Truk Lagoon - Micronesia

Next Trip Dates 14 to 24 November 2023  

With more ocean than land, some of Micronesia’s best sights are underwater. There are more than 2000 islands spread over five million kilometres of the Pacific, but many world maps don’t even bother showing them. Each island group has its own culture and character as well as diving highlights. They have also been influenced in a different way by colonisation, wars, geography and politics.

Chuuk State consists of 11 mangrove fringed islands in the Chuuk Lagoon – known to divers worldwide as Truk Lagoon – and a further series of 14 outlying atolls and low islands.

New Zealand Diving are bringing you an opportunity to experience a combination liveaboard and hotel trip. Due to the limited availability and demand for this location we are taking deposits on bookings now to secure your place.

Up to three dives are offered daily from the boat to the wrecks and outer reefs, suitable for divers of all levels. Guests have their own private seat and protected dive locker throughout the trip. The spacious easy-entry dive platform has plenty of room for two divers plus a divemaster. Nitrox is complimentary for qualified divers. Double tanks (DIN and YOKE systems) are available for technical divers and a local surcharge applies for oxygen mixtures above the standard free Nitrox.

The Odyssey runs trips throughout the year and is a very popular choice for divers. There is limited availability until mid-2020. Yes, we’re taking bookings! Ask us for further details.

Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the resort is situated on a palm fringed point of Moen Island with breathtaking views of the most famous lagoon in the world, Truk.

The family run dive centre has been welcoming divers since 1973. Daily boat dives operate to the historic wrecks of Truk Lagoon. There are over 40 to discover and some are easily accessed by snorkellers. Nitrox and Trimix are available. A limited supply of helium and sodasorb are kept in stock, but need to be booked in advance.

Accommodation is in two low storey buildings set in lush tropical gardens amongst coconut palms. The 54 rooms are comfortable and spacious featuring air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom, a TV, small fridge and a balcony on which to relax and enjoy the stunning sunset. Other facilities include a restaurant, beach bar, dive lockers, small shop and WiFi internet access is available.

One of the world’s largest enclosed lagoons, Truk is enclosed by a 225 kilometer barrier reef, covers more than 2,000 square kilometers, and is home to an entire Japanese fleet, sunk in 1944. Frozen in time, complete with sake cups and skeletons, jeeps and tanks still tied on board, and fighter planes still waiting in the hangars, the area has been declared an underwater museum.

Incredible corals in a kaleidoscope of colours and shapes attract divers of all levels. Schooling tropical fish smother the ships. Nowhere else in the world are there so many wrecks in close proximity, situated in clear shallow water. Many of the wrecks are visible while snorkelling and there are several on-shore wartime locations to visit.

This is a destination that should be on every diver’s wish list.

This trip is open to all levels of divers. Whilst a number to the wrecks are in deep water there is still plenty to see for everyone. For those of you with technical aspirations, we will be also running deeper dives providing your certifications are sufficient.

New Zealand Diving have available a wide range of diving courses that will help enhance this trip. Each course will be available to take prior to the departure date, allowing you to maximise your dive time potential whilst in Truk. Alternatively we can run the course on the trip itself for your convenience.

Some course suggestions that will help maximise the potential of your dives are:

Deep Diving Specialty; Basic Nitrox; Adv Nitrox and Decompression Procedures; Advance Wreck Diving; Sidmount

Why not even take up underwater photography or video?

Talk to any of staff and they will be happy to explain what is involved in any of these courses. 09 422 3599, 0800 NZDIVING or email us today.

Airfares and Taxes
- Return airfares ex Auckland | Sydney| Auckland- Air New Zealand
- Return airfares ex Sydney to Truk via Port Moresby flying Air Hiugini
- Australian departure taxes and applicable airline taxes (subject to change)

Accommodation and Transfers
- 1 nights twin share accommodation at the Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport
- 8 nights twin accommodation at The Blue Lagoon Resort - Truk
- Return airport transfers in Truk
- 1 night twin share accommodation at the Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport

Diving Package
- 14 dive package with Blue Lagoon Dive Shop
- Includes: 12lt tanks, weights and dive guide services

Bonus Group inclusions (Min 8 divers)
- Welcome drink upon arrival
- Complimentary lunch on last day of diving (provided by the dive shop)
- 1 x complimentary dive (if timing and weather conditions allow)

Price does not include
- Travel insurance, personal spending money and excess luggage fees
- Equipment rental e.g. Twin tanks and manifolds | Nitrox, Oxygen and Helium
- Truk departure tax $30 USD per person - to be paid on departure
- Truk Lagoon dive permit $50 USD per person - to be paid on arrival

Group airfares
Please be aware that this package is currently based on a group airfare, to allow the use of these airfares a minimum group size of 10 people. If numbers are not reached, the package price will be recalculated accordingly.

Booking conditions and requirements
To secure your place on this trip, please complete an online booking form and return it together with a non-refundable deposit amount of $600. Package price is subject to change at anytime without notice due to 2020 supplier rate changes and USD exchange rates. Package based on : $1.00 NZD = $0.65 USD.

Additional payment instalments will be required throughout the duration of the booking. Full details will be advised by your travel consultant at the time of your booking confirmation.