Water Activities

Water sports are, without a doubt, Guam’s finest offering. Visitors who come to Guam to enjoy the island’s ocean playground can choose from a full range of activities that will take them either over or under the surface of Guam’s inviting tropical seas.

Located at the edge of the Marianas Trench, Guam is renowned for its vivid turquoise lagoons, deep sea currents and water clarity. Between December and May, visibility is as much as 150 feet. During the wet season, visibility is as great as 60 feet. The average water temperature is 85°F (27°C) year-round.

Whatever kind of diving interests you have – photography, wreck and reef diving, or just a relaxing day admiring tropical fish and coral in crystal clear waters – Guam can provide it.

Jet ski, windsurfing, surfing, sea kayak, and other water-sports equipment, and lessons are available at some of the hotels. Several companies offer sport facilities in Tumon Beach, Cocos Island, Hagatña, and other parts of the island.

Water tours are an instant escape from land activities. You can take riverboat trips with a group or paddle by yourself in a kayak. Dolphin watching is a popular way of enjoying Guam’s marine life to include seeing jumping spinner dolphins. A dive in a submarine will get you a closeup look at the island’s teeming fish and plant life. For those that don’t want to descend through Guam’s waters, there’s a giant walk-through aquarium where you can see fish feeding in their natural habitat and remain perfectly dry.

Before you head out to the beach, be sure to familiarize yourself with any local marine life which may be dangerous. Stings, bites and scratches from sharp coral can spoil the best of dives. It’s also a good idea to wear long pants and cotton gloves if you are new to Guam’s underwater world. And, don’t forget the sunscreen! Stiff penalties are imposed for taking live coral, so please take a camera instead.