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Voykit pocket guide · Northern Mariana Islands
Tinian
Take a 10‑minute flight from Saipan for a day‑trip (historic sites, beaches) or add one night for a relaxed beach stay.
Tinian is a small, historic island just 8 km southwest of Saipan. Most sights cluster around the former WWII airfields, and the beaches are reachable by short walks. One full day covers the main museums and a beach; an extra night lets you enjoy the quieter shoreline and casino.
- Country
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Best months
- Dec–Jun
- Avoid
- Jul–Oct (typhoon season)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD). Cards work at hotels and larger shops; small eateries and boat operators may prefer cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget $30–45 excl. bed · Mid $45–70 excl. bed · High $70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- IT&E and Docomo Pacific sell local SIMs and eSIM plans; buy on Saipan.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 110–120 V · 60 Hz · US plugs; bring an adapter and check voltage.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 15–20% unless a service charge is added.; Taxi: 10%.; Dive or boat guide: US$10–20 a day.; Housekeeping: US$2–5 a night.
- Water
- Saipan's tap water has long been brackish and not recommended for drinking in many areas; drink bottled or filtered water. Rota's spring-fed water is better.
- Toilets
- Western toilets; beach toilets are basic.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–3 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | $8–15 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | $1–2 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | $15–20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TIQ · Tinian International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Saipan → Tinian (Star Marianas)
- ≈ US$130 one‑way, 10 min flight (check schedule)
- Car rental (full day)
- ≈ US$30–45, includes basic insurance
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Rent a car, scooter or mopeds from outlets near the Dynasty Hotel; roads are paved and signs in English.
See and do
Known for
- North Field WWII airfield and Atom Bomb pits
- Enola Gay monument
- Shinto shrine (only one in the Marianas)
- Chief Taga's traditional house
- Limestone blow hole and latte stone pillars
- Snorkelling sites like Dump Cove and Fleming Point
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saipan | 10‑min flight from Tinian International Airport (Star Marianas charter) | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- Tinian Dynasty Hotel & Casino
- Ocean‑view rooms, pool, casino; 8 km (5 mi) from airport; low occupancy, discounts often available.Ocean‑view rooms, pool, casino; 5 mi (8 km) from airport; low occupancy, discounts often available.
- Meitetsu Fleming Hotel
- 13 rooms, free airport/boat transfers, Japanese‑speaking staff; US$60–80+tax per night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpadis-kul-pa |
| Thank you | Si yusee-yu |
| How much is this? | Kantu?kan-too |
| Where is the bathroom? | Bañu?ban-yu |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Håfa adai or Tirow with a smile; avoid: Rushing elders
- Memorials: Speak quietly, keep to paths; avoid: Posing for jokey photos
- Villages: Cover up away from the beach; avoid: Walking into private yards
- Fiestas: Eat and thank the host; avoid: Leaving right after the meal
Scams and watch-outs
- Northwest Field is a live‑fire artillery training area; tours only when not in use.
- Typhoon risk peaks Aug–Sep; check forecasts before travel.
- Some historic sites have limited opening hours; verify times on the local tourism office website.
Tinian is low‑crime; main safety concerns are military training zones and occasional tropical storms.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tinian yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- North Field WWII airfield and Atom Bomb pits
- Enola Gay monument
- Shinto shrine (only one in the Marianas)
- Chief Taga's traditional house
- Limestone blow hole and latte stone pillars
- Snorkelling sites like Dump Cove and Fleming Point
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Tinian: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184714
- Wikivoyage: Tinian, revision 5336654 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5336654
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Tinian
Para este direkshon, por fabor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US consular services are in Saipan; contact the US Embassy in Guam for emergencies.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/tinian). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.