Bring your snorkeling gear and a sense of curiosity to Palolo Deep Marine Reserve, a protected area for coral and marine life. Try to plan your visit during high tide, and float above a vibrant world teeming with tropical fish and coral carpets. If you are lucky, you may even spot sea turtles and sharks. It's possible to visit during low tide, but there's a higher chance of damaging the coral or hurting yourself. The attraction provides toilets, showers, and changing rooms. Arrange to visit Palolo Deep Marine Reserve and other attractions in Apia using our Apia trip planner.
Palolo Deep Marine Reserve reviews
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Run by locals with music pumping, this is the sweetest spot to find yourself at on a hot sunny day. Great for snorkelling or just relaxing and drinking coconuts, surrounded by the unique and charming.... more
Run by locals with music pumping, this is the sweetest spot to find yourself at on a hot sunny day. Great for snorkelling or just relaxing and drinking coconuts, surrounded by the unique and charming.... more »
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We had a lovely time at Palolo Deep, however, even as strong, experienced ocean swimmers, we had a really hard time getting past the current to the drop off/deep point. Once there, the coral and fish.... more
We had a lovely time at Palolo Deep, however, even as strong, experienced ocean swimmers, we had a really hard time getting past the current to the drop off/deep point. Once there, the coral and fish.... more »
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Great place so close to...in fact in Apia. Huge array of colourful fish. super helpful staff and a large range of shady tables, seating etc. we went Sunday arvo three hours before high tide and had the place to ourselves. Lots of different sorts of coral too.
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Unfortunately I came here on a wet dull day but that didn't stop me enthusiastically from entering the water to see all the fish. There were 3 other people in the water when I arrived but they didn't go out to the deep part and i sure as heck wasn't going out there alone. I was satisfied near the shore though as there was still plenty to see. I recommend coming on a sunny day with friends.
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