Pago Pago Marine Charters - Upolu
The team at Pago Pago Marine Charters are exactly the kind of people you want to dive with on Upolu. They’ve got a real knack for finding the good stuff, and they’re incredibly flexible, which we always appreciate when travelling. We’ve found they’re particularly great if you’re looking for a relaxed, customisable dive trip rather than a regimented schedule. If you’re already PADI certified and keen to explore the local reefs without a crowd, they’re definitely our top pick. We love their small boat setup; it means no jostling for space and often leads to longer, more unhurried dives. On one trip, the water was so calm it felt like glass, and we spent a good hour just drifting over a vibrant patch of hard corals, watching the anemonefish dart between their homes. They really know the currents, too, which is vital here. We’d suggest chatting with them about conditions early in the day; sometimes an afternoon dive can be calmer or offer better light for photography. Their local knowledge often means spotting something unique, like the octopus we watched camouflage itself perfectly against a rock, right before our eyes. They’re simply good, honest divers who want you to have a great time, and that makes all the difference.
- Location
- Upolu, Samoa, Central & South Pacific
- Coordinates
- -14.275556, -170.693190
- Phone
- +1 684-733-0964
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.pagopagomarinecharters.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Dive Center [padi:23716]
- Address
- Toolshop Building 1215 Main Street, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799, United States
Dive Sites Near Pago Pago Marine Charters
Pago Pago Marine Charters provides access to 8 dive sites in Upolu.
- Amuula Rock (reef)
- Apia Harbour Wreck - 10-20m (wreck)
- KWANG MYUNG NO 65 - 0m (wreck)
- Nāfanua Bank (reef)
- NAM HAE NO.255 - 0m (wreck)
- Namua Island - 3-15m (reef)
- Palolo Deep Marine Reserve - 5-30m (reef)
- Tāemā Bank (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Upolu
Best Time to Dive in Upolu
The warmest water temperatures in Upolu occur in January, averaging 29.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 29.4°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 29.4°C (air: 26.7°C)
- February: 29.4°C (air: 26.4°C)
- March: 29.4°C (air: 27.1°C)
- April: 29.4°C (air: 27.0°C)
- May: 29.4°C (air: 26.8°C)
- June: 29.4°C (air: 26.2°C)
- July: 29.4°C (air: 25.8°C)
- August: 29.4°C (air: 25.6°C)
- September: 29.4°C (air: 25.9°C)
- October: 29.4°C (air: 26.1°C)
- November: 29.4°C (air: 26.4°C)
- December: 29.4°C (air: 26.4°C)
Marine Life in Upolu
Home to 461 recorded species including 339 reef fish, 70 hard corals, 16 sea snails & nudibranchs, 8 sea cucumbers, 7 whales & dolphins, 6 sharks & rays.
Notable Marine Life
- Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
- Black Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigricans) - Reef Fish
- Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
- Parrotfish (Thalassoma quinquevittatum) - Reef Fish
- Lemon Peel (Centropyge flavissima) - Reef Fish
- Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) - Reef Fish
- Banded-tail Coral-cod (Cephalopholis urodeta) - Reef Fish
- Black Butterflyfish (Chaetodon reticulatus) - Reef Fish
- Pinktail triggerfish (Melichthys vidua) - Reef Fish
- Rainbowfish (Halichoeres hortulanus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Upolu
Based on average water temperature of 29.4°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories