Kosrae
The islands of Kosrae used to be known as Kusaie and Strong's Island. They are laid-back places that retain a timeless atmosphere and include some of the least developed and least spoiled areas in Micronesia. Kosrae is part of the Caroline Islands.
Kosrae's main island is volcanic and measures some 110 km² (42 sq mi). Its interior is covered in thick rainforest, while the coast is a mix of sandy beaches and mangrove swamps. A reef surrounds the island.
The people in Kosrae are very friendly towards tourists, as not many people visit the atoll and the residents are always interested when someone new is in town.
Kosrae is surrounded by beautiful coral reefs that are excellent for scuba-diving and snorkeling. The reefs are not to far out and, although you can get there by boat it is not necessary and you might as well walk of swim there. The water around Kosrae is very clear and visibility can be as much as 60 m (200 ft) during the summer.
The island of Kosrae is connected with Lelu by a causeway. On Lelu are several interesting ruins and Lelu Hill provides excellent views over the island. It was the location where the Japanese dug themselves in during WWII.
There is limited accommodation on Kosrae, mainly consisting of some scattered, overpriced hotels. If you want to camp, you should ask locals where you can pitch your tent. Usually they'll get you a nice spot. Flights between Guam and Honolulu generally make a free stopover in Kosrae and there are also island-hopping flights to Pohnpei and the neighboring Marshall Islands' Majuro Atoll, from where boats are available to Kosrae Island.
Kosrae's state capital is Tofol.
Images
;){kind=link}
We maintain our database as accurate as possible, but we can not guarantee the accuracy of this information. Please notify us if information on this page is outdated, incorrect or if you think something should be amended. Additional images for this destination can be emailed to photo@Gheos.com. We are not responsible for any damage, injury or inconvenience resulting from information published on this site. Before travelling to any destination you should verify critical information such as visa requirements, health and safety with the authoroties. This page was last updated on 30 May 2026
You found a piece of the puzzle
Please click here to complete it
Please click here to complete it
