Country: Federated States of Micronesia
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Truk in a Nutshell
Truk Lagoon is considered by some to be the best wreck diving destination in the world, with over 60 World War II wrecks. The wrecks have a good amount of marine life on them, but some are quite deep, with the bottoms in the 100 - 150+ ft. range. The name "Truk" is actually a corruption of the native name for this area, Chuuk, which is part of the Federated States of Micronesia. Due to its Natural Harbor - Truk was a strategically located, Japanese Naval Base during WWII.
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Diving Information
Marine Life & Photography Subjects
Besides the famous WWII wrecks, Palau also offers a great variety of marine life. Divers can expect to see mantas, sharks, trevally, spotted eagle rays, sea turtles, mandarin fish, anthias, anemone fish and almost every other kind of tropical fish you can think of. There is also Jellyfish Lake which is filled with nonstinging jellyfish.
Diving Conditions
- Visibility: You are in a lagoon, so visibility is good but not excellent; 40-60 ft. / 12-18 m. is the norm, and 30 ft. / 10 m. visibility would be a bad day. Sometimes visibility can reach 80 ft. / 24 m. or more, especially if it hasn't been raining (November - February).
- Water Temperatures: 81-84 F / 27-28 C in the winter, 83-86 F / 28-30 C in the summer / early fall.
Truk's Best Dive Sites
The San Francisco Maru is the most famous wreck because of its 3 tanks with guns on the deck, but it is also very deep, sitting at 170 ft.
The Fujikawa Maru is also a favorite wreck to dive, filled with fish and corals.
Travel Information
How to Get There
Truk Lagoon is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean between the Philippines and Hawaii. Book your ticket to Chuuk International Airport (TKK) on Weno Island. All flights to Chuuk International Airport (TKK) require transit via Guam, United States.
How to Dive Truk
Both liveaboard & land-based options are available.
Best Time to Dive Truk
Rainy season is April to December, and dry season is December to April. Any time is fine for diving, however, as visibility is fairly consistent year-round and rain is intermittent.
Topside & Non-Diving Activities
If you have time, don't forget to do some WWII relic excursions! Deep sea fishing trips beyond the outer reefs can also be arranged.
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Practical Information
- Currency: US Dollar (USD)
- Language: English is a primary language
- Main Airport Code: TKK
- Time Zone: UTC+10
- Electricity: 120V
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