Yap

The state of Yap consists of 134 islands and atolls. The island is famous for its stone money which is rather large and cannot easily be moved.

Faces Facts

Climate: Tropical with year round high humidity. The typhoon season is from June to December therefore there is a threat to low lying atolls. Rainfall is plentiful.

Best time to dive: January to May

What you can see: Manta rays and sharks

Visibility: 20-40m (65-130ft.)

Water Temperature: 28-30°C (82-86°F)

Languages Spoken: English

Currency: United States Dollar (USD)

ATM’s and Banks: All major credit cards are accepted at big visitor orientated businesses

Time Zone: UTC+10 to UTC+11

Voltage: 110V/60HZ

Health Regulations: Please consult your doctor or nearest health authorities for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure.

Visa Requirements: British, Australian, Canadian, and other EU nationals are not required to have a visa for stays of up to 30 days. Nationals of the USA may stay for one year without an entry permit, if visiting as tourists. Nationals not referred to above are advised to contact the embassy/high commission to check visa requirements. For more up to date information on visa requirements check www.visit-fsm.org

Top Tip

After traveling such a long way you will be exhausted. Take a break and enjoy the beach and soak up the fact that you are in one of the world’s most desirable locations.