Liveaboard Diving in Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon

Remote Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon has been blessed by gorgeous underwater conditions, and it’s hard-to-reach location has only benefited the preservation of the dive sites in the area. While Truk has a variety of diving environments including some coral reefs, the focus of liveaboards in the country is the Ghost Fleet. More than 60 ships and 200 planes were sunk in Chuuk Lagoon during World War II battles. Today the 50 dive sites created by these wrecks are a part of a Japanese memorial and ideal for exploration by a wide variety of divers. While you’ll be amazed by the sunken ships in the area, don’t forget that most of the wrecks in Chuuk Lagoon have collected a healthy array of marine life throughout the 60 years they’ve spent below the surface. 266 species of fish along with sea turtles, reef sharks and brilliantly colored corals can be found here. All liveaboard operators in Chuuk will require at least an Open Water certification. However, because some of the wrecks are located below 60 feet (18 meters), many routes also require an Advanced certification and 50 logged dives. Wreck Diving and Cave Diving certifications may also be useful. Check with your chosen operator for specific certification requirements.