The Marshall Islands is a pristine Pacific paradise of 29 coral atolls and 1,156 islands, offering world-class diving among WWII wrecks, untouched white-sand beaches, and authentic Micronesian culture. From the bustling capital of Majuro to the remote tranquility of Arno Atoll, this remote nation delivers an unforgettable tropical escape.
Top day trips
Handpicked excursions within easy reach.
Eneko Island
Eneko is one of the small islets on the Majuro Atoll rim used as a day-trip escape from the capital, reached by a short boat crossing rather than by road. It has a quiet sand beach and shallow lagoon water, and is a common choice for a half-day or full-day outing when visitors want swimming and lagoon scenery without arranging an outer-atoll trip. There is no town or permanent settlement to explore, so the appeal is the beach and water itself, not sightseeing.
Highlights: Pristine white sand beaches · Excellent snorkeling on coral reefs · Uninhabited island castaway experience · Tropical fish and sea turtle sightings · Picnic on deserted island
Arno Atoll
Arno is a large atoll just east of Majuro, reachable by a short boat trip, and is known locally for traditional stone fish weirs built along its reef flats to trap fish on the outgoing tide. It's a working outer-atoll community rather than a resort destination, so a day trip here is really about seeing an atoll that still runs on subsistence fishing and copra rather than tourism infrastructure. Villages are spread across several islets, so most visitors see only the closest one or two.
Highlights: Pristine Pacific paradise beaches · Beachcomber's Lodge hospitality · Snorkeling on untouched reefs · Coconut crab spotting · Traditional village visits
Majuro Lagoon Small Islets Circuit
Highlights: Uninhabited sandbars and coconut islets · Snorkeling on pristine reef · Dolphin spotting · Sea turtle encounters · Picnic on secluded beaches
Laura Beach & Western Majuro Road Trip
Laura is the village at the western tip of Majuro Atoll, reached by a single road that runs the full length of the atoll from Delap-Uliga-Djarrit, and it has the best swimming beach on Majuro itself - broader and cleaner than anything near town. The drive out is as much the point as the destination: a narrow strip of land with lagoon on one side and ocean on the other for most of the 30 km. Remnants of Japanese WWII fortifications, including bunkers and gun positions, are scattered around the Laura area from the wartime occupation.
Highlights: Laura Beach - most beautiful beach in Marshall Islands · Ajeltake Road lagoon views · Western Majuro village life · Bird watching along lagoon edge · Sunset at land's end
WWII Wreck Snorkeling Circuit, Majuro Lagoon
Highlights: Japanese Zero fighter plane wreck · Supply ship remnants with coral growth · Abundant marine life on wrecks · Historical context from knowledgeable guides · Multiple sites in one trip
Trips by distance
How far you can go in a day.
Getting there
Transport options for day trips.
- Tours
- Guided boat tours from $40-80/person through hotel tour desks or Marshall Islands Visitor Authority
- Private
- Private boat charter $100-200 for group of 4; private car hire with driver $80-120/day
- Public
- Air Marshall Islands for outer atolls ($100-300 one-way); shared taxis for Laura Beach and Western Majuro road trip
- Rental
- Car rental from $50-70/day for independent Majuro exploration; no car ferries to other atolls
Day trip tips
Make the most of your excursions.
Bring all food, water, and supplies to Eneko Island as there are no facilities on the uninhabited island
For Arno Atoll, the day trip by scheduled boat returns late afternoon — overnight stay at Beachcomber's Lodge is the recommended option for a less rushed experience
Arrange all boat trips the day before through your hotel — last-minute bookings may not be possible
Cash is essential for all outer atoll locations as no ATMs or card facilities exist beyond Majuro