Pacific MasterTruk Lagoon (from/to Weno Island)
15 - 25 October 2025
Starting at U$ 2695 including 30% OFF!!
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Includes:- Accommodation on board in shared cabins
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks)
- Unlimited tea, coffee, fruit juice, drinking water & soft drinks
- Deck towels, bath towels & liquid soap
- Up to 4 dives per day
- Airport transfers
The Wrecks of Truk Lagoon and their historyDuring World War II, Truk Lagoon was the main base of the Japanese Empire in the South Pacific theater and a heavily fortified naval stronghold for Japanese operations against Allied forces in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. In February 1944, Truk was devastated in one of the war’s most important naval attacks, “Operation Hailstone,” which resulted in the loss of 51 ships—including transport vessels and a submarine—as well as numerous aircraft. The result of this attack is a vast collection of wrecks gathered inside a coral lagoon, many of which rest at depths easily accessible to recreational divers.
Dive sites will include a selection that may encompass, among others:
Fujikawa Maru
An iconic dive of Truk Lagoon. This 132-meter armed cargo ship rests upright on the sandy bottom at 37 meters, with its forward mast rising to just 9 meters. The “Fuji” offers 6 holds (4 open), where Zero fighter plane parts—including engines, propellers, and fuel tanks—can be found. Further inside are remains of Mitsubishi A5M Claude and A6M aircraft. Its bow gun is covered in corals, while the exterior hosts sea fans, soft corals, and anemones.
Exploring the “Fuji” is possible for divers of all levels; however, deep penetration into the engine room is only allowed for divers certified in technical or wreck diving.
On 10-night itineraries, we offer several dives on this famous wreck so guests can explore it fully and capture photos at different times of day.
Submarine I-169
During the attack, it attempted to dive quickly to avoid damage but failed to close its valves, allowing water to enter. It rests mostly upright at 42 meters deep, with its starboard side at about 30 meters.
IJN Fumizuki
A 97-meter Japanese destroyer lying upright at 39 meters, rising to 27 meters. Covered in marine life, it makes for a highly enjoyable dive.
Yamagiri Maru
Resting on its port side at 33 meters, nearly intact despite repeated bombings. This cargo ship still contains artillery shells, ammunition, and construction equipment it was carrying when it sank.
Kensho Maru
A favorite among many visitors. This passenger-cargo ship was under repair when hit by U.S. bombers. It now rests upright with a maximum depth of 38 meters, while its superstructure rises to 18 meters. Its engine room is easily accessible, making it one of the most popular dives. Divers can tour its steering gear at the stern, exit through a bomb hole, visit the galley, bathrooms, radios, and bridge, as well as explore holds filled with pumps, gas bottles, batteries, and kitchen utensils.
Shinkoku Maru
A large oil tanker covered in corals, sponges, and hydroids. Depth ranges between 9 and 39 meters. Highlights include the telegraph room on the bridge, a wide engine room, and a galley still containing utensils on the stove. Its small bow and stern guns are coral-encrusted, making this one of the most colorful and spectacular wrecks in Truk.
Nippo Maru
At depths ranging from 21 to 47 meters, this wreck intrigues both recreational and technical divers. On its deck, a tank and guns remain, and inside the holds, 5-inch artillery pieces. Unmissable.
Heian Maru
The lagoon’s largest ship, measuring 165 meters. Originally a cargo ship, it lies on its port side at 35 meters. Inside its holds are torpedoes, shells, and even periscopes.
San Francisco Maru
Note: Due to its depth, this site is only for divers with technical training and adequate experience.
This 5,831-ton passenger-cargo ship rests upright at 60–62 meters. It contains numerous well-preserved war relics, including three large tanks on deck at 50 meters.
Hoki Maru
A 130-meter cargo ship, upright from the 50-meter seabed to 21 meters at its shallowest point. The bow section was destroyed by explosions, but the stern remains nearly intact. Its holds contain trucks, tractors, and road-building supplies, along with hundreds of bottles of sake and beer scattered around the wreck.
Gosei Maru
A submarine tender that carried torpedoes. It rests between 3 and 35 meters. Inside are many personal belongings, reminders of those who lost their lives.
Rio de Janeiro Maru
At 140 meters long, it lies on its port side at 35 meters, with the upper deck at 9 meters. Originally a luxury passenger ship, later converted to a war transport. Its holds contain everything from beer bottles to weapons.
Betty Bomber
A Mitsubishi G4M “Betty” bomber plane lies at 18 meters surrounded by schools of fish. Nicknamed “The Flying Cigar” because of its shape, but also because when hit it ignited easily due to its unprotected fuel tanks.
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