Truk Lagoon
Amazing Wrecks of WW II

Familiar to many divers as the "Lagoon of Lost Ships" in the Jaques-Yves Cousteau documentary of the same name, Truk Lagoon (more correctly referred to as Chuuk), is the greatest wreck-diving location on Earth.

On February of 1944, American forces sank 44 Japanese war and merchant ships in Truk Lagoon during Operation Hailstorm. Today, most of those ships lie in calm water accessible at recreational diving depths. Many still exhibit Imperial Japanese artifacts, while others are draped in colorful soft coral as the reef overtakes them. As the ships begin to disintegrate, the time to dive them is now.

This is a mixed trip shared with our friends at Underwater Safaris in Chicago accompanied by a gay trip leader. Everyone is welcome.

Come explore this very special Pacific lagoon and experience World War II history before it is gone forever!

Package includes:

• Seven nights on board the Pacific Master liveaboard in deluxe cabins, double occupancy
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
• All beverages (other than beer and wine after diving)
• Up to four dives each day; 18-20 dives total during the week including night dives
• Tanks, weights and weight belts
  
• Airport transfers on day of embarkation and disembarkation

Who should go:
Intermediate divers (at least 25 logged dives) and advanced divers are welcome on this expedition.

Airfare:
International flights can be booked 330 days in advance, beginning in January 2025.
Air connections to Chuuk FSM (TKK) and the rest of Micronesia including Palau (ROR) are provided by United Airlines.

1. Depart North America on the morning of Thursday, November 20 to arrive on Chuuk (TKK) at 11:10 am (on Saturday, November 29 due to crossing the International Date Line), or at 1:10 am on Sunday, November 30, via Honolulu or Tokyo (NRT) and Guam.
   We've happy to recommend hotels for your long layover on Guam.
2. From Europe, it's easy to connect via Manila on the evening of Friday, November 21 to arrive at Truk Lagoon/Chuuk via Guam the next morning.
3. For a real adventure, fly to Honolulu (HNL) on November 21 or earlier. Depart Honolulu on the morning of Saturday, November 22 on United's famed "Island Hopper" and arrive in Chuuk that afternoon (November 23 due to the International Date Line).

If you are scheduled to arrive on Saturday, November 22, please plan to stay one night at the adequate and inexpensive Blue Lagoon Resort.

You can depart in the wee hours of November 30 for Guam and on to home or extend your diving in Palau.
This liveaboard dovetails easily with the Palau Aggressor liveaboard the following week, November 30-December 7, 2025. We're holding space for you - ask us about a combined trip discount!

E-mail us for a sample flight schedule or free assistance booking flights online.

Add-ons:
It's easy to connect to the Palau Aggressor II liveaboard the following week, November 30-December 7, 2025.
E-mail us to hold your space on this amazing scuba diving adventure.

Deposit:
Deposit of $1000 is due upon booking to hold space. Second payment of $750 due at nine months. Third payment of $750 due at 180 days. Balance due 120 days prior to departure.

How to reserve your space:

1. Call or E-mail us to check availability.
2. We'll place a space on courtesy hold for you and send you a confirmation e-mail.
3. Complete and return the trip application and waiver from the letter with your deposit by check or credit card.
4. Make your airline reservations. We're happy to help you find the best flights.