Tourism in Northern Mariana Islands

The ideal diving environment in the Northern Mariana Islands brings visitors unforgettable diving experience. Divers from all over the world come here to explore famous coral reefs, huge caves, deep-sea cliffs, large marine life, shipwrecks in World War II and fighter wreckage.

There are several diving shops equipped with world-class diving equipment on each island, offering equipment rental and diving training courses in English or several Asian languages.

In warm and clear sea water, the visibility usually reaches 150 to 200 feet, which makes diving more interesting. Macroplankton, turtles, devil fish, tuna and colorful coral fish shuttle among corals, providing rich materials and precious shooting opportunities for underwater photography.

There are more than 20 diving hotspots in Saipan, Tianning and Rota, among which the most famous BlueGrotto was once selected as the second diving cave in the world by diving magazine SkinDiver. Other hot spots include diving spots, where you can see Japanese seaplanes, fighter planes, barges and sunken ships, black corals, anemones and dolphins.

Tianning waters are famous for their rich World War II relics, as well as rich marine life, caves and large plankton fish. Rotta's war debris and countless coral fish make her a must-see for diving enthusiasts. The most famous sunken diving spot in Rota is the sunken ship ShounMaru, which is 400 feet long and stands on the seabed with a water depth of 120 feet. It is one of the safest sunken diving spots in the world. Since the first Chamorro sailor settled in Mariana Islands thousands of years ago, water sports have been the most popular leisure activity on the island. Today, the water sports facilities in the Northern Mariana Islands are one of the tourist attractions of the islands.

There are water sports centers on most beaches. In addition, several companies provide various water sports and beach activities for tourists near MicroBeach and Garapan tourist areas. Passengers can also take regular ferries or join tour groups to enjoy various water activities in nearby Managua Island.

It is really fun to drag umbrellas, banana boats, snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing and rowing in the bright sunshine. Other water toys, such as pedal boats, water skiing and inflatable floating mats, are also available. Coupled with beach volleyball, pinball jumping, benches, beach umbrellas and catering facilities, it will definitely bring you endless fun.

Local travel agencies also provide tourists with one-day and half-day tours, including lunch, children's special programs, diving, dolphin watching, fishing and string burning water sports groups.

Located at the southern tip of Saipan Island, Water Park is an adventure park integrating beautiful scenery, waterfalls, winding rivers, water slides, short board surfing, swimming pool, children's water games and diving training pool. Visitors can also try to "walk underwater" in Saipan or Tianning, and have a new experience of personal contact with various fish surrounded by colorful lagoons. The number of restaurants in Saipan must exceed the imagination of tourists. Whether it's high-end dishes or pizza, or even Asian food or western food, you can choose. Saipan's unique geographical location and multi-culture make her dishes skillfully blend oriental flavor, western spices and authentic materials. In Saipan Yun Yun's restaurant, visitors can find Chamorro cuisine, Carolina cuisine, American hamburger, Japanese sushi, China Sichuan cuisine, Korean barbecue, Philippine Adobao, Italian fresh pizza, Indian curry, Mexican cuisine, French cuisine, Thai cuisine and so on.

Visitors must not miss the fresh fish and seafood on the island. The seafood here is not only fresh, but also some rare varieties can be bought at reasonable prices. Island cooking formed on the island has both Asian and European cooking styles and local island flavor, which is deeply loved by local residents and tourists.

Karaoke bars, nightclub performances, Las Vegas-style entertainment cities, fitness centers, live music performances in hard rock restaurants, Camaro cultural performances, hotel dinners on water or on land and beach dances constitute the colorful nightlife silhouette of the Northern Mariana Islands.

On holiday here, tourists can attend all-night dances, enjoy exquisite food, enjoy local cultural performances or just lie quietly on the beach and enjoy the cool breeze and bright moon.