Experience Chuuk
Also known as Truk, but was changed to it's original name in 1986 when the Compact of Free
Association went into effect. The compact is a 15-year political relationship with the United
States that started in October, 1986. Chuuk state consists of seven major island groups lying
within the Eastern Caroline Islands, about 617 miles (1028 km) southeast of Guam and 3,262 miles
(5,436 km) southwest of Hawaii.
The total land-mass of Chuuk state, including the outer islands,
is approximately 77 square miles (128 km). This 40 mile diameter lagoon is the final resting place of over 180,000 tons of ships, planes tanks and other war material that met its’ untimely end on the 17th and 18th of February, 1944. Dubbed “Operation Hailstone” , one of the most devastating aerial attacks in history sank 60 assorted Japanese vessels and 250 planes.
The 65 years that have passed since that fateful day have transformed these relics into artificial reefs supporting both hard and soft corals- a living museum. Ship-holds still contain tanks, planes and other wartime armaments.
Often overlooked because of the wealth of wreck dive sites are the channels and the outer barrier reefs of the atoll where vertiginous walls remain the playground for rays, sharks and other pelagics.
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Dive Boats / Liveaboards
Pacific Explorer II
Package Cost: USD $ 2,450Package Inclusions:
- 8 Days/ 7 Nights Aircon accommodation with ensuite toilet facilities
- Transfers (airport/ boat/airport)
- 6 Diving Days ( 4-5 dives/day) including night diving from Monday through Saturday
- Fullboard meals (Alcohol)
- Nitrox
- Use of skiffs for diving
- Divemaster / Instructors, tanks, weights, weightbelt
- Kayaks are free for guest use
Package Exclusions:
- Roundtrip international ticket
- Diving Permit at USD $30.00/person
- Fuel surcharge USD $100
- Dive Computer is required for every dive.
- Airport and porterage fees
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gear Rentals
- Dive and Travel Insurance
- Other incidental expenses
