Your complete guide to visiting Palmyra Atoll, Kiribati
Palmyra Atoll is a remote, pristine atoll in Kiribati famed for crystal-clear lagoons and world-class snorkeling. Access is limited to permits and guided trips to protect its wildlife.
Access by permit only, with guided stays aboard research vessels; no permanent lodging on the atoll.
Crystal-clear waters host reefs, sharks, mantas, and sea turtles; best under calm conditions.
Uninhabited islets protect seabird colonies and rare reef life amid pristine lagoons.
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