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Kosrae

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28 sources • Updated Oct 29, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Oct 29, 2026.

Kosrae State Historic Preservation Office - State cultural authority documents Sunday rest, permission norms, site regions and operator names; its undated flight and room examples are NOT current rates.
Kosrae Nautilus Resort activities - Direct current web-page description of scuba, Blue Hole snorkeling, mangrove trips and guided cultural activities; offerings must be confirmed for dates.
Nautilus Divers operating description - Direct dive operator description of day-boat format, local sheltered-side selection, buoyant guide float, oxygen claims and advertised USD $135 two-tank price; unverified as actual date availability.
Nautilus Divers site descriptions - Names and descriptions of Hiroshi Point, The Jacks, Walung Drop-Off, Trochus Sanctuary, Shark Island, Split Rock, Dwarf Forest and an unspecified Plane Wreck; not proof of current access.
Kosrae Nautilus visitor information - Operator-provided practical information on local cash/card use, ATMs, electricity, clothing, accommodation and transfer; some flight/departure figures are older and superseded.
Kosrae Visitors Bureau accommodation directory - Visitor bureau directory with Island Hopper Hotel and Kosrae Nautilus entries and listed amenities; posted rates and activities do not certify live inventory.
PADI Kosrae destination overview - Training agency destination summary gives July-September sea-condition preference, protected novice sites and broad reef/wall/wreck features; not a live operation or wreck access guarantee.
PADI Micronesia Eco Divers directory - PADI lists Micronesia Eco Divers at Pacific Treelodge, with no verified current course calendar or operating hours.
United Airlines Guam hub schedule - Airline Guam hub published Guam-Kosrae service via UA155 Monday/Thursday and Kosrae-Guam UA154 Tuesday/Friday; availability and dates must be checked in booking flow.
FSM Tourism entry requirements - FSM tourism guidance for short visitor stays, documents, onward ticket and Kosrae USD $20 departure tax; verify passenger-specific regulations.
FSM Embassy visitor information - FSM diplomatic mission confirms visitor entry basics and Kosrae airport code KSA.
NOAA Pacific ENSO Kosrae - NOAA describes Kosrae as wet tropical island; check local marine forecast rather than assume season guarantees.
NOAA Kosrae rainfall variability - NOAA explains interannual ENSO-related variations in Kosrae rainfall; weather patterns vary year to year.
NOAA Guam weather and marine forecasts - NOAA public and coastal waters forecast source used for day-of-activity condition checks, not fixed seasonal forecasts.
Government of Canada FSM travel advice - Updated October 2026 government travel advice warns of coastal currents, limited rescue and medical care, heavy rain and evacuation costs.
U.S. Department of State FSM travel advisory - 2026 U.S. travel advisory provides conservative passport guidance and notes limited healthcare and transfers.
FSM MiCare hospital provider directory - FSM insurance provider directory identifies Kosrae State Hospital in Tofol and phone numbers; does not verify a chamber.
FSM Telecom wireless coverage - Provider says wireless coverage in Kosrae is variable and its maps do not guarantee a signal.
FSM Telecom internet services - Provider confirms internet service in Kosrae, not availability or speed at individual properties.
Divers Alert Network flying after diving guidance - DAN describes minimum preflight intervals: 12 hours after a single no-stop dive, 18 after repeated no-stop dives, longer after decompression dives.
Divers Alert Network health resources - DAN publishes dive-medical emergency coordination advice and assistance number; not a local emergency substitute.
Kosrae Island Resource Management Authority - KIRMA describes marine, terrestrial, historic and permitting responsibilities. This page does not publish visitor price lists or permit inventory.
Kosrae Village historical seasonal notes - Former operator describes reduced wind in June-October and seasonal wind exposure; historical evidence, not proof that the business currently operates.
Kosrae Nautilus Resort contact - Direct resort contact details, not a guaranteed emergency response service.
FSM Tourism travel FAQ - FSM tourism FAQ supports local USD usage, 110 V U.S. outlets, local time and tipping not generally expected; verify individual policies.
Slovak foreign ministry Micronesia advice - Foreign government lists Kosrae hospital number; local emergency contacts should be rechecked before travel.
Destination hero photo by Geoffrey Rhodes from Helensvale - Gold Coast, Australia (historical) - Mangrove shoreline, Kosrae. Photo: Geoffrey Rhodes from Helensvale - Gold Coast, Australia / Wikimedia Commons. CC BY 2.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0. Cropped and resized.
Destination hero photo by Marek Okon - Representative photo. Coral reef photographed underwater in Chuuk Lagoon, Federated States of Micronesia. Unsplash License (https://unsplash.com/license). Photographer: https://unsplash.com/@marekokon. Cropped and resized for the cover.