The Phoenix Islands require permission, a vessel and self-sufficiency
The Phoenix Islands Protected Area is not a conventional island destination: reaching it depends on an authorised expedition, not a regular tourist connection.
Read guide →Phoenix Islands Protected Area
A remote marine area of Kiribati comprising atolls, reefs, seamounts and open ocean. Visiting requires an authorized, self-sufficient, low-impact expedition with confirmed permits and logistics.
The place
What makes it special
- Atolls, reefs and seamounts across a 408,250 km² area.
- Remote voyages with authorized wildlife observation, photography or diving.
- Low-impact visits and complete waste management.
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Phoenix Islands Protected Area
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Sources and references
This profile summarises our destination guides. Their research sources and the geographical reference are listed below.
- whc.unesco.org
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- whc.unesco.org
- Kiribati · Wikidata
- Kiribati · DBpedia
- Place identification and coordinates
Profile updated: 13/09/2026