Truk Lagoon Dive Trip & Photography Workshop 2026

Scuba diver photographing a ship wreck underwater in truk lagoon micronesia

Truk Lagoon Shipwrecks & Sealife Odyssey 2026

Dive Trip with Photo Support

Join Bluewater on this amazing 7-night trip to dive the Truk Lagoon aboard the expansive Odyssey Adventures Liveaboard.

June 13 - 20, 2026

Trip Leader: Nirupam Nigam

7 Nights for:

$3,795 per person, shared occupancy

$5,645 per person, single occupancy

Marine park fee $50 plus 5% GST per person not included.

Why Join This Trip?

Explore Truk Lagoon for an unparalleled experience of WWII shipwrecks, where you'll encounter teeming marine life and discover historical artifacts, making it a renowned destination for wreck diving.
Free daily underwater photography workshops
Travel aboard Odyssey Adventures Liveaboard offering great amenities and spacious cabins
Exceptional wreck and marine life diving in one trip
Free nitrox
25% off rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo
Fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure.

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Trip Overview

Immerse yourself in history and adventure as you explore the captivating underwater world of Truk Lagoon's WWII shipwrecks. Descend into the depths to discover a fascinating time capsule of wartime relics frozen in time. From massive cargo holds to hauntingly beautiful coral-encrusted hulls, each wreck tells a unique story waiting to be unraveled. Dive among vibrant marine life that now calls these sunken giants home, offering a surreal backdrop to your underwater exploration. With its unparalleled combination of history, marine biodiversity, and unparalleled diving experiences, Truk Lagoon promises an unforgettable adventure for divers of all levels.

Read about our 2018 Truk trip recap (with images).

Learn more about diving in Truk Lagoon here.

Inclusions

Double occupancy accommodations on board for 7 nights
6 amazing days of diving, up to 5 dives a day
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and all snacks
All beverages including beer, wine, and distilled spirits
Nitrox for certified Nitrox divers
Fascinating wreck and night diving
Private toilet, shower, and sink in each cabin
Your own air conditioning control in your cabin
Greeting and transfers to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the charter for those arriving and departing on charter schedule
Filled tanks, weights and weight belts
Guided dives, if desired
Warm towels after dives
Access to onboard WiFi

Exclusions

Marine Park Fee ($50 per person, paid in advance)
Chuuk GST ($166 per person, paid in advance)
Equipment rental
Dive courses
Chuuk departure tax ($30, paid at the airport on departure)
Gratuity

Trip Type

This trip is a DIVE TRIP WITH PHOTO SUPPORT. It will be led by an experienced photographer who is available to provide ad hoc guidance on all elements of your photography, as needed. While this trip will provide an abundance of photo opportunities, there are no planned tutorials or instructional workshops. If you would like more formal photography instruction, check out our Photography Workshops. Our Dive Trips with Photo Support are a great option for photographers and non-photographers, alike.

Learn more about what's included in this trip type.

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About Odyssey Adventures Liveaboard

Explore Truk Lagoon's famed "Ghost Fleet" from this 132’ air-conditioned live-aboard vessel with its spacious rooms, and extensive technical and photo dive facilities. The Odyssey boasts nine large, luxurious staterooms all fully carpeted with private air conditioning controls, windows or large portholes, and private toilet, shower and sink all in every stateroom. Seven of the staterooms are equipped to easily accommodate two single travelers in twin beds or a couple in a spacious king-size bed. Also available are two staterooms for single travelers only – they have all the features of the double staterooms and easily accommodate the single traveler in a twin bed. All staterooms have access to the onboard entertainment system with a 32" monitor. Staterooms are cleaned daily.

odyssey lounge

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Flight Information

Guests should fly in/out of Chuuk Airport (TKK) - we recommend planning to arrive several days in advance of embarkation day as delayed/cancelled flights are not uncommon. For extra nights in Chuuk, we recommend L5 Hotel, Truk Stop, or Blue Lagoon.

Traveling from the US

From the US, flights route through Honolulu (HNL) or Guam (GUM) where you transfer onto the United island-hopper service to Chuuk.

Traveling from Europe/Asia

From Europe and Asia, flights route through Manila, Tokyo, or Seoul and then on to Guam (GUM) to pick up the United Airlines island hopper.

Please contact us for further advice on the best routes to Chuuk.

Flight Package

Our group trips attract guests from all over the globe and many of our customers prefer to book their own flights to take advantage of mileage points or credit card discounts. For these reasons, flights are not included in our group trip packages.

However, we are more than happy to work with you to find the best travel itinerary for your trip and will gladly give suggestions and advice, even if you make the final booking. We will check through your travel reservations at any time to ensure they fit with the trip schedule and can give recommendations on transit hotels and day tours where needed.

If you would like us to book flights, hotels, and transfers for your domestic and/or international travel on your behalf, we are also happy to arrange this. Please be advised that there is a 10% fee for this service to cover our booking and administration costs.

About The Trip Leader

Nirupam Nigam is a dedicated underwater photographer and fisheries scientist. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in Southern California's Channel Islands. He received degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, at the University of Washington. He spent some time as a fisheries observer on fishing vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific, collecting data for NOAA. When he is not at sea, he is traveling with his wife and taking photos.

As the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the Chief Marketing Officer at Bluewater Photo & Video, Nirupam is one of the world's few full-time underwater photography editors. You can get in touch with him at nirupam@uwphotographyguide.com or through his website www.photosfromthesea.com. Read more about Nirupam here.

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