Scuba Diving in American Samoa
About American Samoa
American Samoa offers remote pristine diving in the South Pacific with untouched coral reefs, humpback whale encounters, and extraordinary marine biodiversity. Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary protects pristine coral communities with tropical fish, sea turtles, and healthy reef ecosystems. Pago Pago Harbor features sunken tuna boats creating unique artificial reef structures with diverse marine life. Taema Bank provides a clear pinnacle dive with schooling jacks, barracuda, and pelagic visitors. Humpback whales visit American Samoa's waters from September through November during their annual migration offering possible underwater encounters. The remote location ensures pristine conditions with virtually no diver impact. Tutuila's fringing reefs support diverse coral species while the surrounding deep ocean brings pelagic species close to shore.
Highlights
- ✓Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary pristine coral
- ✓Humpback whale encounters September-November
- ✓Taema Bank pinnacle with pelagics
- ✓Pago Pago Harbor sunken tuna boats
- ✓Remote pristine reef conditions
Dive Site Map: American Samoa
1 mapped dive sites in this region. Click a marker for a quick look and a link to the full site guide.
Getting There
Fly into the nearest regional airport and arrange ground transport. Local dive operators provide boat access to offshore sites.
Local Transport
Rental cars provide flexibility. Local dive boats operate from main harbors.