Truk Lagoon, Micronesia:
15 Oct - 1 Nov 2026

Dive the Largest Sunken Fleet of WWII

Chuuk Atoll (also known as Truk) in the Caroline Islands is famous for wreck diving. The lagoon is the final resting place of more than 70 ships, planes and submarines following Operation Hailstone. The air attack on the Imperial Japanese Fleet in 1944 the most substantial naval loss in history.


Dive the wrecks of the WWII Japanese Imperial Navy fleet that rest within Truk Lagoon at depths ranging from 18 metres to 64 metres. Many of the wrecks are “Maru” or merchant vessels that had been left at anchor in the lagoon. Some had been fortified with anti-aircraft weapons and many carried important army supplies including aircraft parts, tanks, torpedo shells, trucks and road supplies.

Bottles, cooking utensils, personal belongings and other items from everyday life can be found in several of the wrecks, serving as a poignant reminder of those who lost their lives during Operation Hailstone.

Trip Details: 2 Week Itinerary

$8,375 per person (one week option also available - $7,450)

  • Return flights from Sydney to Truk via Manila with Philippine Airlines and United Airlines (including all Australian departure taxes)
  • Return airport transfers in Truk
  • 2 nights twin share accommodation in Manila (1 outbound and 1 on return)
  • 13 nights twin share accommodation at Blue Lagoon Resort, Truk Lagoon
  • 24 boat dives (longer runtimes allowed)


Exclusions:

  • Travel insurance, excess luggage fees and personal expenses
  • Local Annual Dive Permit (USD$50 subject to change)
  • Oxygen, Helium, Nitrox and rental equipment (eg doubles and stage cylinders)
  • Truk Departure Tax (USD$30 per person - CASH ONLY!)

Join Duncan on this WWII wreck diving adventure to the famous Chuuk Atoll, Micronesia.

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