American Samoa

Polynesian Xplorer is pleased to be offering tours and packages to the neighbouring island of American Samoa, a territory of the USA that comprises five volcanic islands (Tutuila, Aunu’u, Ofu, Olosega and Ta’ū). Its capital is Pago Pago. To find out more – please look for packages and specials on American Samoa.

Apia and Pago Pago are connected by air (a 35 minute flight) or ferry (a six hour sail).

If you are planning a holiday in Samoa, then a one or two days excursion over to American Samoa is well worth it. The flight over affords stunning views of both islands and American Samoa’s National Park is a national gem.

The animal life of the National Park of American Samoa is unique among the U.S. National Parks. Key animal forms (from the flying foxes, or fruit bats, in the mountains to the massive coral reefs along the shorelines) shape all natural ecosystems here. Flying foxes are important terrestrial pollinators and thus, not surprisingly, this rain forest is dominated by fruit-bearing species. The coral fringing reefs of the park shelter the greatest marine biodiversity in the U.S. and its possessions. The more than 800 native fish and 200 coral species of the park are bewildering and awesome

For current news of events in American Samoa and insights into life in the Territory, we recommend John Wasko’s blog Busy Corner.

NEW!
POLYNESIAN XPLORER’S DISCOVER AMERICAN SAMOA:
Two Day, One Night Package With Tour