Diving in Guam
Heading to Guam because you’ve heard it has some great diving? Then you’ve heard correctly.
Guam is widely known for its superb diving and shipwrecks.
Cindy Hanson, representative of the Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, says “The SMS Cormoran from WWI and the Tokai Maru from WWII lie side by side creating the only place in the world where divers can touch shipwrecks from two world wars at the same time. Guam is home to the rarest kind of shipwreck dive.”
Not surprisingly, with all that’s going on, the coral reef and its inhabitants (including sea turtles) have been protected from pollution and over-fishing. The water is crystal clear and has 200ft of visibility so you can see into the coral gardens teeming with fish life. There are several wrecks to be explored too.
Aquarium
For those who want to stay dry while still admiring the sea life, a visit to the aquarium at Underwater World is highly recommended. Walk through a winding plexi-glass tunnel and be in awe of the huge sharks, rays, coral and countless sea-life on view. No diving required. It’s also a learning experience while you’re there (what fish makes its own bed, for instance?
The answer is there and no, I am not telling you – you will have to visit for yourself). Time it right and you can see divers in the water doing all sorts of antics. Note that Underwater World on Guam is the world’s largest tunnel aquarium. (Tel: 1-671-649-9191)
For more information, visit the Guam Visitors Bureau website
Guam is one place you will just want to dive into, in all senses of the word.
Re travel: San Francisco residents can fly to Guam using Continental Airlines. Their website is: www.continental.com. Deals can be checked online at www.kayak.com. Prices vary according to the date you wish to travel. San Francisco residents will fly through Honolulu in Hawaii.
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Comments
Nice review on a rarely covered dive destination.
Guam is on the list! Places I'd like to visit.
What makes a visit to Guam even more appealing is that the people who live there represent diverse cultures and are among the most hospitable people in the world.
Thanks for sharing this info on Guam.
This would be a great trip for any of the WWII service people - put a happy polish on their memories.
Never had thought about Guam as a travel destination before. Thanks.
Thanks, Sheila, for reminding readers that Guam could be a travel destination. I've been to Guam twice---only as a stop over at the airport! Next time, I'll get off the plane. :-)
I went to the Underwater Aquarium in Guam this past year, and also went out on a few boats with MDA (the Micronesian Diving Association) in Guam. I had a wonderful experience. They are helpful and friendly. I enjoyed my equipment that I rented--as well as the two different diving instructors who I hired to go diving with me in Guam. Guam is one of my favorite places in the world!
Thanks for the wonderful article on Guam. I have also loved my diving experiences in Guam. I had a wonderful trip this past year. And the people are amazing.
Very interesting place. Great story
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