Truk Lagoon Liveaboards
Truk Lagoon Liveaboard Options
Three liveaboards currently visit some of the best wreck diving in the world: SS Thorfin, Pacific Master and MV Odyssey. Between them they offer diving throughout the year, but you need to book early as these often sell out quickly. Which one would suit you best? Read our reviews below or jump straight to the comparison table.
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Thorfinn Liveaboard
This is a big boat, 58 m long, yet accomodates no more than 20 divers in 10 cabins giving plenty of space for everyone. More like a floating hotel. There is comprehensive support for technical and rebreather divers - gas blending facility offers enriched air Nitrox and Trimix to suit individual diving needs. They will collect and return you to the airport.
Cabins
All cabins have air conditioning, equipped with TV and DVD. The luxury suite called Thor's Lair features a huge king size bed, adjoining bed settee, 44 inch TV monitor/player, PC table/chair, carpeted walls, 4 view windows, walk-in closet, bar fridge and shower/toilet room.
Kingsize bed in "Thor's Lair" cabin.
Camera Facilities
Two triple tiered camera service and storage tables with compressed air gun for cleaning and maintenance of camera equipment are next to the main guest lounge. There are dual voltage 110V and 220V charging points onboard and the main lounge's large plasma TV monitor and DVD player let you view your footage.
What is the diving like aboard the Thorfinn?
They offer non-stop, continuous diving operations 7 days a week, featuring up to 5 dives daily across 5 distinct dive sites. This unique approach allows divers to explore over 30 wrecks within just a week's stay. Dives are conducted from our specially designed 30-foot covered tenders, each heading to different sites to ensure a personalised and uncrowded diving experience.
Sustainability
The Thorfinn is taking significant steps to minimize its environmental footprint and enhance the experience for divers seeking both adventure and eco-friendly options. They have installed a solar power system and energy storage solution to drastically reduce the Thorfinn's reliance on diesel generators minimising emissions and noise pollution.
Pacific Master
Cruises Truk Lagoon from October to April. This custom-built dive vessel comes equipped with the latest advancements in equipment and vessel specifications and was designed with divers in mind. 30m/98ft and a 20 guest limit. Spacious dive deck with effortless access to the diving sites, equipped with generous storage. Dedicated camera tables and separate charging areas meet the needs of photographers; Nitrox is available
Cabins on Pacific Master
Twelve cabins give comfortable accommodation for up to 20 guests. One en-suite premium double cabin, five en-suite premium double/twin cabins, four standard single cabins and two standard twin cabins with shared bathroom facilities.
MV Odyssey
The Odysseys seven-night trips run throughout the year and are suitable for divers of all abilities. There are 9 cabins for up to 16 divers. Nitrox is included. Photographers are also well catered for with rinse tanks and camera tables whilst divers who want to go that bit deeper can request twinsets and stages. There's even a lift to help ease divers entry and exits.
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When to Go to Truk Lagoon?
You can dive year round. The water temperature is constantly between 27 and 30 oC. Above the temperature ranges from 24 to 31 oC and it is warm and humid throughout the year. May to October sees the highest rainfall, but it rains quite often even in the drier months. From November to June the tradewinds blow in from the east or northeast: the winds are generally light from July to October. Read More on diving the Truk Lagoon.
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