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Kosrae, called 'The Sleeping Lady', is covered
with dense tropical jungles and high volcanic
peaks, with lush river valleys and waterfalls.
This remote island location is surrounded by
fringing reefs teeming with tropical fish that
feed off the spectacular corals.
The coral
reefs slope steeply into the clear blue depths
and are one of the great attractions of Kosrae.
The people of Kosrae are considered one of the
most peaceful and gracious people on earth.
Although some cultural traditions have been
lost, singing and chanting, weaving,
woodcarving, canoe building, house building,
farming, and fishing are still practiced
today. Missionaries have a huge influence on
the island so modesty and other restrictions
must be observed.
Activities and excursions available:
Diving, snorkelling, kayaking, outrigger
canoes, surfing, rainforest hikes, mountain
climbing, bird watching and exploring World
War II ruins. Keep in mind there are no
activities allowed on Sundays. Be one of the
few visitors to experience the solitude and
beauty of Kosrae.
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| Scuba Diving in Kosrae |
 One of Kosrae's greatest attractions is the clear, clean ocean and its extraordinary living coral reefs that completely surround it. Offshore, the coral reefs slope steeply into the clear blue depths. Both vertical drop-offs and undulating profiles of cascading corals appear before you, as underwater visibility averages 30 to 60 metres. The reefs comprise hundreds of densely packed hard coral species, attracting an abundance of marine life. A diver could easily observe 30 to 50 species of fish in a single dive. Large numbers of turtles and rays inhabit the waters of this island paradise.
Imagine yourself diving and photographing a sheer vertical wall with hundreds of Pacific barracuda encircling you, feel your eyes widen in amazement at the huge and remarkably colorful coral reef systems, or watch the resident spinner dolphins as they jump and twirl for your entertainment.
Currents are usually mild and very condusive to underwater photography. If you don't bring a camera, you'll wish you did! The water temperature is normally a very comfortable 28 to 29 degrees C.
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| Hotels and Resorts |
Kosrae
Nautilus Resort
 This small complex is situated in beautiful
tropical garden surrounds.
At Kosrae Nautilus Resort, a own private beach is your front yard. Rest easy in comfortable, air-conditioned rooms, all with two double beds, 22-channel cable TV, minibar, and tea/coffee making facilities.
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Accommodation:
The hotel boasts 16 rooms, which offer
comfortable accommodation just a stones throw
from your your own private beach.The rooms are
all air-conditioned with 2 double beds, video
movies, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities
and daily room service.
Amenities:
The resort has the only swimming pool on the
island, and a full restaurant and bar
facilities. Other restaurants on the island
are a short taxi ride away. Next door to the resort
is a local store, which sells sundry items and
some clothes, mostly suited to local people.
Activities:
Kosrae Nautilus Resort remains an unblemished garden of
flowers and citrus trees and it’s a great
place to explore on foot, or by car. While
exploring, visitors can follow a guide up Mt.
Omar to view multiple cascading waterfalls, or
WWII Japanese caves hidden in the lush jungles
of this island paradise. Also kayaking through
the winding mangrove channels is an experience
not to be missed.
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Kosrae
Village Resort
 This ecolodge and PADI dive centre is located on
the "Jewel of Micronesia", Kosrae Island. The resort has an ecological and environmentally-friendly focus, and is actively involved in coral reef monitoring and protection projects.
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Accommodation: The spacious, individual
cottages are built in traditional Micronesian
style. Constructed from locally woven reed
siding with raised floors and a high pitched,
thatch roof. Timbers are wrapped and tied
throughout the cottage, from the spacious
porch to the large bathroom and garden shower.
Strategically placed torches provide night
lighting along the paths. Modern amenities
have been tastefully added for our guest’s
comfort. These include queen size beds, draped
with mosquito netting, ceiling fans,
electricity, hot and cold running water, table
and chairs, refrigerator and coffee making
facilities.
Amenities: The resort’s open air Inum
Restaurant has a regional reputation as one of
the best in Micronesia. Specializing in local
and international dishes, the dinner menu
changes nightly, depending on the availability
of fresh local produce.
Activities: At the Kosrae Village
Resort guests can enjoy sunbathing, dining and
diving as well as a variety of other
activities such as: rainforest hikes,
kayaking, surfing and bird watching. The
island of Kosrae abounds with natural beauty
and treasures that visitors are welcome to
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