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Truk Lagoon Shipwrecks & Sealife Odyssey 2026
Join Bluewater on this amazing 7-night trip to dive the Truk Lagoon aboard the expansive Odyssey Adventures Liveaboard.
June 13 - 20, 2026
Trip Leader: Nirupam Nigam
7 Nights for:
$3,795 per person, shared occupancy
$5,645 per person, single occupancy
Why Join This Trip?
- Explore Truk Lagoon for an unparalleled experience of WWII shipwrecks, where you'll encounter teeming marine life and discover historical artifacts, making it a renowned destination for wreck diving.
- Free daily underwater photography workshops
- Travel aboard Odyssey Adventures Liveaboard offering great amenities and spacious cabins
- Exceptional wreck and marine life diving in one trip
- Free nitrox
- 25% off rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo
- Fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure.
Trip Overview
Immerse yourself in history and adventure as you explore the captivating underwater world of Truk Lagoon's WWII shipwrecks. Descend into the depths to discover a fascinating time capsule of wartime relics frozen in time. From massive cargo holds to hauntingly beautiful coral-encrusted hulls, each wreck tells a unique story waiting to be unraveled. Dive among vibrant marine life that now calls these sunken giants home, offering a surreal backdrop to your underwater exploration. With its unparalleled combination of history, marine biodiversity, and unparalleled diving experiences, Truk Lagoon promises an unforgettable adventure for divers of all levels.
Read about our 2018 Truk trip recap (with images).
Learn more about diving in Truk Lagoon here.
Inclusions
- Double occupancy accommodations on board for 7 nights
- 6 amazing days of diving, up to 5 dives a day
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and all snacks
- All beverages including beer, wine, and distilled spirits
- Nitrox for certified Nitrox divers
- Fascinating wreck and night diving
- Private toilet, shower, and sink in each cabin
- Your own air conditioning control in your cabin
- Greeting and transfers to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the charter for those arriving and departing on charter schedule
- Filled tanks, weights and weight belts
- Guided dives, if desired
- Warm towels after dives
- Access to onboard WiFi
Exclusions
- Marine Park Fee ($50 per person, paid in advance)
- Chuuk GST ($166 per person, paid in advance)
- Equipment rental
- Dive courses
- Chuuk departure tax ($30, paid at the airport on departure)
- Gratuity
Trip Type
This trip is a PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP. It will be led by one of our photo instructors and will include daily underwater photography tutorials, in-water photography support, and one-to-one advice and guidance as required.
What to expect from our Photo Workshops
- Daily photo workshops - Your photo instructor will schedule seminars each day on topics including, but not limited to, equipment type and selection, the concept of underwater photography, lighting and composition techniques, and post-processing. They will also include additional topics relevant to the location and your experience.
- In-water support - Where possible, each dive group will spend time underwater with the photo instructor, receiving in-water support and guidance on their shooting techniques. Participants can also request in-water assistance during the workshop and the photo instructor will do his or her best to accommodate all requests.
- Consecutive days of practice & review - Each day you will have the opportunity to practice the techniques and skills learned in the previous day’s tutorials. If you are new to underwater photography you will likely see a vast improvement in just a few days.
- Daily photo image reviews - You are strongly encouraged to bring your laptop, a thumb drive, edit your photos, and submit your shots for review from both the instructor and your peers. These are fun and interactive sessions encouraging you to improve throughout the trip.
- Quality time with fellow photographers - Both new and experienced photographers from past workshops have expressed the advantages of joining a trip with like-minded divers with a passion for underwater photography.
- Suitable for everyone - New and experienced photographers are welcome on all our trips. Gain the necessary skills to start shooting great photos, increase your confidence in finding the best underwater shots, or hone specific skills. We also encourage non-photographers to join, as many of them really enjoy the daily photo reviews, learning about underwater photography, and some have even returned to a photo workshop with an underwater camera setup!
Enjoy free, unlimited access to a wealth of knowledge and advice from your photo instructor.
About Odyssey Adventures Liveaboard
Explore Truk Lagoon's famed "Ghost Fleet" from this 132’ air-conditioned live-aboard vessel with its spacious rooms, and extensive technical and photo dive facilities. The Odyssey boasts nine large, luxurious staterooms all fully carpeted with private air conditioning controls, windows or large portholes, and private toilet, shower and sink all in every stateroom. Seven of the staterooms are equipped to easily accommodate two single travelers in twin beds or a couple in a spacious king-size bed. Also available are two staterooms for single travelers only – they have all the features of the double staterooms and easily accommodate the single traveler in a twin bed. All staterooms have access to the onboard entertainment system with a 32" monitor. Staterooms are cleaned daily.
Flight Information
Guests should fly in/out of Chuuk Airport (TKK) - we recommend planning to arrive several days in advance of embarkation day as delayed/cancelled flights are not uncommon. For extra nights in Chuuk, we recommend L5 Hotel, Truk Stop, or Blue Lagoon.
Traveling from the US
From the US, flights route through Honolulu (HNL) or Guam (GUM) where you transfer onto the United island-hopper service to Chuuk.
Traveling from Europe/Asia
From Europe and Asia, flights route through Manila, Tokyo, or Seoul and then on to Guam (GUM) to pick up the United Airlines island hopper.
Please contact us for further advice on the best routes to Chuuk.
Flight Package
Our group trips attract guests from all over the globe and many of our customers prefer to book their own flights to take advantage of mileage points or credit card discounts. For these reasons, flights are not included in our group trip packages.
However, we are more than happy to work with you to find the best travel itinerary for your trip and will gladly give suggestions and advice, even if you make the final booking. We will check through your travel reservations at any time to ensure they fit with the trip schedule and can give recommendations on transit hotels and day tours where needed.
If you would like us to book flights, hotels, and transfers for your domestic and/or international travel on your behalf, we are also happy to arrange this. Please be advised that there is a 10% fee for this service to cover our booking and administration costs.
Contact Us for more information.
About The Trip Leader
Nirupam Nigam is a dedicated underwater photographer and fisheries scientist. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in Southern California's Channel Islands. He received degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, at the University of Washington. He spent some time as a fisheries observer on fishing vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific, collecting data for NOAA. When he is not at sea, he is traveling with his wife and taking photos.
As the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the Chief Marketing Officer at Bluewater Photo & Video, Nirupam is one of the world's few full-time underwater photography editors. You can get in touch with him at nirupam@uwphotographyguide.com or through his website www.photosfromthesea.com. Read more about Nirupam here.
Payment Schedule
Deposit: $1,000
Payment 2: $1,500 due 1 June 2025
Balance: due January 2026
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