WatersportsAmerican Samoa has many white sandy beaches offering safe swimming, with excellent facilities for diving, snorkeling and kayaking. The
Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary was established to protect the corals reefs and marine life in the area. Diving equipment can be hired easily and a number of companies provide dive courses and cruises to the best sites. Cruises to neighboring Samoa are also available, and these can include an overnight stay in a local
Fale (Samoan home). For further information, contact the Office of Tourism (see
General Info section). Surfing
can be done at
Alofay Bay,
Carter Beach and
Leone Bay. The surrounding waters offer game-fishing for marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo and skip jack. Fully-equipped fishing boats can be hired through hotels or tour operators.
HikingThe two coral atolls and five volcanic islands that make up American Samoa get twice as much rain as nearby Samoa, which makes American Samoa a lot greener. A number of marked trails lead into the lush interior of the islands, notably to the
National Park of American Samoa. Guided trips to the volcanoes are also possible.
OtherSeveral hotels have tennis courts that are open to non-residents and there is a 9-hole golf course on Tutuila.
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