Truk Lagoon trip planned for Summer 2016, only 14 places available. Please call for details. We will have a full presentation from Blue O2 and the Siren Fleet on the 10th April at the club Night at Moorville Hall. Truk Lagoon, one of the most renowned wreck diving areas of the world, offers a superb range of wrecks for both the recreational and tec diver alike. 10-night safaris and delve deeper into the history of the region. Of the 61 wrecks known to have sunk in the lagoon during Operation Hailstorm in 1944, possibly the most famous are the Fujikawa Maru and the Nippo Maru. Both once merchant vessels, each was used to transport articles of war including aircraft wings, for the Zero Fighter planes and tanks. During our trips we will dive these wrecks as well as a wide variety of other wreckage from planes, submarines. Diving in Truk is not only about the wrecks. There are many excellent reef dives, with pinnacles and deep channels which attract a range of sharks and schooling pelagic species. The S/Y Truk Siren moves from Weno into the lagoon, which is surrounded by coral reef, and anchors close to the largest congregation on wrecks. We dive from both the liveaboard and the tenders, allowing divers greater Truk Lagoon, one of the most renowned wreck diving areas of the world, offers a superb range of wrecks for both the recreational and tec diver alike. 10-night safaris and delve deeper into the history of the region. Of the 61 wrecks known to have sunk in the lagoon during Operation Hailstorm in 1944, possibly the most famous are the Fujikawa Maru and the Nippo Maru. Both once merchant vessels, each was used to transport articles of war including aircraft wings, for the Zero Fighter planes and tanks. During our trips we will dive these wrecks as well as a wide variety of other wreckage from planes to submarines. Truk (Chuuk) Our Diving Itineraries Location Summary Wreck diving at its best! Divers can expect a superb variety of wrecks and artefacts to keep them entertained. Covered in corals many of the wrecks also provide an excellent habitat for smaller benthic species. Truk Lagoon Sailing:- Year round Duration:- 7 or 10 nights Price:- From 2,500 - 3,550¤ pp Departs:- Weno Water Temp:- 28-30°C - 82-86°F Technical - Diving Manifold Twin - Tanks:- 10¤ p/day 15l Tanks:- Free 12l Deco Stage Tanks:- Free 02 Fills:- 0.05€ p/litre Helium Fills:- 0.20€ p/litre Trip Information Destination Guide Weno Patta Polle Udot Parem Fefan Tonowas Uman Faichuk Islands Tol Truk Lagoon Shinkoku Maru Heian Maru San Francisco Maru Fujikawa Maru Gosei Maru Rio de Janeiro Maru Experienced wreck divers can benefit from guided penetration dives at a number of sites. Meanwhile for certified technical and rebreather divers we offer the flexibilty for you to plan your own dives and allow for extended bottom times
Posted on: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 18:56:42 +0000