Chuuk Wrecks and Reefs Package

Trip Highlights

Expedition Fleets’ newest destination is awesome Chuuk. Formerly known as Truk Lagoon, 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. The Pacific Explorer 2 has 11 spacious rooms for 22 divers. Sign up now and enjoy the value for money and unparalleled service the Expedition Fleet is known for. Divers will deploy in 2 chase boats for comfortable and un-crowded diving.

Price Details

Price

From: USD3650 per person (11 Days)

Price Includes

• 11 Days Liveaboard Package
• Transfers (airport/ boat/airport)
• Fullboard meals
• Nitrox
• Use of skiffs for diving
• Aircon accommodation with ensuite toilet facilities
• Kayaks are free for guest use
• 4-5 dives/day including night diving from Monday through Saturday
• Divemaster / Instructors, tanks, weights, weightbelt

Price Excludes

• - Roundtrip international ticket - Diving Permit at USD $30.00/person - Conservation Fees - Cabin Tax USD $10 per person/night - Fuel surcharge at US $100.00/person ( voyages ending in 2008 ) US $150.00/person ( beginning in 2009 ) - Dive Computer is required for every dive. - Airport and porterage fees - Alcoholic drinks - Gear Rentals and Nitrox - Dive and Travel Insurance - Other incidental expenses

Itinerary

Day 01 - ( Boarding )
Check out dive

Day 02 Shinkoku *2
Fumitsuki
Hoyo - Night Dive

Day 03
Yamagiri *2
Kiyozumi
Susuki - Night Dive

Day 04
Heian Maru *2
Kensho
Betty Bomber
Emily Flying Boat - Night Dive

Day 05
Nippo Maru
Fujikawa
North Pass
Leave Truk Lagoon for overnight passage to East Fayu

Day 06
East Fayu - 4 dives

Day 07
East Fayu - 4 dives
Leave East Fayu for overnight passage to Truk Lagoon

Day 08
North Pass ( early morning dive )
Rio De Janeiro *2
Lighter - Night Dive

Day 09
Sankisan *2
Gosie
Fujikawa
Betty Bomber - Night Dive

Day 10
Seiko
Momokawa
Shark Shoals
Return to port

Day 11
Leave Chuuk

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