This page is devoted to practical travel information for visitors — the most important things a person would want to know when first arriving on Pohnpei. We’ll be adding articles from time to time as we come upon additional topics that are relevant.
Drinking Water
On Tap The Pohnpei Utility Company (PUC) provides the tap water in town, which comes from the Nanipil River dam at the foot of the mountains south of Kolonia. The ...
Money Matters
Currency The FSM uses the U.S. dollar ($US) exclusively, and the two local banks on the island -- Bank of Guam and Bank of FSM -- do not handle foreign ...
Getting Around
Rental Car Companies Some of the hotels on Pohnpei have small car rental services for guests (7 Stars Inn, Ocean View Plaza Hotel (West Wing), Island Palms Hotel, Seabreeze, Yvonne's ...
Electricity
Voltage & Plug Type The FSM uses a 110-volt power system and dual flat pin outlets (grounded or ungrounded) like the United States and Japan. No transformers or plug adapters ...
Tour Operators & Local Guides
Tour Operators Club Pareo This Japanese operation specializes in SCUBA diving and has some very experienced staff, but caters primarily to Japanese tourists. Staff may not be very comfortable communicating ...
Getting Connected
Internet Access / WiFi Pohnpei Public Library Considering how small Pohnpei is, its public library is truly an exceptional facility. In addition to a surprisingly diverse catalog of books and ...
Eating & Drinking
Pohnpei and Speed are two words that often do not go together. Service at restaurants can vary, one day it can be a short wait for your food, other days ...
Stores & Markets
Businesses on Pohnpei open and close without warning as the local economy is a tough environment for any enterprise, but the ones we've listed here have been around for a ...
Where to Stay
7 Stars Inn 7 Stars Inn opened in 2012 at the site of the former Penny Hotel (opposite the Pohnpei Botanical Garden) and has quickly ascended to the top spot ...
Passports & Visas
Entry Requirements The FSM requires proof of citizenship and presentation of a completed FSM Immigration Arrival and Departure Record for entry. A passport valid for at least 120 days beyond ...
Getting There
By Air United Airlines In the 1980s, Continental Airlines entered into an agreement with the FSM that made it extremely difficult or impossible for any other air carrier to service ...
What to Bring
Cash and Visa ATM Card Though credit cards have gained a foot-hold with most local hotels, the major stores (Ace Commercial, Ace Hardware, Ace Office Supply, A-One Supermart and Palm ...