International Airport and delivers far more than its unlikely setting suggests.

Park in the car park by the plane hangar, roughly mid-way along the runway, cross the road and clamber over the rocks into the lagoon. What awaits you is an impressive underwater world of large fan corals, various fish species and the occasional small shark drifting through.

It's a popular local spearfishing spot, and once you're in the water, it's easy to see why.

Don't worry, "wreck dives" are not just for scuba divers, with an eerie yet awesome plane wreck just off the shores of Enemanit Island.

This sunken Sea Star Pacific DC-3 plane wreck sits at just 10–13 ft (3–4 m) depth, making it one of the most accessible snorkel sites in Majuro.

Only 100 ft (30 m) from the beach, the wreck requires minimal effort to reach, and the surrounding waters offer coral gardens and the occasional spotted eagle ray for those who want to linger a little longer.

Enemanit Island itself is well set up for a full day out, with a large undercover marquee, shady tree areas, a beach, and a rest area with toilets in a rather curious dome building. There's also a concrete pool that comes into its own at high tide, and a jetty that's proved irresistible to jumpers.

The island sits on the northern string of islets and is reachable via various local boat operators LINK#T023. Just note there is a private house on the island, so be respectful of that.

Just a 20-minute boat ride from Majuro, Eneko Island is a conservation island ringed by soft white sand and set in a lagoon of aqua blues and greens that genuinely catches you off guard.

The real draw is the snorkelling: the reef directly in front of where the boat drops you off (to the right of the boat channel when facing the water) is the best spot, with plenty of coral and interesting fish to see.

Day trippers pay a reasonable fee, which includes round-trip boat transfers and the island entry fee, and are free to swim, snorkel, barbecue, beachcomb and rinse off with the freshwater facilities on shore.

Snorkel gear is available to borrow, though limited to five sets, so first in, best dressed. Bring your own food and drinks, as there are no shops or cafés on the island. Tickets and boat transfers are arranged through Hotel Robert Reimers, and basic overnight accommodation is also available if you'd rather not leave.

One that confuses many travellers when they arrive at very shallow water, Laura Beach actually has some decent little snorkelling spots for those who are willing to don their reef shoes and wade a little further out.

This white sand beach curves around a natural point, making it an ever-shifting landscape where the shoreline itself changes over time. Beyond the beach, there's a lot to explore: snorkel out beyond the point, walk across the reef to patchier sections and you'll find coral, surgeonfish, butterflyfish and more among the seagrass.

The site also holds cultural significance as the legendary Bōkjānwūt legend site, and an old domestic plane adds a quirky, photogenic element. Facilities include showers, toilets, picnic areas and shade, so you can make a proper day of it. With all this in mind, there is an entry fee to Laura Beach: US$2 per adult or $1 per child, paid in cash to the custodians at the gate entrance.

Worth noting: after heavy rain, fresh water flows out into the lagoon. It may look cloudy, but it's just freshwater runoff, not pollution. Litter can occasionally be an issue, though custodians generally do their best to keep things tidy.