Destination: Micronesia
Truk Lagoon & Bikini Atoll (7-14 Nights) | From $360++/night
NOTE: The Truk Master will leave Bikini Atoll for her new home in Solomon Islands. In the process she will in turn take on her new fleet name ‘Solomons Master'. The switch will begin in October 2022. The boat will return for the Bikini Atoll season in 2023. From September 2023 the boat will operate year-round in the Solomon Islands.
Truk Master liveaboard Quick Pitch
Built of steel, the Truk Master is the newest liveaboard yacht to ply the waters of this lagoon, welcoming aboard 16 guests for 7 or 10 night Truk Lagoon dive safaris, whilst on the Bikini itineraries availability is limited, as the Truk Master carries 11 divers only.
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Location
For Truk Lagoon trips, The Truk Master embarks and disembarks at Chuuk International Airport on Weno Island, while for Bikini Atoll trips the ship departs from Kwajalein/Ebeye Island, Marshall Islands.
Dive Overview
Truk is famous for its world-class wreck diving with over 60 wrecks compressed into a coral reef lagoon. Most wrecks are covered with soft coral which makes the dives amazing. The beautiful colorful corals attract a variety of tropical fish to the dive sites. The diving conditions are generally great all year round with warm waters, good visibility and low currents.
[See: Truk Dive Travel Guide]
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Accommodations
Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos
Truk Master Cabin Overview
There are 8 cabins accommodating 16 divers. Guests may choose between lower, middle and upper deck cabins, which are en-suite and have individual air conditioning units.
The cabins
General Facilities
The saloon & dining area
The sundeck & dive deck
Truk Master Boat Features
- AC
- Indoor and outdoor photo workstations
- Free kayak use
- Spacious sun deck
- Laundry (fee)
- Massage (fee)
- Spacious indoor dining area
- Camera set up station
- Guest storage drawers
- Lounge bar with comfortable bench seating and plasma screen
- Shaded outdoor seating area
Truk Master Dive Facilities
- Individual set up station for guests
- Under bench storage for masks, fins, and other personal items
- Central camera table
- Rinse tanks
- On deck shower hoses
- Starboard side deckhead
Food & Drinks Aboard Truk Master
All-inclusive western & local food served in buffet style. A selection of wines and beer are available.
Truk Master Deck Plan
Schedule, Rates & Availability
Truk Master Schedule & Rates
Prices are in USD, per person and do not include park and port fees, and taxes.
[See also: Inclusions & Exclusions]
Inclusions
- Accommodation, based on 2 sharing, including towels, linen, a/c and en-suite bathroom.
- Full board basis including 3 meals and snacks, drinking water, soft drinks and fruit juices, tea and coffee
- All diving activities: dive numbers dependant on destination and whether diving recreational or tech
- 12l aluminium cylinder, weights
- Air fills
- Deck Towels
- Land excursions
- Transfer to/from the airport
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Alcoholic beverages beer, wine and spirits are available
- Travel and dive insurance (compulsory)
- Scuba equipment rental
- Nitrox fills up to 32%
- Tec extras (EANx over 32%, sorb, manifolds, etc)
- Mandatory: Applicable Port & Park fees and Taxes
RATES & AVAILABILITY
For more information on other departure dates, rates, and on availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!
Dive Information & Itineraries
Truk Lagoon Itinerary (7 & 10 Nights)
Truk is best known for its world-class wreck diving and with over 60 wrecks, from supply vessels (Maru) to planes and a submarine, tightly packed into a coral reef lagoon. It is easy to appreciate why divers travel to this area time and time again. During WWII, the Japanese fleet used Truk as one of their main staging points for attacks on the allied forces but in 1944 the American led “Operation Hailstone” surprised the fleet resulting in the plethora of dive sites which we can see there today. There are many excellent coral pinnacles and deep channels with schooling pelagics too!
- On a typical day, they offer up to 4 day dives, however the 4th day dive may be substituted for a night dive when the boat is anchored within the lagoon. A 7-night itinerary provides for between 18-20 dives, whilst during the 10 night itineraries, up to 30 dives will be possible.
- The diving day aboard the Truk Master is scheduled as follows:
- > Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1
- > Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2
- > Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3
- > Snack relaxation period, briefing and Dive 4, where possible.
- > Dinner
Bikini, Republic of the Marshall Islands Itinerary
Bikini Atoll is part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, which covers nearly 1 million square miles of idyllic emerald-green coral atolls, surrounded by the crystal-blue waters of the Pacific. A one of a kind diving paradise, as it features not only beautiful reefs, corals and wonderful marine life. Above all, it is the final resting place for some of the most significant warships in history. Bikini Lagoon is the first UNESCO World Heritage site for the Marshall archipelago and is undisputedly ranked first on any serious wreck divers’ bucket-list. This is well justified; nowhere else on earth will you be able to dive such a unique collection of historic battleships, cruisers, as well as the world-famous USS Saratoga aircraft carrier with its 270m (888ft.) flight deck.
- As most wrecks at Bikini Atoll are beyond recreational depth limits, this itinerary is recommended only for technical divers with previous wreck experience. Your Cruise Director will schedule min. 2 dives per day. The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- > Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- > Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- > Snack, relaxation,
- > Dinner
Other Information
Boat Specifications
- Year built: 1974
- Year renovated: 2016
- Length: 37m
- Beam: 7m
- Cruising speed: 10 knots
- Engines: 2x Cummins 520 HP
- Generator: 2 x 80KW, 1 x 50KW, 1 x 50KW
- Compressors: 3 x Coltri-Sub M 16
- Tenders: 2 dinghies
- Nitrox membrane: Nitrox bank system
- Max guests: 16
- Number of cabins: 8
- Number of bathrooms: 8
- Water capacity: 20 tonnes
Practical Information
- Time Zone: UTC+10
- Local Currency: USD (US Dollar)
- Language Spoken: English
- Electricity: 110 & 220V
- Payment Onboard: Mastercard, Visa, and cash (USD, Euro, GBP, AUD)
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