The Marshall Islands is a pristine Pacific paradise of 29 coral atolls and 1,156 islands, offering world-class diving among WWII wrecks, untouched white-sand beaches, and authentic Micronesian culture. From the bustling capital of Majuro to the remote tranquility of Arno Atoll, this remote nation delivers an unforgettable tropical escape.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Laura Beach Swimming and Sand Play
The gentle, calm waters and wide white sand beach at Laura Beach make it the ideal family beach day destination. Children can swim safely in the shallow areas while parents snorkel nearby, and the weekend BBQ stand provides lunch on the beach.
Duration: 2-4 hours
Eneko Island Day Trip
A boat trip to uninhabited Eneko Island is a genuine adventure for children — a Robinson Crusoe experience with pristine snorkeling reefs, white sand beaches, and coconut palms. Bring your own food and water, snorkeling gear, and lots of sunscreen.
Duration: Full day (6-7 hours)
Alele Museum Cultural Visit
The national museum introduces children to Marshallese navigation stick charts, traditional outrigger canoes, WWII history, and local cultural traditions. Interactive elements and physical artifacts engage young visitors, and the attached café serves coconut bread and local snacks.
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Majuro Lagoon Snorkeling Tour
A guided boat tour in Majuro Lagoon visiting coral reef patches, spotting tropical fish, sea turtles, dolphins, and for older children, the accessible WWII shipwreck snorkeling sites. Hotel tour desks arrange these excursions daily.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Traditional Canoe and Stick Chart Demonstration
A cultural experience visiting a Marshallese craftsperson demonstrating traditional outrigger canoe building and navigation stick chart making. Children are fascinated by the concept of navigating the open Pacific without instruments using only ocean swell patterns mapped on coconut sticks.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Arno Atoll Overnight Family Adventure
The ultimate Marshall Islands family adventure — staying at Beachcomber's Lodge on Arno Atoll for total immersion in pristine Pacific island life. Snorkeling, beach exploration, coconut crab spotting, and village visits in a completely unspoiled setting.
Duration: 1-2 nights
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Marshall Islands Resort
The most family-friendly resort in the Marshall Islands with spacious rooms, a tour desk to arrange all activities, refrigerators in rooms for snacks, airport shuttle, and on-site restaurant. Staff are experienced with family visitors and can arrange everything from boat trips to cultural experiences.
Family features: Spacious ocean-view rooms, refrigerators, tour desk for activity booking, on-site restaurant with varied menu, gift shop for souvenirs
Majuro Pacific Hotel
Practical mid-range choice for families with rooms featuring kitchenettes for preparing children's meals and flexible family meal arrangements. Central location makes everything accessible.
Family features: Kitchenettes in rooms, central location, spacious rooms, airport shuttle available
Laura Beach Inn
Small family-run hotel walking distance from Laura Beach, offering personal service and home-cooked meals. Perfect for beach-focused family trips. The owners arrange snorkeling trips and cultural experiences.
Family features: Walking distance to Laura Beach, home-cooked meals available, personal family hospitality, snorkeling trip arrangements
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Island Breeze Café and Jojo's Pizza offer familiar food that picky eaters will accept alongside the local fish and Pacific options
Self-catering from supermarkets (Ace Commercial Center, Gibson's General Store) for breakfast and snacks reduces costs significantly for families
Mom's Kitchen and Rita's Kitchen offer genuine Marshallese family-style cooking that introduces children to real local food in a friendly, low-key atmosphere
Bring snacks and drinks for boat trips and beach days — facilities are minimal at most natural sites
Coconut water ($2 fresh) and tropical smoothies ($5-6) are healthy, refreshing, and universally loved by children
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Measles vaccination is REQUIRED for children 6 months to 12 years — check this is up to date well before travel
Pack reef-safe sunscreen in quantity — UV index regularly reaches 12+ (extreme) and children burn quickly
Water shoes are essential for all children when near reefs — sea urchins and sharp coral edges are real hazards
Best family travel season is December through March (dry season, calmest seas, most activities available)
Book activities and boat trips at least a day in advance — last-minute arrangements are often not possible in the islands