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              Mysterious Truk (Chuuk) Lagoon! The lagoon is flat. Dusk is descending into night. Brilliant stars are slowly appearing. There is no breeze. All is silent as you carefully enter the warm, black water from your dive boat. The beam from your dive light finds your downline. Hand over hand you descend into the pitch black, down, down, down into the abyss. Is this the way you felt decades ago in your mother's womb?
              Suddenly, the magnificent, iridescent colors of the Fujikawa Maru blaze forth wherever you shine your torch. You arrive at your destination...within a magical garden. You link arms with your buddy and together you slowly fin your way along myriads of feeding coral, tube worms, anemones, large-eyed night feeding fish. You shine your light on a brilliant orange and yellow coral. Tiny water born worms are drawn to the coral in your beam of light. They explode in little puffs...like tiny bombs...as the hungry coral devours each one.
              You and your buddy slowly fin along shining your dive lights in various directions. Strange, mystical shapes appear wherever you aim your light! Everything looks so different at night. The colors! Brilliant! Contrasted against the eerie pitch blackness of the never ending distance. The void where who knows what strange creatures exist... The Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon... You re-focus on the nearby magnificence of the Fujikawa Maru. You feel at home in the still, warm water. You are inspired by the beauty surrounding you. Your are sharing all this with your buddy...the mystery of Chuuk Lagoon...

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Truk (Chuuk) Lagoon—Wrecks?...or...Reefs?

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Shinkoku Maru Wrecks—Truk Lagoon has been rated "Number One Shipwreck Diving" location for three decades. The sunken fleet of over 60 ships is the standard by which all other wreck dives are measured. In February of 1944, Japan's fortress of Truk Lagoon was attacked by Task Force 58, "Operation Hailstorm" - a group of nine aircraft carriers and related cruisers, destroyers and subs. During two days and one night, planes from these aircraft carriers conducted continuous bombing, strafing and torpedo runs on ships anchored in the lagoon, Those two days of devastating air assault created what is known today as "Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon".

Under Chuuk Lagoon Reefs—For over a half century, these wrecks have remained undisturbed on the bottom of Truk Lagoon. A combination of unusually warm tropical water, prolific marine life and lagoon currents have served as a natural incubator. "Swords of Destruction" have been beaten into "Ploughshares of Beauty." Fujikawa, Shinkoku, Sankisan, Seiko, Hino, Kanso, Hoki, Hoyo, Rio de Janeiro, and Yamagiri Marus are incredibly gorgeous artificial reefs, offering you, the privileged underwater visitor, photographer or videographer a full-spectrum of colorful, brilliant underwater life.

Ecology—Truk Lagoon, along with Palau, offers greater underwater bio-diversity than any other location on this water planet. Marine biologists conclude that perhaps this area was, and maybe still is, the original Garden of Eden where marine life began. Scientists from around the world gravitate to this mecca of sea life in their attempts to better-understand the multitude of unknowns in the mystery of the food chain, and how this knowledge will benefit the healthy continuance of our civilization.

Close—So very, very close, once there! Using the Island of Moen as a base, your average boat ride to most of these wrecks is only twenty minutes. Maximize your underwater exploration time—bring your computers. The sites are so close. Spend your long surface interval back on Moen. Enjoy your picnic lunch. Explore nature and WWII fortifications on other islands.


SS Thorfinn SS ThorfinnFormerly a Norwegian whaling ship, the 170–foot long SS Thorfinn was converted into a fully air–conditioned custom live aboard. Loaded with amenities, the Thorfinn boasts guest rooms with private facilities, queen beds, TV, VCR and Hi-Fi. A continual flow of delicious meals, snacks and freshly baked foods are prepared daily by the ship's crew. A cozy recreational lounge provides the ultimate in relaxation. The Thorfinn has a fleet of four dive tenders, each manned by expert local dive guides. Utilizing the mother ship principle, the Thorfinn puts divers on four different wrecks simultaneously. Five dive trips are scheduled daily.

S.S Thorfinn, 8 days aboard * All meals Onboard * Beverages * Twin Cabin * Private Bath * Hot Tub * Unlimited Diving * Weekly $1790.

Truk Odyssey Truk OdysseyThe 132–foot Odyssey, fully air–conditioned, offers—personal dive lockers, 2 gear rinse tanks, large dive platform, 2 dive ladders, fixed safety/deco bar, freshwater shower, warm deck towels, free nitrox, DIN or yoke valves, certifications, 2 camera rinse tanks, battery charging station, E–6 processing, photo and video courses. Spacious staterooms have king or 2 twin beds with private baths. A separate entertainment lounge has TV, VCR, stereo, library, large slide table and bar. Delicious meals, snacks and beverages are included. Divers enjoy up to 4 dives daily and one night dive. Technical diving and customized charters are also available.

Truk Odyssey, 8 days aboard * All meals Onboard (except one dinner) * Beverages * Twin Cabin * Private Bath * Hot Tub * Unlimited Diving * Weekly $2395.


Blue Lagoon Resort Blue Lagoon Resort

The hotel's low two story design of 54 modern, spacious, air conditioned rooms blends perfectly with the island's tropical and serene atmosphere. You can enjoy a view of the lagoon from the balcony of all of our rooms.

Blue Lagoon Resort, 7 nights * 5 dive days * $919 per person, double occupancy plus tax. Prices include boat, guide, 2-tanks daily, weights/weightbelt. Prices do not include transfers or dive permits.

Truk Stop Hotel Truk Stop Hotel

The Truk Stop Hotel was designed and built with both the scuba diver and business traveler in mind. Both types of travelers will appreciate the bright, comfortable rooms and great views over the Lagoon.

The hotel is only a short walk from town and less than one mile from the International airport. With only a five minute walk you can be in town at the market, stores or dive shops.

Lounge area with a stunning view over Truk Lagoon. The 23 rooms include 13 standard rooms, 6 oceanview rooms, 2 executive suites and 2 presidential suites. Each room has a private balcony overlooking the Lagoon where tired divers or tired business people can relax and enjoy the view.

Truk Stop Hotel, 7 nights * 5 dive days * $770 plus tax. Prices include boat, guide, 2-tanks daily, weights/weightbelt. Prices do not include transfers or dive permits. .


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