Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon

Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon

Federated States of Micronesia
sea
8 Dive Sites
0 Dive Centers
Dive into history at Chuuk Lagoon, a legendary WWII ship graveyard in the central Pacific. Explore a vast underwater museum of sunken Japanese warships and aircraft, remarkably preserved in the clear, shallow waters. This iconic dive site offers an unparalleled glimpse into the past, teeming with marine life that has made these wrecks their home.
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Peak Season February, March, November, January, April, September, October, December
Jan Excellent visibility, ideal for wreck diving
Feb Peak dry season, exceptional visibility, abundant marine life on wrecks
Mar Continued excellent conditions for wreck exploration
Apr Good visibility, transition to wetter season
More monthly highlights
May Start of rainy season, visibility can be reduced
Jun Rainy season, potential for reduced visibility
Jul Continued rainy season conditions
Aug End of rainy season, visibility starting to improve
Sep Visibility improving, good for wreck diving
Oct Excellent conditions for wreck exploration
Nov Start of dry season, exceptional visibility
Dec Good visibility, ideal for wreck diving
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Fujikawa Maru

The Fujikawa Maru is an iconic wreck in Chuuk Lagoon, a Japanese aircraft transport ship resting on...

37m
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Shinkoku Maru

The Shinkoku Maru, a Japanese tanker, is a stunning testament to nature's reclamation, adorned with...

40m
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San Francisco Maru

Known as 'The Million Dollar Wreck,' the San Francisco Maru is a deep and challenging dive for exper...

64m
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Gosei Maru

The Gosei Maru, a former Japanese submarine tender, now rests on its side, its massive propeller and...

37m
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Betty Bomber

Discover the poignant remains of a Mitsubishi G4M 'Betty' bomber, a relic of World War II, resting i...

21m
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Nippo Maru

The Nippo Maru, a former transport ship, lies in Chuuk Lagoon, its cargo of tanks and artillery a si...

50m
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Rio de Janeiro Maru

The Rio de Janeiro Maru, a former luxury liner transformed into a wartime transport, rests in Chuuk...

34m
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Heian Maru

As the largest wreck in Chuuk Lagoon, the Heian Maru, a former Imperial Japanese Navy submarine tend...

34m
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Dive Centers in Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon

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Unconfirmed Dive Centers Nearby

These dive centers are located within 20km of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon but haven't been confirmed yet.

Truk Lagoon Dive Center at The Truk Stop Hotel

Truk Lagoon Dive Center at The Truk Stop Hotel

10.1km away
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Blue Lagoon Dive Shop

Blue Lagoon Dive Shop

11.4km away
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SS Thorfinn Liveaboard Dive Center

SS Thorfinn Liveaboard Dive Center

Embark on an unparalleled underwater odyssey within the legendary Truk Lagoon (Chuuk Lagoon), a mecc...

14.7km away
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