Sport & Activities
Watersports
American Samoa has many white sandy beaches offering safe swimming, with excellent facilities for diving, snorkelling 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 neighbouring 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 Contact Addresses 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.
Hiking
The 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.
Other
Several hotels have tennis courts that are open to non-residents and there is a 9-hole golf course on Tutuila.
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