Liveaoard Diving in Micronesia

Remote Micronesia has been blessed by pristine marine environments, and it’s hard-to-reach location has only benefited its underwater ecology. While you’ll find a wide variety of diving environments, from coral reefs to drift diving, 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 perfect for exploration by a wide variety of divers. Many 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. If you’re lucky enough to dive the other areas of Micronesia as well, you’ll likely see manta rays, a variety of sharks and other pelagic species. All liveaboard operators in Micronesia will require at least an Open Water certification. However, because some dive sites are located below 60 feet (18 meters), many routes will 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.