Plongée à Bikini Atoll — Marshall Islands

Bikini Atoll is the ultimate wreck dive destination — a fleet of warships sunk by nuclear weapons testing in 1946, now resting in crystal-clear lagoon water. The USS Saratoga (aircraft carrier) and HIJMS Nagato (Japanese battleship) are the highlights. Access is extremely limited and expensive, but the historical significance and diving conditions are unmatched.

Score
57.4
Visibilité
24–61m
Température
27–29°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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Bikini Atoll
Marshall IslandsPacific
57.4

SCORE

11.6000°N

165.3833°E

Bikini Atoll is the ultimate wreck dive destination — a fleet of warships sunk by nuclear weapons testing in 1946, now resting in crystal-clear lagoon water. The USS Saratoga (aircraft carrier) and HIJMS Nagato (Japanese battleship) are the highlights. Access is extremely limited and expensive, but the historical significance and diving conditions are unmatched.

Nuclear Test Fleet Wreck Diving

Visibility24–61 m
Temperature27–29°C
Max Depth55 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$300
Best MonthsApril, May, June, July
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML53.0CH32.0VIS80.0SV44.0TMP75.0DA75.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL32.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

53.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
96
Megafauna Encounters
0
Reef Fish Abundance
98
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
50
Marine Life Diversity
53.0
Coral & Reef Health
32.0
Visibility & Conditions
80.0
Dive Site Variety
44.0
Water Temperature
75.0
Depth & Access
75.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
32.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

wreckpelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

nuclear test history tourabandoned bunker exploration

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Nuclear test craters (UNESCO World Heritage)
  • abandoned bunkers

Non-Diver Score

1/10

Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber500 km — US Army Kwajalein Atoll (USAKA) Chamber
Nearest Hospital500 km

Extremely remote — liveaboard only; evacuation to Kwajalein or Majuro; very limited medical access

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Bikini Atoll Divers

PADI

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