Truk Lagoon
Diving in Chuuk is a very unique experience. I wasn’t prepared for just how many wrecks there are and how huge they all are. Every wreck is different and has its own ecosystem of soft and hard corals and a great selection of macro. There is something for everyone here, and dives can easily be tailored to individual diver depth limits and wreck penetration experience. However, this is a very wreck-centric location, so don’t expect any big marine life and only a few medium-sized reef species. I would recommend buying a guidebook that gives a basic history of each wreck before you travel. There are guidebooks available in Truk but they are really expensive - around $90!! Having a book makes it really interesting to read about the wreck you are diving either before or after the dive, and to understand some of the histories of the area. Water temperatures are generally around 27-30C year round, with little current and generally great visibility. The weather can be unpredictable - there was a lot of rain when I visited, accompanied by windy squalls that chopped up the surface quite a lot. However, there are some very sheltered sites that can be utilized if the exposed wrecks are weathered out. I would recommend diving Truk from a liveaboard rather than a shore resort. The diving facilities are far superior and the accommodation and food is also better.
