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Ebeye

Island in the Marshall Islands

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Overview

Ebeye is on Kwajalein Atoll. Most of the residents of Ebeye are, or are the descendants of, islanders evacuated from other islands in the Kwajalein atoll. It is the most populous island of Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands, and the center for Marshallese culture in the Ralik Chain of the archipelago. Islanders are hospitable and welcoming to foreigners, but Ebeye has very little to offer tourists.

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Getting there

The United Airlines island hopper will drop visitors at the . Depending on your nationality, a visa and/or authorizations may be needed.

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Getting around

Ebeye is small and can be walked quite easily.00 for a single journey on Ebeye (2025). Taxis will drive as far north as Gugeegue, however this will cost extra.

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UnderstandThe main income for Ebeye residents is from the relatively small number of people employed on the Kwajalein military base. The money earned supports the population of around 15,000 on 80 acres (32 hectares) of land.

Get inThe United Airlines island hopper will drop visitors at the . Depending on your nationality, a visa and/or authorizations may be needed.

Get aroundEbeye is small and can be walked quite easily.00 for a single journey on Ebeye (2025). Taxis will drive as far north as Gugeegue, however this will cost extra.

SeeThere are good views across the lagoon which can be observed from Yokwe Park (formerly Peace Park).

DoThere really is very little tourism activities to do on Ebeye.

BuyThere is a reasonably well stocked Payless supermarket near the ferry terminal. Other majors stores include DIY Enterprise and Ralik Store.

EatThere is only one cafe on the island. La bojie is on the road heading north from the ferry terminal. It is about 200 m on the left, before the health center which is on the right.

DrinkThere are no public bars, though alcohol can be purchased from the Payless supermarket. A Permit to Consume Alcohol is needed to purchase alcohol.

SleepThere is only one hotel in Ebeye. The Ebeye Hotel is 100 m on the road south from the ferry terminal. Rooms are clean and air conditioned.

ConnectInternet is available from the NTA Unifi wifi service. It is quite fast, but fairly expensive. It can be paid for by credit card or by visiting the NTA office at the south of the island.

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