Island One — Saipan

Lau Lau Beach Dive Site (Laolao Bay)

Lau Lau Beach Dive Site (Laolao Bay) — a coral reef beneath clear water

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About This Place

One of Saipan's most-used shore-dive and training sites, on one of the island's largest reefs, with green sea turtles, rays and small whitetip reef sharks reported. Operators describe it as usually calm and diveable year-round, good for Discover Scuba and training. Access is a bumpy dirt road; shore entry walks over coral, so thick-soled booties are recommended.

Information source: Local dive operators

Record updated: 11/9/2026 · Current access not independently verified

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San Vicente / Laulau, southeast coast

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